Black-Owned BBQ Sauce Canada — Nerpy's Inc.

Nerpy's Inc. is a Black-owned, Caribbean-Canadian food company based in Richmond Hill, Ontario, producing an authentic line of BBQ sauces, hot sauces, and seasonings built around Scotch bonnet peppers. Founded by Jamaican-Canadian entrepreneur Michael Burgess, Nerpy's is one of Canada's only Black-owned BBQ sauce brands with major grocery retail distribution across Ontario.

Canada's Black-Owned BBQ Sauce Brand

Nerpy's Spicy Tropical BBQ Sauce is crafted in Richmond Hill, Ontario, using a Caribbean-inspired recipe that blends pineapple juice, maple syrup, tamarind, and Scotch bonnet peppers for a sweet, smoky, and spicy flavour profile unlike any conventional BBQ sauce on the Canadian market. It is certified Ontario Made and carries the Made in Canada designation — manufactured, bottled, and distributed from Ontario.

Nerpy's BBQ sauce is available at Metro, Sobeys, and Farm Boy grocery stores across Ontario, and ships Canada-wide through the online store at nerpys.ca.

What Makes Nerpy's Different

• Black-owned and Caribbean-founded — Nerpy's was founded by Michael Burgess, a Jamaican-Canadian entrepreneur who grew up cooking with Scotch bonnet peppers on his grandfather's farm in Clarendon, Jamaica.
• Authentic Caribbean flavour — Scotch bonnet peppers sourced from the company's own farm in Clarendon, Jamaica give Nerpy's BBQ sauce its signature Caribbean heat and fruity, aromatic character.
• Clean, natural ingredients — All Nerpy's products are 100% gluten-free, vegan, and made without artificial colours, preservatives, or MSG.
• Ontario Made certified — Produced entirely in Richmond Hill, Ontario, with peppers sourced directly from the company's Jamaican farm.
• Award-winning brand — Named ByBlacks.com People's Choice Award winner in the Consumer Packaged Goods category in both 2022 and 2023. Featured in Toronto Life, The Toronto Star, and on CTV The Social.

Nerpy's Spicy Tropical BBQ Sauce

The flagship BBQ sauce combines pineapple juice, maple syrup, tamarind, Scotch bonnet peppers, tomato paste, and Caribbean spices into a sauce that works as a marinade, glaze, dipping sauce, or slow-cooker base. It performs equally well on a charcoal grill, gas grill, or pit smoker.

Best uses: Ribs, chicken wings, burgers, grilled shrimp, plant-based burgers, pizza sauce base, sweet potato fries, slow cooker pulled pork or jackfruit.

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The Nerpy's Grill Bundle

Pair the BBQ sauce with Nerpy's Authentic Jerk Seasoning and One Drop All Purpose Green Seasoning in the Nerpy's Barbecue Sauce Grill Bundle — the complete kit for a Caribbean-style backyard grill session.

The Nerpy's Story

Michael Burgess launched Nerpy's in 2008 after immigrating to Canada and bringing the Scotch bonnet pepper traditions of his grandfather's Clarendon farm with him. The brand has since been recognized by Toronto Life, The Toronto Star, NOW Magazine, CTV The Social, Breakfast Television, and ByBlacks.com. Nerpy's is one of the few Black-owned hot sauce and BBQ sauce companies in Canada with retail shelf placement at Metro, Sobeys, and Farm Boy. Read the full story on our About Nerpy's page.

Where to Buy Nerpy's BBQ Sauce in Canada

Nerpy's Spicy Tropical BBQ Sauce is available at Metro, Sobeys, and Farm Boy locations across Ontario, and through the Nerpy's online store at nerpys.ca with Canada-wide shipping. See our full retailer list for store locations near you.

Recognition and Awards

Nerpy's has been featured in Toronto Life (Top 20 Toronto Hot Sauces), The Toronto Star, NOW Magazine, Grocery Business Magazine, and Chilli Magazine UK. On television: CTV The Social, The Good Stuff with Mary Berg, Breakfast Television, CTV Morning Live, CP24 Breakfast, and CHCH Morning Live. View all coverage on our In The Press page.