Best Kamado Grills UK (2026): 7 Models Compared

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Last updated 20 October 2026. Prices and ratings checked on Amazon UK that day.

The best kamado grill in the UK depends on budget, cooking area and how heavy a grill you can move. This guide compares seven kamado and kamado-style charcoal grills sold on Amazon UK, from £226.60 (Char-Griller Akorn Jr) to £2,199 (Kamado Joe Classic Joe III), using each listing’s own specifications. On those listings, the Kamado Joe Joe Jr has the highest rating (4.8 from 765 ratings), the Akorn Jr is the cheapest, and the Classic II has the most ratings of the 18-inch ceramic models. Prices and ratings were checked on 20 October 2026.

A kamado is a thick-walled charcoal cooker, traditionally ceramic, with a domed lid and top and bottom vents. Because ceramic is generally valued for holding heat well, the same grill can sear a steak at high temperature, roast, or smoke at low temperature for hours. The listings below range from a 13.5-inch portable model to 18 and 20-inch grills on carts, so this guide explains what the numbers mean and where the listings contradict themselves. Prices and ratings change often, so confirm the current price on the product page.

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Best kamado grills in the UK: quick picks (October 2026)

These labels describe what each model is listed with. See how this shortlist was put together for the method.

• Cheapest, steel-bodied and portable: Char-Griller Akorn Jr (£226.60)
• Compact ceramic with a 40cm grill: Kamado Bono Minimo 15" (£399.00)
• Highest rating of the seven: Kamado Joe Joe Jr (£498.86)
• Largest cooking area listed, steel body, with cart: Char-Griller Akorn 20-inch (£574.00)
• Entry-level Kamado Joe 18-inch with cart: Kamado Joe Classic I (£899.00)
• Most-rated 18-inch ceramic: Kamado Joe Classic II (£1,199.00)
• Flagship with SlōRoller and 3-tier Divide & Conquer: Kamado Joe Classic Joe III (£2,199.00)

Kamado grill comparison table: price, rating, size and weight

*Amazon shows the same 4.6 rating from 5,093 ratings on both the Akorn Jr E86714 listing and a near-identical E6714 listing, so the score appears to be pooled across the two rather than specific to one. Sizes, materials and weights are taken from each Amazon UK listing; weights come from the specification tables and may include the cart or packaging, so check delivery details on the product page.

How to choose a kamado grill in the UK

Ceramic vs steel kamado: what is the difference?

A traditional kamado has a thick ceramic shell. Ceramic is generally valued for holding heat well, and it is heavy. The Char-Griller Akorn grills in this guide are described as kamado-style but have a triple-wall steel body rather than ceramic. The Akorn Jr listing says “Holds Heat Like Ceramic” and lists triple-wall steel, dual dampers and a heat gauge. Steel models can be lighter and cheaper (the Akorn Jr is the cheapest and lightest grill here, though the larger Akorn 20-inch costs more than the ceramic Kamado Bono Minimo and Joe Jr), but they are not ceramic, so they are not a like-for-like swap with the Kamado Joe and Kamado Bono grills.

What size kamado grill do you need?

The listed cooking diameter or area is the best guide to capacity. The Akorn Jr lists a 14-inch cooking diameter (its specification table shows “14 square inches”, which looks like a diameter entered in the wrong field, while its description gives about 153 to 155 square inches), the Joe Jr a 13.5-inch grill and the Kamado Bono Minimo a 40cm grill that the listing says suits up to five people. The Kamado Joe Classic models are 18-inch grills. The Char-Griller Akorn 20-inch lists 445 square inches of cooking space and says it grills up to 23 burgers. A 13 to 14-inch grill can cook for a small household or a couple, while an 18-inch model gives room for larger joints or for splitting the grate into zones.

Kamado temperature range and vent control

Kamados work through airflow, using a bottom vent and an adjustable top vent. The listings give different ranges. The Joe Jr lists 110 to 400°C on its built-in gauge. The Classic I lists smoking from 107°C up to searing at 400°C. The Classic II and Classic Joe III list 225°F to 750°F (about 107 to 399°C), and the Akorn 20-inch lists 200°F to 700°F (about 93 to 371°C). These are manufacturer claims taken from each Amazon UK listing. Fine control takes some practice with any kamado, and results depend on fuel, airflow and weather.

How heavy is a kamado grill?

Ceramic is heavy. The listed weights on this page run from about 15kg for the steel Akorn Jr to about 130kg for the Classic Joe III. Several listings give figures that may include the cart, so look at the stand and wheels as well. The Classic I, Classic II and Classic Joe III come with a cart, and the Classic II listing mentions locking casters and wheels. Check where the grill will stand before you order, and plan delivery and lifting, because a boxed ceramic kamado is a two-person job.

Kamado accessories and ash clean-up

Clearing ash is the least enjoyable part of charcoal cooking. The Kamado Joe Classic I, Classic II and Joe Jr listings describe a slide-out ash drawer (the Classic Joe III listing does not mention one), and the Akorn Jr and Akorn 20-inch listings describe an Easy Dump Ash Pan. Extras such as covers, grill expanders and thermometers are usually sold separately, so look at what is in the box. The Classic I listing, for example, mentions heat deflectors, a grill gripper and an ash tool.

Warranty

The Kamado Joe listings here give a limited lifetime warranty in their specification tables. The Kamado Bono Minimo listing says all ceramic features carry a lifetime warranty. The Akorn 20-inch lists a two-year manufacturer warranty. The Akorn Jr listing gives no warranty term in the fields we read, although the near-identical E6714 listing gives two years. Warranty terms have conditions, so read them before you buy.

Kamado grill safety

Charcoal grills produce carbon monoxide, so only use a kamado outdoors in a well-ventilated space, never in a garage, shed, tent or other enclosed area, and follow the manual for lighting, opening the lid and disposing of ash. Heat ceramic gradually as the manual advises, and keep children and pets away from a hot grill.

Kamado vs regular charcoal BBQ: what is the difference?

A kamado has a domed, thick-walled body (ceramic on most models, insulated steel on kamado-style grills such as the Char-Griller Akorn) and top and bottom vents. A basic kettle or drum barbecue is usually thinner-walled and costs less. Of the seven listings here, the cheapest is £226.60 and the dearest £2,199, and the ceramic models list weights from 34.28kg (Joe Jr) to 129.73kg (Classic Joe III). A kamado suits regular outdoor cooks with a fixed spot for it; a simple charcoal barbecue is easier to move and store.

How to light a kamado and dispose of ash safely

Follow the lighting method in the manufacturer’s manual, as the listings here do not give one. Use the grill outdoors only, keep the area around it clear of anything flammable, and never leave a lit grill unattended. After cooking, close the vents and let the coals burn out completely. Ash can stay hot for many hours, so empty it only once it is fully cold, into a metal container, and keep it away from bins and flammable surfaces until then.

Char-Griller Akorn Jr (£226.60): cheapest kamado-style grill here

Price: £226.60  |  Amazon rating: 4.6 from 5,093 ratings (pooled with a near-identical listing)

The Akorn Jr is the cheapest and lightest grill here and has by far the most ratings, though that count is shared with a near-identical E6714 listing. The listing describes a triple-wall steel body, dual dampers, a 14-inch cooking diameter, a heat gauge and an Easy Dump ash pan, and says it holds heat like ceramic. It lists 33 lb, about 15kg, and a size of roughly 52 x 51 x 66cm. It is not ceramic, so it suits buyers who want a small, portable kamado-style charcoal grill for a patio or camping trip rather than a heavy ceramic one. The listing gives no warranty term in the fields we read, although the near-identical E6714 listing gives two years.

Check the Char-Griller Akorn Jr on Amazon UK

Kamado Bono Minimo 15" (£399): compact ceramic kamado

Price: £399.00  |  Amazon rating: 4.3 from 51 ratings

The Minimo is a compact ceramic kamado with a stand. The listing describes it as a 3-in-1 barbecue, smoker and oven, with a 40cm grill, a fibreglass gasket seal, a thick heat deflector, an ash remover and a grill cover, and says it suits up to five people. It lists a lifetime warranty on its ceramic features, and a weight of 46kg. The listing shows only 51 ratings, so the 4.3 average is a small sample, and the listed dimensions (40 x 40 x 40cm and 64 x 34 x 54cm) conflict with each other, so check the size on the product page before you decide where it will stand.

Check the Kamado Bono Minimo on Amazon UK

Kamado Joe Joe Jr (£498.86): highest-rated of the seven

Price: £498.86  |  Amazon rating: 4.8 from 765 ratings

The Joe Jr has the highest average rating of the seven models. The listing describes a 13.5-inch ceramic grill on a cast iron stand with a cast iron air vent, a 304 stainless steel cooking grate, a built-in thermometer with a 110 to 400°C range, a ceramic heat deflector, a grill gripper and an ash tool. It lists a weight of 34.28kg and 148.5 square inches of cooking area, and a limited lifetime warranty. The listing’s dimensions (about 20 x 21 x 27cm) look too small for a 13.5-inch ceramic grill of this weight, so check the footprint elsewhere before you buy. It is the smallest Kamado Joe here and costs more than the larger Bono Minimo, so on paper you are not paying for capacity; the listing’s selling points are the 304 stainless steel grate, the cast iron stand and the Kamado Joe warranty.

Check the Kamado Joe Joe Jr on Amazon UK

Char-Griller Akorn 20-inch (£574): largest cooking area listed

Price: £574.00  |  Amazon rating: 3.4 from 102 ratings

This is the largest cooking area in the guide on paper: 445 square inches, which the listing says grills up to 23 burgers. It is a steel, kamado-style charcoal grill with triple-wall insulation, dual dampers, an easy-dump ash pan, cast iron grates, a warming rack, steel side shelves and a cart with locking wheels. The listed temperature range is 200 to 700°F, the weight is 40.82kg and the warranty is two years from the manufacturer. Its 3.4 rating from 102 ratings is the lowest of the seven, so read recent customer reviews for the reasons before you buy.

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Kamado Joe Classic I (£899): cheapest 18-inch Kamado Joe here

Price: £899.00  |  Amazon rating: 4.4 from 333 ratings

The Classic I is the cheapest 18-inch Kamado Joe here. The listing describes a ceramic grill on a cast iron cart with the Divide & Conquer flexible cooking system, a Control Tower top vent listed for smoking from 107°C up to searing at 400°C, a slide-out ash drawer, a built-in thermometer, ceramic heat deflectors, a grill gripper and an ash tool. It lists a weight of 85.28kg and a limited lifetime warranty. Amazon’s page for it says a newer model, the Classic II, is available, and the Classic II costs £300 more with a larger sample of ratings.

Check the Kamado Joe Classic I on Amazon UK

Kamado Joe Classic II (£1,199): most-rated 18-inch ceramic

Price: £1,199.00  |  Amazon rating: 4.6 from 925 ratings

The Classic II has the second-most ratings of any model here, after the Akorn Jr, and a 4.6 average. The listing describes an 18-inch ceramic grill with a cast iron cart and locking casters, a 2-tier Divide & Conquer system, a Control Tower top vent listed from 225°F to 750°F, and a patented slide-out ash drawer. It lists a limited lifetime warranty, and a weight of 232 lb, about 105kg. The listing’s cooking-area figure of 1,031cm² is hard to square with the Classic I listing’s 250 square inches for the same 18-inch size, so rely on the 18-inch diameter rather than either area figure.

Check the Kamado Joe Classic II on Amazon UK

Kamado Joe Classic Joe III (£2,199): flagship with SlōRoller

Price: £2,199.00  |  Amazon rating: 4.5 from 249 ratings

The Classic Joe III is the most expensive grill in the guide, at about £1,000 more than the Classic II. The listing describes an 18-inch ceramic grill on a heavy-duty galvanised steel rolling cart with locking wheels and side shelves, the SlōRoller hyperbolic smoke chamber, a 3-tier Divide & Conquer system, a Kontrol Tower top vent listed from 225°F to 750°F, and an Air Lift Hinge that the listing says reduces the dome weight (the Classic II listing also mentions an Air Lift Hinge). It lists 129.73kg and a limited lifetime warranty. These are manufacturer claims taken from the listings, and the price only makes sense if you want the SlōRoller, the 3-tier system and the side shelves over the Classic II.

Check the Kamado Joe Classic Joe III on Amazon UK

How this shortlist was put together

This is a research-based shortlist. Everything above comes from Amazon UK listings and manufacturer claims on those pages, checked on 20 October 2026, apart from the general buying advice.

We started with Amazon UK, where most British buyers will shop, and looked at kamado and kamado-style charcoal grills with enough ratings or an established brand to compare fairly. We then compared each listing’s stated specifications, the manufacturer’s own claims on that page, and the customer rating and number of ratings shown at the time. We included a spread of price points so there is an option at each budget. We left out accessories, covers, smart add-ons and models whose listings were too sparse to compare. Several of the listings contradict themselves on size, weight or cooking area, and we have flagged those where they matter.

Numbers such as temperature ranges and cooking areas are the manufacturers’ claims as they appear on Amazon. Ratings also move over time, and a high score from a small number of reviews, which applies to the Kamado Bono Minimo here, tells you less than a high score from thousands. We will update this guide when prices, ratings or availability change.

This guide covers products listed on Amazon UK only. Brands sold mainly through specialist retailers are not compared here.

Kamado grill FAQs (UK)

What is a kamado grill?

A kamado grill is a thick-walled charcoal cooker with a domed lid and top and bottom vents, traditionally made of ceramic. Airflow through the vents sets the temperature, so one grill can sear, roast or smoke. Some cheaper “kamado-style” grills, such as the Char-Griller Akorn models here, use insulated steel instead of ceramic.

Is a kamado grill worth it?

If you want one outdoor cooker that can grill, roast and smoke, it can be. You pay more upfront than for a basic kettle barbecue and a ceramic model is heavy to move, so it suits people who cook outdoors regularly and have a fixed spot for it.

What size kamado do I need?

Match the grill to how many people you cook for. The 13.5 and 14-inch models here suit a small household, and the 15-inch Minimo lists room for up to five people. An 18-inch model such as a Kamado Joe Classic gives more room for larger joints or two cooking zones.

Is a ceramic kamado better than a steel one?

Ceramic is heavier and more expensive. Steel kamado-style grills such as the Akorn Jr can be lighter and cheaper, though the 20-inch Akorn costs more than some ceramic models here, and the Akorn Jr listing says it holds heat like ceramic. Both are listed as charcoal grills, so the choice usually comes down to budget, weight and how much you want to move it.

How much does a kamado grill cost in the UK?

On the Amazon UK listings checked for this guide, prices ran from £226.60 for the steel Akorn Jr to £2,199 for the Kamado Joe Classic Joe III, with the 18-inch Kamado Joe Classic I at £899 and the Classic II at £1,199.

Can you use a kamado grill in the rain?

Check the manual. Some listings describe weather-resistant parts, such as the rain-resistant Control Tower top vent on the Classic II and Classic Joe III, but a cover is a sensible buy for any outdoor grill and is usually sold separately.

Is a kamado better than a regular BBQ?

It depends on use. Kamado listings describe grilling, roasting and smoking in one cooker, but they cost more and ceramic models are heavy. See the kamado vs regular charcoal BBQ section above.

How do you put out a kamado grill?

Close the top and bottom vents, as the maker’s manual describes, and let the charcoal burn out. Do not empty the ash until it is cold.

What accessories do you need for a kamado?

Listings mention heat deflectors, a grill gripper, an ash tool, covers, grill expanders and thermometers. What is included varies by model; the Classic I listing, for example, mentions heat deflectors, a grill gripper and an ash tool, while covers are usually sold separately.

Do kamado grills need charcoal?

All seven models here are charcoal grills. Check the manual for the fuel the maker recommends, and keep spare fuel dry.

What is the best kamado grill for a beginner?

Of the models in this guide, the Kamado Joe Joe Jr has the highest average rating (4.8 from 765 ratings) and is the smallest Kamado Joe, which is why we suggest it as a starting point. If you want a cheaper way in, the Char-Griller Akorn Jr is the lowest-priced model here.

Are the prices on this page up to date?

They were accurate on Amazon UK on 20 October 2026. Prices, ratings and stock change often, so use the links to see the current price.

Which is the best kamado grill to buy in the UK?

If you want the lowest price and a portable grill, start with the Char-Griller Akorn Jr, remembering that it is steel rather than ceramic. If you want ceramic in a compact size, the Kamado Bono Minimo and the Kamado Joe Joe Jr are the two small options, and the Joe Jr has the stronger ratings. For a full-size 18-inch grill, the Kamado Joe Classic I is the cheapest, the Classic II has more ratings, and the Classic Joe III is the premium option for buyers who want the SlōRoller smoke chamber and 3-tier Divide & Conquer. The Char-Griller Akorn 20-inch lists the largest cooking area, but its 3.4 rating means you should read recent reviews first.

Check the current price, the size and the delivery details on the product page, and think about where the grill will stand, before you order.

Prices, ratings and specifications in this article were taken from Amazon UK listings on 20 October 2026 and may have changed.