Reviewed by Valery Grin · · updated June 2, 2026
Weber Chimney Starter Set + 2 kg Briquettes + 6 Lighter Cubes
Coals ready without lighter fluid
From€25
Reference price on Amazon (June 2026) · subject to change
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- Material
- Acero / metal
A chimney starter with everything to begin: the steel cylinder, two kilos of briquettes and six lighter cubes. Light from below, wait, and tip out coals already glowing.
The chimney starter is the trick that separates those who know from those who fight the charcoal. The principle is straight from a physics textbook: the cubes light underneath, the heat rises through the cylinder pulling air like a draught, and in minutes the whole load glows evenly. No lighter fluid, no off flavours, no half-hour wait.
The set arrives complete for the first run: the steel cylinder with handle, two kilos of briquettes and six lighter cubes. The briquettes give a long, steady ember, ideal for sustained roasts; the cubes light even when slightly damp. It is the kit anyone starts a fire with, without thinking.
On a kamado, the chimney is useful for starting charcoal outside and then tipping it into the firebox, though many prefer to light directly inside with a couple of cubes so as not to lose temperature control. On a classic charcoal grill, by contrast, it is the go-to tool.
The lighting kit that solves the age-old problem: even coals in minutes, no chemicals. Handy for beginners and reliable for anyone who already cooks with charcoal.
Pros
- Even coals in minutes, no chemicals
- Complete set: chimney, briquettes and cubes
- No lighter-fluid flavours
- Long, steady-burning briquettes
Cons
- The cylinder gets very hot to handle
- On a kamado many prefer to light inside the firebox
- Consumables run out and need replacing
Who it's for
For anyone cooking with charcoal or briquettes who wants a fast, clean light without lighter fluids.
Not for
Not essential for those who light their kamado directly inside the firebox with cubes.
Specifications
- Material
- Acero / metal
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FAQ
How does the chimney work?
You put charcoal or briquettes on top and the cubes underneath; once lit, air rises through the cylinder like a draught and the whole load glows evenly in minutes.
Do I need lighter fluid?
No. That is precisely the point of the chimney: to light without chemicals and without passing off flavours to the food.
Will it work for my kamado?
Yes for starting charcoal outside and tipping it in, though on a kamado many prefer to light directly inside with a couple of cubes for better temperature control.
What exactly is in the set?
The steel chimney starter, two kilos of briquettes and six lighter cubes to get going right away.
Do the cubes light when damp?
The lighter cubes are made to light even in slightly damp conditions, more reliable than paper or thin kindling.
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