BBQ’s

Browse barbecues by type

• Ceramic kamado grills: thick ceramic walls trap heat and moisture, so a single grill can smoke slowly, roast, bake pizza and sear. Sizes from Kamado Joe include the portable Joe Junior, the Classic Joe and the larger Big Joe.
• Digital kamado: some kamados light their own charcoal and hold whatever temperature you set, with control from an app.
• Steel kamado: an insulated steel body keeps the kamado shape but weighs less than ceramic. Char-Griller makes kamados this way.
• Gravity-fed charcoal grills: Masterbuilt's ranges include the Gravity Series, where charcoal drops from a hopper while a digital fan keeps the heat steady, and the AutoIgnite Series, which lights the coals at the press of a button.
• Offset smokers and barrel grills: a barrel-shaped cooking chamber, and on offset models a side firebox that pushes heat and smoke across the food, the traditional way.

Grates, stones, covers and other extras are in BBQ accessories.

Grills compared

Making the choice

How do you like to cook?

For one grill that covers everything, a kamado takes some beating: its sealed body holds a low heat for hours yet also gets hot enough for pizza and steak. If you'd rather not fiddle with vents, a digital grill controls the fire to the temperature you ask for. And if smoking is your passion, an offset smoker is the traditional route.

Size

Think about how many you normally feed. Joe Junior is compact enough to take with you. For most families the Classic Joe is the sweet spot, while Big Joe handles large gatherings and big cuts.

Series and stands

Kamado Joe's Series 1, 2 and 3 are successive generations of the same grills, each adding refinements, so compare features on the product pages. Standalone kamados are made to drop into a table or outdoor kitchen, while cart versions sit on a wheeled stand you can move around the garden.

Packs and extras

Kamado Joe sells some grills bundled with a pack: a set of tools and cooking surfaces built around one style of cooking. The product page lists what's included, and packs are often sold on their own for people who already own the grill. Other extras include half-moon grates, soapstones and griddles for cooking at two levels, rotisseries, pizza stones and domes, charcoal baskets, meat probes and tough covers. It's worth picking up lump charcoal and natural firelighters at the same time.

Before you order

• Choose the spot. Stand the grill on firm, level ground that won't burn, well away from fences, sheds and low branches.
• Outdoors only. Barbecues give off carbon monoxide, so never use one inside, in a garage, in a tent or in any enclosed space.
• Plan the route. A ceramic grill weighs a great deal, so check gate and path widths, and think about how you'll get it into position.
• Power. The fan on a digital or gravity-fed grill runs from the mains, so you'll want a weatherproof outdoor socket.
• Protection. Keep a cover on between cooks to stop dirt and rain getting in.

The brands we sell

Our barbecues come from Ninja.

Buying a barbecue from KDH Electrical

Every grill comes with the full UK manufacturer's guarantee. There's free delivery over £600, and you can normally expect it within 3–7 working days.

If another UK retailer has it for less, our price match means we'll try to match it. Call 01622 541312 for advice, or visit our showroom in Rochester; please call before you travel to check what's on display.

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