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The season of sizzle is here!

Spring is on the way so it's time to fire up the barbecue. We have all the quality charcoal you need to make your BBQ unforgettable.

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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    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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    12kg Chilla-Grilla Restaurant Grade Charcoal FSC® (RCH12FSC)

     

     

    £18.99
    • 100% natural restaurant grade lumpwood charcoal
    • Ideal for home BBQers looking for superior grilling
    • Up to 2 hours cooking time
    • Easy to light and ready to cook within 30 minutes
    • High heat output
    • Sourced sustainably from an invasive bush in Namibia
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    15kg Dura Restaurant Grade Charcoal (ACH15)

     

     

    £24.99
    • 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)

     

     

    £25.99
    • 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
  • A Box of Smokeys Hardwood Pellets from Big K CharcoalSmoking wood pellets from Big K Charcoal

     

     

     

     

    Smokeys Hardwood Pellets

     

     

    £19.99
    • Premium mix of equal amounts of Hickory, Maple and Cherry
    • Virgin sawdust, bark free, minimum ash
    • Convenient 9.2kg/20lb box with pouring spout
    • Perfect for use in Pellet grills, smokers and pizza ovens
    • 100% Natural with No fillers, binders or additives
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    Acacia Serving Board

     

     

    £24.99

    • Style up your servings
    • Easy to clean
    • Individually crafted
    • Unique design
    • Warning – not supplied with burgers as illustrated

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    Woodies Natural Wood Wool Firelighters FSC®

     

     

    £3.49
    • Natural firelighters for fires and barbecues
    • Produced from FSC® certified wood
    • Easy to light with minimal smoke and low odour
    • Made from small pieces of wood wool and wax
    • Safe and easy to use
    • Burn time of approx. 7 minutes
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    Hickory Smoking Chips

     

     

    £3.49
    • 400g pack of 100% natural hickory smoking chips
    • Natural flavour enhancer for BBQs
    • 100% natural wood, burns cleanly with no chemical additives
    • Add a great smoky flavour to your food
    • Ideal for smoking or roasting barbecue methods
    • For best results soak in water before use
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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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