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Part 3 of the kamado guide · From first fire to routine

Using your kamado

Here you learn step by step how to get the most out of your kamado BBQ. From lighting to temperature control and cleaning: all practical guides in one place.

Building a kamado in: table, outdoor kitchen or Solo
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Building a kamado in: table, outdoor kitchen or Solo

Cut-out dimensions per Grill Bill size, ventilation at the bottom, shielding timber and the choice between buying, having it built or making it yourself. Plus the Large and XL Solo without trolley.

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Using your kamado: the guides by topic

Thirteen practical guides, grouped the way you need them: from the first session to seasonal maintenance.

More from the kamado guide

Using your kamado is part 3 of the complete kamado BBQ guide. The other parts:

  • 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.

  • 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.

Beyond the controls

Know how your kamado works? Dive into the techniques behind low & slow, smoking and reverse sear — or read up on the basics of ceramic cooking first.