Offering Quality Charcoal Since 1908
Mesquite and Oak
Charcoal Supplier
When you’re looking for a mesquite and oak charcoal supplier, turn to Lazzari Arizona. With a heritage dating back to 1908, Lazzari Arizona has been dedicated to providing quality natural fuels to national retail distributors, food manufacturers, and processing businesses. Our long-standing commitment to excellence has made us a trusted name in the market. Contact us to learn more.
Trusted by Leading Food
and Retail Distributors
At Lazzari Arizona, we are dedicated to bringing superior natural fuels, such as mesquite and oak charcoal, to those who rely on the best for their cooking and industrial needs. As a wholesale distributor, we cater to national retail chains, including food service organizations, grocery store chains, and specialty stores across the United States.
Rich Legacy of
Exceptional Quality
Lazzari was founded in San Francisco in 1908. Originally located in the city’s Cow Hollow district, Lazzari’s earliest business was the sale of heating coal and firewood to San Francisco businesses and residents. Drivers made daily deliveries throughout the city using horse-drawn wagons.
Mesquite Charcoal: Transformative Discovery
In the 1940s, Lazzari began importing mesquite charcoal from Mexico as a specialty product for cooking food. Roy Lazzari, son of company founder Hugo Lazzari, discovered the appeal of mesquite during a chance conversation with a railroad worker who had just recently returned from the Sonora Desert in Mexico—one of the main geographic regions where the gnarled mesquite trees grow.
The Mesquite Charcoal Trend
Mesquite’s exceptionally high and long-lasting heat made it a favorite among Bay Area chefs, who viewed it as the perfect fuel for searing meats and fish. As the gourmet grilling trend exploded in the late 80s and 90s, the general public got in on the act—backyard barbecuers eschewed the conventional, chemically treated charcoal briquettes of the 50s and 60s, and instead sought out the hot-burning, premium performance of Lazzari 100% natural mesquite lump charcoal.
This upsurge in demand, both from foodservice and retail customers, has shifted Lazzari’s focus primarily to providing mesquite lump charcoal and high-quality firewood for cooking.
New Chapter with Lazzari Arizona
In 2022, the Lazzari brand was acquired by Lazzari Arizona, bringing its operation closer to where production takes place in Southern Arizona. Lazzari Arizona continues to build upon its commitment to providing quality products and services to the foodservice and retail markets.
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Get in TouchMission Statement
We strive to be the number one choice for high-quality charcoal products, becoming a reliable partner to our customers in the foodservice and retail industries.
Value Statement
Since its beginnings in San Francisco in 1908, Lazzari has been the brand of choice for all those looking for high-quality fuels for cooking and industry uses. We offer the best charcoal products, imported from Northern Mexico and delivered to foodservice, grocery, and specialty store customers across the United States.