Source for wholesale lump charcoal.

Pyle's BBQ · 04-16-2012, 09:09 AM

Does anyone know where to get lump charcoal at wholesale? I need to order about 2 pallets and want to get the best deal.

Thanks.

NeoTrout · 04-16-2012, 09:26 AM

This is where I go. If you are ever in Chicago.

Berger Brothers Inc
Commercial & Bar B Que charcoal since 1880.
(312) 642-4238
1176 N Cherry Ave
Chicago, IL 60642

ssbbqguy · 04-16-2012, 10:43 AM

It depends on what brand you want or will accept. You can have rest. supply vendors deliver to your door, pick up at the plant in your own vehicle or pick up at a dock and so on. Once you decide then make the call to that source. Down in SW MO I can get a food vendor to deliver pallets of the charcoal I like and is harder to find for the same as picking up at plant (300 mile drive). Shopping will help, but decide on which route. Also the Do It Best route prices the RO lump at very reasonable prices per bag, might try them for a better deal. Good Luck. Steve.

Pyle's BBQ · 04-16-2012, 05:17 PM

I can get RO lump at Menard's for $5.98/8.8# bag. I'll look around. Thanks for the idea.

Sent from my obsolete 3GS iPhone.

luckyduk · 04-17-2012, 08:55 PM

I heard the cysco stuff is pretty good, if you have a connection for cysco

Pyle's BBQ · 04-18-2012, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by luckyduk

I heard the cysco stuff is pretty good, if you have a connection for cysco

I checked with them and they only have briquettes. I am looking for lump. It works best for me.

I will see what kind of deal I can get at Menard's. I like the RO they have.

pat · 04-18-2012, 03:02 PM

Bryan I swear I've seen Sysco lump before. Believe its made by RO. Could of been in my head though....

colonel00 · 04-18-2012, 03:21 PM

I know there is some place down here in Missouri that makes lump. I remember watching it on Dirty Jobs on the Discovery Channel. You can get their info off of dude's shirt at the beginning of the video.

http://dsc.discovery.com/videos/dirt...ry-worker.html

PorkQPine · 04-19-2012, 09:12 AM

RD and Cash & Carry have large bags of lump, I am sure you can order a pallet.

Pyle's BBQ · 04-20-2012, 01:20 AM

I am going to see what kind of deal I can get through Menard's.

I have talked to the rep at Sysco and he said they don't carry any lump charcoal.

I am going to check out Seven Oaks Charcoal. They are in Lineville, IA and have a very good review from Naked Whiz.

No RD here in Iowa. Would be nice if they were here. We are just getting our first Whole Foods here in Des Moines.

PCDoctor_1979 · 04-20-2012, 06:43 AM

Seven Oaks is excellent charcoal. In my experience, it's hard to find and a little on the expensive side.

BBQCookin · 04-20-2012, 07:22 AM

I was told there are actually 2 types of Royal Oak lump, with one noticeably better than the other. Anyone have clarification on this?

Pyle's BBQ · 04-20-2012, 07:38 AM

There is the regular lump and the "Steakhouse" lump. They are in different bags. Menard's used to get the Steakhouse, but now gets the regular. I have notice that the Steakhouse was a little better. I didn't find as much debris and more consistent chunks. This was just my experience, I have no data to prove this.

pat · 04-24-2012, 09:31 AM

Bryan I don't think the ladies are making 7 oaks anymore. If you can find it let me know because that lump rocked!!

NeoTrout · 04-24-2012, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NeoTrout

This is where I go. If you are ever in Chicago.

Berger Brothers Inc
Commercial & Bar B Que charcoal since 1880.
(312) 642-4238
1176 N Cherry Ave
Chicago, IL 60642

The lump I get here is the Royal Oak food service brand, Nature-Glo.
http://www.nakedwhiz.com/lumpdatabase/lumpbag43.htm
I get a 40 pound bag for around $20. Might be even cheaper if you get a bunch.

04-16-2012, 09:09 AM	#1
Pyle's BBQ Babbling Farker Join Date: 10-25-06 Location: Des Moines, IA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Source for wholesale lump charcoal. Does anyone know where to get lump charcoal at wholesale? I need to order about 2 pallets and want to get the best deal. Thanks. __________________ Bryan, Team: Pyle's BBQ; Good-One "Trail Boss" 60T; Homemade rig; 22" Weber Kettle w/rotisserie ring; Big A$$ Rotisserie; BGE-Small; Weber Kettle Gold, Weber OTS, New Braunfels offset smoker. Saddles BBQ Bistro Μολὼν λαβέ

04-16-2012, 09:26 AM	#2
NeoTrout is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 11-26-08 Location: Elmhurst, Illinois Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	This is where I go. If you are ever in Chicago. Berger Brothers Inc Commercial & Bar B Que charcoal since 1880. (312) 642-4238 1176 N Cherry Ave Chicago, IL 60642 __________________ Steve "Le Grille? What the hell is that?" Klose 20x48 Deluxe Offset Pipe Smoker Weber 22.5, Weber 22.5 w/Rotisserie Weber Performer, Weber Ranch Kettle Weber Smokey Joe, Weber Homer Simpson Smokey Joe Bayou Classic Turkey Fryer Brinkmann Smoke'n Grill, UDS H-D FLHR

04-16-2012, 05:17 PM	#4
Pyle's BBQ Babbling Farker Join Date: 10-25-06 Location: Des Moines, IA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I can get RO lump at Menard's for $5.98/8.8# bag. I'll look around. Thanks for the idea. Sent from my obsolete 3GS iPhone. __________________ Bryan, Team: Pyle's BBQ; Good-One "Trail Boss" 60T; Homemade rig; 22" Weber Kettle w/rotisserie ring; Big A$$ Rotisserie; BGE-Small; Weber Kettle Gold, Weber OTS, New Braunfels offset smoker. Saddles BBQ Bistro Μολὼν λαβέ

04-17-2012, 08:55 PM	#5
luckyduk Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 05-11-10 Location: Denver,Iowa Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I heard the cysco stuff is pretty good, if you have a connection for cysco __________________ Justin- Lucky's Q bbq team Lucky's Q and Catering 2 Stumps Stretch's Stumps 3X5 offset with warmer

04-18-2012, 03:02 PM	#7
pat is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 01-21-08 Location: Des Moines, IA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Bryan I swear I've seen Sysco lump before. Believe its made by RO. Could of been in my head though.... __________________ Smokers Purgatory Have you tried Simply Marvelous Rubs yet?? Backwoods Party Ole Hickory CTO Large Big Green Egg WSM X 2 Weber Performer

04-16-2012, 10:43 AM	#3
ssbbqguy is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 10-09-07 Location: carthage,mo. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	It depends on what brand you want or will accept. You can have rest. supply vendors deliver to your door, pick up at the plant in your own vehicle or pick up at a dock and so on. Once you decide then make the call to that source. Down in SW MO I can get a food vendor to deliver pallets of the charcoal I like and is harder to find for the same as picking up at plant (300 mile drive). Shopping will help, but decide on which route. Also the Do It Best route prices the RO lump at very reasonable prices per bag, might try them for a better deal. Good Luck. Steve.

04-18-2012, 03:21 PM	#8
colonel00 Babbling Farker Join Date: 06-03-10 Location: Shawnee, KS Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I know there is some place down here in Missouri that makes lump. I remember watching it on Dirty Jobs on the Discovery Channel. You can get their info off of dude's shirt at the beginning of the video. http://dsc.discovery.com/videos/dirt...ry-worker.html __________________ Brad Proud owner of the PentaZero WWWWFBBQADD 0 out of 1 members found this post helpful UDS/WSM/Weber Cart for sale Here. Please someone give it a good home. Willing to entertain offers

04-19-2012, 09:12 AM	#9
PorkQPine Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 12-10-07 Location: Roseville, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	RD and Cash & Carry have large bags of lump, I am sure you can order a pallet. __________________ PorkQPine

04-20-2012, 01:20 AM	#10
Pyle's BBQ Babbling Farker Join Date: 10-25-06 Location: Des Moines, IA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I am going to see what kind of deal I can get through Menard's. I have talked to the rep at Sysco and he said they don't carry any lump charcoal. I am going to check out Seven Oaks Charcoal. They are in Lineville, IA and have a very good review from Naked Whiz. No RD here in Iowa. Would be nice if they were here. We are just getting our first Whole Foods here in Des Moines. __________________ Bryan, Team: Pyle's BBQ; Good-One "Trail Boss" 60T; Homemade rig; 22" Weber Kettle w/rotisserie ring; Big A$$ Rotisserie; BGE-Small; Weber Kettle Gold, Weber OTS, New Braunfels offset smoker. Saddles BBQ Bistro Μολὼν λαβέ

04-20-2012, 06:43 AM	#11
PCDoctor_1979 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 11-01-09 Location: West Des Moines, IA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Seven Oaks is excellent charcoal. In my experience, it's hard to find and a little on the expensive side. __________________ Brian Sweeney - CBJ #3691 - '77 Step Van Mobile Kitchen, Horizon Marshall, WSM with Pro Q Stacker, Weber Kettle & Smokey Joe GOLD. "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic" - Clarke's Third Law

04-20-2012, 07:22 AM	#12
BBQCookin Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 10-07-08 Location: Sayville, NY Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I was told there are actually 2 types of Royal Oak lump, with one noticeably better than the other. Anyone have clarification on this? __________________ BBQCookin -Bandera -Weber Kettle Gold -Weber Smokey Joe Gold -Jenn-Air Gas

04-20-2012, 07:38 AM	#13
Pyle's BBQ Babbling Farker Join Date: 10-25-06 Location: Des Moines, IA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	There is the regular lump and the "Steakhouse" lump. They are in different bags. Menard's used to get the Steakhouse, but now gets the regular. I have notice that the Steakhouse was a little better. I didn't find as much debris and more consistent chunks. This was just my experience, I have no data to prove this. __________________ Bryan, Team: Pyle's BBQ; Good-One "Trail Boss" 60T; Homemade rig; 22" Weber Kettle w/rotisserie ring; Big A$$ Rotisserie; BGE-Small; Weber Kettle Gold, Weber OTS, New Braunfels offset smoker. Saddles BBQ Bistro Μολὼν λαβέ

04-24-2012, 09:31 AM	#14
pat is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 01-21-08 Location: Des Moines, IA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Bryan I don't think the ladies are making 7 oaks anymore. If you can find it let me know because that lump rocked!! __________________ Smokers Purgatory Have you tried Simply Marvelous Rubs yet?? Backwoods Party Ole Hickory CTO Large Big Green Egg WSM X 2 Weber Performer