CharcoalHow Long Until Charcoal Is Ready to Cook On?Lumpwood charcoal is ready to cook on 15 to 20 minutes after lighting, once the coals are glowing and the l...Continue reading
Guides
How to get the best out of your Charlie, from lighting and temperature to fuel and technique.
Cooking guides
Get the most from your Charlie
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Guide
How to cook pizza in a charcoal oven
Three pizzas at once, in about three minutes.
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Guide
How to grill in a charcoal oven
Steaks, chops and fish, the restaurant way.
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How to roast in a charcoal oven
A whole roast on several levels at once.
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How to bake bread outdoors
Loaves, baguettes, flatbreads and buns.
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Christmas turkey in a charcoal oven
An hour by hour plan for Christmas Day.
Guides
How to get the best out of your Charlie, from lighting and temperature to fuel and technique.
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CharcoalHow Long Until Charcoal Is Ready to Cook On?Lumpwood charcoal is ready to cook on 15 to 20 minutes after lighting, once the coals are glowing and the l...Continue reading
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Ash charcoalHow to Choose the Best Charcoal for a Charcoal OvenGood charcoal provides clean heat, reliable performance and less waste. Learn what to buy, how much to use ...Continue reading
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Charlie OvenHow to Light a Charlie Charcoal Oven and Control the TemperatureLearn how to light Charlie, control the vents and temperature, create different cooking zones and get the b...Continue reading
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Designing an Outdoor Kitchen for Year-Round British CookingPlanning an outdoor kitchen for a British garden? Start with what you love to cook, then choose a practical...Continue reading
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Why a Modular Outdoor Kitchen Is the Smart Way to Cook Outside in the UKWhy build everything at once? Here's how a modular Charlie outdoor kitchen lets you start with the oven and...Continue reading
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Thinking About Buying a Charlie Oven? 10 Questions AnsweredTen straightforward answers about cooking with charcoal, heat-up times, cleaning, outdoor kitchens and whet...Continue reading
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Charlie Oven vs a kamado or ceramic egg: what's the difference?A kamado or ceramic egg is a clever piece of kit. Charlie works more like the oven in your kitchen: nine ra...Continue reading
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Why a Charlie Oven is an excellent alternative to a traditional pizza ovenDiscover how the Charlie Oven is breaking the mould and changing the way we think about outdoor cooking. Ex...Continue reading
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Cold SmokedCold Smoking in Charlie: Where to StartFancy trying cold smoking in Charlie? Here's where to start, what works well and why temperature, chilling ...Continue reading
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CharcoalHow to Cook With Charcoal: A Beginners GuideThis blog aims to explain your burning questions about this fuel. Whether you’re a seasoned charcoal cook ...Continue reading
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Creating the perfect outdoor kitchenThere are many things to consider before you decide on an outdoor kitchen design that will work best for yo...Continue reading
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7 Reasons a Charlie Oven Makes the Perfect Foodie Christmas GiftThe ideal Christmas gift for someone who loves to cook, someone who likes to be first with the latest and g...Continue reading
