The Best Wood Suppliers for Live Fire Cooking on an Argentinian Parrilla Grill
I often get asked: "What is the best wood for live fire cooking on an Argentinian Parrilla-style grill?" So, I thought it would be helpful to share my insights and favorite wood suppliers for this type of cooking.
Choosing the Right Wood for Parrilla Grilling
The key to a great live-fire cooking experience is using hardwood logs with low moisture content. Avoid softwoods or wet wood—they won’t provide the consistent heat you need. Ash and Beech are excellent choices for live fire cooking because they burn cleanly and create fantastic embers.
Additionally, it's important to use smaller logs. Large logs take longer to break down into embers, and for Parrilla grilling, embers are what you want. I personally use 12-inch Ash or Beech pizza batons from my local supplier, The Log Store Group.
If you can’t find small logs locally, you can split larger logs yourself. A great tool for this is the Kindling Cracker King, which lets you split logs safely and easily—no axe required.
Finding a Local Supplier
Whenever possible, I recommend sourcing wood from a local supplier. If you don’t know of one, ask around at local restaurants or pubs with wood-burning ovens—they often have reliable connections.
Recommended Wood Suppliers
To get you started, here are some excellent suppliers for high-quality cooking wood:
1. Love Logs
- Delivery: UK Next Day
- Overview: Love Logs, launched in 2020, specializes in firewood sourced predominantly from the UK. Their selection includes a range of woods ideal for live-fire cooking.
- Website: Love Logs
2. The Log Store Group
- Delivery: Local delivery to BH, DT, BA, SP, TA, and EX postcodes; UK-wide pallet delivery also available
- Overview: I often use The Log Store Group for their 12-inch Ash pizza oven batons, which burn exceptionally well and create amazing embers. They also supply restaurants with biomass kiln-dried firewood.
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Contact:
- Phone: 01308 868378
- Email: matt@thelogstoregroup.co.uk
- Website: The Log Store Group
3. Logpile
- Delivery: UK Next Day (including weekends via Amazon)
- Overview: Logpile offers sustainably sourced wood for fire pits, BBQs, and pizza ovens. Based in Hampshire, they specialize in kiln-dried hardwoods that are perfect for live-fire cooking.
- Website: Logpile
4. Certainly Wood
- Overview: Established in 2006, Certainly Wood has grown into the UK’s largest specialist producer of kiln-dried firewood, processing over 20,000 tonnes annually. They also produce Flamers and KindleFlamer natural firelighters on-site.
- Website: Certainly Wood
Charcoal Recommendation
If you prefer charcoal for your cooking, check out House of Charcoal for some of the best UK-produced options.
Final Thoughts
Finding the right wood for your Argentinian Parrilla grill can make a big difference in your cooking. Whether you’re sourcing from a local supplier or ordering from one of the trusted names above, ensure you’re using quality hardwood for the best results. If you have any questions or need further advice, feel free to ask—I’m here to help!
Cheers,
Ben
