Chef’s Charity Work in Jamaica
Former ward of the state Branatic Neufville returned to Jamaica in a different role – not as someone seeking help, but as a philanthropist committed to extending hope and improving the lives of others. Neufville, owner of Rice and Things, has donated more than $5 million in medical equipment and supplies to May Pen Hospital …
Rice & Things Christmas Menu 2025
STARTER Ackee & Mushroom Cracker (v) Succulent Shell on Butter Shrimp or Hot & Sweet Rice & Things Wings MAIN choice of two Hawaiian Lobster Tail in a Fruity Wine Sauce Chicken de la Rice & Things Coconut Curry Lamb Chops Honey and Garlic Jerk Turkey VEGAN MAIN Rice & Things Special Curry Chunks (v) …
Private Dining…my personal invitation to you.
In my personal pursuit for somewhere secluded yet warm, welcoming and peaceful to relax, have a quiet drink and be sociable in semi-isolation, I have come up empty. I’m sure that if you thought about it, you would join me in a quest for tranquillity while enjoying family and friends in an intimate space. This …
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Private Dining Experiences: Tuesday – Sunday
In keeping with the changing times and market demand, we have opted towards a more intimate experience at Rice and Things. We are now offering private dining experiences with us, which replaces the standard dining experience that our customers would be used to. Taking private dine-in bookings: Tuesday – Sunday. (No walk-ins) Please speak to …
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Products from Rice and Things
Rice and Things Restaurant is proud to offer their own range of Jamaican Wines created by Chef Neufville using his traditional family recipes. All Rice & Things products are available exclusively from our Bristol Restaurant. For further information or to place orders please call 0117 9244832 / 07890 6277 49 or email us at info@riceandthings.co.uk Sorrel Wine: Made from …
Christmas 2022 with Rice and Things
Christmas would not be the same without Rice and Things! Our take-home complete Christmas menu is all you need to end 2022, with love and a reminder that we are still here for you… View our take-home Christmas menu Please make your Christmas Day Takeaway Bookings by 20th December. Opening hours are as normal: Monday- Thursday: 12:00PM–8:00PM …
Chef working with young people at Vinney Green Secure Unit
To start the new year Chef spent time with some of the young people in Vinney Green which is a secure unit for children and young people. Rice and Things treasures the growing relationship that we have with the staff and the young people. On this visit Chef worked with a small group of young …
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Chef sharing his knowledge of Jamaican cookery at City of Bristol College
In November 2021, Chef worked with students at City of Bristol College as a guest chef. Chef collaborated with the students to create and cook a menu; teaching them how to prepare and cook Jamaican cuisine. The students then served the food that evening to paying customers at the college. Some of the students talked …
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2021: Looking back from Rice and Things
What an eighteen months it has been. Our world has changed, and we have not been immune. Two major life events, the global pandemic and the world-wide momentum of “Black Lives Matter”. Being a Jamaican restaurant nestled in the heart of a myriad of communities we have held the hands of customers who have suffered …
Tier 3: Wishing our Customers a Merry Christmas 2020 from Rice & Things!
Alas, things will be different for all of us this Christmas. However, one thing you can count on is that Rice & Things will help to make your Christmas that little bit more special. Although we cannot accommodate anyone in the restaurant itself, our Christmas Takeaway Meal menu will not disappoint! To pre-book, please come …
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Wishing you a safe Christmas for 2020
Christmas will be different this year at Rice and Things. The pandemic’s hold on the country means that we are unable to serve you in the way that we are used to. BUT we will serve you! So this year we are unable to offer a dining service but are offering a stunning Christmas Takeaway …
Avon & Somerset Constabulary show their support for the Black Lives Matter movement at Rice and Things.
Rice & Things would like to thank Avon & Somerset Constabulary for showing their support and solidarity for the Black Lives Matter movement, following the tragic death of George Floyd, which has sparked protests across the USA Rice and Things’ director Chef invited Bristol Police to Take The Knee in solidarity with the anti racism …
Jamie Oliver at Rice & Things
In 2010 Jamie Oliver contacted Chef to ask if they could meet. Jamie had heard about Rice & Things restaurant and wanted to feature Chef in his forthcoming TV series. He also wanted to spend some time talking to Chef, watching him cook and learning to understand his culinary viewpoint. Jamie came to visit Rice …
Ainsley Harriott & Len Goodman visit Rice & Things
From start to finish it was a bit of an adventure. From having the small space of Rice and Things overrun with camera crews, to the amazing personality that is Ainsley Harriott, it was a great experience. Chef, over two days, exposed Ainsley to the way we cook ‘Rice and Things’ style, following which Ainsley …
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Rice & Things interviewed for the Independent Newspaper
Caribbean cuisine is becoming increasingly popular in the UK … and there’s more to it than jerk chicken at carnival David Gerrie goes in search of some authentic soul food In search of the perfect jerk food while trying to avoid the braying tourist crowds of Jamaica’s Negril resort, we took the advice of a …
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Bristol Caribbean community honoured at awards ceremony created by Rice and Things
ELDERS from Bristol’s Caribbean community have been honoured for their contribution to society at a ceremony at Colston Hall. As part of Black History Awareness Month and the 50th anniversary of Jamaica’s independence, the first generation of Jamaicans to arrive in Britain were recognised for paving the way for future generations. The event was the …
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