Self-contained single use fuel system for improved airflow and easy clean up

A method for using a self-contained, disposable charcoal system for grilling, the method comprising:

• providing a self-contained disposable charcoal system for grilling, the system comprising:
• an exterior tray formed from a non-combustible metal foil material, the tray defining an interior;
• a non-combustible flexible or bendable metallic mesh insert disposed within the interior of the tray, the mesh insert having at least one of a curved surface, an accordion surface, or an undulating waved surface, defining an air-flow portion below the mesh insert and a solid fuel portion above the mesh insert for supporting charcoal briquets or another solid fuel, suspended above the air-flow portion;
• wherein the exterior tray and mesh insert are configured for use with charcoal briquets or another solid fuel, positioned in the fuel portion of the tray, supported on the mesh insert, during use;
• igniting the charcoal briquets or other solid fuel;
• and
• using the system for grilling;