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Our story

Marchelulu wasn't born in a boardroom. It was born, like all the best ideas, around a fire. Our initial goal was simple: to build a tougher, better, custom-fit replacement for the rusted-out bucket in our own braai. After obsessing over the details, the V-Bucket was created.

One morning, while lifting the bucket out to clean the ash, the thought struck us: 'What if it didn't have to go back in?'

That was the lightbulb moment. We designed a stand that seamlessly fits our V-Bucket, creating a truly portable braai. The problem wasn't only solved; it was revolutionized.

The Marchelulu co-founders enjoying a classic South African braai with a friend wearing a Springbok jersey, gathered around the V-Bucket on its freestanding stand in a garden.

Precision, steel, and a love for braaiing.

For us, 'close enough' is never good enough. That's why we start with precision, visiting your home to measure your space for a guaranteed perfect fit.

We build with strength, choosing heavy-duty mild steel so your braai becomes a lifetime investment, not a recurring problem. It’s all driven by our passion for the perfect braai experience.

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you're in good hands

Marchelulu was founded on a shared passion: a love for the South African braai and a refusal to settle for average. Our founders, Marchello and Louis, form the perfect partnership of vision and skill.

Marchello is the master craftsman, an expert welder and innovator who turns raw steel into products of exceptional quality. Louis provides the strategic vision, bringing years of experience in building successful, trusted businesses. Together, they ensure every product is built to last, backed by a commitment to total customer satisfaction.

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Marchelulu co-founders Louis and Marchello enjoying a braai with their V-Bucket on the freestanding stand, with smoke and flames rising from the wood fire."