This folding charcoal chimney starter does the same job as a round chimney, then folds flat so you can store it inside your BBQ. It even fits inside a Weber Go-Anywhere, one of the smallest charcoal BBQs on the market, so the chimney travels with the grill instead of rattling around the boot.
Opened up, it's a square body 21 cm across at the top, tapering to 18 cm at the base, and 18 cm high inside. That holds roughly 6.9 litres of charcoal, slightly more than our large round chimney, so it's enough for a 57 cm kettle as well as a portable or camping BBQ. Folded, it's a slim flat pack that slips in on top of the cooking grate.
For campers, caravanners and anyone short on shed space, it's the chimney that actually gets taken along.
Folds Flat, Stores Inside Your BBQ
The collapsible body is hinged so the four sides fold together, the wire base grate clips into tabs pressed out of the side panels, and the wire handle swings down flat against it. Folded, it's under 7 cm thick.
That's thin enough to sit on the grate inside most charcoal BBQs and close the lid over it. Pack the BBQ and the chimney comes with it.
How to Set Up a Folding Charcoal Chimney
- Unfold the sides until the body is square.
- Swing the handle up.
- Stand it on the charcoal grate over 3 or 4 lit wood wool firelighters and fill it with charcoal.
- Once the top coals start to grey and flames show at the top, usually about 15 to 25 minutes for lump or 20 to 30 for briquettes, pour them out with gloves on.
- Let it cool completely on a non-flammable surface before folding it.
Fits and Compatibility
Folds to fit inside most charcoal BBQs, including the Weber Go-Anywhere and our Flatpack Camping BBQ Grill. Stand it on the charcoal grate to light in place.
Lights briquettes and lump charcoal. If your chimney will live at home and get used every week, the Large Heavy-Duty Charcoal Chimney Starter is the rigid, round option with its base grate locked through the cylinder wall.
Care and Maintenance
- Only fold it once it's fully cool.
- Tip out ash and brush the hinges clean so it keeps folding smoothly.
- Store it dry.
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | ProFlame |
| Type | Square fold-up charcoal chimney starter |
| Inside size, top | 21 Γ 21 cm |
| Inside size, base | 18 Γ 18 cm |
| Inside height | 18 cm |
| Approx. volume | 6.9 L (calculated from inside size) |
| Material | Galvanised mild steel |
| Base | Wire grate, clips into pressed-steel tabs |
| Folded thickness | Under 7 cm |
| Fits inside | Weber Go-Anywhere and most charcoal BBQs |
| Suits | Briquettes and lump charcoal |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Shape | Square, folds flat | Round | Round |
| Inside size | 21 Γ 21 cm top, 18 Γ 18 cm base, 18 cm high | 19 cm wide Γ 22.5 cm high | 17 cm wide Γ 19 cm high |
| Approx. volume | 6.9 L | 6.4 L | 4.3 L |
| Base fixing | Wire grate clipped into pressed-steel tabs | Ring grate locked through the cylinder wall | Riveted plate |
| Material | Galvanised mild steel | Galvanised mild steel | Galvanised mild steel |
| Storage | Folds under 7 cm, fits inside most BBQs | On a shelf | On a shelf |
| Best for | Camping, portable BBQs, tight storage | Regular use, kettles, spit roasters, kamados | Small grills, occasional use |
FAQs
Will it fit inside my portable BBQ?
It folds to under 7 cm and fits inside a Weber Go-Anywhere, so it'll suit most portable and camping charcoal BBQs.
Can I fold it straight after use?
No. Let it cool completely first.
Is it as good as a round chimney?
It lights charcoal the same way. Choose it if storage or travel matters; choose the large round chimney if it'll live at home and get used every week.
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