Our Vina Charcoal
100% natural and SMETA verified, our Vina Charcoal is easy to light, creates very little smoke and can sustain your cook for over 4-5hrs. Unlike more traditional lumpwood charcoal our Vina Charcoal creates very little 'flare up' and won't taint your ingredients with a bitter smokey overtone.
It's all about a consistent temperature, creating the perfect Char..
Moisture: 5% Max
Ash: 3 – 4 % Max
Volatile matter: 6.01% Max
Fixed Carbon: 80% Min
Calorific: 7900 Kcal/kg Min
Burning time: 4-5 hours
Material: 100% Hardwood
Our Binchotan Charcoal is sustainably produced in Vietnam. The factory, just outside Hanoi, is SMETA verified for it's social responsibilities and Labor Standards. They Offset negative environmental impact by planting tree's and regularly donate funds to local charities.
The majority of their charcoal is sent to Japan so we are very pleased to have secured a consistent supply for our new Subscription Service with prices starting at just £19.50 per 10kg.
White Binchotan
Made from the hardwood Ubame tree (as used in the famous Kishu Binchotan) the white charcoal will last for an extended 7-8hrs when used alongside the Original Konro grill which can be found on our sister site Chefslocker.
Due to the density of the briquettes it is a little harder to light but with practice and following our simple guide you are good to go in 20-30 mins. The result is a glowing white briquette with almost no ash, no odour, very little flair up, minimal smoke and a consistent temperature. In trials using the Original Konro grill we have recorded an incredible temperature of almost 1000c degrees.
Fixed Carbon: 98% Min
Moisture: 1-2%
Ash: 2-3%
Burning Time: 7-8 hrs
Material: Ubame Tree (Asian Hardwood)
Vina charcoal stays hotter for longer than other charcoal we've used and lasts an entire service.
Callum Graham
Michellin Star Bohemia - Jersey
We use alot of charcoal in the restaurant. Using the subscription model has saved time and money.
Adam Purnell
Embers Restauarant
Excellent product and much easier to light than other briquettes I've used.
Spice Punch BBQ
Influencer & BBQ classes
I smoke poultry and I noticed my other charcoal was dying out around 2.5hrs. This stuff is great long lasting and less is more.
Dee Clarke
As a chef by trade I take pride in the food I prepare for my family and friends. I have tried a lot of different charcoal before and this for the price is amazing. It’s almost smokeless and there’s not a strong odor when lit. It stays lit for hours AND is reusable!
Stephen R.
Head Chef