Des67 said: “We have been tempted by one of these for a while now and looked at a few. Prices vary a lot. Our friends bought a large Aldi Kamado and said it was brilliant and so we thought that we would give the mini a go. We can’t believe how good it is, especially when you consider the price. It is very heavy and as well made as any others we saw. Highly recommended, it is fantastic!”

Kamado barbecues are based on Japanese cooking urns that are believed to have originated 3,000 years ago. They are usually made of ceramic and are designed to last a lifetime. So if you want all the quality of the Big Green Egg brand but simply do not have the space, then the Big Green Egg Minimax is the ideal solution for you.Ease of use is where this grill really shines. The automatic starter is a game-changer and the temperature-regulating features—Kontrol Fan that automatically maintains temperature and Kontrol Tower top vent for consistent air setting during dome opening and closing—make this a super accessible option for beginners. When one of our testers brought this home for more long-term extensive testing, he noted that his wife, who is relatively new to grilling, found that this model eased her anxiety, and it's made its way into weeknight use because of the efficiency factor. Foodies love them for the superb-tasting food they produce and the versatility of how they can be used. The only downer is the price, although a high-end gas barbecue doesn't cost much less.

Lighting a kamado grill is very similar to lighting a charcoal grill. You'll want to open its air vents all the way to ensure oxygen can enter the chamber, then you can use a chimney starter or electric starter to light your lump charcoal. Cooking with a kamado grill can be quite a learning experience, but this one is unlike any other. The Akorn Auto-Kamado has a large cooking area—445 square inches—and is pretty light comparatively speaking. But perhaps the coolest feature is how it's used with an app on your phone! Sure, you can adjust the temperature via the knob on the LCD control screen, but it's arguably more fun to use use the app when the grill is connected via Bluetooth and/or Wi-Fi. You can read loads more about our Kamado-style BBQs and accessories here. We also do a BIG PIG BLUEY, which boasts a whopping 21" grill. Show-off.Give your Big Green Egg ultimate versatility by adding the Plate Setter - Changing your Egg from a conventional Grill to a Roaster, Baking oven, or Slow Cooker. The three legged design allows heat to circulate around the Egg whilst the heat is deflected from directly reaching the food. Use the Plate Setter with the legs down for Baking or with the legs up for slow cooking and Roasting. Built in a Kamado style (that's Japanese for stove) you can literally grill, smoke, bake, cook, roast anything you need. Whether you want it raging hot or smokin' low you can adjust the temperature easily. The Pig Bluey is MEGA efficient and needs very little charcoal to get going. JHH91 said they used theirs ‘four times in the first week’, while Scott added that it’s ‘good for taking away camping’. Cast iron ventilation cap which helps to control the airflow and therefore the internal temperature. Kamado grills are made from heavy, engineered ceramic material and once heated or 'heat soaked,' they will cook very efficiently for hours with minimal effort," explained Paul Sidoriak of Grilling Montana. "They can be used to smoke a prime rib, roast veggies, bake a cheesecake, and grill up burgers—all in the same day! There’s almost nothing you can’t make on a kamado grill."

After loading my burger with gherkins, cheese and ketchup, I was ready to enjoy, and loved the smoky flavour from the coals. As gorgeous and useful as our large gas BBQ is, you just don’t get the same flavour as with a charcoal one. The gunmetal ceramic gadget features a temperature gauge, chimney top, and an ash door. Its Japanese inspired insulated design aims to keep food succulent, while still offering that iconic smoky taste that can only be achieved on a BBQ. The Pig Bluey Mini BBQ is an ideal size to either be plonked in the garden or lobbed into the boot and taken out and about. You whip this out and your mate will look pretty sheepish with their supermarket disposable barbie.Big Green Eggs do require assembly, but relax, we have it covered. We can assemble and deliver your Egg to the place of your choice in your garden. Our delivery team will give you a full do's and don'ts guide once they have the Egg into position.