Our Story
It wasn’t too long ago that baking was done in a brick oven and most meals where cooked on an old-time coal stove. The products were delicious! Despite using more modern methods, the present-day Jamaican culinary experience is no less exciting to the palate than it was in our ancestors' kitchen.
The Jamaican Culinary Experience
Jamaica's culinary history began a long time before the days of coal stove and brick ovens, and its evolution reflects the history of the island. In fact, it could be described as “out of many, one pot.” In recent years, Jamaicans have re-discovered their culinary heritage and adapted many traditional recipes to accommodate the varying taste of the new generation at home and abroad, as well as visitors to the island who themselves have been captivated by the unmatched flavors of Jamaican Cuisine.
Hot & Spicy Jerk BBQ
Although much of Jamaican cooking is somewhat hot and spicy, no aspect of the local cuisine has captured the taste and palate of visitors as much as the Jerk Barbecue, which has been transformed from simple roadside fare into a favorite Jamaican dish. Five Loaves and Two Fishes sauces will add the flavors of the Caribbean to your most popular dishes, such as: jerk chicken, jerk pork, jerk BBQ ribs and anything desiring the flavor of jerk and barbecue.
Donovan Campbell is a distinguished professional and master of the kitchen in the field of food service. He has extensive experience as an executive chef in hotels, resorts, restaurant operations and in gourmet food preparation. Armed with incomparable and creative culinary abilities, Donovan has always been keen on ensuring the quality of his performance as well as that of the team he manages in order to attain their goals. He firmly believes in positive change and always looks for the best opportunities that would create upward mobility for those around him. His management style includes coaching, promoting and advancing others into their career goals whenever possible. Donovan is a recipient of a AAA Five Star Five Diamond award and an Excellence Award for Outstanding Restaurant Lounge given by Petrossian Lounge and was recognized by the business press for having the best restaurant lounge in "Las Vegas Food and Wine" as well as multiple other accomplishments and recognitions.
Meet Chef Donovan
A Note from Chef
Growing up in Jamaica was amazing! Being the oldest of three kids was not easy, but somewhere between growing up and playing, I fell in love with cooking. After working at the Bellagio Resort for a few years since its opening in 1998, I was subsequently given the opportunity to open Wynn Resort in 2005. During that time, all executive chefs were given the opportunity to write a business plan proposal for a new restaurant concept at Wynn Resort. Immediately, I saw the vision for a Jamaican restaurant concept in such a prestigious venue. Although my concept wasn't the first pick, the vision of a top-class Caribbean restaurant still lives within me.
Five Loaves and Two Fishes
In 2020 while working in Jamaica at the Grand Palladium Resort as Executive Chef, the vision was reignited for a unique Jamaican Restaurant, but I felt strongly that I would change the company name from my original intent to "Five Loaves and Two Fishes Jamaican Cuisine."
I wasn't sure where the thought came from at the time but after prayer and fasting, I realize that the name came through my faith in the Word of God. I also realize that the name is a great conversation piece about the goodness of God, and I'm happy to be a part of that conversation. The sermon on the mountain in Luke 9:13-14 was about a great Word, followed by a great meal. When that day finally arrive for such a restaurant, I know the meals will be delicious and the Word of God will be at the center of those great conversations! For now... please enjoy Five Loaves Jerk BBQ and Marinade Sauces.