Real BBQ

Summer days are made for firing up the BBQ, enjoying good food, great company, and those moments that make lasting memories.

When you need reliability

Why risk it? Heat Beads^® provide reliable heat, every time

Real BBQ, Real Taste

For over 50 years, Australians have trusted Heat Beads^® to fuel real barbecue moments.

Our products

The Heat Beads^® brand of products delivers superior heat – hotter and longer – every time. Exactly what you need for that authentic chargrilling taste!

Classic BBQ Briquettes
Our classic 100% natural coconut-shell briquettes, high steady heat and a long burn.
Hardwood Lump Charcoal
A sustainably sourced and 100% natural lump charcoal with consistently sized pieces for reliable performance
Easy-Lite^® BBQ Briquettes
A fuss‑free briquette with no firelighters needed, ideal for camping
Wood Charcoal BBQ Briquettes
A 100% sustainable and renewable charcoal briquette
Hardwood BBQ Pellets – Select Blend 10kg
All natural Australian hardwood BBQ pellets with low ash for pellet smokers
Smoking Wood Chunks
Wood chunks add greater smoke depth to your BBQ

Which fuel is right for your BBQ?

Pitmaster’s Pick: choose the fuel right for your cook

Hardwood Lump Charcoal (Grey bag)

Burns the hottest of all our fuels and ashes over the fastest (approx. 15–20 mins) – perfect for searing.View product

Easy-Lite^® BBQ Briquettes (Yellow bag)

No firelighters needed – just light with a match. Ideal for a quick weeknight BBQ or camping. Use the full bag.View product

Classic BBQ Briquettes (Red bag)

High, steady heat with little ash – a great reliable all-rounder.View product

Based on Heat Beads^® testing. Burn times vary with fuel, BBQ and weather.

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News

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Hot Tips

Whether you’re lighting your very first barbecue or perfecting your next feast, Heat Beads^® are here to help. From expert know-how to tried-and-true techniques, you’ll find the tips you need to barbecue with confidence and get the best out of every cook.

Recipes

Looking for some tasty mealtime inspo? We’ve pulled together some of our favourite tried-and-tested recipes.

Videos

The versatility of Heat Beads^® are on full display in our videos on our YouTube channel. Be sure to visit and subscribe to stay up to date.

Easy Homemade Pizza Pockets with Salami and Mozzarella | Homemade Pizza Pockets

Smoked Pork Jowl Barbacoa Taco Recipe | Best Pork Taco Recipe

Smoked Guinness Corned Beef Recipe (How To Make Corned Beef Taste Better)

Thai Nam Jim Jaew Dipping Sauce Recipe (Crying Tiger Steak Recipe)

Hasselback Beef Short Ribs Recipe with Garlic Parmesan Potatoes | How To Cook Beef Short Ribs

Steak Pinwheel Recipe with Provolone & Prosciutto | Full Steak Pinwheels Recipe

Puff Pastry Jalapeño Popper Pigs in a Blanket | Best Jalapeño Popper Recipe

Butter Chicken Pork Belly Pinwheel Recipe

Sticky Korean Orange Glazed Pork Belly Bite Recipe

How To Make Homemade Dim Sum | Best Dim Sim Recipe

Our brand ambassadors

We’re proud to be the choice of top-performing barbecue teams and ambassadors here in Australia and around the world.