BBQ Charcoal

Free delivery – Despatched the next working day

A good BBQ starts before the food reaches the grill.

Choosing the right BBQ charcoal gives you better control over heat, cooking time and the fire itself. That might mean responsive lumpwood charcoal for steaks and burgers, steady-burning briquettes for a longer cook, or simply enough charcoal in storage that you aren’t making a last-minute trip to the shops every sunny weekend.

At FirewoodFund, you can buy BBQ charcoal online in multi-bag quantities, from approximately 10kg through to our largest approximately 80kg Professional Lumpwood bundle.

Choose from Longburn Charcoal Briquettes, Premium Gourmet Lumpwood or Premium Professional Lumpwood BBQ Charcoal depending on how – and how often – you cook.

Which BBQ Charcoal Should You Buy?

There isn’t one type of charcoal that’s best for every barbecue. The best choice depends on how you cook, how long you want the fire to last and how much charcoal you want to keep in storage.

BBQ charcoal	Best suited to	Bag format	Available quantities
Longburn Charcoal Briquettes	Smoking, indirect cooking and longer BBQs	4kg bags	12kg, 24kg or 48kg
Premium Gourmet Lumpwood	Everyday grilling, searing and keen home BBQ cooks	Approx. 5kg bags	Approx. 10kg, 30kg or 60kg
Premium Professional Lumpwood	Large grills, frequent cooking, catering and high-volume BBQ use	Approx. 10kg bags	Approx. 40kg, 60kg or 80kg

Want steady heat for a longer cook?

Choose our Longburn Charcoal Briquettes.

Their uniform shape makes it easier to establish a consistent charcoal bed, making them particularly useful for smokers, kettle BBQs, indirect cooking and low-and-slow recipes.

Available as 3, 6 or 12 × 4kg bags, you can order from 12kg through to 48kg depending on how regularly you cook.

Want responsive heat for everyday grilling?

Premium Gourmet Lumpwood Charcoal is the versatile option for home BBQ enthusiasts.

Natural hardwood lumpwood responds quickly to airflow and is particularly well suited to grilling steaks, burgers, chicken, kebabs, fish and vegetables.

Choose 2, 6 or 12 approximately 5kg bags, giving you roughly 10kg, 30kg or 60kg of lumpwood charcoal.

Need larger BBQ charcoal bags or a serious supply?

For larger grills, frequent BBQs, outdoor kitchens, catering or anyone who simply gets through a lot of charcoal, choose our Premium Professional Lumpwood BBQ Charcoal.

It comes in substantially larger approximately 10kg bags, with bundle sizes of approximately 40kg, 60kg or 80kg.

It’s the strongest option in our range for customers specifically looking to buy BBQ charcoal in bulk quantities without relying on lots of small retail bags.

Buying BBQ Charcoal in Bulk – How Much Do You Actually Need?

“Bulk BBQ charcoal” can mean very different things depending on whether you barbecue twice a summer or twice a week.

Our range is supplied as convenient multi-bag bundles rather than loose wholesale charcoal, so you can match your order to your expected usage and available storage space.

Around 10–12kg

A sensible starting quantity for occasional home BBQs or trying a different type of charcoal.

Around 24–30kg

A useful quantity for regular summer grilling without taking up excessive storage space.

Around 40–60kg

Better suited to frequent BBQ users, long smoking sessions, larger families, entertaining or anyone who prefers to stock up.

Up to approximately 80kg

Our largest BBQ charcoal option, designed for high-volume users, large grills, catering and customers who want to reduce how frequently they reorder.

Whichever quantity you choose, store your BBQ charcoal bags somewhere dry and protected from moisture until required.

Lumpwood Charcoal or BBQ Briquettes?

Both have a place beside the grill.

Choose lumpwood charcoal when you want:

• Strong grilling heat
• Responsive temperature control
• Natural hardwood pieces
• Fast, direct grilling
• Searing steaks, burgers, kebabs and vegetables

Choose charcoal briquettes when you want:

• Steadier temperatures
• A more uniform charcoal bed
• Longer cooking sessions
• Indirect cooking
• Smoking and low-and-slow BBQ

Many regular BBQ cooks keep both available: lumpwood for hot, responsive grilling and briquettes when cooking time and temperature stability matter more.

You can also browse our wider charcoal range if you’d like to compare all available charcoal options.

BBQ Charcoal Delivered to Your Door

Running out of charcoal just as the weather improves is easily avoided.

Our BBQ charcoal is sent by parcel courier and despatched on the next working day, making it easy to order your preferred fuel online rather than depending on whatever happens to be available locally.

Free parcel delivery is available on orders over £100. A delivery charge applies below this value.

For locations, charges and full delivery information, see our delivery information page.

Why Buy Your BBQ Charcoal from FirewoodFund?

• Three distinct charcoal options for different styles of BBQ cooking
• Lumpwood charcoal and long-burning briquettes available
• Multi-bag quantities for regular and higher-volume users
• Options extending to approximately 80kg
• Next-working-day parcel despatch
• Free parcel delivery on orders over £100
• Delivered directly to your door
• A contribution towards tree planting with every order

Instead of simply buying the nearest bag of charcoal, choose the fuel and quantity that actually suit the way you cook.

Frequently Asked Questions About BBQ Charcoal

Where can I buy BBQ charcoal online?

You can buy BBQ charcoal online from FirewoodFund and choose between Longburn Charcoal Briquettes, Premium Gourmet Lumpwood and Premium Professional Lumpwood BBQ Charcoal.

All are available in multi-bag bundles, allowing you to choose a quantity that suits anything from occasional home grilling to frequent or professional-style BBQ use.

Can I buy BBQ charcoal in bulk?

Yes. Our BBQ charcoal is available in larger multi-bag quantities rather than as loose wholesale charcoal.

Depending on the product you choose, bundle sizes range from approximately 10kg up to approximately 80kg.

What is the best charcoal for a BBQ?

It depends on how you cook.

Choose lumpwood charcoal if you value strong heat and responsive temperature control for grilling and searing.

Choose charcoal briquettes when you want a steadier, more predictable charcoal bed for smoking, indirect cooking or longer BBQ sessions.

How much BBQ charcoal should I buy?

For occasional home BBQs, one of the smaller 10–12kg options may be sufficient.

Regular outdoor cooks may find approximately 24–30kg more convenient, while 40–80kg bundles are better suited to frequent use, large gatherings, larger grills or customers who prefer to stock up.

Your actual usage will depend on your BBQ, cooking temperature and length of cook.

Do you sell BBQ charcoal bags?

Yes. Our range includes 4kg Longburn Briquette bags, approximately 5kg Gourmet Lumpwood bags and approximately 10kg Professional Lumpwood bags.

Each product is sold in several multi-bag quantities.

Do you offer next-day BBQ charcoal delivery?

Our parcel orders are despatched on the next working day.

We avoid promising guaranteed next-day arrival because actual delivery time depends on the courier and destination. See our delivery information page for full details.

Should I buy charcoal briquettes or lumpwood for a kettle BBQ?

Either can work well.

Briquettes are particularly useful when you want a uniform charcoal bed and predictable heat for indirect or longer cooking.

Lumpwood is attractive when you want responsive heat and higher-temperature grilling.

How should BBQ charcoal be stored?

Keep charcoal bags dry and protected from rain or persistent moisture.

A dry garage, shed or covered storage area is suitable, provided the bags remain protected from damp.

Buy BBQ Charcoal Online

Choose your charcoal according to how you cook, how often you BBQ and how much you want to keep in storage.

From approximately 10kg of Gourmet Lumpwood for occasional grilling through to approximately 80kg of Professional Lumpwood for serious outdoor cooking, there’s no need to settle for one standard charcoal bag.

Select your BBQ charcoal from the range above and order online for next-working-day despatch.