Kamado BBQ · the complete guide
Kamado BBQ
Three ranges, 14 models. One obsession with fire.
Our kamado is the most versatile outdoor kitchen you can imagine: grilling at 350 °C, low & slow smoking at 110 °C, or baking a pizza at 400 °C, all on the same ceramic BBQ. Find out what our Grill Bill kamado can do, how it works, and which Grill Bill suits you.
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kamados across Europe
up to 20 years
warranty on the ceramic
1–3 days
free delivery, by appointment
Three ranges
Choose your Grill Bill
The same ceramic, the same cooking results. The difference is in finish, accessories and convenience. Click through to the model that suits you.
The sweet spot
Grill Bill Pro II
Available in L · XL
90% of the Pro III at a lower price. Matt black glaze, fibreglass gaskets, the Smart Qooking System and all the essentials included, for anyone who cooks seriously but does not need the heavy-duty trolley.
GlazeMatt black
GasketFibreglass
Smart Qooking8 mm deflector plates
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The flagship · best seller
Grill Bill Pro III
Available in S · M · L · XL
The absolute top. Heavy-duty, nothing left out. An ultra-matt glaze that does not show fingerprints, a heavy-duty trolley with big wheels, and every accessory you have to buy separately at other brands, included as standard.
GlazeUltra-matt
GasketFibreglass
Smart Qooking12 mm deflector plates
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For getting started
Grill Bill Classic
Available in S · M · L · XL
The same ceramic performance as the Pro models. The differences are in finish and convenience, not in cooking results. Ideal if you are learning to cook on a kamado and want to add accessories later.
GlazeGlossy
GasketFelt
Smart Qooking—
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What is a kamado?
The oldest way of cooking,
cast in ceramic.
A kamado is an egg-shaped barbecue made of thick ceramic that burns charcoal. Its shape and material go back to the Japanese ‘mushikamado’ and to the Chinese earthenware ovens of thousands of years ago — a closed cooking chamber that holds heat and spreads it evenly.
Thanks to the thick ceramic dome, a kamado works like an oven. It is a grill, a smoker and a pizza oven in one. The ceramic insulates so well that a single load of charcoal can keep you cooking for up to 24 hours, from a gentle 90 °C for pulled pork to 400 °C for a crisp pizza base.
The result: more tender meat, juicier vegetables and that unmistakable smoky flavour you never get from an ordinary gas or kettle barbecue. One appliance, all year round, for almost anything you want to cook.
Fuel
Charcoal
Temperature range
90 – 400 °C
Material
Thick-walled ceramic
Use
All year round
How does a kamado work?
Air in, heat locked in, flavour on top.
With our kamado you do not set the temperature with a dial, but with air. By opening or closing two vents you decide exactly how hot your kamado gets, and the ceramic does the rest.
- 01
Adjustable airflow
In our kamado, air comes in through the bottom vent, flows under and through the glowing charcoal and feeds the fire with oxygen. The hot air and smoke then rise through the cooking chamber and leave the kamado through the top vent (the top controller).
By opening the bottom and top vents further or closing them down, you set exactly how much air flows through the kamado: the more air passes through, the hotter the fire gets; the less air, the lower and steadier the temperature stays.
This simple but effective airflow system is what lets you control our kamado so precisely, both at high temperatures and for low & slow cooking.
- 02
Insulation and heat retention
The thick ceramic dome insulates like an oven. Once up to temperature, the kamado stays stable for hours, even in winter. That makes our kamado one of the best barbecues for cooking outdoors all year round. - 03
Efficient charcoal burn
In a kamado the charcoal burns from the bottom up in a relatively small, controlled zone. Because there is little air at low temperatures, the charcoal burns slowly and cleanly, with hardly any smoke. At higher temperatures more air is let in and the fire gets hotter. The ceramic holds on to the heat, so you can keep burning for a long time on relatively little charcoal. - 04
Heat circulation and convection
The egg shape and the way air flows from bottom to top create natural convection. The hot air rises, circulates around the food and leaves through the top. That gives you very even heat. For low & slow cooking you often use a heat deflector (a stone plate), which blocks the direct radiant heat and turns it into indirect convection heat.
In short: good insulation, precise air control and a slow, efficient burn are what make a kamado so controllable and so economical.
What can you do with it?
One kamado.
Every technique.
Direct, ferocious heat on a cast iron grate. That gives you fat grill marks and a crust you can almost hear crackle. Ideal for steak, burgers, chicken and vegetables that can take a bit of fire.
A low temperature and a thick cloud of smoke drifting over your meat for hours. That is what turns tough cuts tender and juicy, full of deep smoky flavour. The undisputed king for brisket, pulled pork and ribs.
Hot air from every side and a temperature that goes through the roof. Perfect for pizzas with a crisp base, for focaccia, or for anything you would normally bake in an oven, but with more character.
Fierce heat in a wok or a cast iron pan. Sear fast, keep it moving, done. That typical wok flavour with a proper bite, straight off your kamado.
First cook gently at a low temperature until it is perfect inside, then a fierce sear for the crust. This is how you get thick steaks, côte de boeuf or large cuts exactly right.
Hot, dry air that makes things puff up nicely and turn crisp. Think chicken wings, potatoes or vegetables that need a proper crunch without drying out.
Low to medium heat with the lid on, so the meat cooks slowly in its own juices or in a good sauce. That is how sturdy cuts like short ribs, featherblade or pork collar turn tender and full of flavour, without you having to watch them constantly.
Heat that flows around your food instead of straight underneath it. That lets you cook large cuts, whole chickens or bakes gently and evenly without burning them. The kamado's all-rounder.
The comparison
Which Grill Bill
suits you?
Every model side by side. Filter by range or size and compare them directly.
Compare14 models
Price
Price
1.499,-
899,-
1.199,-
799,-
569,-
399,-
249,-
189,-
1.049,-
1.149,-
1.599,-
1.499,-
1.499,-
1.499,-
Stock
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Product
SKU
GB0006
GB0003
GB0005
GB0002
GB0008
GB0007
GB0004
GB0001
GB0005.2
GB0006.2
GB00010
GB0009
GB0009.2
GB00010.2
Range
Pro II
Classic
Pro II
Classic
Pro III
Classic
Pro III
Classic
Pro II
Pro II
Pro III
Pro III
Pro III
Pro III
Finish
Semi black
Standard
Semi black
Standard
Semi black
Semi black
Semi black
Semi black
Semi black
Semi black
Full Black
Full Black
Full Black
Full Black
Warranty
20 years
10 years
20 years
10 years
20 years
10 years
20 years
10 years
20 years
20 years
20 years
20 years
20 years
20 years
Brand
Grill Bill
Grill Bill
Grill Bill
Grill Bill
Grill Bill
Grill Bill
Grill Bill
Grill Bill
Grill Bill
Grill Bill
Grill Bill
Grill Bill
Grill Bill
Grill Bill
Use
Number of people
up to 12
up to 12
up to 8
up to 8
up to 5
up to 5
up to 3
up to 3
up to 8
up to 12
up to 12
up to 8
up to 8
up to 12
Suitable for
Outdoors, Under a canopy
Buiten, Onder overkapping
Workshops, Events, Restaurant / hospitality, Balcony, Under a canopy, Outdoors
Buiten, Onder overkapping
Outdoors, Under a canopy, Balcony
Buiten, Onder overkapping, Balkon
Outdoors, Under a canopy, Balcony
Buiten, Onder overkapping, Balkon
Workshops, Events, Restaurant / hospitality, Balcony, Under a canopy, Outdoors
Outdoors, Under a canopy
Outdoors, Under a canopy
Workshops, Events, Restaurant / hospitality, Balcony, Under a canopy, Outdoors
Workshops, Events, Restaurant / hospitality, Balcony, Under a canopy, Outdoors
Outdoors, Under a canopy
Used for
Family dinner, Single-serving dish, Parties and events, When using lots of pots and pans
Diner met gezin, Eenpersoons gerecht, Feesten en partijen, Bij gebruik veel potten en pannen
Family dinner, Single-serving dish, Dish for two, Parties and events
Diner met gezin, Eenpersoons gerecht, Tweepersoons gerecht, Feesten en partijen
Family dinner, Single-serving dish, Camping
Diner met gezin, Eenpersoons gerecht, Camping
Single-serving dish, Camping, Dish for two
Eenpersoons gerecht, Camping, Tweepersoons gerecht
Family dinner, Single-serving dish, Dish for two, Parties and events
Family dinner, Single-serving dish, Parties and events, When using lots of pots and pans
Family dinner, Single-serving dish, Parties and events, When using lots of pots and pans
Family dinner, Single-serving dish, Dish for two, Parties and events
Family dinner, Single-serving dish, Dish for two, Parties and events
Family dinner, Single-serving dish, Parties and events, When using lots of pots and pans
Parts
Ash drawer
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Heat deflector
2 × half moon, 8 mm
1× ceramic, included as standard
2 × half moon, 8 mm
1× ceramic, included as standard
12 mm deflector plate
1× ceramic, included as standard
Not included
1× ceramic, included as standard
2 × half moon, 8 mm
2 × half moon, 8 mm
2 × half moon, 12 mm
2 × half moon, 12 mm
2 × half moon, 8 mm
2 × half moon, 12 mm
Cooking system
Smart Qooking Multilevel system
Single grate with heat deflector
Smart Qooking Multilevel system
Single grate with heat deflector
Single grate
Single grate with heat deflector
Single grate
Single grate with heat deflector
Smart Qooking Multilevel system
Smart Qooking Multilevel system
Smart Qooking Multilevel system
Smart Qooking Multilevel system
Smart Qooking Multilevel system
Smart Qooking Multilevel system
Stand
Trolley without Grate Organizer
Trolley without Grate Organizer
Trolley without Grate Organizer
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Tabletop stand
Tabletop stand
Tabletop stand
Tabletop stand
Yes: tripod
Yes: tripod
Yes: trolley with Grate Organizer
Yes: trolley with Grate Organizer
Yes: tripod
Yes: tripod
Side tables
Yes: bamboo
Yes: bamboo
Yes: bamboo
Yes: bamboo
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes: hardwood
Yes: hardwood
No
No
Grate
2 × half stainless steel – 2 × half cast iron
Stainless steel
2 × half stainless steel – 2 × half cast iron
Stainless steel
Stainless steel, Cast iron
Stainless steel
Stainless steel
Stainless steel
2 × half stainless steel – 2 × half cast iron
2 × half stainless steel – 2 × half cast iron
2 × half stainless steel – 2 × half cast iron
2 × half stainless steel – 2 × half cast iron
2 × half stainless steel – 2 × half cast iron
2 × half stainless steel – 2 × half cast iron
Hinge cover
No
No
No
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Lid gasket
Fibreglass
Felt
Fibreglass
Felt
Fibreglass
Felt
Fibreglass
Felt
Fibreglass
Fibreglass
Fibreglass
Fibreglass
Fibreglass
Fibreglass
Charcoal basket
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
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No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Thermometer
Analogue: L stainless steel
Analogue, in the lid
Analogue: L stainless steel
Analogue, in the lid
Analogue: L stainless steel
Analogue, in the lid
Analogue: L stainless steel
Analogue, in the lid
Analogue: L stainless steel
Analogue: L stainless steel
Analogue: XL Full Black
Analogue: XL Full Black
Analogue: XL Full Black
Analogue: XL Full Black
Connector
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes: fixed to the stand
Yes: fixed to the stand
No
No
Ventilation
Top controller: cast iron, Bottom vent: stainless steel
Bottom vent, cast iron daisy wheel
Top controller: cast iron, Bottom vent: stainless steel
Bottom vent, cast iron daisy wheel
Top controller: cast iron, Bottom vent: stainless steel
Bottom vent, cast iron daisy wheel
Top controller: cast iron, Bottom vent: stainless steel
Bottom vent, cast iron daisy wheel
Top controller: cast iron, Bottom vent: stainless steel
Top controller: cast iron, Bottom vent: stainless steel
Top controller: cast iron, Bottom vent: full black
Top controller: cast iron, Bottom vent: full black
Top controller: cast iron, Bottom vent: full black
Top controller: cast iron, Bottom vent: full black
Wheels
Large: 8
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Large: 8
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None
None
None
None
None
None
XL: 12
XL: 12
None
None
Specifications
Size
XL
XL
L
L
M
M
S
S
L
XL
XL
L
L
XL
Grate diameter
52
52
47
47
32.5
32.5
27
27
47
52
52
47
47
52
Colour
Matt black
Glossy black
Matt black
Glossy black
Ultra matt black
Glossy black
Ultra matt black
Glossy black
Matt black
Matt black
Ultra matt black
Ultra matt black
Ultra matt black
Ultra matt black
Dimensions (WxDxH)
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130 x 55 x 122 cm
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Weight
95 kg
95 kg
85 kg
85 kg
35 kg
32 kg
28 kg
20 kg
85 kg
85 kg
128 kg
115 kg
90 kg
103 kg
Fuel
Charcoal
Charcoal
Charcoal
Charcoal
Charcoal
Charcoal
Charcoal
Charcoal
Charcoal
Charcoal
Charcoal
Charcoal
Charcoal
Charcoal
Grill surface
2.124
2.124
1.735
1.735
830
830
573
573
1.735
2.124
2.124
1.735
1.735
2.124
Material
Ceramic, Stainless steel, Cast iron, Coated steel
Ceramic, stainless steel, cast iron, powder-coated steel
Ceramic, Stainless steel, Cast iron, Coated steel
Ceramic, stainless steel, cast iron, powder-coated steel
Ceramic, Stainless steel, Cast iron, Coated steel
Ceramic, stainless steel, cast iron, powder-coated steel
Ceramic, Stainless steel, Cast iron, Coated steel
Ceramic, stainless steel, cast iron, powder-coated steel
Ceramic, Stainless steel, Cast iron, Coated steel
Ceramic, Stainless steel, Cast iron, Coated steel
Ceramic, Stainless steel, Cast iron, Coated steel
Ceramic, Stainless steel, Cast iron, Coated steel
Ceramic, Stainless steel, Cast iron, Coated steel
Ceramic, Stainless steel, Cast iron, Coated steel
Real customers. Real photos.
★★★★★
“Top service, en de pro III kon al schitteren vanaf de inbrandsessie!”
Robin Scheers
MechelenGenuine customer review
XL Kamado BBQ 23.5", Grill Bill Pro III
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- 10-year warranty, up to 20 with the course
- Free delivery by appointment
- 30-day return period
Buying guide
Which size and which model?
Two questions decide it: how many people do you usually cook for, and how intensively will you use it? Below is the quickest route to the right kamado. The full guide with all nine criteria is under buying a kamado.
Small / Medium
up to 5 people
A couple, a balcony or a small family. Compact, quick to temperature, easy on charcoal.
Large
up to 8 people
The most popular size. Room enough for a full meal or a good-sized gathering.
Extra Large
up to 12 people
For parties, big families and anyone who wants to cook several dishes at once.
Choose Classic
if you are starting out, watching your budget and would rather buy accessories later.
Choose Pro II
if you cook seriously and regularly: the best value for money. 3 out of 10 customers choose this one.
Choose Pro III
if you cook daily or for large groups and want everything included as standard.
Go deeper, topic by topic
This guide is the starting point. Each topic goes further: from your first choice to the techniques of an experienced pitmaster.
- 01 · Buying
Buying a kamado
Buying a kamado: which size, which model and the nine criteria that really matter. Plus what a good kamado costs.
- 02 · Basics
Kamado basics
Kamado basics: what a kamado is, how ceramic holds heat and why it cooks differently from an ordinary barbecue.
- 03 · Using
Using your kamado
Using your kamado: lighting, controlling the temperature with the vents, the right charcoal and seasonal maintenance.
- 04 · Techniques
Kamado techniques
Kamado techniques: direct and indirect cooking, low and slow, smoking, reverse sear and baking. Technique over recipe.
- 05 · Compare
Compare kamado brands
Compare kamado brands: Grill Bill next to Big Green Egg, Kamado Joe, The Bastard, Monolith and Primo on warranty, price and terms.
- 06 · Deals
Kamado deals
Kamado deals: the current offers on Grill Bill kamados and how to recognise a genuine deal.
Why Grill Bill
Same ceramic. Fairer price.
01
Straight from the makers
No dealer margins of 30% to 40%. We produce, deliver and handle service ourselves.
02
Up to 20 years' warranty
10 years as standard on the ceramic egg. Complete the free online course including the exams and the Pro II and Pro III get another 10 years on top.
03
Free delivery, by appointment
Within 3 working days in the Netherlands and Belgium. By appointment, into your garden, or as far as the pallet truck can reach.
04
30-day returns
Not happy? Then you have 30 days to change your mind.
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know.
A kamado is an egg-shaped ceramic barbecue that burns charcoal. Because the ceramic is thick and insulating, it works as a grill, an oven, a smoker and a pizza oven in one, with an exceptionally steady temperature and a long burn on very little fuel. Everything about ceramic cooking is explained in kamado basics.
Almost anything: grilling and searing at high heat, low & slow smoking (pulled pork, brisket, ribs), baking (pizza, bread), stir-frying and indirect cooking. The temperature range runs from around 90 °C to 400 °C. Every method explained step by step under kamado techniques.
Classic if you are starting out and watching your budget, Pro II as the best value for money if you cook regularly, and Pro III as the heavy-duty top model with every accessory included. 3 out of 10 customers choose the Pro II. Still undecided? Read the full guide to buying a kamado.
Small for 2–3 people, Medium for up to 5, Large (the most popular) for up to 8, and Extra Large for up to 12 people or for cooking several dishes at once.
20+ years is normal with regular maintenance. You get 10 years' warranty on the ceramic egg as standard; with our free course that goes up to 20 years. Gaskets are wear parts and are usually replaced after 4–8 years. Seasonal maintenance is covered under using your kamado.
As standard you get 10 years' warranty on the ceramic egg. Complete the free online course after your purchase, including the exams, and another 10 years is added, up to 20 years in total. You then receive a personal warranty certificate with your own warranty number. The extension applies to the ceramic egg of the Pro II and Pro III; the other parts keep their own term. You do not need to go anywhere for it: the course is online, in your account.
The ceramic performance is comparable. We produce directly and sell without middlemen, which saves up to 30% on the price, and service runs through us rather than through a dealer. Put the brands side by side on compare kamado brands.
If in stock, delivered free within 3 working days in the Netherlands and Belgium, by appointment and right into your garden. Internationally within 5 working days.
At Grill Bill from €189 for the Classic Jr. (Small, 13 inch) to €1,599 for the Pro III XL (23.5 inch), including VAT. For the popular Large (21 inch) you pay €799 for the Classic, €1,199 for the Pro II and €1,499 for the Pro III; the Pro III comes with the accessories other brands sell separately already in the box. Prices as of October 2026; the current price is always shown with each model. What to look for on price is covered in buying a kamado.
Ceramic is heavy. According to the product specifications, a Small Classic Jr. weighs 20 kg and a Medium Pro III 35 kg. A Large weighs 85 kg (Classic and Pro II) to 115 kg (Pro III), an XL 95 kg (Classic Sr.) to 128 kg (Pro III). Placing it on a balcony or wooden deck? Check the load capacity first. We deliver by appointment right into your garden, so you do not have to carry it yourself.
A gas barbecue heats up faster and is easier to use, but it holds heat poorly and gives no smoky flavour. A kamado burns charcoal and, thanks to the thick ceramic, keeps its temperature stable for hours, from 90 °C for low & slow to 400 °C for pizza. That means you can also smoke, bake and braise on it, which is hard on gas. A kamado is heavier and more expensive, though.
Both burn charcoal, so the craft is the same: build the fire, control the air with the vents, cook direct or indirect. The difference is the material. A kettle barbecue is made of thin metal and holds heat less well; in wind, cold or a long session you need to adjust more often and top up the charcoal. The thick ceramic of a kamado insulates, so the temperature stays stable for hours and you get by on less charcoal. A kettle is lighter and cheaper, a kamado can do more: from low & slow at 90 °C to pizza at 400 °C.
Which Grill Bill will be yours?
Free delivery by appointment — up to 20 years' warranty
