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40 Acres Soul Kitchen

40 Acres Soul Kitchen

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San Jose · Home kitchen

★ 5.0 (1 review)

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Pickup times: Saturdays 11AM-10 PM · Sundays 2PM to 7 PM

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An 8% + $0.30 service fee is added at checkout.

Family-Style: Baked Mac & Cheese
Family-Style: Baked Mac & Cheese

Tender elbow macaroni folded into a rich, creamy blend of sharp cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses and baked until golden brown and bubbling. Comforting, cheesy, and perfectly crisp on top.

Get it Sun, Aug 23 · order by Fri, Aug 21
$32.00
Family-Style: Arroz Con Gandules (Rice + Pigeon Peas)
Family-Style: Arroz Con Gandules (Rice + Pigeon Peas)

A Puerto Rican classic featuring fluffy rice simmered with pigeon peas, savory sofrito, garlic, onions, and achiote for rich color and deep flavor. Slow-cooked with herbs and spices so every grain is infused with tradition, this comforting staple is bold, aromatic, and perfect alongside roasted meats or enjoyed on its own

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Candied Yams
Candied Yams

Sweet, buttery yams baked to tender perfection in a brown-sugar glaze with hints of cinnamon and nutmeg. Every bite melts in your mouth with that homemade Sunday-dinner flavor — the kind that tastes like love and nostalgia.

Get it Sat, Aug 22 · order by Fri, Aug 21
$5.00
Family-Style: Candied Yams
Family-Style: Candied Yams

Sweet, buttery yams baked to tender perfection in a brown-sugar glaze with hints of cinnamon and nutmeg. Every bite melts in your mouth with that homemade Sunday-dinner flavor — the kind that tastes like love and nostalgia.

Get it Sun, Aug 23 · order by Sat, Aug 22
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Arroz Con Gandules (Rice + Pigeon Peas)
Arroz Con Gandules (Rice + Pigeon Peas)

Traditional Puerto Rican rice cooked with tender pigeon peas, savory sofrito, herbs, spices, and rich seasoning for a flavorful, comforting side dish. Perfect alongside pernil, pollo guisado, pinchos, or other Puerto Rican favorites.

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Collard Greens with Smoked Turkey
Collard Greens with Smoked Turkey

Tender collard greens slow-cooked in a rich, smoky broth made with seasoned smoked turkey, garlic, and onions. Simmered for hours until perfectly tender — delivering that deep Southern flavor that tastes like home.

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Baked Macaroni & Cheese
Baked Macaroni & Cheese

Creamy, rich and oven-baked until golden. Tender macaroni folded into a seasoned blend of cheeses for that classic Southern-style comfort food flavor—creamy underneath with a beautifully baked cheesy top.

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Southern Soul: Oxtails, Yellow Rice & Gravy + Yams &  Mac n Cheese
Southern Soul: Oxtails, Yellow Rice & Gravy + Yams & Mac n Cheese

Tender, slow-braised oxtails served over steamed white rice with rich savory gravy, Southern-style collard greens, and creamy baked mac & cheese. A hearty soul-food plate built for comfort, with deep flavor in every bite.

Get it Sun, Aug 23 · order by Sat, Aug 22
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Southern Soul: 8 pc Wings + Mac n Cheese & Collard Greens
Southern Soul: 8 pc Wings + Mac n Cheese & Collard Greens

Eight seasoned chicken wings served with creamy baked Southern mac n’ cheese and slow-cooked collard greens with smoked turkey. A hearty soul-food plate with smoky, savory flavor and classic comfort-food sides.

Get it Sat, Aug 22 · order by Sat, Aug 22
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Boricua Soul: Pinchos de Pollo with Guava BBQ + Garlic Bread (2)
Boricua Soul: Pinchos de Pollo with Guava BBQ + Garlic Bread (2)

Two juicy Puerto Rican-style chicken skewers seasoned with savory island spices, grilled and glazed with a sweet-and-smoky guava BBQ sauce. Served with warm garlic bread for a satisfying handheld meal with bold Boricua flavor.

Get it Sat, Aug 22 · order by Fri, Aug 21
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Jambalaya
Jambalaya

Chicken & Andouille Sausage Jambalaya A hearty Creole-style rice dish made with tender chicken, smoky andouille sausage, the holy trinity, tomatoes, herbs and bold Creole spices, all simmered together for rich, savory flavor. Enjoy it as-is or add shrimp for a seafood upgrade.

Get it Sat, Aug 22 · order by Fri, Aug 21
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Southern Beans & Rice + Cornbread
Southern Beans & Rice + Cornbread

Slow-simmered Southern red beans seasoned with the holy trinity, garlic, herbs and Creole spices, served over steamed white rice with a side of cornbread. Delicious as a hearty meatless meal, or make it your own by adding smoked ham or andouille sausage for extra smoky, savory flavor.

Get it Sun, Aug 23 · order by Sat, Aug 22
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Signature Seafood Gumbo
Signature Seafood Gumbo

Chef Q’s signature slow-simmered seafood gumbo made with a deep, rich roux, seafood, smoked meats, fresh vegetables, herbs and Creole spices. Bold, savory and deeply comforting. Served with steamed white rice.

Get it Sat, Aug 22 · order by Fri, Aug 21
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Chicken & Sausage Gumbo with Rice
Chicken & Sausage Gumbo with Rice

A rich, slow-simmered Creole gumbo made with tender chicken, smoky andouille sausage, a deep dark roux, fresh holy trinity vegetables, and okra. Bold, savory, and comforting. Served with steamed white rice.

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Extras

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Beef Picadillo Emapandilla with Mayo Ketchup

Beef Picadillo Emapandilla with Mayo Ketchup

$4.00

Family Style: Southern Collard Greens with Smoked Turkey(Serves 4-6)

Family Style: Southern Collard Greens with Smoked Turkey(Serves 4-6)

$32.00

Meet the chef

Chef Q Negrón

Chef Q Negrón

Home chef in San Jose · on ForkFork since August 2026

40 Acres Soul Kitchen is a permitted home-based food business serving generous Southern soul food, Creole favorites, and Puerto Rican-inspired dishes throughout Silicon Valley. Led by Chef Q Negrón, our food brings together Oakland family traditions, Southern comfort, Louisiana flavor, and Puerto Rican sazón. We specialize in freshly prepared family-style meals, individual plates and bowls, party trays, buffet pans, holiday menus, and food for small gatherings. Whether you are ordering dinner for two, feeding your family, planning an office lunch, or hosting a celebration, our goal is to provide flavorful, comforting food with convenient scheduled delivery. Popular offerings include gumbo, jambalaya, pernil, pollo guisado, arroz con gandules, baked mac and cheese, collard greens, empanadillas, pinchos, seafood dishes, desserts, and rotating seasonal specials. Meals are prepared in a home kitchen permitted by the Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health. Southern Soul Food • Creole Favorites • Puerto Rican Sazón

✓ County-verifiedWhat this means★ 5.0 (1 review)

Reviews

★★★★★
8/16/2026

Easy pickup, great communication, and tasty food!