A Taste of Home,
Right Here in Leicester
Discover the finest authentic African and Caribbean groceries — from fresh plantain and yam to egusi, palm oil, frozen fish and so much more. All under one roof.
Shop by Category
From fresh produce to frozen meats, we stock everything you need for authentic African and Caribbean cooking.

Fresh Produce
Plantain, yam, okra, scotch bonnet, sweet potato, cassava and more seasonal vegetables

Dry Goods & Staples
Garri, yam flour, semovita, fufu mix, rice, beans, oats and all your pantry essentials

Spices & Seasonings
Egusi, crayfish, suya spice, jerk seasoning, curry blends and authentic African condiments

Frozen Fish & Meat
Tilapia, mackerel, goat meat, chicken, ponmo and a wide selection of frozen proteins
Oils & Condiments
Red palm oil, coconut oil, groundnut oil, tomato paste, pepper sauce and more
Drinks & Beverages
Malta, Supermalt, Lucozade, Ribena, tropical juices, coconut water and African soft drinks
Popular Products
Fresh Plantain
Ripe yellow plantains, perfect for frying or boiling. Sourced fresh weekly.
View ProductScotch Bonnet Peppers
Fiery scotch bonnet peppers for authentic Caribbean and African heat.
View ProductWhy Choose Buggatty?
We're more than a grocery store — we're a community hub bringing the authentic flavours of Africa and the Caribbean to Leicester.
Always Fresh
We receive fresh produce deliveries multiple times a week to ensure you always get the best quality.
100% Authentic
Every product is carefully sourced to ensure authenticity — true flavours from Africa and the Caribbean.
Community First
We're part of the Leicester community. Our team understands your needs and speaks your language.
500+ Products
From staples to specialties, we stock over 500 products across 6 categories — all in one place.
What Our Community Says
"Buggatty is my go-to shop in Leicester! They always have fresh plantain and the best quality egusi. The staff are so friendly and helpful. Feels like home every time I visit."
"Best Afro-Caribbean shop in the East Midlands without a doubt. The frozen fish selection is amazing and the prices are very reasonable. Highly recommend to anyone in the community."
"I was so happy to find all my Nigerian ingredients in one place! Garri, yam flour, crayfish, palm oil — everything is here. The quality is excellent and the shop is always clean."
"As a Jamaican living in Leicester, I struggled to find authentic Caribbean ingredients. Buggatty has everything — scotch bonnet, jerk seasoning, plantain. It's a lifesaver!"
"Very professional shop with a wide variety of products. The owners clearly care about quality and authenticity. I drive from Nottingham just to shop here — that says it all!"
"Wonderful selection of African and Caribbean groceries. The fresh produce is always top quality and the staff go out of their way to help. My whole family loves this shop."
Ready to Taste the Difference?
Visit us at 237 Narborough Rd, Leicester — or browse our full product range online.