Local to Liverpool suppliers of charcoal & smoking wood chunks

[Gawkytuba 0]

Hello everyone, I've just secured my first Weber kettle (getting delivered on Friday) after many weeks spent drooling over YouTube videos. Now that I've got the BBQ sorted i need to find some fuel. I'm wanting to start with a bag of good quality lump wood charcoal and a variety of wood chunks for smoking. I've looked online and found a local supplier for the charcoal, which is boss as I'm all for supporting local buisness, but I'm at a loss regarding the wood. I'm really eager to cook over the weekend, preferaby on Friday, but sadly don't get paid until Friday. So, if there is someone local who would do a same day delivery or next day that would be ideal as it's gonna be difficult waiting until next week for an online order.

Thanks in advance for any help!

[Carlos 14]

Try a local tree surgeon. If they have been cutting oak or a fruit wood they may have a few logs you can pick up cheaply. Amazon can ship next day if you can't find so etching locally.

[Big joe 10]

Can you use , say oak wood , that has just been chopped or do you need too let it completely dry out ?

[Gawkytuba 0]

Thank you Carlos, the thought of doing that had completely escaped by mind, will have a google and get on the phone. I will report back here if i get lucky.

Hey Joe, I'm a complete novice in this regard but from what I have seen online you're aiming for wood with a moitsure level of about 20% (referencing mad scientist BBQ & Harry Soo on youtube).

[Carlos 14]

I haven’t done this my self but read it else where. 
 

I can’t see a higher moisture content being a problem. Some people soak there chips before hand. They probably last a longer burn like that?