A little dependability goes a long way. Big K Lumpwood Charcoal will take you to taste perfection every time.
Big K lumpwood is the perfect choice for the casual home BBQer. It’s versatile, giving you the flexibility to try out different grilling techniques, yet consistent and dependable, meaning you can rely on it time after time. Up to 90 minutes of cooking time gives you plenty of time to cook for the family, and it’s quick to light too, so you won’t need to wait around while everybody’s getting hungry.
Our lumpwood charcoal is 100% natural and additive free, so there are no hidden chemicals to worry about. And, it’s packed in clean durable bags, so there’s less charcoal dust getting everywhere.
Big K Lumpwood Charcoal is also available as an FSC certified charcoal. All the performance you’ve come to expect from our lumpwood charcoal, plus the peace of mind that comes with knowing your charcoal was produced and packed safely, legally and ethically.
Enjoy peace of mind and performance with Big K Lumpwood Charcoal. After all, consistency is the key ingredient to BBQ success.
Please note all cooking times are approximate and depend on a range of factors, including quantity of charcoal and type of barbecue used, lighting method and weather conditions.
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Rated 3 out of 5
Ian House (verified owner)–
Not the best charcoal!
Not premium….too small a bits.
Thought it would be restaurant quality….its not!
Do better at our local garage.
Big K should be top quality.
Great product, quick easy delivery, and good value…will never touch DIY store charcoal again! To think I only discovered you accidentally in my quest for a Nov BBQ on our new firepit!
We had a slight issue with the order but Nicola in sales was absolutely brilliant in getting everything resolved very quickly. Thank you Nicola and Big K for top draw customer service.
This is great charcoal. Used to buy it from Waitrose but now get it direct since Waitrose only sell it in the summer and I like to barbecue all year round.
Easy to light up and lasted long enough to cook meat for 4 people. I used chimney starter and I added 2 hand full . Fantastic results at a reasonable price
Haven’t got to use this yet but it looks good quality and will keep us going for a good while once the bbq season is underway. Online ordering was easy, delivery was quick and efficient and we’ll definitely be ordering from here again.
Fabulous charcoal – good sized pieces & has a lovely aroma when burned. Good value for money because of the larger sized pieces. Arrived within 2 days. Only negative is you get no dispatch notice so you have no idea when it will arrive. Being able to track it or have notice would be very helpful hence loss of one smiley face but product top rated.
Quick delivery and well packed. The charcoal is easy to light and was ready for cooking on after about 20 minutes. It got really hot but burned slowly so it lasted a long time. Would definitely recommend. Here’s to a long hot summer 🌞 Thank you
I used this coal for slow cooking my meats and also slow smoking again it started easy with small blow torch (I use a blow torch because it doesn’t leave a tang like paraffin based fire starting materials) two handfuls of charcoal and 4 hours later we had some fantastic melt in the mouth slow cooked bbq ribs
Have used this charcoal for a few years and have never found anything better. Excellent product offered at very good price and very efficient delivery. Thank you.
This is an excellent product, the best lumpwood charcoal I have tried and consistent quality. I bought 5 bags directly from Big K on this occasion as the price was the best I could find and they arrived earlier than expected. Excellent all round.
Thank God this is back in stock. I’m not the type to panic buy toilet roll, but I wished I’d managed to bag 6 months worth of lumpwood before lockdown. Still the best fuel for a barbie, top stuff!
There are two methods to lighting Big K Lumpwood Charcoal:
Using Big K firelighters
Place several Big K firelighters onto a bed of Big K Lumpwood Charcoal, then heap more charcoal over and around the lighter cubes. Light the firelighters with a long match or taper, and wait roughly 20-25 minutes for the flames to die down and for the charcoal to take on a greyish appearance. Then, spread out the coals, wait for any further flames to die down and start to cook. Remember to cook over heat not flames.
Using Big K Lighting Gel
Heap Big K Lumpwood Charcoal onto the BBQ grate, then spread out over the cooking area. Using Big K Lighting Gel squeeze approximately half a cup of fluid over the charcoal, then allow to soak in for 1 minute before lighting. Wait roughly 20-25 minutes for the flames to die down and for the charcoal to take on a greyish appearance. Then, spread out the coals, wait for any further flames to die down and start to cook. Remember to cook over heat not flames.
Free next day delivery on orders over £30 (inc. VAT). For order values less than £30 a delivery charge of £8 applies. Exclusions apply outside of mainland UK, click here for more details on surcharges. All deliveries are made by Parcelforce.
For next day delivery, order before 12pm Monday to Thursday. Orders placed between 12pm Thursday and 12pm Friday will be delivered the following Monday. Additional charges apply for Saturday delivery.
Big K Lumpwood Charcoal is responsibly sourced from several locations. Big K has a strict set of quality control procedures in place with our suppliers, ensuring that all of our charcoal is sourced and imported legally and safely. Read more about our commitment to sustainable charcoal here.
The FSC 5kg bag of Big K Lumpwood Charcoal is FSC certified, which means it complies with all of the requirements and regulations of the Forest Stewardship Council®. Big K has full FSC Chain of Custody Certification over this product. This certifies that every stage of the production of this charcoal is handled correctly, from forest to shelf. Read more about our policies on sustainability here.
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Ian House (verified owner) –
Not the best charcoal!
Not premium….too small a bits.
Thought it would be restaurant quality….its not!
Do better at our local garage.
Big K should be top quality.
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julian m. (verified owner) –
Chunks were smaller than I remembered but the charcoal is easy to light and good for short cooks.
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Anonymous (verified owner) –
Quick to light, burns very hot and brilliant for searing. Some of the lumps are rather small though, and drop straight through the grate on my kettle.
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Greg (verified owner) –
big k online is great – no more hunting around for charcoal in winter. great service and quick delivery.
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tasha (verified owner) –
good item,good price and fast delivery
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Anonymous (verified owner) –
very good in everything
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Anonymous (verified owner) –
Very happy with the quick delivery and the quality off the product.
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Tim (verified owner) –
Great product, great service. 10/10
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Derek McCulloch (verified owner) –
Great stuff for frequent BBQ users. Goes a long way.
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Charlotte (verified owner) –
Great product, quick easy delivery, and good value…will never touch DIY store charcoal again! To think I only discovered you accidentally in my quest for a Nov BBQ on our new firepit!
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Anonymous (verified owner) –
Excellent quality, good price
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Colin (verified owner) –
Very little smoke and none of that dutty paraffin smell you get from super market fuels
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Stephen Burton (verified owner) –
Best charcoal ever purchased.
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Adrian J. (verified owner) –
Order came in time, quality charcoal, I’m very pleased with them! Strongly recommended!
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Adrian J. (verified owner) –
brilliant quality, totally recommend!
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Thiago Smirnovas (verified owner) –
Great product, reasonably priced. 48h delivery was honoured.
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Nick Dann (verified owner) –
We’ll happy with this item will be back for more👌
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Anonymous (verified owner) –
Prompt delivery, Good value.
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Ben R. (verified owner) –
Good price
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Kerry N. (verified owner) –
Love this make of Lumpwood charcoal. Its the only one we ever use. Easy to order and fantastic service with delivery service very quick.
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Nick (verified owner) –
Really good service and received within 48 hours.
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David Tudor (verified owner) –
We had a slight issue with the order but Nicola in sales was absolutely brilliant in getting everything resolved very quickly. Thank you Nicola and Big K for top draw customer service.
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Nigel T. (verified owner) –
Can’t fault the product and the delivery was super quick.
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Anonymous (verified owner) –
Great charcoal ordered direct from Big K. Have been using for a number of years now.
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Samuel Rowe (verified owner) –
Great product.
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Len Woods (verified owner) –
This is great charcoal. Used to buy it from Waitrose but now get it direct since Waitrose only sell it in the summer and I like to barbecue all year round.
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Raymond (verified owner) –
fast delivery, fair price, good comms. Cheers.
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Lorenzo Carta (verified owner) –
Easy to light up and lasted long enough to cook meat for 4 people. I used chimney starter and I added 2 hand full . Fantastic results at a reasonable price
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Stephen A. (verified owner) –
Long lasting quality charcoal.
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Anonymous (verified owner) –
Haven’t got to use this yet but it looks good quality and will keep us going for a good while once the bbq season is underway. Online ordering was easy, delivery was quick and efficient and we’ll definitely be ordering from here again.
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Michael P. (verified owner) –
Very easy to light good heat , great service & delivery
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Vivianne Hammerson (verified owner) –
Fabulous charcoal – good sized pieces & has a lovely aroma when burned. Good value for money because of the larger sized pieces. Arrived within 2 days. Only negative is you get no dispatch notice so you have no idea when it will arrive. Being able to track it or have notice would be very helpful hence loss of one smiley face but product top rated.
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Joanne M. (verified owner) –
Quick delivery and well packed. The charcoal is easy to light and was ready for cooking on after about 20 minutes. It got really hot but burned slowly so it lasted a long time. Would definitely recommend. Here’s to a long hot summer 🌞 Thank you
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Paul A. (verified owner) –
Excellent charcoal as always. Nice to get it delivered straight to door
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Peter T. (verified owner) –
Excellent charcoal – better than briquettes – and a good price. I never use anything else.
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Anonymous (verified owner) –
Perfect
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Ian c. (verified owner) –
Excellent product fantastic service I won’t be going anywhere else for my lumpwood.
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Andrew Frater (verified owner) –
Met my expectation.
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Alan S. (verified owner) –
Very good quality charcoal – burns well and long, very little dross, probably the best I’ve used
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Matthew C. (verified owner) –
I used this coal for slow cooking my meats and also slow smoking again it started easy with small blow torch (I use a blow torch because it doesn’t leave a tang like paraffin based fire starting materials) two handfuls of charcoal and 4 hours later we had some fantastic melt in the mouth slow cooked bbq ribs
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Anonymous (verified owner) –
Brilliant lumpwood
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Anonymous (verified owner) –
Charcoal fine and as expected. Big K did a really good job at keeping me informed on delivery date during the CV19 uncertainty.
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Ryan Templeton (verified owner) –
Great charcaol give out great heat
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DAVE (verified owner) –
The very best charcoal we have EVER used! Excellent quality charcoal. Fast shipping, well packed directly from Big K. order yours today!!!
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Dean (verified owner) –
Burns really nicely, and a little goes a long way.
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Paul (verified owner) –
Excellent product & service
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Katharine Gillam (verified owner) –
Its the best stuff we have ever found at the best price. A big thank you. The bbqs have been fantastic.
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Rebecca H. (verified owner) –
Excellent charcoal. Burns clean and hot! 👍🏼
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Scott Bowman (verified owner) –
Amazing product. Such big chunks! They burned lovely and turned out some awesome food. Highly recommend
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neill r. (verified owner) –
For a quick bbq this is ideal gets to temperature quickly and last long enough to do a few steaks, sausages, chops and burgers
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Max (verified owner) –
The best charcoal I’ve ever used.
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Matt (verified owner) –
Product is great and communication around delivery was great.
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Fabio B. (verified owner) –
Excellent quality of Charcoal
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Steve (verified owner) –
Great product and service 👍
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peter randall (verified owner) –
Great product
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Anonymous (verified owner) –
Xclnt
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james (verified owner) –
A good all round charcoal. Smaller chunks for hot and fast cooks
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David (verified owner) –
Have used this charcoal for a few years and have never found anything better. Excellent product offered at very good price and very efficient delivery. Thank you.
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Paul Taylor (verified owner) –
Always good quality
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Andrew (verified owner) –
Excellent service as usual
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Saulo (verified owner) –
Arrived earlier than expected and the charcoal didn’t create that awful smoke that other brands do.
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Anonymous (verified owner) –
Good charcoal, good that there’s no added chemicals.
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keith galley (verified owner) –
fast delivery, good price, burns & lasts well, lights easily a good product
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Anonymous (verified owner) –
Have used Big K for a few years now, first time I’ve ordered direct. Good value and speedy delivery.
Always use these because of the quality of charcoal and the value.
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Ralph R. (verified owner) –
Just what I was expecting,excellent delivery response time. Thanks.
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Carole (verified owner) –
This is an excellent product, the best lumpwood charcoal I have tried and consistent quality. I bought 5 bags directly from Big K on this occasion as the price was the best I could find and they arrived earlier than expected. Excellent all round.
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John W. (verified owner) –
Fast, efficient delivery and a great product.
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Christiaan Le Roux (verified owner) –
Its good and long lasting
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Steve H. (verified owner) –
Thank God this is back in stock. I’m not the type to panic buy toilet roll, but I wished I’d managed to bag 6 months worth of lumpwood before lockdown. Still the best fuel for a barbie, top stuff!
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Anonymous (verified owner) –
Very happy customer, good quality products. Will buy it again!
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Lance M. (verified owner) –
Always retains its heat to enable slow cooking
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