This compact BBQ chimney starter is sized for small fires: a 47 cm kettle, a hibachi, a portable charcoal grill or camping grill, or a quick top-up of hot coals for a bigger BBQ that's already running.
At 17 cm across and 19 cm deep inside, it holds roughly two-thirds of what our large chimney does, so it lights a small load quickly and doesn't waste charcoal when you're only cooking for two.
The base is a perforated steel plate that lets air in under the coals, and a heat shield between the handle and the body keeps the handle cooler while you pour.
What This Compact Chimney Starter Suits
Snags and burgers for a couple of people on a small kettle. A hibachi or yakitori grill that only takes a shallow bed of coals. Lighting a few hot coals to drop onto unlit charcoal in a smoker using the Minion method.
If you light charcoal most weekends or cook on anything bigger than a 47 cm kettle, look at the Large Heavy-Duty Charcoal Chimney Starter. It holds more, and its base grate is locked through the cylinder wall rather than riveted, which stands up better to regular heating and cooling. The compact one is the better buy for occasional use and small grills.
How to Use
- Sit 3 or 4 wood wool firelighters on the charcoal grate and light them.
- Fill the chimney and stand it over the flames.
- When flames reach the top and the top coals start to grey, tip them out with gloves on.
Expect about 15 to 25 minutes for lump charcoal and 20 to 30 for briquettes, depending on the wind and how much is in the chimney.
Fits and Compatibility
Stands on the charcoal grate of most kettles and fits inside most small portable grills to light in place. Lights briquettes and lump charcoal.
Care and Maintenance
- Let it cool fully on a non-flammable surface before putting it away.
- Tip out ash after each use and store it dry.
- Check the base is still firmly attached before each use.
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | ProFlame |
| Type | Round charcoal chimney starter, compact |
| Inside diameter | 17 cm |
| Inside height | 19 cm |
| Approx. volume | 4.3 L (calculated from inside size) |
| Material | Galvanised mild steel |
| Base | Perforated steel plate, riveted |
| Handle | With heat shield |
| Suits | Briquettes and lump charcoal |
Which charcoal chimney do you need?
 Compact Charcoal Chimney Starter
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|---|---|---|---|
| Shape | Round | Round | Square, folds flat |
| Inside size | 17 cm wide Γ 19 cm high | 19 cm wide Γ 22.5 cm high | 21 Γ 21 cm top, 18 Γ 18 cm base, 18 cm high |
| Approx. volume | 4.3 L | 6.4 L | 6.9 L |
| Base fixing | Riveted plate | Ring grate locked through the cylinder wall | Wire grate clipped into pressed-steel tabs |
| Material | Galvanised mild steel | Galvanised mild steel | Galvanised mild steel |
| Storage | On a shelf | On a shelf | Folds under 7 cm, fits inside most BBQs |
| Best for | Small grills, occasional use | Regular use, kettles, spit roasters, kamados | Camping, portable BBQs, tight storage |
FAQs
Is it big enough for a 57 cm kettle?
It'll get you going, but for a full fire on a 57 cm kettle the large chimney is the better size.
Can I light it on a portable BBQ?
Yes. Light the firelighters on the charcoal grate and stand the chimney over them.
How many firelighters do I need?
3 or 4 wood wool firelighters will get a load this size going.
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