SPF Catering: Paramaribo's Party-Ready Kitchen on Akirastraat
Surinamese, European, and Italian plates served with cocktail-shaker flair.
Why Go
Tucked into Akirastraat #6 in the leafy Flora quarter, SPF (Special Party Catering) is the crew Paramaribo locals call when a birthday, boat trip, or backyard bash needs to taste like a proper restaurant. It isn't a walk-in bistro ΓÇö it's a made-to-order kitchen that packs up dinner, drops off bartenders, and turns your rental villa into the best table in town.
The Experience
Ring Akirastraat and you'll find a working catering house rather than a dining room: chefs prepping trays of pom, pastelillos, and pasta dishes, bar staff polishing glasses, and the smell of Surinamese spice mixing with a whiff of espresso from the coffee bar. Owner-led and family-run, SPF built its reputation on flexibility ΓÇö one night it's a full Surinamese rijsttafel for twenty, the next it's Italian antipasti and mojitos for a rooftop crowd. The team recovered and rebuilt after a 2023 kitchen mishap, and the new setup is tighter, cleaner, and clearly geared for volume without losing the homemade feel. Order in advance, agree on a menu by WhatsApp, and either collect from Akirastraat or have the crew arrive with everything from chafing dishes to a mobile cocktail bar.
What to Try
Ask for the Surinamese sampler ΓÇö moksi-alesi, bakkeljauw, and a proper pom ΓÇö then layer in a few Italian pasta trays for guests who want something familiar. The cocktail menu is the sleeper hit: fresh markoesa (passion fruit) daiquiris and rum-forward Suriname sours built on Borgoe or Black Cat rum. For parties, add the bartender-and-bar package; the crew mixes, pours, and cleans up so you never touch a bottle.
Insider Tip
SPF is catering-first, so don't just show up hungry ΓÇö message them at least 48 hours ahead (WhatsApp is faster than email) and be specific about headcount and dietary needs. Locals know to lock in weekend dates two to three weeks out during Divali, Keti Koti, and the December holidays, when the kitchen books solid. If you're staying nearby, ask about a small-order 'proefpakket' (tasting box) so you can preview dishes before committing to a full party menu.
The Practical Stuff
Address: Akirastraat #6, Flora, Paramaribo. Phone/WhatsApp: +597 718-0252. Best contacted via their Facebook page (Special PARTY Catering and cocktails) or by phone; hours are order-driven rather than fixed, so treat it as an appointment-based kitchen. Cash SRD and bank transfers are standard; confirm card options when you book. Delivery available across greater Paramaribo, with staffed service (waiters, bartenders) as add-ons.
Pair It With
- 101 Suites Guide — A convenient Paramaribo stay to host an SPF-catered dinner in-suite or poolside.
- 4x4xJankie Guide — Rent a 4x4 for the day, then come back to a pre-arranged SPF spread waiting at your accommodation.
- 597SpeedUp Watertubing Guide — Burn energy on the Suriname River in the morning and let SPF handle a rum-cocktail sundowner that evening.
- Aanansi ATV Tours Guide — After a dusty jungle ride, an SPF Surinamese rijsttafel delivered to your lodge is the perfect reset.