Premium Fuel for your fire - Restaurant grade charcoal

 Barbecuing can be a great deal of fun, but key to its success is in choosing the right kind of fuel. In the UK, the two most widely used fuels for cooking over open fires are charcoal, and charcoal briquettes…So which fuel should you choose?

Let’s first take a look at briquettes and see what they have to offer. Charcoal briquettes are a manufactured by-product of wood that’s then mixed with additives. Briquettes are widely used as they burn and smoulder for a very long time. But they are very far from being a ‘natural’ product and contain a number of chemical additives, and this is one of the main reasons that briquettes are not widely used by professional cooks and chiefs. The second most popular source of fuel is traditional charcoal. Charcoal is essentially carbon in its purest form, meaning that it’s a much more natural fuel than briquettes and features no chemical additives. Though it burns for a shorter duration than briquettes, it provides more heat, and a nicer aroma and flavour, adding significantly to the quality of your grilled food. 


Restaurant Grade Charcoal




Restaurant Grade Charcoal vs Standard Grade Charcoal


Once you have been convinced that charcoal is the best choice of fuel for your barbecue, the next question would be which grade of charcoal should you use? Charcoals are categorised into standard (or household) grade, and higher quality grade that’s found in restaurants and professional kitchens. Let's look at each of them individually.


Household BBQ charcoal - Household charcoals are typically small in form and are packaged into small bags. Due to it’s small size, it doesn’t last very long when burnt. Their size also contributes to the potential for a lower burn temperature. Though household charcoal is considered natural, they can contain chemical additives which help them to catch alight. These additives can sometimes taint the taste of food cooked over them. Household grade charcoals also tend to have a higher moisture content which can cause the fire to spark, spit and smoke. 


Restaurant grade charcoal - This is premium grade charcoal, it is much larger in form than household charcoal and is usually packaged in large bags and weighed in kilos. Due to their larger form they can generate heat uniformly and consistently, for a longer period of time. Restaurant grade charcoal is particularly suitable for cooking larger quantities of food. It also gives a pleasant, genuine smoky flavour to food. 


The best features of restaurant grade charcoal


If you are hosting a small together or throwing a party, restaurant grade charcoal is your best choice for a premium barbecue experience. Further benefits include :


  • The ability to catch alight more quickly.

  • It can sustain constant, uniform temperatures.

  • Chemicals and additives are not present, meaning food tastes natural, with a woody, smoky flavour.

  • It is available in large, dense pieces meaning that they can burn for longer periods of time.

  • Food is cooked quickly and thoroughly.

  • Restaurant grade charcoal is economical when purchased in large quantities.

So, if you have a summer barbecue planned for a large get together, choose restaurant grade charcoal to ensure a fantastic experience and cooked food that’s fit for a king (or Queen)!






Location: United Kingdom

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