The Tale of Clarence
Clarence Dutchie is built on the 101 year legacy of a Jamaican farmer, entrepreneur, husband, friend and father: Clarence Benjamin, affectionately called "Whappy King". Clarence, the grandfather of our proprietor, Craslyn Benjamin, is the foundation upon which we tell this century's old tale of Jamaican culture and ancestral practices, through recipes handed down by word of mouth for generations.
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Clarence's background in farming is the seed through which this brand was born, and continues to grow through his unshakable insistence on excellence, tradition and the boldness Jamaicans are so well known for.
Clarence Dutchie exudes a rich, vintage spirit, wizened with Jamaican history.
An Ancestral Story
The stories we tell through food began long before us, passing from grandparent to child since time immemorial. And through our brand's vision, this handing down of heritage will continue long after we are gone, as we immortalize and preserve our rich culture of food and flavour, in generations to come
Bragging Rights
Our bragging rights lie in the fact that it is London's 1st Truly Authentic Jamaica Cuisine franchise, offering truly iconic Jamaican flavours and experiences. The cuisine is championed by home-grown recipes from some of Jamaica's finest culinary artists, who have each packed a little bit of home in their suitcase.
The Benjamin
Legacy
Over. the course of his life, Clarence developed a culture of connection and sharing through the farm to table meals their family would champion, from rich Jamaican soil to their evening dinner plates. Being born in 1919, he represents a 101 year legacy that we are committed to passing down through our own lineages, and also sharing with other cultures.
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Craslyn has gone on to honour his memory through this prestigious brand that continues to preserve Jamaican traditions, and stories of our ancestors. For this reason the face of Clarence Benjamin is the our primary brand symbol of Clarence Dutchie, and rightly so.
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