The Story Behind The Smoke
Merri's Grills didn't start as a business plan. It started as a Sunday ritual.
During the COVID-19 lockdown, when the world went quiet and the streets of Port Harcourt emptied, Merrimann found the grill. What began as a personal obsession — seasoning experiments at midnight, catfish in the early morning, smoke filling the apartment — became the thing people kept coming back for.
Friends first. Then neighbours. Then orders from numbers he didn't save. Merri's Grills was born not from strategy, but from the simple truth that great BBQ brings people together. And once you've tasted it, you don't forget it.
Good Food. Good People. Good Energy.
To be the most loved BBQ experience. Not just for the food — though the food is exceptional — but for what happens around it. The community. The events. The moments people talk about long after the plates are cleared. We're not just selling catfish. We're building something people belong to.
Why Merri's Grills is Different
100% Fresh Daily
Live catfish, fresh-cut meats. Nothing sits in a freezer for days.
Charcoal First
Real wood charcoal gives that authentic smoky depth you can't fake. No gas shortcuts.
Secret Sauce
Our signature pepper mix is crafted in-house using locally sourced spices.
Community First
We don't just sell food — we build community through events, games, and rewards.
Hygienically Prepared & Safe
Every dish is prepared under strict sanitary controls, using pristine food-grade workstations, fresh-water washing, and ultra-clean packaging.
Natural Flavours
100% natural herbs, local pepper blends, and fresh organic marinades. Zero artificial preservers or synthetic dyes.
Meet Merrimann
"What started as a lockdown passion became a community he's been building ever since. When he's not at the grill, he's at the next event — making sure every experience under the Merri's Grills name is one worth talking about."