We encourage customers who live local to Great Abington to Select Customer Collection at Checkout and come see how we make our delicious charcoal in person. Saves on packaging, delivery cost and reduces CO2. For the first time in 4 years we're having to raise the delivery cost per box, after our courier partners all raised prices in 2025 by 20%.

Charcoal Supplies

I've had some comments about charcoal listed as sold out when the shop went live.

We source timber from local woodlands, process it stack in special vented crates/bags/cages and then leave it to season for a period of time. As this processed timber may also be sold as HETAS accredited / Grown in Britain firewood, the moisture content has to be 25% or less.

This is also an idea moisture content if the timber is going to be cooked to make charcoal - but it takes TIME, anything from 12 - 24 months depending on a number of factors; species, size of processed timber, moisture in air, ventilation amongst others.

We season timber both undercover and outside as shown in the image with this blog post.

Currently I have 10 tonnes of English Beech seasoning - but the tree was only felled last week, so its going to be at least 8 - 12 months before its ready to cook.

I also have 30 tonnes of English Oak stacked ready for processing - but it takes time.

Good news is that I have 30 tonnes of Hornbeam with a moisture content of 15%, available to cook into charcoal as required.

Hope this helps.

Matt