About

Chris is various images of cooking

Hi, I’m Chris.

 Some people call me “Uncle Chris”. I was born in Trinidad and Tobago and now live in Hamilton, Ontario, but no matter where I go, the kitchen keeps me rooted. CaribbeanPot.com started as a way for me to document the food I grew up on, and today it’s become one of the largest platforms for Caribbean cooking in the world.

I’m not classically trained, but I’ve spent my life learning from the best: my grandmothers, my parents, my aunts and uncles, and cooks all across the Caribbean. Everything I share comes from that lived experience.

I love a good lime, a bubbling pot, and a strong pepper sauce. Family means everything to me, and food is how I stay connected to the people I love and the places I come from.

This site is for anyone who wants to bring the bold, beautiful flavors of the Caribbean into their own kitchen, whether you’re reconnecting with your heritage or simply curious to explore a new cuisine.

You’ll find everything from classic recipes passed down through generations to modern dishes inspired by the rhythm of the islands and the pace of today’s home cook.

One Kitchen. Many Cultures.

 Caribbean cuisine isn’t what most people think it is.

It’s not just jerk chicken or rum punch. It’s a tapestry, woven from island traditions, shaped by migration, and carried across oceans. Caribbean food has roots that stretch from Africa to India, Europe to the Americas, and it continues to evolve through the diaspora in places like London, Toronto, New York, and beyond.

 Why a Steel Drum?
My mother gave me a steel drum pendant, and I’ve worn it ever since. It’s more than jewelry. It’s a reminder of where I come from and why I do this work. The steel drum is the only acoustic instrument invented in the 20th century, born from resistance and creativity. Today, it connects every Caribbean island, just like food does. That’s why it became the symbol for CaribbeanPot.com. Food, like the drum, carries our stories. It brings us together. And it deserves to be heard.

That’s what One Kitchen. Many Cultures. means. It’s the idea that Caribbean cooking is more than a set of recipes; it’s a reflection of who we are, where we’ve been, and how we continue to adapt. Our kitchens carry history. They carry memory. They carry flavor.

The logo you see here, a steel drum, says it all. Like our food, the steel pan is a symbol of resilience, invention, and unity. No matter which island you’re from, the sound of the drum brings people together. Food does the same.

That pendant reminds me of my roots, my family, and the rhythm that runs through everything I do. It’s why the steel drum became the symbol for CaribbeanPot.com—because Caribbean food isn’t just one thing. It’s many cultures in one kitchen.

Why I Started CaribbeanPot.com

Back in 2009, I launched CaribbeanPot.com with a simple but powerful goal: to keep our food traditions alive and make them accessible to more people.

Our cuisine wasn’t being documented the way it should be; there were no measurements, just a dash of this and a sprinkle of that. I wanted my children to learn the food I grew up on, and I wanted anyone, anywhere, to feel confident cooking Caribbean dishes, step by step.

The inspiration came from home, literally. As a father, I wanted to preserve our recipes in a way my daughters could follow long after they left the nest. With a background in tech and a deep love for cooking, I decided to build something that didn’t exist yet: a trusted online space where Caribbean food could be celebrated, explained, and passed on with care.

What started as a personal project for my family has grown into a thriving global community. From Trinidad to Toronto and everywhere in between, CaribbeanPot.com has become a resource for anyone who wants to reconnect with their roots or discover the flavors of the islands for the first time.

And thanks to all of you, it’s grown into something far bigger than I ever imagined.

What You’ll Find Here

 CaribbeanPot.com is a space to cook, learn, and connect.

Here’s what you can expect:

    • Authentic island recipes with video tutorials and detailed instructions

    • Fusion and modern Caribbean dishes that blend tradition with creativity

    • Cooking tips and cultural stories that bring each recipe to life

    • A welcoming global community of home cooks, food lovers, and flavor seekers

I’m passionate about education, so every recipe is a chance to learn. You won’t just find out how to cook something, but also why we cook it the way we do. I want you to walk away with new skills, new stories, and maybe even a few new favorite dishes.

Scotch bonnet sauce

Sorrel drinks

Caribbean juice drink

Scotch bonnet sauce

finished green seasoning in pot

Ginger lemonade

A Global Table

 Today, CaribbeanPot.com reaches hundreds of thousands of people each month. With over 100 million YouTube views and a global following, this little idea born in my kitchen has become a worldwide movement of flavor, culture, and connection.

It’s one Kitchen, many cultures.
Whether you’re from the islands or new to the cuisine, you’re welcome here.

Join the Caribbean Pot Community

I’d love to hear from you! Leave a comment on a recipe, send a message, or connect with me on social.

The Caribbean kitchen is about more than just cooking it’s about sharing stories, connecting cultures, and celebrating flavors. Sign up for our newsletter and be part of a global community bringing Caribbean food to more tables worldwide.

And if you’re a brand, cookbook author, or someone working to preserve and promote Caribbean cuisine, reach out. I’m always looking to collaborate with others doing this important work.

Thanks for being here.
Let’s keep our culinary traditions alive, together.

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