Our hot sauce recipe, a cherished family secret for over three generations, began its journey to commercial success in 2014 in Antigua. We launched our product at Island Gourmet, an upscale boutique in Radcliffe Quay, St. John’s. Convincing a skeptical proprietor to carry our brand was a significant challenge, but Melvin’s Hot Sauce soon became a bestseller, thanks to its distinctive flavor and quality.

The overwhelming customer response drove our prices above other popular brands, with an impressive 80% conversion rate—eight out of ten people who sampled it made an immediate purchase. Our diverse customer base included both locals and tourists, with glowing reviews like Ross R. from San Mateo, California, who called it the highlight of her vacation, and Ms. Donovan, a Londoner, who praised it as the perfect hot sauce for her family.

Our success continued as we partnered with prestigious hotel chains such as Sandals Grande Antigua and Hermitage Bay. In 2016, we rebranded as Demerara Premium to honor our Guyanese and Caribbean roots and expanded into the U.S. market through supermarkets and Amazon. That year, we won two major awards at the Screaming Mi Mi Hot Sauce Expo.

Product Description

Our award-winning gourmet recipe features Caribbean-grown Scotch bonnet peppers blended with fresh seasonings and fruit chunks like bilimbi and mango, depending on the flavor. The secret to our success lies in maintaining the perfect balance of heat, flavor, and homemade texture, making it ideal for cooking and enhancing snacks and meals.

*Awards:*
– 2nd Place Caribbean Hot Sauce
– 3rd Place Fruit-Based Hot Sauce