Hardwood Lump Charcoal

  • 100% natural
  • High heat
  • Low ash
Where to buyIs it right for my BBQ?
TemperatureExtra high
Burn time4+ hours
Cooking methodsDirectIndirect
Ash overApprox. 15–20 mins – the quickest

Heat Beads® Hardwood Lump Charcoal is 100% natural and sustainably sourced, made from premium hardwood for high heat, low ash and authentic charcoal flavour.

With large, consistently sized pieces, it delivers reliable performance for open grilling, kettle cooking or spit roasts. Free from chemicals and fillers, it burns hot and clean — making it ideal for both home and commercial cooking.

Our hottest burnPerfect for searing.
Ready fastAshes over in approx. 15–20 minutes.
Authentic flavourReal charcoal taste, with no chemicals or fillers.

Best for

Where Hardwood Lump shines, from Pitmaster’s Pick.

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Best pick

Quick grill

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

Also great

Spit roast

Hot, clean-burning and full of charcoal flavour – a spit roast favourite. You may need to top up on longer cooks.

Also great

Roast (kettle)

Hot and clean with authentic charcoal flavour.

In the bag

The detail behind the fuel.

Made from
Premium Vitex hardwood
100% natural
Yes
Reusable
No
Sustainable
Yes – sustainably sourced, SVLK-certified Vitex hardwood
Firelighters required
Yes
How to light
Read the lighting guide
Good to know
Burn times vary with the amount of fuel, your BBQ, airflow and the weather.

Where to buy

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Hardwood Lump 2kg bag
Only at ColesHardwood Lump 2kgThe same hardwood lump in smaller chunks, ideal for grilling & camping
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Cook with Hardwood Lump

Recipes that suit its best cooks.

All recipes
Beef · Quick grillGrilled Steak PinwheelsPoultry · Spit roastTerry’s Grilled Chicken BBQ RecipeBeef · Roast (kettle)Smoked & Beer-Braised Corned Beef Recipe

How does Hardwood Lump compare for your cook?

Pick a cooking style to see where Hardwood Lump ranks.

Best pick

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

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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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