30 – 250 guests
Weddings
Elegant receptions, rehearsal dinners, and intimate ceremonies designed around your vision.
Catering · Hudson Valley · Poughkeepsie, NY
Bring the flavor of the Caribbean to your next event.
From weddings and corporate gatherings to private celebrations and family events, Empire Jamaica Fusion delivers authentic Jamaican cuisine with elegant presentation and warm Caribbean hospitality.
- Weddings
- · Corporate Events
- · Private Parties
- · Special Occasions
Designed For
Every gathering,
treated like a private dining room.
Six event archetypes — each with its own service style, capacity, and menu approach. Tell us which fits and we’ll build around it.
20 – 300 guests
Corporate Events
Executive lunches, client appreciation events, team celebrations, and professional gatherings with elevated Caribbean cuisine.
10 – 100 guests
Birthday Celebrations
Milestone birthdays, surprise parties, and unforgettable celebrations designed to bring people together.
12 – 150 guests
Family Gatherings
Family reunions, anniversaries, baby showers, and special moments centered around exceptional food and hospitality.
20 – 200 guests
Holiday Parties
Holiday celebrations, seasonal gatherings, and festive events with warm Caribbean hospitality.
4 – 16 guests
Private Dining Experiences
An intimate, elevated dining experience curated for small groups, private celebrations, and special occasions.
The Travel-Well Menu
Signature catering
favorites.
Hand-picked plates that hold their soul from kitchen to venue — and turn first-time guests into regulars.
Signature01
Jerk Chicken
Pimento-wood marinated chicken charred over open flame with authentic Jamaican jerk seasoning.
House Classic02
Braised Oxtail
Slow-braised Jamaican oxtail simmered for hours in rich gravy with butter beans and island spices.
Traditional03
Curry Chicken
Traditional Jamaican curry chicken with tender potatoes and rich island curry flavors.
Coastal04
Escovitch Fish
Crispy fried fish topped with authentic Jamaican escovitch vegetables and tangy pepper sauce.
Crowd Favorite05
Garlic Shrimp
Succulent shrimp sautéed with peppers, scallions, garlic, and island spices in a rich buttery sauce.
Plant-Based06
Vegan Crab Cakes
House-made chickpea and heart of palm cakes served with fresh vegetables, sweet plantains, greens, and signature sauce.
Explore Full Menu
Vegan, gluten-free and dietary options available across every package.
Plan with us
Build your catering package,
in under a minute.
Sketch out your event below. We’ll use your selections as a starting point — every menu is finalized with our hospitality team.
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Slide to setGuest Count
50
Larger event? Just say so below — we cater up to 500+.
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Event Type
03
Service Style
04
We suggest ~2Proteins
05
We suggest ~3Sides
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OptionalBeverages
Quietly proven
Trusted for
memorable moments.
We’ve catered hundreds of weddings, boardrooms, milestone birthdays and intimate dinners across the Hudson Valley — and treated every one like our only one.
- 5 YearsServing the Hudson Valley
Rooted in Poughkeepsie
- 186+Google Reviews & Counting
From guests across the valley
- 4.8★Google Rating
Consistently top-rated
- 100% AuthenticRecipes carried from Jamaica
Cooked the way they should be
- Direct line(845) 849-0497
- Response
Within one business day.
- Serving
Hudson Valley · NYC metro on request
Say Hello
Tell us about
your evening.
A few lines is all we need. Michelle and the team read every note, and we’ll write you back within a business day with ideas, dates, and the next steps.
- Call
- (845) 849-0497
- Empirejamaicarestaurant@gmail.com
- Visit
- 385 Main Street
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Catering & Private Events
Bring the flavor of the
Caribbean to your next gathering.
From weddings and corporate gatherings to intimate dinners, let’s build something around the night you’re planning.