[Food] Charcoal

Westdene Seagull · Apr 17, 2020

Fancy a BBQ at the weeekend but have run out of charcoal. Been to Texaco in Hangleton and all sold out. Would prefer lump over those awful little bricks. Anyone know where I can get some locally in or near Hangleton that's actually open ?

For the avoidance of doubt :

1. No gas !!!!
2. It's for household members only
3. No gas !!!!
4. Nextdoor both ways don't mind
5. No gas !!!!

Theatre of Trees · Apr 17, 2020

There's a shortage:

See https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52289303

For consumers, there could well be periodic shortages to come, says Jody Cleworth, of consultants Marine Transport International.
"In developing nations like South Africa there's an almost complete shutdown in exports, whereby only critical goods are moving through ports. So the seasonal goods we expect in Europe in summer would be limited from such countries.
"For example, charcoal for your summer barbecue. At the moment those containers are not being moved out of South Africa, so they will not be arriving in the UK for their intended dates," he says.

The bulk of our charcoal comes from South Africa

METALMICKY · Apr 17, 2020

Westdene Seagull said:
Fancy a BBQ at the weeekend but have run out of charcoal. Been to Texaco in Hangleton and all sold out. Would prefer lump over those awful little bricks. Anyone know where I can get some locally in or near Hangleton that's actually open ?

For the avoidance of doubt :

1. No gas !!!!
2. It's for household members only
3. No gas !!!!
4. Nextdoor both ways don't mind
5. No gas !!!!

You forgot these

6. No women allowed near the grill
7. When people complain of meat being burnt the defence will be " no it's meant to be like that you heathen
8. Delegate the crappy job of scrubbing clean the rack to one of the kids

banjo · Apr 17, 2020

Got some delivered from the garden centre a couple of days ago along with some nice bedding plants for my pots n hanging baskets.

lawros left foot · Apr 17, 2020

Walked past my local butchers in Broadwater yesterday, he had about ten sacks of Sussex charcoal outside this shop. No help to you, I know, but, I haven't seen him selling it before.

Daddies_Sauce · Apr 17, 2020

Barfields Butchers @ 5-ways had some in the shop last weekend.

BN9 BHA · Apr 17, 2020

Theatre of Trees said:
There's a shortage:

The garden centres and butchers shops have snapped it all up. :smile:

banjo said:
Got some delivered from the garden centre a couple of days ago along with some nice bedding plants for my pots n hanging baskets.

lawros left foot said:
Walked past my local butchers in Broadwater yesterday, he had about ten sacks of Sussex charcoal outside this shop. No help to you, I know, but, I haven't seen him selling it before.

Daddies_Sauce said:
Barfields Butchers @ 5-ways had some in the shop last weekend.

Bones · Apr 17, 2020

Was loads in Sainsbury West Hove last week. On left as you walk in.

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Poojah · Apr 17, 2020

I went out to find some a couple of weekend’s ago when the weather was nice. Couldn’t find any anywhere, then I inadvertently walked past a Lidl and they had loads of the stuff piled up as you walked in.

That wasn’t in Brighton admittedly, but I guess it’s just not the first place people think of when it comes to buying charcoal.

beorhthelm · Apr 17, 2020

local metro had bags of it and the disposables, replacing Easter eggs, try there.

Westdene Seagull · Apr 17, 2020

Plooks said:
Ooooooo look who has a garden! Life sounds so hard.
Anyone else want to drop things they have? Anyone's Ferrari need new tyres?

Oh bless you Plooks. Still compaining about the bad lot life has dealt you. Tell you what, work hard and climb the work ladder and you be able to afford a garden. Who knows, you might even get 5 stars on your badge. Thank you for your helpful advise as always.

Jack Straw · Apr 17, 2020

banjo said:
Got some delivered from the garden centre a couple of days ago along with some nice bedding plants for my pots n hanging baskets.

You'll find you'll get better results using peat-free compost. Make sure you WATER LIKE BUGGERY after you've planted them up!

swindonseagull · Apr 17, 2020

3 bags in my shed from the dismal last wet summer....probably dont help.....

Weststander · Apr 17, 2020

There’s still plenty in downtown Croydon, nine years on.

Biscuit Barrel · Apr 17, 2020

Westdene Seagull said:
Fancy a BBQ at the weeekend but have run out of charcoal. Been to Texaco in Hangleton and all sold out. Would prefer lump over those awful little bricks. Anyone know where I can get some locally in or near Hangleton that's actually open ?

For the avoidance of doubt :

1. No gas !!!!
2. It's for household members only
3. No gas !!!!
4. Nextdoor both ways don't mind
5. No gas !!!!

Feel free to pop over to mine if you want to pick up some Weber Briquettes. I always have a few spare. PM if you can't find what you are looking for.

Chicken Run · Apr 17, 2020

Westdene Seagull said:
Fancy a BBQ at the weeekend but have run out of charcoal. Been to Texaco in Hangleton and all sold out. Would prefer lump over those awful little bricks. Anyone know where I can get some locally in or near Hangleton that's actually open ?

For the avoidance of doubt :

1. No gas !!!!
2. It's for household members only
3. No gas !!!!
4. Nextdoor both ways don't mind
5. No gas !!!!

If you’re that desperate to cook outside in the rain this weekend I’ll genuinely lone you my James Martin Whal grill, pm me [emoji106]

You’ll need an extension lead !

Superphil · Apr 17, 2020

lawros left foot said:
Walked past my local butchers in Broadwater yesterday, he had about ten sacks of Sussex charcoal outside this shop. No help to you, I know, but, I haven't seen him selling it before.

Bought a bag from our butchers this morning, they sell it year round, Sussex made too..

Notters · Apr 17, 2020

Get a gas barbecue.

Bry Nylon · Apr 17, 2020

I started a 'handmade charcoal' business but got my fingers burnt.

LlcoolJ · Apr 17, 2020

Bry Nylon said:
I started a 'handmade charcoal' business but got my fingers burnt.

I worked for a similar business but I got fired.

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