Our Story
Rooted in Mississippi.
Seasoned with Soul.
From a mobile concession trailer in San Antonio to tables across the South — this is how CJ's was born.
The Beginning
A Family TraditionPacked Into Every Bag
In 2003, Cedric and Joan Anderson — Formerly of Natchez, Mississippi — launched CJ's Southern Fried Catfish LLC, as a mobile concession in San Antonio, , Texas. Cedric, a retired Air Force Master Sergeant, and Joan built a loyal following serving fresh fried fish and seafood across San Antonio.
When life brought them back to Mississippi in 2009, the restaurant closed — but the calls never stopped. Customers wanted the seasoning. So CJ's became what it was always meant to be.
"The secret really is in the bag."
Where It Started
Est. 2003 • Natchez, MS
Our Journey
How We Got Here
Mobile Beginnings
Cedric and Joan launched CJ's Southern Fried Catfish L.L.C. in San Antonio, TX — the first mobile concessionaire in the city to offer fresh fried fish and seafood.
Back To Mississippi
After relocating from Tennessee, the Andersons returned to Mississippi. Requests for their seasoning never stopped — so they answered the call.
Growing Online
A Facebook page launched to meet steady demand for the seasoning. Word spread fast across Mississippi and beyond.
First Retail Deal
Humphreys Mayders and Tayders — one of the largest specialty stores in the Pine Belt — became the first retailer to carry CJ's Southern Seasonings Fish Fry.
81+ Retail Locations
CJ's is now packaged at Blendco Packing & Distribution in Hattiesburg, MS and found in over 81 retail markets across the South, including Ramey's Marketpace, Rouses Markets, and Robért's Inc.
Ready to bring the flavor home?
Taste the tradition
Order online or find CJ's Southern Seasonings at a store near you.