Jamaican Independence Day Goat Dinner
Join us Sunday, August 3rd as we welcome special guest Chefs Natalie Evans and Carlington Noble to the Finnriver Kitchen! They will be preparing a special Jamaican dish of curry goat for Jamaican Independence Day, which is coinciding with our annual Orchard Vibrations celebration. Come join us for this special dinner, with live reggae music by Lion of Judah band.
The Meal
The curry goat will be served with coconut rice and peas, a fresh Caribbean style cabbage slaw and fried sweet plantains. Enjoy the heat of Finnriver's Habanero Cider with this flavorful dish, or try our Tideline for a milder pairing.
Meals are available for pre-sale with staggered service times: 5pm, 5:20, 5:40, 6pm, 6:20. Please select your pick-up time with your ticket purchase (link below).
A little history:
Curry goat is Jamaica's most popular dish. While the origins of curry goat is unknown, it is assumed that the East Indians who came to the island as indentured workers from 1842 onwards brought curries and used the curry method to produce a delish dish.
Curry Goat Chef Notes:
The curry goat dish is made with fresh goat meat that is seasoned and marinated overnight in a curry blend of turmeric, allspice, paprika, cardamom, garlic, fenugreek, black pepper, along with thyme, onions, and scallions. It is then prepared using the braising technique, where it is cooked to a low simmer until the meat is tender and soaking in its own delicious gravy.
TICKETS
Purchasing your event ticket in advance is strongly recommended, as we sold out in minutes last year! Limited quantities may available on the evening, however we expect to sell out.
Presale of tickets available at the link below for $29 and the cost includes the goat dinner as well as covering the cost of the suggested music cover charge.
https://shop.finnriver.com/product/2025-Jamaican-Dinner-and-Live-Music