5kg Coal (BBQ Charcoal)

Full product description

Hot, steady and easy to light, our 5kg coal (BBQ charcoal) gives you reliable heat for quick weeknight grills and compact cookouts. Fire it up with a chimney or a couple of firelighters and you’ll have a solid bed of embers with low ash and consistent burn. Ideal for kettle BBQs, braais, small smokers and portable grills.

Why you’ll love it

• Strong, even heat for searing and roasting

• Low ash for cleaner cooks and quick tidy-ups

• Perfect grab-and-go 5kg size for smaller BBQs or balconies

• Works with two-zone setups for versatile cooking

Product details

• Fuel type: BBQ coal/charcoal (lumpwood or briquette blend varies by batch—see bag)

• Bag size: 5kg

• Suitable for outdoor cooking on charcoal BBQs/braais

• Store cool and dry for fast lighting and a clean burn

How to use (quick guide)

1. Open vents for airflow; use a chimney starter or pyramid stack.

2. Light with firelighters; allow 10–20 mins until glowing.

3. Cook: spread evenly for direct heat or bank to one side for two-zone control.

4. Top up as needed—let fresh pieces catch before cooking over them.

Best for

• Steaks, burgers, kebabs and chops (direct heat)

• Chicken and veg with a two-zone setup

• Adding wood chunks for smoke on longer cooks

Safety & notes

• Outdoor use only; never in enclosed spaces.

• Keep children and pets clear; supervise at all times.

• Fully extinguish embers before disposal.

• Intended as BBQ cooking fuel; follow local guidance on solid fuel use.

FAQs

Lumpwood or briquettes?
Varies by batch—lumpwood lights fast and burns hot; briquettes give long, steady heat.

How much do I need?
For a standard kettle BBQ, start with ¼–⅓ chimney for quick cooks; ½ chimney for longer sessions.

Can I mix with wood?
Yes—charcoal for heat, wood chunks for flavour.

Messy?
Formulated for low ash when fully lit and burned down.5kg coal