Caribbean Bakery · Shirley, London
Mama's Menu & Prices
Here is what you can typically expect on the counter at Mama's: 34 items across 6 sections, from patties to bakes & cakes.
Indicative menu. Items and prices are typical for this style of bakery and are not supplied by Mama's. Always ask staff about allergens.
Patties
- Ackee and saltfish pattyDF £3.00 Jamaica's national dish folded into flaky golden pastry.
- Jamaican beef pattyPopular £2.80 Spicy minced beef in flaky golden pastry coloured with turmeric.
- Vegetable pattyVVGDF £1.90 Spiced mixed vegetables with scotch bonnet in golden flaky pastry.
- Callaloo pattyVVGDF £2.70 Steamed callaloo greens with onion and spices in a flaky crust.
- Patty in coco breadPopular £3.55 A hot patty sandwiched inside soft, sweet coco bread.
- Jerk chicken patty £2.70 Smoky jerk-spiced chicken in a crisp, flaky turnover.
- Saltfish pattyDF £2.30 Salted cod with onion, peppers and thyme in yellow pastry.
- Chicken pattyPopular £1.85 Curried chicken in a turmeric-tinted flaky pastry case.
Breads
- Hardo breadPopularV £3.65 Dense, slightly sweet Jamaican white loaf, ideal for fried dumplings and toast.
- Spice bunV £4.40 Dark, sticky bun with molasses, raisins and cherries.
- Hard dough bread (sliced)V £3.50 Sliced Jamaican hardo loaf for sandwiches and toast.
- Festival (3)V £2.55 Sweet fried cornmeal dumplings, perfect with fried fish or jerk.
- Coco breadPopularV £1.60 Soft, folded coconut milk bread that is slightly sweet.
Cakes & Sweet Treats
- TotoV £2.25 Moist coconut cake spiced with nutmeg and cinnamon.
- Coconut dropsVVGGFDF £1.30 Chewy clusters of diced coconut cooked in ginger and brown sugar.
- Plantain tartV £1.95 Plantain jam filling in a sweet pastry, tinted red.
- Sweet potato puddingVGF £3.45 Dense, spiced pudding made with grated sweet potato and coconut milk.
- Rock cakePopularV £1.30 Crumbly coconut and fruit cake with a rough, rocky top.
Hot Food
- Ackee and saltfishDF £11.00 Ackee sautéed with salt cod, peppers and onions, served with dumplings.
- Saltfish fritters (4)DF £4.25 Four crispy fritters of salt cod, peppers and spring onion.
- Brown stew chickenGFDF £8.70 Chicken braised in a rich browning gravy, with rice and peas.
- Curry goat boxPopularGFDF £10.00 Slow-cooked bone-in curry goat served with rice and peas and salad.
- Ital stewVVGDFGF £8.20 Plant-based vegetable stew with coconut milk and spices.
- Jerk chicken boxPopularGF £9.25 Smoky jerk chicken with rice and peas and coleslaw.
Drinks
- Ginger beerVVGGF £3.35 Fiery homemade ginger beer, freshly brewed and chilled.
- SorrelPopularVVGGF £2.55 Spiced hibiscus drink with ginger, popular at Christmas.
- Bigga or TingVVGGF £1.65 Jamaican fizzy grapefruit or fruit soda, served cold.
- Peanut punchVGFN £3.85 Creamy Caribbean drink of peanut butter, oats, milk and nutmeg.
- Irish mossVGF £4.05 Thick sea moss drink blended with milk and spices.
Bakes & Cakes
- CroissantPopularV £2.60 Buttery, flaky croissant baked fresh, with jam and butter on request.
- Cream teaPopularV £8.35 Two scones with clotted cream, strawberry jam and a pot of tea.
- Carrot cakeVN £4.75 Moist slice of spiced carrot cake with cream cheese frosting.
- Lemon drizzle loaf sliceV £4.40 Tangy lemon sponge with a crisp sugar crust.
- Cinnamon swirlV £2.65 Spiral bun with cinnamon butter and a light vanilla glaze.
Ordering tips for Mama's
- Arrive early for the widest choice – bread and the most popular bakes often sell out by lunchtime.
- Whole and celebration cakes usually need ordering in advance – allow a few days for standard designs and longer for custom work.
- Allergen information must be available on request under UK law – ask before you buy if you have an allergy.
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