Where to find quality BBQ charcoal?

jpsartre

Not sure if this is the right forum but here goes. I'm having a hard time finding decent charcoal for my BBQ. I've gotten charcoal from Tesco, Sainsburys, Waitrose and B&Q. Every time, the pieces at the top are pretty good but once you get through half the bag, the rest is basically dust. Any suggestions on where to go? I'm happy paying extra for good charcoal since I usually end up throwing out half the stuff I buy anyway.

tori.k

Restaurant grade charcoal is what you want, you should be able to get it from local wood suppler or online.

jpsartre

Thanks, managed to find a bag of what claims to be restaurant grade charcoal at my local Sainsburys today.

silverwhistle

Quite a number of farm shops sell English coppiced wood charcoal. it's a bit more expensive but good quality, sustainable and yields good heat.