Big Green Egg SpeediLight All Natural Charcoal Starters (24 Pack)

24 squares per box. All-natural, chemical-free fire starters. No lighter fluid required. Odourless and tasteless. Compatible with all Big Green Egg sizes and other charcoal barbecues.

SpeediLight All Natural Charcoal Starters are Big Green Egg's fire starter squares, included as standard in every EGG bundle BBQ Republic sells. The box contains 24 squares, each designed to light charcoal without lighter fluid, chemical accelerants, or anything that leaves taste or odour in the cooking environment.

Lighter fluid and chemical fire starters introduce compounds into the cooking chamber that can transfer to food. SpeediLight starters avoid this entirely. They are made from natural materials, burn without producing chemical aromas or residue, and leave no aftertaste. For a ceramic kamado where heat management and clean flavour are the point, starting the fire correctly is the first step in every cook.

SpeediLight starters are the fire starter Big Green Egg recommends for their EGGs and supplies with every bundle. If you use your EGG regularly, keeping a box in stock alongside your charcoal makes sense.

What Is in the Box

• 24 x SpeediLight All Natural Charcoal Starter squares

Key Features

• All-natural, chemical-free composition: No lighter fluid, no petroleum-based accelerants, no chemical additives
• Odourless and tasteless: Produces no chemical aromas or residue that could carry into the cooking environment
• 24 squares per box: Each square is pre-portioned and ready to use
• Compatible with all charcoal barbecues: Suitable for all Big Green Egg sizes and other charcoal cookers
• No lighter fluid required: The starter square does the work without needing any additional accelerants

How to Use

Place one SpeediLight starter square in the centre of your charcoal bed. Light the corner of the square. Once the starter is burning, allow the charcoal around it to catch before replacing the dome and adjusting the vents to bring the EGG to your target temperature. One square is generally sufficient to get the charcoal established.

Why Avoid Lighter Fluid and Chemical Starters

Lighter fluid and chemical-based fire starters work, but they carry real trade-offs in a ceramic kamado like the Big Green Egg.

Chemical accelerants produce fumes and residue that can linger in the ceramic and carry into the cook, particularly during low and slow sessions where the EGG is sealed and running for hours at a time. The ceramic walls of a Big Green Egg are porous and absorb what passes through them. Starting the fire cleanly matters more in a ceramic cooker than it does in a standard steel barbecue.

Big Green Egg explicitly advises against using lighter fluid in their EGGs, and using accelerants contrary to their guidelines can affect the warranty. SpeediLight starters are the manufacturer's recommended solution: natural, effective, and entirely compatible with the way the Big Green Egg is designed to operate.

Compatibility

SpeediLight All Natural Charcoal Starters are compatible with:

• All Big Green Egg sizes (MiniMax, Small, Medium, Large, XL, 2XL)
• All other charcoal barbecues and smokers
• Any lump charcoal or briquette application

Frequently Asked Questions

How many SpeediLight starters come in a box?

Each box contains 24 squares.

Do I need lighter fluid as well?

No. SpeediLight starters are designed to be used without lighter fluid or any other accelerant. Place the starter square in the charcoal, light the corner, and allow the charcoal to catch from the starter burning naturally.

Can I use SpeediLight starters in other charcoal barbecues, not just the Big Green Egg?

Yes. SpeediLight starters are suitable for all charcoal barbecues and smokers, not only Big Green EGGs.

Why does Big Green Egg recommend against lighter fluid?

Using lighter fluid in a Big Green Egg is contrary to Big Green Egg's guidelines and can affect your warranty coverage. The ceramic walls of the EGG absorb what passes through the cooking chamber, and chemical accelerants can leave residue that affects the cooking environment. SpeediLight starters are the recommended alternative: natural, clean-burning, and fully compatible with ceramic kamado use.

How often should I reorder?

At one starter square per cook, a box of 24 gives you 24 lighting sessions. If you cook weekly, a box lasts roughly six months. Many regular EGG users keep one or two boxes in stock alongside their charcoal so they are never caught short before a cook.

Are these the same starters included in Big Green Egg bundles?

Yes. SpeediLight All Natural Charcoal Starters are the starter squares included as standard in every Big Green Egg EGG bundle. If you have received them with a bundle purchase and want to reorder, this is the same product.

Can I see SpeediLight starters in person before buying?

Yes. They're available to view and purchase at our BBQ showroom in Wetherill Park, where you can also see the full range of Big Green Egg fuel and accessories and get advice on lighting your egg or charcoal BBQ.