Grill Bill prices checked on 9 November 2026 (recommended retail prices, including VAT). Prices of other brands are their own recommended retail prices; dealers and promotions may differ.
Grill Bill vs Big Green Egg.
Big Green Egg is the brand that gave the category its name: the best known worldwide, with a tightly controlled dealer network. Grill Bill sells its kamado BBQ direct. Here you see price, specifications and warranty of both brands side by side, including the points where Big Green Egg does better.
- € 1.699our best-equipped Large
- € 2.572BGE Large, complete
- 4.9/5based on 832 reviews
Grill Bill or Big Green Egg: what's the difference?
Big Green Egg is the brand that made kamados famous, with the most tightly controlled dealer network worldwide: buy it anywhere but an authorised dealer and the warranty is void immediately. Grill Bill sells direct. On a comparable complete Large that's a difference of over 850 euros. Big Green Egg gives limited lifetime warranty on the main ceramic parts, but wood and plastic parts get only 1 year; with Grill Bill the warranty on all other parts runs 3 years.
- Big Green Egg Large (46 cm, complete with base) costs € 2,572. Grill Bill's best-equipped Large (47 cm) costs € 1,699.
- Ceramic warranty: Big Green Egg limited lifetime on the main parts. Grill Bill 10 years, 20 after the free course.
- You can only buy Big Green Egg from an authorised dealer, or the warranty is void. Grill Bill directly from the manufacturer.
- Big Green Egg goes bigger: the XLarge has a 61 cm grate, Grill Bill's largest (XL) 52 cm.
Complete with base — side by side
Compare4 models
Grill Bill Pro II Large
Grill Bill Pro III Large
Big Green Egg Large
Big Green Egg XLarge
RRP
€ 1.349
€ 1.699
€ 2.572
€ 3.116
Grate diameter
47 cm
47 cm
46 cm
61 cm
Grilling surface
1,735 cm²
1,735 cm²
1,688 cm²
2,919 cm²
Number of people
up to 8
up to 8
up to 8
up to 12
Ceramic warranty
10 years, 20 after free course
10 years, 20 after free course
Limited lifetime (core parts)
Limited lifetime (core parts)
Warranty other parts
3 years
3 years
ConvEGGtor/pizza stone 3 years, wood/plastic 1 year
ConvEGGtor/pizza stone 3 years, wood/plastic 1 year
Registration required
Yes
Yes
Yes, otherwise warranty is void
Yes, otherwise warranty is void
Transferable
No
No
No
No
Where to buy
Directly from the manufacturer
Directly from the manufacturer
Only from an authorised dealer
Only from an authorised dealer
Cart/base
Trolley
Trolley with Grate Organizer
Nest, powder-coated steel on wheels
Nest, powder-coated steel on wheels
Side tables
Bamboo
Hardwood
Yes, acacia wood
Yes, acacia wood
Grates included
2× half stainless steel + 2× half cast iron
2× half stainless steel + 2× half cast iron
1× stainless steel grate
1× stainless steel grate
Multi-level system
Yes, Smart Qooking
Yes, Smart Qooking
No, EGGspander available separately
No, EGGspander available separately
Heat deflector
2× half-moon 8 mm
2× half-moon 12 mm
Yes, ConvEGGtor included
Yes, ConvEGGtor included
Charcoal basket
Yes
Yes
No, ceramic fire ring
No, ceramic fire ring
Ash drawer
Yes
Yes
No, ash tool (manual)
No, ash tool (manual)
Hinge cover
No
Yes
not specified
not specified
Where Big Green Egg is better
A comparison that only ever favours us isn't a comparison. These are the points where Big Green Egg does it better.
- Global market leader
The best-known brand
Big Green Egg is the brand that put the kamado category on the map and is the best known worldwide. The biggest name recognition means the biggest network of community, recipes and third-party accessories — and the highest resale value in the market. - XLarge: 61 cm
Bigger than what we build
Our largest, the XL, has a 52 cm grate. The Big Green Egg XLarge goes up to 61 cm and up to 12 people. If you're cooking for large groups, Big Green Egg has the size we don't make. - Nest package
ConvEGGtor included as standard
In the complete Nest package, the ConvEGGtor — their heat deflector for indirect cooking and baking — is already included, along with an ash tool and starter charcoal. With us the heat deflector is also standard, but in a different shape: two half-moons instead of one disc.
Where Grill Bill is better
Four points, all of which you can check against both brands' price lists.
- Over € 850 difference
No dealer margin in the price
A complete Big Green Egg Large with base costs € 2,572, our best-equipped Large € 1,699. For the XLarge versus our XL the difference runs up to € 1,300. That difference isn't quality, it's distribution: we deliver direct, without a mandatory dealer network. - Stainless steel and cast iron, 2× each
More grate in the box
Our Large comes with two half stainless-steel grates and two half cast-iron grates. Big Green Egg supplies one stainless-steel grate as standard. Cast iron is what you want for grill marks and searing; that saves a later purchase. - Easier to clean
Charcoal basket and ash drawer as standard
With us, a removable stainless-steel charcoal basket and an ash drawer are built into the kamado. Big Green Egg works with a ceramic fire ring and a manual ash tool. If you want to empty and clean quickly, our solution is less hassle. - No warranty pitfalls
Buy wherever you like
With Big Green Egg the warranty is void if you don't buy from an authorised dealer. With us you always buy directly from the manufacturer — there's no 'wrong' place to order.
Frequently asked questions about Grill Bill and Big Green Egg
Is Grill Bill cheaper than Big Green Egg?
Yes, significantly. A complete Big Green Egg Large with base and side shelves has an RRP of € 2,572, our Pro II Large € 1,349, and our best-equipped Pro III Large € 1,699. For the XLarge versus our XL the difference runs up to € 1,300. Prices at authorised dealers can vary by bundle and promotion; here we compare RRPs of comparable packages.
Why is Grill Bill cheaper? Is the quality lower?
The difference lies in the sales route, not in the ceramic. Big Green Egg sells exclusively through a tightly controlled dealer network, and every link in that chain adds margin. We manufacture ourselves and deliver directly to the customer, so that margin isn't in the price. Above a thousand euros, ceramic barely differs between serious brands; the difference lies in finish, accessories and what's included as standard.
Who gives the best warranty on the ceramic?
Big Green Egg gives limited lifetime warranty on the main ceramic parts (base, lid with chimney, fire grate, inner ring). We give 10 years, and 20 years once you complete our free online course, on the entire body. On other parts Big Green Egg gives 3 years on the ConvEGGtor and pizza stone, but only 1 year on wood and plastic such as handles and side tables — we give 3 years across the board. Both brands require registration and neither warranty is transferable.
Why do I need to take a course for 20 years of warranty?
Because most damage to a kamado happens in the first few months, from things nobody tells you. Firing up too fast, extinguishing it the wrong way, opening the lid at the wrong moment. Our free online course teaches you exactly that, and since we started offering it we've seen less damage. The course costs no money, just some time. Complete it and we double the term on the Pro II and Pro III.
Is it true the warranty is void if I don't buy from an authorised dealer?
With Big Green Egg, yes: buy it from a non-authorised seller and the warranty doesn't apply, even if you do nothing wrong yourself. That's a deliberate choice by the brand to protect its dealer network. For us this doesn't come up — we're the only seller ourselves, so there's no authorised or non-authorised route.
Can I transfer the warranty if I sell my kamado?
No. That applies to us, but also to Big Green Egg, Kamado Joe, The Bastard, Grill Guru, Monolith and Primo: all warranties apply to the first owner only. For us there's also the fact that we can't establish whether a new owner has taken the course and how the appliance has been treated.
Which size should I choose?
For most households the Large is the right choice: enough for six to eight people and the size that fits most of the accessories. Looking for more capacity for large groups, our XL with a 52 cm grate is the biggest we make; go bigger still and that's Big Green Egg (XLarge, 61 cm). Our Small at € 189 is mainly meant as a tabletop model or for a balcony.
Can I see a Grill Bill in person somewhere?
By appointment in Eindhoven. Because we don't sell through dealers, our kamados aren't in showrooms across the country — that's easier with Big Green Egg, with the largest dealer network of any kamado brand. On the other hand, with us you're in direct contact with the people who make the appliance, even after your purchase.
