Stories & Guides
We visited Kai Restaurant in Galway to meet Jess and David Murphy, see how our Alder lumpwood is used in a real kitchen, and capture the day honestly. What stayed with us was bigger than charcoal. It was a reminder that good work, done with care, still stands out.
Most bad BBQs do not go wrong at the food. They go wrong in the fire. Here are the most common charcoal mistakes around timing, smoke, airflow, zones, and fuel choice and the calmer fixes that make grilling easier.
As spring arrives and grills come back out, many people reach for the first bag of charcoal they see. But lumpwood can behave very differently depending on how it's made and what's inside the bag. Here's how to choose lumpwood based on fire behaviour, not just labels.
Choosing the right charcoal isn’t just about lighting a fire. It’s about understanding what’s in the bag and how it performs. Lumpwood and briquettes may start from the same raw material, but how they’re made changes how they burn, how they taste, and how much control you have at the grill.
