UK's Cheapest Charcoal for BBQ's

Compare prices from all of the top BBQ Charcoal sellers in the UK

We've gone and compared the best prices in the UK for BBQ Coal and smoking wood, so you can buy with peace of mind knowing you're getting the best possible price when you fire up your BBQ.

You'll find lots of different types of charcoal in the table below including lump wood, easy light, briquettes and more options to fuel your barbecue with. If you aren't sure what the difference is, see our guide below.

Most stores that stock seasonal products will have charcoal on sale during the warmer summer months (well in theory anyway. We've taken to calling summer 'slightly warmer winter'), but the quality isn't always right. Typically these are cheap bags sold at a high price. If you're just lighting your BBQ for a few sausages, then that's probably fine, but anything bigger and you might want to shop around a bit.

Come rain or shine let's BBQ! It's the British way.

Last updated: 4:51am on Tuesday, 29th April 2025

Charcoal for BBQs

Smoking Wood

Which Charcoal Should I Use For My BBQ?

Not sure which type of charcoal you need for your BBQ? Well, it depends on what you're cooking.

  • If you're using a charcoal BBQ and you're in a hurry ➡️ Go for a quick or easy light charcoal.
  • If you're using a charcoal BBQ and you've got more time ➡️ Go for lumpwood charcoal for the best flavour.
  • If you're like me and love to barbecue all afternoon, go for briquettes, which tend to last a bit longer.
  • If you're doing a smoke ➡️ You'll need something with a more consistent and longer burn time. Briquettes are a must for that all important consistent heat.

We include lump wood, briquettes, easy light charcoal and more in the table below.

Checkout our guide on the different types of charcoal to help you pick what's best for you and if you're into smoking, we have a guide for that too (including cold smoking)!

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