Welcome to Fred’s Kitchen

BY HRISHIKESH DAS GUPTA

“Food is my life. Cooking is my passion. I love what I do. I wake up in the morning and I look forward to creating new dishes.”  Fredrick Robert, Owner of Fred’s Kitchen

Master Chef Fred is making a variety of dishes with over 30+ years of extensive experience with his friendly staff at Fred’s Kitchen. The Jamaican cuisine is located at 2515 Hurontario St., Mississauga. Marcia, Kayon, Isabelle and Tetann, the courteous and affectionate team members of the restaurant provide exquisite customer service with Fred so that customers are pleased with their meals. Fred and his team are always open to suggestions and accommodate every customer’s request. The team also ensures the kitchen is always up to code and maintains health guidelines. That is why, Fred’s Kitchen has been acclaimed as one of the best Jamaican take-out food spots in Mississauga. Every passer-by is attracted by the aroma of the flavored jerk chicken and jerk salmon and order the meals to enjoy Fred’s creative dishes. After tasting, the customers always appreciate all the hard work Fred puts into the meals for its authenticity.

“The food is delicious. From the jerk chicken down to the curry goat, you can tell the food is made with tender loving care.  Mike Cheta, a regular customer of Fred’s Kitchen

Being a part of Humber College’s Cook Apprenticeship certificate program, Fred used to participate in culinary competitions. He received numerous awards and recognitions including a gold medal from Taste of Canada for creating a buffet platter in 1986. Since then there is no looking back for him. His amazing platters have been served in popular hotels and restaurants across Canada. Every day Fred thinks about his culinary journey and thanks God for the kindness. The appreciation he receives from customers brings tears to his eyes. To show his gratitude, every year Fred’s Kitchen organizes an annual appreciation Christmas party for the community and his loyal customers.

The pandemic has brought extraordinary challenges for our community and for all of us this year. However, Fred always believed in “the tradition MUST go on and wanted to give back!”

Fred’s unwavering loyalty, commitment and outstanding philanthropic leadership for serving the community, connected with Victoria Nelson; President of The Congress of Black Women (Mississauga) Housing Corporation Inc. for Camille’s Place. In support of the social well-being and health of seniors, they were identified at the building and a nutritious hot meal was delivered to their door. On the same day, Fred opened his restaurant and provided a free hot meal to his loyal customers.

“Thank you Freddy for your warm embrace and supporting the community during this unprecedented time of COVID.”  Linden King, Chair for the United Way Greater Toronto Black Community Advisory Council.

I asked Fred to share his secret mantra and he politely mentioned, “Politeness, Timeliness, Humbleness and Consistency.” Fred is happy that he has chosen the carrier he is passionate about and motivates staff as a leader to perform the best to their abilities across every service. Fred’s personal favorite creations are the jerk sea mussels and oxtail linguine. Chef Fred also offers private catering and prepares the meals according to the customer’s request.