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Deal on charcoal in UK

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  • TheToast
    TheToast Posts: 395
    Hi @chrisuk. I still use Green Olive - I actually bought a crazy amount last year and stored in my shed. I think I have enough to last me to next year. 

    They have a sale once or twice a year that makes it worthwhile - need to get on their mailing list though. You just missed 40% off in April!
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  • chrisuk
    chrisuk Posts: 5
    Ha ha. Just my luck. They have stock today so I’ve bought the six bag bundle and a selection of chips. Will give it a go as much cheaper that £45/bag from BGE
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  • Stormbringer
    Stormbringer Posts: 2,477
    They often have sales I’m another UK Egger using Green Olive.
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  • chrisuk
    chrisuk Posts: 5
    I’ve been using the pre bagged easy light charcoal for the last week since I’ve had the egg however using the branded BGE charcoal later to cook a beer can chicken. I’m using the same recipe as I did on my first cook with the egg so will be interesting to see how it goes. 

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  • CPFC1905
    CPFC1905 Posts: 2,126
    edited May 2020
    chrisuk said:
    Hi all. Been a while since your posts however as another (albeit newbie), UK egg user who are you all using now for charcoal? 
    I was using EBay - 'ever burning charcoal' but they are closed at the moment.   I have seen 15kg bags of Big K (Restaurant grade) around £28 on Ebay
    Other girls may try to take me away 
    But you know, it's by your side I will stay
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  • Eoin
    Eoin Posts: 4,304
    I still like the Alderline, burns clean as soon as it's lit and no bad smoke taste. Go Outdoors stock it online now.
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  • CPFC1905
    CPFC1905 Posts: 2,126
    Eoin said:
    I still like the Alderline, burns clean as soon as it's lit and no bad smoke taste. Go Outdoors stock it online now.
    Meh,  out of stock.  What sort of price you paying or that? 
    Other girls may try to take me away 
    But you know, it's by your side I will stay
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  • Eoin
    Eoin Posts: 4,304
    CPFC1905 said:
    Eoin said:
    I still like the Alderline, burns clean as soon as it's lit and no bad smoke taste. Go Outdoors stock it online now.
    Meh,  out of stock.  What sort of price you paying or that? 
    £7.99 last time, I think.
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  • TheToast
    TheToast Posts: 395
    I’m a snob but I tried easy light charcoal once when I first got my egg and didn’t have anything else  - the type that comes in its own flammable bag - and it tastes horrid. For some reason the egg really infuses your food with your coal, so bad coal = bad taste. It’s why I only go for posh stuff now!
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  • CPFC1905
    CPFC1905 Posts: 2,126
    Just checked the Oxford website,  entry level £22 for 5kgs!  :o
    Other girls may try to take me away 
    But you know, it's by your side I will stay
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  • TheToast
    TheToast Posts: 395
    CPFC1905 said:
    Just checked the Oxford website,  entry level £22 for 5kgs!  :o
    !!!! 10kg used to be £8.50 per bag! Less in sales
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  • Eoin
    Eoin Posts: 4,304
    A lot of prices have been inflated, even lump.
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  • CPFC1905
    CPFC1905 Posts: 2,126
    TheToast said:
    CPFC1905 said:
    Just checked the Oxford website,  entry level £22 for 5kgs!  :o
    !!!! 10kg used to be £8.50 per bag! Less in sales
    Just gone back on to check.   That will now cost you £47,  or £5 more for Saturday delivery. 

    Last Summer I got 25kgs (EBC on Ebay) delivered for about £50.

    There's a local supplier offering £10 per 6kgs bag.  Prices unchanged from last Summer.   It's low density so lights up quickly with a few pops and crackles, but the bx needs filling more often as a consequence. 
    Other girls may try to take me away 
    But you know, it's by your side I will stay
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