Charcoal BBQs

Why Choose a Charcoal BBQ?

Charcoal BBQs deliver authentic flame-grilled flavour that gas BBQs simply cannot replicate. The combination of burning charcoal and dripping fats creates that distinctive smoky taste BBQ enthusiasts love. Charcoal BBQs also reach higher temperatures than gas (up to 400°C+), perfect for searing steaks with a perfect crust whilst keeping interiors juicy and tender.

Charcoal BBQ Key Benefits

Authentic Smoky Flavour: Charcoal creates genuine smoky flavour that defines traditional BBQ. The smoke from burning charcoal and dripping juices infuses food with rich, complex taste impossible to achieve with gas.

High-Heat Searing: Charcoal BBQs reach temperatures of 400°C+ for restaurant-quality searing. Perfect for steaks, burgers, and chops with beautiful char marks and caramelised crusts.

Versatile Cooking: Grill directly over coals for searing, or use indirect heat for smoking and roasting. Charcoal BBQs handle everything from quick-grilled vegetables to 12-hour smoked brisket.

Traditional Experience: The ritual of lighting charcoal, managing fire, and cooking over live flames is part of the authentic BBQ experience many enthusiasts cherish.

Portable Options: Many charcoal BBQs are lightweight and portable, perfect for camping, beaches, parks, or tailgating without needing gas bottles.

Types of Charcoal BBQs

Kamado Grills: Ceramic BBQs like Big Green Egg with thick walls that retain heat and moisture exceptionally well. Kamados can grill, smoke, roast, and bake at temperatures from 75°C to 400°C+. Incredibly fuel-efficient and versatile - the ultimate charcoal BBQ for serious cooks.

Kettle BBQs: Classic dome-shaped charcoal grills like Weber Kettle. Versatile, affordable, and perfect for direct and indirect cooking. The iconic design that made charcoal grilling popular worldwide.

Barrel Smokers: Horizontal barrel-shaped BBQs designed for low-and-slow smoking. Large cooking capacity with separate firebox for extended smoking sessions.

Portable Charcoal BBQs: Compact, lightweight models perfect for camping, caravanning, balconies, or small spaces. Easy to transport and store.

Charcoal Types Explained

Lump Charcoal: Natural hardwood charcoal that burns hotter, cleaner, and produces less ash than briquettes. Lights faster, reaches higher temperatures, and provides authentic wood-fired flavour. Essential for kamado grills like Big Green Egg. Premium choice for serious grilling.

Charcoal Briquettes: Compressed charcoal that burns longer and more consistently than lump charcoal. Good for extended cooking sessions and maintaining steady temperatures. More affordable but produces more ash.

Binchotan (White Charcoal): Premium Japanese oak charcoal that burns extremely hot (up to 1000°C), clean, and long-lasting. Used in specialist Japanese grills like Kasai Konro for yakitori and robata cooking.

Premium Charcoal BBQ Brands

Big Green Egg: The world's leading ceramic kamado grill. Thick ceramic walls provide exceptional heat retention and moisture control for grilling, smoking, roasting, and baking. Available in six sizes from portable MiniMax to professional 2XL. Lifetime warranty on ceramic components. The ultimate charcoal BBQ for versatility and performance.

Weber: The iconic American brand that popularised kettle grilling. Weber charcoal BBQs feature the classic dome design, porcelain-enamelled bowls, and innovative features like hinged cooking grates and one-touch cleaning systems. From compact Smokey Joe to premium Master-Touch and Summit Kamado ranges.

Napoleon Grills: Canadian-built quality with innovative charcoal BBQ designs. Napoleon offers kettle-style charcoal grills and charcoal models with unique features like adjustable charcoal trays and hinged cooking grids for easy fuel access.

Outback: Excellent value charcoal BBQs offering solid performance at accessible price points. Perfect for families and first-time charcoal BBQ buyers seeking quality without premium pricing.

Shop Charcoal BBQ Products

• Big Green Egg - Complete Big Green Egg range
• Big Green Egg BBQs - Ceramic kamado grills
• Weber Grills BBQs - Complete Weber range
• Weber Charcoal BBQs - Weber kettle models
• Napoleon Grills BBQs - Complete Napoleon range
• Napoleon Charcoal BBQs - Napoleon charcoal models
• BBQ Charcoal & Fuel - Lump charcoal & briquettes
• BBQ Accessories - Tools & equipment
• BBQ Covers - Weather protection
• Gas BBQs - Alternative grilling option

Buy Charcoal BBQs Online with UK Delivery

Shop our complete range of charcoal BBQs online with free UK delivery on selected models. Browse Big Green Egg, Weber, Napoleon, and Outback charcoal BBQs with detailed specifications, features, buying guides, and customer reviews. Compare kamado grills, kettle BBQs, and portable models to find the perfect charcoal BBQ for your needs. As authorised dealers for Big Green Egg, Weber, and Napoleon, we stock genuine products with full manufacturer warranties and UK support.

Local to Berkshire? Visit our showroom at Oaktree Garden Centre to see our complete range of charcoal BBQs on display. Our specialists can demonstrate features, explain differences between kamado grills and kettle BBQs, and help you choose the right size and model for your cooking style. We can also advise on charcoal types, lighting techniques, temperature control, and accessories. Convenient for customers in Bracknell, Ascot, Wokingham, Windsor, Maidenhead, Reading, and surrounding areas.

All charcoal BBQs come with manufacturer warranties and comprehensive assembly instructions. Shop online for convenient nationwide delivery, or visit our Berkshire showroom for expert advice and hands-on demonstrations.