Zip have been making effective firelighters for more than 70 years, now we have taken our experience of what makes a great fire to bring you the finest quality briquettes and restaurant grade charcoal. Our range has been carefully selected from numerous sources around the world and is 100% natural, free from additives, chemicals and fillers and burns longer and hotter than other brands - so with Zip you can be sure you'll have your best ever barbecue.

The most important thing is always to stay safe and keep others around you safe, so before you start your barbecue make sure you have read our summer safety advice.  Once you've done that, you can focus on the fun part and our tips will help you have your own perfect barbecue! This site gives you all you need to plan the perfect BBQ, there is even a checklist to make sure you have everything you need to make your BBQ a success.

This site gives you all you need to plan the perfect BBQ, there is even a checklist to make sure you have everything you need to make your BBQ a success. 

We have done our best to give you all the advice and help that you need, but we would love to hear your suggestions too. Email us your tips and advice and we will include all the best ones on the site.