Kamado Joe Big Joe II Charcoal Grill

Kamado Joe Big Joe II is a premium charcoal BBQ grill created for those who want more than simply cooking meat on the grates. It lets you grill, smoke, slow-cook, sear at high temperatures and even bake pizza or bread. Thanks to its large cooking area, sturdy construction and wide temperature range, this model is ideal for anyone looking for a serious, durable and extremely versatile outdoor kitchen solution.

This outdoor grill stands out for its large capacity, robust construction and excellent heat retention. The ceramic body helps distribute heat evenly, maintains a stable temperature for longer and preserves the juiciness of the food. This makes cooking easier to control, with more consistent and higher-quality results than a regular charcoal grill.

Key advantages

Large 61 cm cooking grate diameter
The large cooking area lets you prepare more food at once, making this model perfect for larger families, gatherings with friends, parties or longer BBQ sessions. The grates comfortably fit several large cuts of meat, ribs, chickens, vegetables or even several different dishes at the same time.

Wide temperature range from 50 to 398 °C
Low temperatures are perfect for slow cooking and smoking, while high temperatures are ideal for steaks or quick searing. This means a single grill can do the job of several appliances.

Ceramic construction and excellent heat retention
The thick ceramic body is designed to hold heat steadily and use it efficiently. In practice this means lower charcoal consumption, more even cooking and less risk of the food drying out.

Two-tier cooking system
Food can be cooked at different heights, separating direct and indirect heat or preparing several dishes at once. This gives the user more control and convenience, especially when preparing a more complex menu.

Built-in lid thermometer
The integrated thermometer lets you monitor the temperature inside the grill in real time. This is especially important when preparing BBQ dishes, where even a small temperature fluctuation can affect the final result.

How the Kamado Joe Big Joe II works

This grill is fuelled by charcoal, and its ceramic body retains and evenly distributes the heat. The temperature is controlled by adjusting the airflow – the more air enters, the higher the heat. Reducing the air supply makes the temperature more stable and suitable for longer, slower cooking.

It is precisely this operating principle that makes a Kamado-style grill so versatile. It is suited both to quick cooking at high temperatures and to long smoking or slow meat cooking. Compared with a conventional charcoal grill, it retains heat better, allows more precise control and ensures more even cooking.

Why choose this particular model

The Kamado Joe Big Joe II is a model for those looking for a large, reliable and complete Kamado-style grill without compromises. Its distinction lies not only in its size, but also in the overall ease of use – from the high-quality construction to the functional two-tier cooking system.

This model is especially attractive to those who want a single appliance for a variety of cooking scenarios. It can be used as a classic outdoor grill for quick cooking, as a BBQ grill for slow and careful meat preparation, as a smoker or even as a high-temperature oven.

Durability is also one of this model's greatest strengths. The sturdy ceramic body, quality grates, solid construction and functional accessories promise reliable use for many years. This is a model built not for short-term use, but for regular, intensive and high-quality outdoor cooking.

Specifications:

Cooking grate diameter: 61 cm
Temperature range: 50–398 °C
Grates: stainless steel
Dimensions: 127 x 137 x 79 cm
Width: 148 cm
Height: 136 cm
Weight: approx. 170 kg
Ceramic heat deflectors: 2 pcs
Built-in thermometer
Two-tier cooking system
Ash tool
Grate tongs