Jerky Junction

About the business 

Jerky Junction is where jerk meets jollof!

This vibrant fusion of Caribbean and African flavours is creating waves in the heart of London’s bustling food markets. Founded by Adenike, who turned her passion for cooking into a thriving small business, Jerky Junction is all about bringing bold, authentic meals to local food lovers. 

From business guru to street food star

Adenike’s journey from a 19-year career as a business advisor to becoming a street food entrepreneur is a story of reinvention, resilience, and a deep love for food.

Specialising in dishes like jerk chicken, jollof rice, and the signature “Bit of Both” (a mouthwatering combo of chicken, goat, and rice), Jerky Junction delivers a rich culinary experience that keeps customers coming back for more. And everything at Jerky Junction is served with a fresh and crispy salad, ensuring every meal is light, healthy, and flavourful. Oh, and let’s not forget the eco-friendly charcoal they use, made from olive pips, it’s a conscious choice for both taste and sustainability. 

Adenike’s bold move to setting up Jerky Junction

Adenike’s story is nothing short of inspiring. After spending nearly two decades helping other businesses thrive, she found herself facing a fresh start. Rather than letting redundancy define her next chapter, Adenike channeled her passion for cooking and her business acumen into creating Jerky Junction, a food venture that brings the delicious flavours of the Caribbean and Africa to London’s street food scene.

Her deep knowledge of business strategy helped her navigate the challenges of starting a food business from scratch. Combining that with her culinary expertise, Adenike was able to carve out a unique niche for Jerky Junction. Today, Jerky Junction is thriving, with local office workers making up 90% of her regular customer base. They’ve come to appreciate the quality, consistency, and bold flavours of her dishes, making Jerky Junction a key part of their lunchtime routine.

The Challenge

Navigating the world of street food business

Starting a food business in London’s competitive street food scene is no small feat. Beyond the task of creating mouthwatering dishes, Adenike had to find her spot in the market, keep up with daily operations, and make sure she was always ready to meet the demands of hungry customers. 

One of her main challenges? Ensuring that the busy lunchtime crowd could pay quickly and easily. With the majority of her regulars being office workers in need of a fast lunch break, Adenike needed a payment solution that was both fast and reliable. She couldn’t afford to have long queues or lost sales due to slow or inefficient payment processing. 

That’s when Clear Business’s card terminal came into the picture...

The Solution

Clear Business Card Terminal 

Adenike’s son, recommended our card terminal as a solution for Jerky Junction. The fast, reliable, and user-friendly card terminal was exactly what Adenike needed to streamline her payment process and serve her customers more efficiently. 

With quick, seamless transactions, customers no longer had to worry about waiting in long lines. Adenike could keep the food moving, serve her customers swiftly, and most importantly, focus on what she does best: creating bold, flavour-packed meals with a fusion of Caribbean and African influences. 

This payment solution has helped Jerky Junction thrive in the competitive world of street food. It’s all about convenience, for both customers and Adenike. With the payment process simplified, Jerky Junction has been able to expand its reach and satisfy even more customers. 

Looking ahead

Jerky Junction’s big plans

Jerky Junction isn’t stopping at food markets. Adenike has bigger plans in the works. She’s gearing up to take her culinary creations to the next level, starting with festivals. This will be a fantastic opportunity to introduce Jerky Junction’s bold flavours to even more food enthusiasts across London. 

But that’s not all. Adenike is also preparing to launch a delivery service. That means customers who can’t make it to the food markets will still get to enjoy the mouthwatering jerk chicken, jollof rice, and the signature “Bit of Both” right at their doorstep. It’s all part of her long-term vision to bring the delicious, flavour-packed meals of Jerky Junction to as many people as possible. 

A business built on bold flavours and customer service 

Jerky Junction’s success in the street food business is a result of Adenike’s passion, hard work, and ability to adapt to the ever-evolving food scene. With bold Caribbean and African flavours, eco-friendly practices, and a customer-focused approach, Jerky Junction has become a beloved name in Tower Hill Market.

Thanks to the seamless payment process provided by Clear Business’s card terminal, Adenike has been able to keep her customers satisfied and her business thriving. And as Jerky Junction continues to grow, you can be sure there’s more to come from this exciting, flavour-packed venture. 

Satisfy your cravings at Jerky Junction 

Craving something bold, authentic, and packed with flavour? Jerky Junction is the place to be. You can find Jerky Junction every Thursday lunchtime at Tower Hill Market, where customers queue up for a taste of the best Caribbean and African street food in London.