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The Real Jerk Food Truck

1/44/50 Westall Rd, Springvale VIC 3171, Australia

Recommended by 44 people

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1/44/50 Westall Rd, Springvale VIC 3171, Australia

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+61 402 751 108
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: Closed Thursday: Closed Friday: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Saturday: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Sunday: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About The Real Jerk Food Truck

This roving rig delivers real-deal Jamaican barbecue with serious woodsmoke char and deep island spices across Melbourne’s night markets. Griddled to order, the jerk chicken comes tender and richly spiced, calibrated from a mild single pass to full-throttle "jerked twice" heat. Regulars flank their orders with seasoned rice, crisp coconut slaw, and fried plantain.

  • Adjustable Heat Levels: Diners can dial the heat up or down, choosing between a mild light marinade and the heavy-hitting jerked-twice option.
  • Mobile Island Barbecue: Tender char-grilled jerk chicken, burgers, and crunchy tempura-style fried chicken tour Melbourne festivals and pop-ups.
  • Traditional Caribbean Sides: Plates come paired with traditional seasoned rice and beans, coconut slaw, and golden fried plantains.
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Why Guests Choose The Real Jerk Food Truck

Authentic Jamaican jerk barbecue and vibrant island classics served hot on the go.

  • Tender, Char-Grilled Jerk Chicken Meals

    Juicy chicken char-grilled to order, paired with seasoned rice, chips, and refreshing slaw for festival and night market crowds.

    The chicken was so tender, juicy and full of flavour. The chips, slaw and sauce all went so well with the chicken.

    Sophie Kiet

  • Customizable Spice and Heat Levels

    Guests can dial in their preferred heat profile, choosing between milder preparations or full-strength jerk seasoning.

    tried the Light Jerk at the Real Jerk Food Truck and had my socks blown off by the sensational tast of Jerk Chicken.

    Kenny K

  • Authentic Jamaican Flavor Profile

    Traditional Jamaican jerk seasonings and smoky char create a standout barbecue experience that leaves a lasting impression on food truck goers.

    Stopped by this food truck yesterday and was absolutely blown away by their Jamaican jerk chicken! The authentic flavors brought joy with every bite.

    Lucas Bèche

  • Traditional Island Sides & Plantains

    Classic accompaniments like fried plantain and coconut-infused slaw deliver genuine Caribbean culinary traditions on wheels.

    tried plantain after the friendly staff recommended, didn’t know what plantain is. Then I figured it’s a fried banana, a type of banana that we also use in Indonesia to be deep fried. Very nice!

    Choc Pudding

  • Dependable Private Event Catering

    Full-service mobile catering brings bold island barbecue and seamless logistics straight to private parties and milestones.

    From start to finish, everything was seamless – the service was friendly and efficient, and most importantly, the food was phenomenal.

    Nick Hanley

  • Generous Portions for Crowds

    Plentiful servings of grilled chicken and sides ensure entire groups and party crowds leave completely satisfied.

    The chicken is tender and has the perfect amount of spice, the rice and beans are fresh and the portion size is very generous for what it cost.

    Daniel Mogoai

Customer favorites char-grilled and fried fresh at festivals and night markets

  • Jerk Chicken

    Jamaican jerk chicken! The authentic flavors brought joy with every bite. It’s rare to find such genuine and perfectly seasoned Caribbean cuisine on wheels.

    Lucas Bèche

  • Chicken Burger

    when tried the burger, it has this nice sweet sauce that was amazing! Definitely go for the burger next time!

    Choc Pudding

  • Fried Chicken

    A light crunch of tempura-like batter coating a succulent juicy tender jerk chicken breast.

    Kenny K

  • The Big Load

    We ordered the Big Load, came with two pieces of fried chicken and a few once jerked chicken. The slaw went really well with the meal as well.

    Andrea Au

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you adjust the spice level of the jerk chicken?

The truck offers varied heat levels, from milder options like 'Light Jerk' or 'Jerked Once' with a subtle sauce to 'Original Jerk' and 'Jerked Twice' for bolder Caribbean spice.

What should you order besides traditional jerk chicken?

Popular options include the Big Load combo featuring both jerk and fried chicken, the jerk chicken burger with sweet sauce, and sides like seasoned rice and beans, slaw, chips, and fried sweet plantain.

How do you find the food truck's location?

Look for a black food truck popping up at rotating night markets, festivals, and private catering events around Melbourne and the south-east suburbs.

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