Kamado Joe
The feature-rich ceramic challenger that out-engineered the Big Green Egg — and includes the accessories
- Founded
- 2009
- Country
- United States
- Warranty
- A limited lifetime warranty on ceramic parts for the original owner (registration required), 5 years on metal and cast iron, 3 years on heat-deflector and ceramic plates, 1 year on thermometer and gaskets; Kamado Joe covers warranty-part shipping.
- Support
- Direct and retail support with warranty-part shipping covered; more moving parts than a Big Green Egg, but the multi-panel firebox and upgraded gasket address common kamado wear points.
Overview
Kamado Joe, founded in 2009, took on Big Green Egg by out-innovating it: its ceramic grills add a 3-tier Divide & Conquer cooking system, a Kontrol Tower top vent, a Harvard-designed SloRoller smoking insert, and a multi-panel firebox, and they ship complete with a cart and accessories that BGE charges extra for. The result is widely judged the most capable kamado out of the box — at the highest price.
Is it worth it?
Kamado Joe is worth it for cooks who want the most features and the most in the box — Divide & Conquer flexibility, a smoking insert, and a cart included. Those who only want the core ceramic cooker, the biggest ecosystem, or a lower entry price may prefer the Big Green Egg.
