Description
Premium Gourmet Lumpwood Charcoal for Serious Outdoor Cooking – There is charcoal for simply getting a barbecue lit – and then there is charcoal chosen because the fire itself matters.
Our Premium Gourmet Lumpwood Charcoal is made from dense hardwood and supplied in generous 5kg bags, giving keen home cooks and professional kitchens a natural charcoal fuel designed for powerful grilling, responsive temperature control and authentic outdoor cooking.
With no manufactured briquette shape to work around, the naturally varied pieces let you arrange the fire to suit the food – building an intense searing zone at one end of the barbecue while keeping a gentler cooking area at the other.
Choose from 2, 6 or 12 bags, depending on whether you’re preparing for a few summer barbecues or want a larger supply ready for regular cooking.
Real Hardwood Lumpwood – Nothing Manufactured Into a Briquette
Premium gourmet lumpwood is fundamentally different from a compressed charcoal briquette.
It is produced from hardwood that has been carbonised into naturally shaped pieces rather than being formed into uniform blocks with binders and fillers.
That gives you:
- 100% hardwood lumpwood charcoal
- No fillers or artificial binders
- Naturally varied pieces approximately 4–20cm
- Strong heat for searing and grilling
- Responsive temperature control through your barbecue’s airflow
- Low ash residue compared with many manufactured fuels
- A natural charcoal cooking experience
For anyone who enjoys controlling the fire rather than simply cooking above it, lumpwood is an excellent choice.
Made for Grilling
This is where premium lumpwood really earns its place.
The charcoal can produce the strong heat needed to develop a proper sear while allowing you to move food between hotter and cooler areas of the grill.
It is particularly well suited to:
- Steaks and chops
- Burgers
- Chicken
- Kebabs
- Fish and seafood
- Vegetables
- Flatbreads and outdoor pizza cooking
Use the different lump sizes to create the fire you need rather than treating the barbecue as a single uniform heat source.
Lumpwood Charcoal for Ceramic Grills, Kettle BBQs & Smokers
The naturally varied lump sizes also make this a versatile fuel for different styles of outdoor cooking.
Use it in kettle BBQs, ceramic grills, open charcoal grills and suitable smokers, adjusting airflow and the amount of charcoal according to the temperature and cooking time required.
For smoking, larger pieces can help establish a steady charcoal bed, while separate smoking wood chunks or chips can be introduced when you want to add a particular wood-smoke character.
How Much Premium Gourmet Lumpwood Should I Order?
Each bag contains approximately 5kg of lumpwood charcoal.
2 Bags – Approximately 10kg
A sensible choice for occasional BBQs or for trying the charcoal before moving to a larger quantity.
6 Bags – Approximately 30kg
Ideal for regular home grilling, entertaining and anyone who doesn’t want to reorder after every few cooks.
12 Bags – Approximately 60kg
The larger option for frequent BBQ users, enthusiastic outdoor cooks and professional or higher-volume requirements.
The paper bags are easy to stack and should be stored somewhere dry until needed.
Lumpwood or Briquettes – Which Should I Choose?
Neither format is automatically better; they suit different styles of cooking.
Choose Premium Gourmet Lumpwood Charcoal when you value natural hardwood pieces, strong grilling heat and the ability to react quickly when you adjust airflow.
If your priority is instead a particularly consistent, prolonged burn from a uniform manufactured fuel, our Longburn Charcoal Briquettes may be the better option.
That distinction makes it much easier to choose the right charcoal rather than simply choosing between two bagged fuels.
Responsibly Sourced Hardwood
Our Premium Gourmet Lumpwood is produced using responsibly sourced hardwood and supplied in natural biodegradable kraft paper bags.
Each order contains your chosen quantity of approximately 5kg bags, ready to store until the barbecue, grill or smoker is fired up again.
For outdoor cooks who see the charcoal as part of the cooking process – rather than simply something underneath the food – Premium Gourmet Lumpwood Charcoal is the natural choice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is premium gourmet lumpwood charcoal?
Premium gourmet lumpwood is charcoal produced from hardwood rather than compressed into uniform briquettes. The result is naturally shaped charcoal pieces that can produce powerful grilling heat and respond quickly to changes in airflow.
How big are the pieces of lumpwood charcoal?
The lumpwood pieces vary naturally in size and are approximately 4–20cm. Having different sized pieces can be useful when building different heat zones or managing the charcoal bed.
How much charcoal is in each bag?
Each bag contains approximately 5kg of Premium Gourmet Lumpwood Charcoal. You can order 2, 6 or 12 bags, providing approximately 10kg, 30kg or 60kg respectively.
Is lumpwood charcoal better than charcoal briquettes?
It depends on how you cook. Lumpwood is particularly suited to people wanting strong grilling heat and responsive temperature control. Briquettes are generally chosen when a more uniform fuel and prolonged, consistent burn are the priority.
Can I use this lumpwood charcoal in a ceramic BBQ?
Yes. Premium Gourmet Lumpwood is suitable for ceramic grills as well as kettle BBQs, open charcoal grills and suitable smokers. Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for your particular appliance.
Can Premium Gourmet Lumpwood be used for smoking?
Yes. Lumpwood can provide the charcoal heat source for smoking. If you want a particular smoke flavour, smoking wood chunks or chips can be added separately.
Does the charcoal contain binders or fillers?
No. This is hardwood lumpwood charcoal rather than a manufactured briquette containing binders or fillers.
