Jerk Chicken
Pimento-smoked, scotch bonnet bright, charred at the edges.
Fort Wayne · Restaurant & Catering · Opens Oct 30
Cooked with heart,
served by family.
Welcome to Nyaminz — Fort Wayne's family-owned Jamaican kitchen. From catering private events and festivals to our new restaurant opening October 30th on East State St, we're serving real yard cooking: slow-smoked jerk, curry goat, escovitch snapper, and island love.
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The story
From the yard to Fort Wayne.
Nyaminz started the way every good kitchen does — with a recipe, a grill, and people who wanted to feed a community. We cook Jamaican food the way it's meant to be cooked: low, slow, and with real pimento wood smoke.
Now Fort Wayne has its own island kitchen, and we bring it wherever the party is.
Read our story →Signature plates
What comes off the truck.
Escovitch Snapper
Whole red snapper fried crisp, drenched in pickled onion.
Rice & Peas + Festival
Coconut rice, sweet plantains, and golden fried dough.
Family-Owned & Cooked With Pride
The crew behind every plate, grill, and catering setup in Fort Wayne
Meet the family
Cooked with heart, served by family.
Nyaminz is a family affair. Every batch of jerk is seasoned with time-tested recipes, smoked over genuine pimento, and dished up hot with authentic Caribbean warmth. Whether it's an outdoor graduation, a wedding reception, or a corporate lunch, our family is ready to feed yours.
Catering & Restaurant Dining
We bring the island to you.
Weddings, corporate lunches, graduation parties, and community gatherings. From hot buffet drop-off spreads to full catering setups or private dining at our new location, our family takes care of every detail.
WeddingsCorporate EventsPrivate PartiesFestivals & Pop-Ups
Explore catering packagesOpening soon · Fort Wayne
Our first kitchen opens October 30.
The truck found a home. We're putting the finishing touches on our new spot on East State — the same jerk, curry, and island plates, soon with a place to sit down. Come opening day, we'll be ready.
3824 East State St
Fort Wayne, Indiana
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Kitchen hours
Open Friday – Sunday
Friday10am – 12am
Saturday10am – 12am
Sunday10am – 8pm
Catering & the truck available all week by appointment.
Behind the build
Watch the kitchen come to life.
From bare walls to the first plate off the line — we're documenting every step of bringing the new East State spot to Fort Wayne. Follow along as the space gets dressed, the signage goes up, and the pimento grill fires for the first time.
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DoneThe empty space
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Coming soonPaint & build-out
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Coming soonSignage & branding
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Coming soonFirst cook
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Coming soonOpening day
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Coming soonFirst guests
Photos and video from each milestone will drop here as the space comes together — check back or follow @nyaminzfortwayne for real-time updates.
"Fresh seafood. Bold island flavor. Real Yard vibes."
The Nyaminz kitchen
Hungry yet? Let's plan your spread.
Tell us the date and the crowd — we'll build a menu around it.
Built around real Jamaican cooking.
Jerk Chicken$9 · $15 · $26
Jerk Pork$16 / lb
Curry Goat$18
Curry Chicken$13
Escovitch Snapper$20
Brown Stew Fish$17
Questions, answered.
How far do you travel?
We're based in Fort Wayne and cater across northeast Indiana. Events beyond 30 miles include a travel fee — we'll quote it up front.
Is there a minimum number of guests?
Drop-off starts at 10 guests; the on-site truck starts at 30. For smaller gatherings we'll suggest the Island Table.
Do you have vegetarian options?
Yes — we cook ital and plant-based plates too. Tell us your dietary needs and we'll build it into the menu.