How is Charcoal made?

There are a variety of different methods used when producing our charcoal products that all have their own unique and technical processes in order to make the products that people use today. Different types of charcoal products Traditional charcoal Also known as hardwood lump charcoal, our charcoal is made from different types of wood within […]

What is FSC Certification?

All the charcoal we buy is 100% FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified meaning our product is made from 100% sustainable materials. FSC defines the FSC 100% with the following statement: “All materials used come from responsibly managed, FSC-certified forests. Products with the FSC 100% label contribute most directly to our mission to ensure thriving forests […]

Namibia Trip (09/09/24 – 13/09/24)

We recently took a trip over to Namibia, to audit the charcoal production site that we use to supply our charcoal. The farm is 100% FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified meaning our product is made from 100% sustainable materials. FSC is the most trusted mark in the world sustainable forestry. Our products are made in […]

Who are Shirley Aldred?

Shirley aldred limited, established in 1897 is our partner company here at Direct Charcoal and they are the exclusive manufacturer of the Cardiff aldasorber. Cardiff Aldasorber Developed in the 1970’s at the Cardiff School of Medicine, the Cardiff Aldasorber is widely used in the Medical and Veterinary Markets throughout the World. The filter actively scavenges […]

How to clean a charcoal BBQ

There are many aspects to consider when looking after your BBQ, with a good quality, clean BBQ having a big impact on your overall grilling experience. A build up of food debris and excess grease can cause your BBQ to heat unevenly, so having a clean grill for your next cooking session is important. What […]

Where do we source our charcoal from?

There are multiple aspects that we consider when sourcing our charcoal; sustainable forestry, quality control and recycling are all among our key values. Namibia Here at Direct Charcoal the vast majority of our charcoal is manufactured by the indigenous workforce in Namibia. The producers are licensed by the Namibian government to cut down the native […]

The History of Charcoal and the BBQ

Discover the history of charcoal and the BBQ, as we explore the origins of charcoal, the popularization of the BBQ and the development of the BBQ. The origins of the BBQ Barbecuing origins are hard to pinpoint with certain evidence pointing towards South America tribes slow cooking meat over pits roughly 8000 years ago with […]