A friendly alternative to lumpwood charcoal

[keith157]

Found this whilst trying to find a local(ish) stockist (in case I want to try some). I know they sell it by 10kg boxes but can't find any difference in the product description on the company's website between the boxes & bags. How does the price compare with other quality reastaurant charcoal?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/20KG-BARBIES- ... 2ebe1ff839

£4.99 cheaper at the moment with there introdutory rate.

Eddie

I get paid next week might well have a go, thanks


(now where can I store a couple of boxes where they won't be noticed )

[London Irish]

(now where can I store a couple of boxes where they won't be noticed )

I'll look after them for you

[keith157]

(now where can I store a couple of boxes where they won't be noticed )

I'll look after them for you

No problems, of course you'll have to agree to deliver them to me when I need them, sign a contract in blood, and leave your BBQs as hostage

[Verminskti]

Price prohibitive for me I'm afraid. They look a good product but even with the discount I'm getting about 34kg of restaurant grade lumpwood. I'd be looking for a price closer to the £18 mark delivered for 20kg. Though the 6 packs look handy for camping with a smokey joe! That I could get in on (though only as a holiday blow the budget type event.)

[keith157]

The 6 pack is sold by Lakeland
http://www.lakeland.co.uk/52062/Barbies-6-Pack

Although reading the comment "no need to mess with firelighters" may give the eroneous impression they are self lighting

[Steve]

We might find that the they're better priced in the 10KG restaurant grade boxes. That eBay listing is showing retail packaging so the pricing may be skewed slightly.

[keith157]

A good point Steve, I may have to seriously think about the offer Ed mentioned. When do you get your supply?

[Verminskti]

The 6 pack is sold by Lakeland
http://www.lakeland.co.uk/52062/Barbies-6-Pack

Although reading the comment "no need to mess with firelighters" may give the eroneous impression they are self lighting

http://www.bridgebrooke.co.uk/barbies-sixpack.html

Seems to suggest the holder is the lighter. A good packaging idea if it works.

[keith157]

The Lakeland quote " No need for faffing with firelighters, Barbies’ briquettes are simple to use and clean to boot! Use the whole pack for approx. 1 hour burn time."
Agreed the company website is more detailed but to any casual reader/potential purchaser the impression is that they are self-lighting.

[Steve]

Courier has attempted delivery but surprise surprise I was at work. Need to get over to the depot to collect it.