How do I use these wood chips for smoking?

Add a small handful to your smoker box, BBQ or smoking oven, then aim for thin blue smoke rather than thick white smoke. Match milder woods to fish and poultry, and stronger woods to red meat. The included tasting notes suggest a pairing for each wood.

Which wood chips are best for smoking fish?

Milder woods such as alder, apple and beech are popular for fish and seafood because they add gentle smoke without overpowering delicate flavour. Alder in particular is a traditional choice for salmon and mackerel.

How many smokes will each packet give me?

Each packet contains roughly 30g to 50g of chips, which is generally enough for around four smokes. The exact number depends on the wood, your smoker and how long you smoke for.

Do I need to soak the wood chips before smoking?

It depends on your method and equipment. A short soak can slow burning in some smoker boxes, while dry chips suit quick hot smoking. Try both and keep notes on what works best with your setup.

Is this sampler pack suitable for beginners?

Yes. Small quantities and tasting notes make it an ideal first step into home smoking, letting you learn which woods you like before buying larger tubs.

Can I use these chips on a normal BBQ?

Yes. The chips work on most BBQs, smoker boxes, stovetop smokers and smoking ovens. On a BBQ, a smoker box or foil pouch helps the chips smoulder rather than burn.

Does the wood chip sampler pack make a good gift?

It makes a thoughtful gift for anyone interested in BBQ or home smoking, as it lets them explore twelve flavours without spending heavily on full tubs. Gift wrapping can be added separately at checkout.

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Q: What is included in the wood chip sampler pack?

You get twelve separate packets of smoking wood chips — alder, apple, ash, beech, bourbon-soaked oak, cherry, douglas fir, hickory, maple, mesquite, oak and pecan — plus tasting notes for each. Every packet holds roughly 30g to 50g, enough for about four smokes.

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12 smoking woods in one box: Alder, apple, ash, beech, bourbon-soaked oak, cherry, douglas fir, hickory, maple, mesquite, oak and pecan.
Enough for around 4 smokes each: Every packet holds roughly 30g to 50g of wood chips, so you can properly test a flavour before buying more.
Tasting notes included: Each wood comes with notes on its smoke strength and the foods it suits, so you are not guessing in the kitchen.
A low-commitment way to start: A sampler costs far less than buying twelve large tubs and is a sensible first step into home smoking.
Works with most smokers: Suitable for smoker boxes, BBQs, stovetop smokers and smoking ovens, using hot or cold smoking methods.

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12 smoking woods in one box: Alder, apple, ash, beech, bourbon-soaked oak, cherry, douglas fir, hickory, maple, mesquite, oak and pecan.
Enough for around 4 smokes each: Every packet holds roughly 30g to 50g of wood chips, so you can properly test a flavour before buying more.
Tasting notes included: Each wood comes with notes on its smoke strength and the foods it suits, so you are not guessing in the kitchen.
A low-commitment way to start: A sampler costs far less than buying twelve large tubs and is a sensible first step into home smoking.
Works with most smokers: Suitable for smoker boxes, BBQs, stovetop smokers and smoking ovens, using hot or cold smoking methods.

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New to home smoking? This 12-flavour wood chip sampler pack is the easiest way to find the smoke you love without committing to big tubs. It includes alder, apple, ash, beech, bourbon-soaked oak, cherry, douglas fir, hickory, maple, mesquite, oak and pecan, each with tasting notes and enough chips for around four smokes.

Here is exactly what arrives in your sampler pack, so you know what to expect before your first smoke and what you may still need to add.

12 wood chip packets

One sealed packet for each of the twelve smoking woods, holding roughly 30g to 50g per pack.

Tasting notes

Notes describing each wood's smoke strength and the foods it traditionally pairs with.

Around 4 smokes per wood

Enough chips in each packet to run approximately four smokes, depending on the wood and method.

Not included

Food, a smoker box, BBQ or smoking oven, and gift wrapping are not included unless added separately.

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Compare mild, balanced and stronger woods for fish, meat, cheese and poultry.

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Sampler Pack of Wood Chips - 12 Flavours!

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12 smoking woods in one box: Alder, apple, ash, beech, bourbon-soaked oak, cherry, douglas fir, hickory, maple, mesquite, oak and pecan.
Enough for around 4 smokes each: Every packet holds roughly 30g to 50g of wood chips, so you can properly test a flavour before buying more.
Tasting notes included: Each wood comes with notes on its smoke strength and the foods it suits, so you are not guessing in the kitchen.
A low-commitment way to start: A sampler costs far less than buying twelve large tubs and is a sensible first step into home smoking.
Works with most smokers: Suitable for smoker boxes, BBQs, stovetop smokers and smoking ovens, using hot or cold smoking methods.

In Stock

Quantity

Store reputation across marketplacesMarketplace profiles across eBay, Etsy & Amazon

Pay in instalments

At checkout

Klarna

3 payments of £8.32

Clearpay

4 payments of £6.24

Free over £30Tracked 48 · otherwise £3.50

30-day returnsFree & easy

Secure checkoutStripe protected

Free Delivery

Monthly Gifts

Discounts

Learn & Connect

Join Cove Club from £29/mo

Top Highlights

Full details

12 smoking woods in one box: Alder, apple, ash, beech, bourbon-soaked oak, cherry, douglas fir, hickory, maple, mesquite, oak and pecan.
Enough for around 4 smokes each: Every packet holds roughly 30g to 50g of wood chips, so you can properly test a flavour before buying more.
Tasting notes included: Each wood comes with notes on its smoke strength and the foods it suits, so you are not guessing in the kitchen.
A low-commitment way to start: A sampler costs far less than buying twelve large tubs and is a sensible first step into home smoking.
Works with most smokers: Suitable for smoker boxes, BBQs, stovetop smokers and smoking ovens, using hot or cold smoking methods.

Founded in 2012

A family-run coastal store, founded in Cornwall.

Marketplace profiles

Trusted across eBay, Etsy & Amazon.

Helpful before & after

Friendly support before buying and after delivery.

Packed with care

Every order hand-checked and packed with pride.