Weber Rapidfire Chimney Starter for Charcoal Barbecues

Excellent BBQ accessory – 5 stars all the way. Very impressed with the quality and sturdy build of the Weber Rapidfire Chimney Starter. It lights charcoal briquettes quickly and evenly without needing lighter fluid, which makes barbecuing much easier and cleaner. Simple to use, reliable and saves a lot of time when preparing the BBQ. Good size capacity and feels built to last. Excellent value for money and highly recommended for anyone who enjoys charcoal cooking.

This is amazing - buy it now! Just stuff some newspaper in the bottom, add the coals, light the paper and walk away to get a beer! 15-20 minutes later the coals are glowing red hot. I've been known as the BBQ King for years by friends and family and love nothing more than entertaining whilst cooking on the BBQ. Cooking is the enjoyable bit, making sure everything is cooked perfectly so everyone is happy. The only issue I've had is finding the perfect way to light the coals. This has been a lifelong quest to find the best possible solution. The best way to stack the coals, which firelighters to use, fire gel or liquid, which coals, ways to let enough draft to the flame, but not let it blow out... You think you've found the right combination, but next time it's all different again. Unfortunately, factors such as the quality of the 'flame retardant' coals or firelighters, too much wind that blows the flames out or 'just one of those things' means that what should have been enjoyable ends up being a stressful hour wasted wondering if it'll ever light. But not anymore! Using this Weber Chimney starter was fantastic! So easy and so fast! As a first test run I did a really small BBQ for 3, something I often wouldn't have bothered doing as the hit and miss time it takes to light can seem a waste for such a small BBQ. That'll never put me off again. After 15 minutes I could have emptied it out an cooked on it. In fact, a word of warning: the coals were so hot in such a short time from lighting that the only issue I had was that I wasn't ready to cook on them for about another 30 minutes or more - as I was busy doing other jobs and perhaps drinking a beer! By the time I got to cook on them they were actually starting to lose some heat. But it was only a test, so not to worry - it gave me the excuse to light another small batch and in under 15 minutes they were perfectly hot and ready to cook on. So you can pretend that it's the manly 'fire starter' thing to do to have to spend the best part of the day stressing, lighting, re-lighting, wasting fortunes on fuel and firelighters, stinking of smoke from standing over it for so long and then feeling vaguely satisfied when you've at last managed it. Or you can get one of these and feel incredibly pleased with yourself that you've done your research and actually know how to light a BBQ the right way - with a single strike of a match you know it's all going to work perfectly to plan and in under 20 mins you'll be ready to cook. Leaving you more time to enjoy yourself while the chimney does its job! (Unfortunately, it may mean you're asked to help out in the kitchen, but you can always pretend it's harder than it looks!) I've not compared the Weber against any other slightly cheaper brands, but seeing as it's not that expensive, looks good and well built, will hopefully last forever, be a real talking point when friends come around, I think it's well worth the extra few quid to know you've bought the right one. IF YOU BBQ YOU NEED ONE OF THESE! Enjoy :)

Excellent and way above my expectations. Everything is very well thought out jncluding the handle to dispense the hot coals. Very effective and lights up rapidly. You get what you pay for and this ones a keeper.

The Weber Rapidfire Starter – Large is exactly what it promises: fast, safe, and super reliable. No more messy lighter fluid or the frustration of slow lighting. Just fill the charcoal basket, light the edge with a match or lighter, and watch clean, even flames rise in under 15 minutes. Highlights: Efficient heating: Brings charcoal to perfect temperature quickly and consistently — ready in 10–15 minutes for searing or slow cooking. High-quality design: Sturdy steel construction stands up to regular use and high heat without complaint. Hands‑off convenience: Designed for safety—no need to blow on coals, minimize flame risk, and keep your face clear of smoke. Large capacity: Ideal for full-size grills and larger gatherings; it holds plenty of briquettes for longer cooks. This chimney starter has simplified every BBQ. Reliable, durable, and easy to use—whether you're firing up kebabs or smoking brisket. A must-have accessory for all grill lovers.

It took a while to get the coals to full temperature roughly 30 minutes, mostly briquettes. I timed 15 mins from lighting and it was getting warmer but not hot enough to cook on by a long way. (Photo here after 25 mins) however it did a very good job of heating the coals consistently throughout and was simple to light. Zero effort once lighter cubes were lit. It's a decent size and catered for 4 adults comfortably, but any bigger you'd need to add more coal.

Makes lighting a BBQ so easy. Never struggle to get the coals going again. Solidly built, too.

Brilliant product - makes briquette charcoal a full-on ‘fire and forget’ for a long-lasting barbecue. You just light the lighter blocks underneath it, leave it for 25 minutes or so, and then it’s ready to pour out and cook on - it couldn’t be easier! The heat has left some marks on the metal, but I’m not surprised by that, given how red-hot the contents get, and it doesn’t seem to affect it at all.

I'm new to BBQing and this is an absolutely magical item. You simply put charcoal into the top, some sort of firelighter (or even paper towel soaked in oil) underneath, and in 15-25 unattended minutes you have red hot coals! It's enabled me to do way more midweek BBQing - I even fire up the grill just for a couple of steaks in winter now as I much prefer keeping all the smoke and grease outside instead of in the kitchen. One thing I'd say is to be aware of just how large this is. Obviously this is a great thing for filling a large BBQ with hot coals but it is quite large to store, plus you have to light quite a few coals at once. I've found if I only need a few briquettes to do a couple of steaks, it's best to stack them on one side of the chimney starter and position the firelighters under that side. Spreading them evenly around the bottom doesn't always seem to get an even light when there are so few. But other than that, it really is foolproof. No lighter fluid, no waiting 45 minutes for the grill to be at temp, just blazing hot coals in 20-25 mins max. It is really great.

Fantastic product. Coals ready in under 20 min. No need for fire starters. Just use newspaper.

Un must have l'été. Pour des barbecues réussit rapidement et facilement . Pas grand chose à faire . Vous remplissez le haut avec du charbon et mettez un papier sopalin avec un peu d'huile dessus. Ça va tout seul

Very good. Excellent for Weber Kettle

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Si estás buscando una forma rápida y fácil de encender tu barbacoa, la chimenea de encendido Weber 7416 Rapidfire es una excelente opción. es eficiente y hace que el proceso de encendido de tu barbacoa sea mucho más rápido y fácil. La construcción de la chimenea es sólida y resistente, y la capacidad de la cámara es suficiente para encender una cantidad considerable de carbón. La chimenea de encendido también es muy fácil de usar. Simplemente llena la chimenea con carbón y colócala en la parrilla de tu barbacoa. Pon la pastilla de encendido debajo de la chimenea y en poco tiempo, tendrás un carbón ardiente listo para comenzar a cocinar. 100% recomendable la compra. En resumen, si eres un amante de las barbacoas y buscas una forma fácil y rápida de encender tu carbón, la chimenea de encendido Weber 7416 Rapidfire es una excelente opción. Es resistente, eficiente y fácil de usar, lo que la convierte en una herramienta imprescindible para cualquier parrillero.