From July 9 to 12, 2026, the Boom J’s Cuisine food truck made its mark at the Taste of the Caribbean festival in the Old Port, bringing over 400 fresh, ice-cold coconuts straight from the islands. We were thrilled to serve the crowd our top sellers—our authentic jerk chicken and signature jerk poutine.

When the reggae kicked in through the speakers, you would have sworn you were at a live dub session in downtown Kingston, Jamaica. The bass thundered from the main stage while our traditional Jamaican drum grill sizzled, ready for the massive crowd. The live performances were incredible, lighting up the festival all the way through Soca Sunday, when Alison Hinds took the stage and had the entire Old Port jumping. The atmosphere was pure magic.

Along with our original full-sized food truck, we rolled out a brand-new addition to the fleet: Boom Boom Poulet Frit! Festival-goers couldn't get enough of our island-style fried chicken. Managing two distinct food truck concepts side by side at a major event was a huge milestone for us, and the response was overwhelming.

To keep up with the non-stop lines, our mobile kitchen was turning out a full lineup of authentic Caribbean classics and Quebec fusion favorites:

Best Jerk Chicken in Montreal (Signature Dish)

Jerk Poutine

Boom Boom Fried Chicken

Jerk Wraps

Jamaican Patties

Vegetarian Plate

Oxtail

...and much more!

None of this would have been possible without our amazing team and family. A huge, heartfelt thank you goes to my beautiful wife, the entire Boom J’s crew, and a big shoutout to Team Amigo—led by our master grill chef, Carlos, from the Dominican Republic, who handled the drum grill with absolute skill all weekend long. Your hard work and relentless energy made this event an incredible success.

With lines running non-stop throughout the weekend, CBC Radio’s All in a Weekend with Sonali Karnick caught up with us live on site. I had the privilege of sharing our journey, what it takes to run two food trucks in Montreal, and how we bring authentic Jamaican flavors and fusion dishes to Quebec’s premier festivals.

Listen to the full CBC Radio interview here: https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-78-all-in-a-weekend/clip/16225718-boom-js-food-trucks-showcases-traditional-fusion-jamaican

If you missed us at the Old Port or want to bring these island vibes to your next gathering, visit our top-rated Caribbean restaurant in Pointe-Saint-Charles or book our food trucks for private catering and festivals across Quebec!

Location: 2026 rue Wellington, Montréal, QC H3K 1W8

Food Truck & Catering Inquiries: Book our mobile kitchens or place a direct takeout order right through our website!