Oaktown Jerk is proudly located in Oakland, CA. We use high quality Beef such as Five Dot Ranch, Certified Agnus Beef, Wagu Beef/American Style Kobe Beef, Mindful Meats and Certified Piedmontese Beef. All of our additional ingredients are fresh and purchased locally. The final product is both chewy and flavorful. Head chef and owner, Randall Hughes graduated from U.C. Davis in 1999 with a B.S. in Nutrition Science and has been cooking for over 25 years. His inspiration for the assortment of delectable jerky recipes comes from his travels to South East Asia and Mexico along with years of cooking experience. "I love to cook and the kitchen is where the culinary artist in me takes over. I was introduced to cooking in 1985 by two friends, renowned chefs Michael Isles and Jim Moffat. It's very satisfying for me to see my customers enjoying my culinary creations".