Locally Produced Lumpwood Charcoal from Sustainably Managed Sussex Woodland

Our lumpwood charcoal is produced right here in Sussex using traditional methods that retain the natural structure of the wood. It lights easily, burns hot and long, and delivers consistent performance for everything from quick grills to longer cooking sessions.

Our charcoal is naturally low in smoke and odour, giving you a cleaner outdoor experience and making it ideal for cooking in close proximity to guests, neighbours, or enclosed patios.

Lumpwood charcoal provides better airflow and heat control, making it a favourite for both casual home cooks and experienced outdoor chefs. You’ll find it easy to use and far more predictable than cheaper alternatives.

Unlike briquettes or imported charcoal, our product contains no artificial chemicals or binding agents. That means no harsh smells, no strange flavours on your food, and no unnecessary pollutants in your garden.

Black Dog Forestry manage local Sussex woodlands with biodiversity and sustainability at the heart of their practice. Every tree used has been responsibly selected to support long-term woodland health.

Rather than clear-felling forests, Black Dog only uses timber that’s thinned out to make space for other species to thrive. This careful management encourages a healthier ecosystem and ensures long-term regeneration of the woodland.

Buying locally made charcoal not only reduces reliance on imports—many of which are sourced from rainforest regions with little to no oversight—but also supports a reduced carbon footprint. By choosing local, you minimise the environmental impact associated with long-distance transportation. With our charcoal, you know exactly where it’s come from and can be confident that it hasn’t harmed forests overseas while contributing to a more sustainable future.

Each bag is packed close to the source in recyclable materials, minimising packaging waste and transport emissions. You’re not just buying charcoal—you’re supporting local jobs and a lower-carbon supply chain.

Whether you’re cooking up steaks on the barbecue or sitting around the fire pit with friends, our lumpwood charcoal provides the consistent heat and reliability you need. It’s versatile enough for both cooking and heating.

Thanks to its high carbon content and absence of fillers, it burns hotter and for longer than typical supermarket charcoal. That makes it ideal for extended outdoor use or when cooking large amounts of food.

You can use it on its own or combined with firewood, making it suitable for chimineas, pizza ovens, and smokers. The consistent burn also helps keep your appliance cleaner, reducing soot and residue build-up.

Black Dog Forestry uses a traditional charcoal-burning process that captures and reuses the gases released during production. These gases are then used to fuel the kilns themselves, greatly reducing waste and energy consumption..

Because the charcoal is made without synthetic coatings or chemical accelerants, there’s no need to “burn off” harmful residues before cooking. What you get is a clean, food-safe fuel that’s ready to use straight out of the bag.

Most imported charcoal arrives pre-treated to prevent ignition during shipping, often with toxic compounds that can leach into your food. Our Sussex charcoal skips this entirely, giving you a cleaner, more enjoyable BBQ.

The slower, low-oxygen burn method used to create our lumpwood charcoal results in larger chunks that hold heat better. That means less topping up, more cooking time, and better control of your flame.

Our charcoal is a favourite among local chefs, event organisers, and households who care about both performance and sustainability. It’s a premium fuel with a low environmental impact—perfect for people who love to cook outdoors and care about where their fuel comes from.