Tips for Choosing the Best BBQ Briquettes for Restaurants

Choosing BBQ briquettes for a restaurant is different from picking them for a family barbecue. Commercial operations demand consistency, efficiency, and safety.

Five Mandatory Criteria

1. Burn time min. 2 hours — coconut shell hexagonal can reach 2.5–3 hours.
2. Minimal smoke & odorless — only food-grade binders.
3. Low ash content — under 3%.
4. Consistent shape & size — hexagonal 5x2.5cm is the standard.
5. Practical packaging — 10kg sacks or 5kg cases.

Questions for Suppliers

• Is there a COA per batch?
• What is the re-order lead time?
• Are monthly contract pricing programs available?
• What is the return policy on out-of-spec batches?

Storage Tips

Keep dry and away from moisture; humid briquettes can lose up to 20% efficiency.