A True Jamaican Original
For six decades, Tastee Patties Jamaica has been more than a fast-food stop, it has been a cherished part of the Jamaican experience. Born from a simple dream and built through generations of passion, hard work, and community spirit, Tastee continues to serve the authentic flavours that bring people together every day. Welcome to the home of a true Jamaican original.
Explore Our Journey1966
Year Founded
18+
Locations Island-Wide
100+
Menu Items
Millions
Patties Served
Our Journey Through The Years
Follow our train through the decades as we grew from humble beginnings to Jamaica's most iconic patty destination.
Where It All Started
Vincent Chang, having just completed his baking education in the United States, married Valerie Doreen Lue Shing. Together, they founded Tastee Limited at Union Square in Kingston. Their mission was simple: create a patty so delicious that customers couldn't get enough of it.
Kingston Falls in Love
Word spread quickly about the delicious patties at Union Square. Jamaicans traveled from far and wide just to experience a Tastee Patty. The demand grew so rapidly that the business had to relocate to Cross Roads — which remains the corporate headquarters to this day.
Island-Wide Reach
Throughout the 1980s, Tastee expanded beyond Kingston, opening multiple locations across Jamaica. The company introduced new patty varieties including curried chicken, jerk chicken, and vegetable — each crafted with the same dedication to quality that made the original beef patty legendary.
More Than Just Patties
Tastee evolved into a full quick-service restaurant, adding fried chicken in three varieties (spicy, original, and barbecue), authentic Jamaican breakfast and lunch options, and a wide selection of pastries. The company also launched its catering division, serving events of all sizes.
A New Generation
Through the 2010s, Tastee kept pace with a changing Jamaica, refreshing its restaurants, growing its franchise locations across the island, and reaching a new generation of customers through delivery and online ordering, while the original patty recipe stayed exactly the same.
A Jamaican Icon
Today, Tastee operates 18+ branches, a café, franchise locations, school concessions, and distribution networks island-wide. With over 100 items on the menu, we continue to honor our founders' vision while embracing innovation. The Tastee patty remains Jamaica's favorite — a true national treasure.
About Us
For 60 years, Tastee Patties Jamaica has been a proud part of the fabric of Jamaican life. What began in 1966 as a small family-owned bakery with a simple dream, has grown into one of the country's most iconic and beloved homegrown brands.
Founded by Vincent and Valerie Chang, Tastee was built on the values of quality, hard work, and family. From the very first bakery at Union Square in Kingston to our network of locations serving communities across the island today, our mission has remained unchanged: to deliver great-tasting food and exceptional service that Jamaicans can trust and enjoy.
As we celebrate our 60th anniversary, we remain inspired by the vision that started it all, to bring people together through amazing flavours, warm hospitality, and a commitment to excellence. We are proud of where we've come from, grateful for the generations who have grown with us, and excited for the future we will continue to build together.
What We Stand For
The pillars that have guided us for 60 years and continue to shape everything we do.
Quality
Every patty is crafted with premium ingredients and our secret blend of spices, maintaining the same high standard since 1966.
Community
From school concessions to island-wide branches, Tastee is woven into the fabric of Jamaican life — feeding families for generations.
Heritage
Founded by Vincent and Valerie Chang, our legacy is built on authentic Jamaican flavours and a commitment to excellence passed down through decades.
Goodwill
Giving back runs in our DNA. Through community sponsorships, school programmes, and local causes, we share the goodness well beyond the counter.
Ready to Taste the Legend?
Visit one of our 18+ locations island-wide and experience the patty that has delighted Jamaicans for 60 years.