Weber Rapidfire Compact Chimney Starter

For the best start to grilling on the go or for a shorter barbecue session, this innovative Rapidfire Compact Chimney Starter takes the fuss out of igniting the charcoal for your smaller barbecue. Bringing you the swiftest, easiest and mess-free route to hot coals in just 15 - 20 minutes, it's perfect to pack when you hit the road.

This Rapidfire Chimney Starter is a Compact version of Weber's legendary Chimney Starter, it's the grill master's secret weapon that's perfectly sized for easily igniting the coals in a portable or smaller charcoal barbecue, so you can get grilling faster. With glowing coals in as little as 15 minutes, this takes the guesswork and frustration out of lighting a smaller barbecue.

Engineered for speedy and safe charcoal lighting, the Rapidfire Compact Chimney Starter has a revolutionary cone-shaped grate that exposes more charcoal to the grate with a cylindrical cannister which funnels heat through the charcoal, for the speediest ignition possible (use with Weber Lighter Cubes for best results).

This chimney starter is perfect for anyone who is new to portable barbecuing, or an excellent upgrade for those looking to replicate the ease of using a full-size chimney starter, but for on the move, or when having a shorter barbecue session. Picnics, parties and festivals will all be more fun with the Compact Chimney Starter. So wave goodbye to lighter fluid, and say hello to pure delicious BBQ flavour.

How to use - 3 simple steps to the perfect start to your barbecue

For best results, use with Weber lighter cubes and Weber charcoal (lumpwood or briquettes)

1. Fill your Weber Rapidfire Compact Chimney Starter with charcoal
2. Place 2 - 3 Weber Lighter Cubes on the barbecue grate and safely light the cubes
3. Once lit, place your Rapidfire Compact Chimney Starter on top of the lit Weber Lighter Cubes
4. Wait for the flames to lick the top of the chimney starter, then carefully pour the glowing coals into the grate
5. Once the charcoal is covered in a layer of fine grey ash (usually 15 minutes) you're ready to arrange the coals and start grilling