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Big K

Fire up the flavour

For us, everything starts with charcoal. It is the fuel that sparks the texture and taste of your food.
So it's important to choose high quality charcoal that you can trust.

Barbecue charcoal
Pizza ovens
Sustainability
Barbecue charcoal
Pizza ovens
Sustainability

We’re proud of our range of high quality charcoal, and we’re proud of the progress we’ve made towards more sustainable products, from our new coconut shell briquettes to FSC®-certified lumpwood products. Find out more about our range of cooking and heating products below.

Best selling products

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    All in One Party BBQ FSC®

     

     

    £7.99
    • Single use barbecue filled with instant light lumpwood
    • Manufactured by Big K in our own production facility
    • Party sized, giving you extra room
    • Quick and easy to use, lights with a single match
    • Ultra deep foil tray for improved performance
    • Ready to cook within 20 minutes with a 1 hour cooking time
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    Instant Light Lumpwood Charcoal FSC®

     

     

    £7.50
    • 4 individual bags of FSC certified instant light lumpwood charcoal
    • Ready to cook in just 15-20 minutes
    • No need for starting fuels
    • Up to 1 hour cooking time
    • Clean and easy to use, packed in dust proof bags
    • Simply light the bag
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    15kg Dura Restaurant Grade Charcoal (ACH15)

     

     

    £22.99
    • 100% natural White Quebracho restaurant grade lumpwood charcoal
    • Long lasting, with a cooking time of over 3 hours
    • Authorised for use in smoke control areas, burns with no smoke
    • Ready to cook within 30 minutes
    • Easy to light and burns to a white ash for a consistent high heat output
    • Suitable for all types of home and professional barbecuing
    Pallet deal – save up to 30%
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  • El Cubano (RCH15)

     

     

     

     

    15kg Professional Marabu Charcoal (RCH15)

     

     

    £23.99
    • 100% natural Marabu restaurant grade lumpwood charcoal
    • Ready to cook within 30 minutes
    • Up to 3 hours cooking time, perfect for restaurants or large events
    • High heat output with low smoke produced
    • Sustainably and ethically sourced from an invasive thorn tree
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Product Spotlight

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    Premium Briquettes FSC

     

     

    £8.49
    • Low Smoke
    • Low Odour
    • Easy to Light
    • High Heat
    • Clean Burning
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    Brew & Briskets Coffee Blend

     

     

    £11.99
    • A delicious blend of spices
    • Compliments your vegetables and meats
    • Great for barbecue, roasting, basting, stir fries and more
    • Locally produced in Norfolk
    • Blended by hand, made with love
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    Book Bundle by Theo Michaels

     

     

    £44.97 £35.97
    • 3 great books from Theo Michaels
    • Share, Rustica, Orexi
    • Save 20%
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    Portable Easy Grill

     

     

    £69.99
    • Premium foldable charcoal barbecue that folds up to only 3 cm thickness for easy transport and storage.
    • Extra Large Grilling Surface, over 1360 cm square which amounts to over 12 burgers at the same time!
    • Velcro travel bag included to ensure cleanliness in transport.
    • STURDY & THICK premium 0.8 MM carbon steel, heat resistant up to 600 ̊ C (1112 ̊F). Beware of cheaper models…This grill is built for heat!
    • CLEVERLY DESIGNED for EASY 3 step setup: 1. Unfold; 2. Lock side panels and install lower grill; 3. Place upper grill on top.
    • NEW FOR 2020: Side panel locking system to eliminate warping, lower grill support ledges, pinless upper grill for an optimal fit.
    • Use GRILL LIFTER INCLUDED for EASY access to the coals.
    • EASY TRANSPORT and storage with the INCLUDED Velcro TRAVEL BAG. Simply slip the folded grill into the travel bag to ensure cleanliness after each use. This innovative compact grill is the travellers’ best grillin’ buddy.
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Explore our range of products

Professional charcoal
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Accessories
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Quality matters

At Big K, we’ve spent 40 years perfecting our products, working with restaurants, avid foodies, and casual BBQers to create the charcoal to make your BBQ special. And, our rigorous quality checks mean that you can always rely on Big K quality, giving you peace of mind. Take risks with your food – not your charcoal.

The spice of life
They say variety is the spice of life and we couldn’t agree more. That’s why we offer all kinds of charcoal to suit all kinds of people. From the seasoned BBQ pros looking for new inspiration to the occasional sunny Sunday sizzlers, we’ve got the perfect charcoal for you. Try our new Coconut Shell Briquette, or get flavour perfection with our Marabu lumpwood, El Cubano.
Perfect grilling, every time

Our blog is packed with the latest BBQ trends, hot cooking tips and advice for you to up your game. You can also check out all the latest Big K news, including details about our exciting new products.

Experiment with our recipes

Break free from burgers and sausages and wow your friends with our range of exciting barbecue recipes.

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