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SKU: BBQ-KHAYA-40KG
Original price was: £152.00.£99.00Current price is: £99.00.
4 Boxes (40kg) Introducing King Khaya — a rare and majestic premium lumpwood charcoal made from sustainably grown Khaya hardwood sourced from Vietnam. Known for its extraordinary carbon density, Khaya delivers intense, sustained heat, exceptional burn times, and virtually no ash — making it the ultimate fuel for grilling, roasting, and low-and-slow BBQ. Pure, natural, and powerfully good. Once you try King Khaya, there’s no going back.
Available on back-order
King Khaya Majestic Lumpwood Charcoal is a premium-grade pure lumpwood charcoal, crafted from sustainably sourced Khaya hardwood — a truly exceptional and rare fuel source harvested from managed plantations in Vietnam. Carefully graded and hand-selected to deliver impressive, large chunks, King Khaya is built for BBQ enthusiasts who demand the very best from their fuel.
Khaya is one of the most prized hardwoods in the world — a dense, slow-burning timber traditionally known as African Mahogany, now cultivated across Vietnam’s lush tropical plantations where its growth is carefully managed for both quality and sustainability. Its exceptionally high carbon density means it burns hotter and longer than most conventional charcoals, producing a powerful, consistent heat that holds steady across the entire cook — whether you’re searing steaks at high temperature or settling into a long, low-and-slow smoke session.
King Khaya produces a beautifully clean smoke with a subtle, naturally woody sweetness — no harshness, no chemical taste, just pure hardwood fire. Its low ash output keeps your BBQ clean and your airflow unobstructed, and its reliable ignition means you’ll be cooking quickly and confidently every time. Truly a majestic charcoal fit for the most serious of pit masters.
Whether you’re firing up a quick weeknight grill or settling in for a long weekend BBQ session, King Khaya delivers exceptional heat, ultra-low ash production, and the natural hardwood-fired flavour that truly great BBQ deserves. Each box contains an impressive mix of Medium, Large and Mega chunks, with some smaller pieces used to fill air gaps and ensure the correct volume and weight. Every box is carefully packed to protect the large chunks as much as possible during transport.
Crafted for BBQ enthusiasts who demand the very best, King Khaya lights confidently, burns majestically, and delivers the kind of performance that makes every cook feel like a special occasion.
Khaya hardwood — often referred to as African Mahogany — is one of the densest, most carbon-rich hardwoods available as a charcoal fuel. Its tight grain structure means it burns far more slowly and evenly than softer charcoals, achieving and sustaining higher temperatures with less fuel. For the serious BBQ cook, this translates directly into better sears, more consistent cooks, and fewer top-ups throughout a session.
Our King Khaya charcoal is sourced exclusively from managed Khaya plantations in Vietnam — meaning every bag supports responsible forestry, controlled harvesting cycles, and the long-term regeneration of this remarkable tree. No old-growth forest is harmed. No habitats are destroyed. Just clean, powerful, sustainable hardwood charcoal from a tree that is grown specifically for the purpose.
Once you cook with King Khaya… ordinary charcoal simply won’t reign supreme again.
| Charcoal type | Pure Lumpwood Charcoal |
| Wood species | Khaya (African Mahogany) |
| Origin | Vietnam |
| Net weight | 20kg |
| Packaging | Robust cardboard box |
| Additives | None — 100% natural hardwood |
| Compatible with | All charcoal BBQs, kamado, offset smokers, kettle grills, fire pits |
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