1 / 21Kamado Bono Grande Ceramic Grill 23"
Our bestselling kamado. Room for family and friends, easy to live with.
5.069 Trustpilot reviews, all colours
From low and slow to 400°C
What fits on the 49 cm grate
Pick what you cook most. Every piece is drawn at its real size, with a 1.5 cm gap so you can turn it.
Details that matter
Everything in the box
Wheeled stand + bamboo side tablesIncluded
Two-zone cooking systemSold separately £129
Protective coverSold separately £34.99
Ceramic chicken rackSold separately £19.99
Ash catcher systemSold separately £24.99
Ash toolSold separately £9.99
Fibreglass gasketSold separately £39.99
BBQ Guide cookbook (English)Sold separately £24.99Add the essentials
Made to fit the Grande 23"
How does Kamado Bono compare with other premium kamados?
Every premium ceramic kamado cooks the same way: thick ceramic walls, lumpwood charcoal, smoking, roasting, baking and searing. The difference is what you get in the box and what you pay for it.
| Feature | Kamado Bono Grande 23"Kamado Kings | Many premium kamado brandsEntry-level models |
|---|---|---|
| Price, ready to cook | £949Everything below is in the box | Stand, side tables and cover are often sold separately |
| Stand with side tables | ✓Included | Often an extra |
| Two-zone cooking system | ✓Included | Often an extra |
| Protective cover | ✓Included | Often an extra |
| Ceramic warranty | Lifetime | Lifetime is common |
| Metal parts warranty | 2 years | Up to 5 years with some brands |
Based on the entry-level models of leading premium ceramic kamado brands sold in the UK, checked on 30 September 2026. What is included varies by brand and model, so check before you buy.
Other sizes in the Classic range
Picnic 13"26 cm grate · 1–2 people£199
Minimo 15"34 cm grate · 2–4 people£399
Media 20"43 cm grate · 4–5 people£799
Maxi 21"47 cm grate · 4–5 people£849Grande 23"49 cm grate · 5+ people£949
Limited 25"56 cm grate · 5+ people£1,049Want three cooking levels and a heavier build? Compare with the EVO range.
Delivery, assembly and warranty
How it arrives
- 1Dispatched within 1 working day (not weekends or bank holidays).
- 2We book the day with you. With free delivery (2–5 working days) the courier contacts you to agree a date that suits you – they never turn up without your confirmation. On the day, as soon as your pallet is loaded, they text you your estimated arrival time. If a driver ever arrives unannounced, you can refuse the delivery and we arrange another day.
- 3On a pallet to the kerb. The driver works alone and leaves it at the nearest accessible point – it weighs about 112 kg packed. The crate is about 77 × 67 × 93 cm (W × D × H).
- 4Check before you sign. If anything is damaged, take photos where it was delivered, note it on the delivery note and tell us the same day (at the latest within 1 working day). We raise the claim, collect the damaged item and deliver a replacement – nothing for you to worry about.
Prefer to collect? Choose Click & Collect at checkout – it is free. You can collect from Unit 2 Provident Place, Empson Road, Peterborough PE1 5UU as soon as you have your order confirmation, during our opening hours (Monday to Friday 9am–5pm, Saturday 10am–3pm). Bring your order number or invoice as proof of purchase and we will help you load it. Not sure it will fit in your car? Call 01733 300516 and we will advise before you travel.
Assembly
Most customers build it in about 15 minutes – the tools are in the box. The ceramic is heavy, so two adults should lift it onto the stand.
Warranty
For the original owner, home use. Not covered: surface rust, and damage from briquettes, firewood or lighter fluid.
Questions before you buy
How does it compare with other premium kamado brands?
When will it arrive?
Can I collect it myself?
Do I have to wait in all day?
Will the driver bring it into my garden?
Will the crate fit through my gate?
How heavy is it, and how many people do I need?
What if it arrives damaged?
What does the lifetime warranty cover?
Which accessories fit my grill?
Can it stay outside in a UK winter?
What charcoal should I use?
Is the thermometer accurate?
How do I stop rust on the metal parts?
Can I see the grills before I buy?
Can I pay in instalments?
Are VAT and delivery included in the price?
Can I return it?
Another question? Call 01733 300516 or visit our showroom in Peterborough.
What Grande 23" owners say
- Design5.0
- Ease of use4.9
- Quality5.0
- Value for money4.8
Love it so much!you can cook anything in it.Bought it on Easter sale with 20% off,can't complain .
Grill is good, as expected. First use was ease and successful. Thankyou.
Top piece of kit, easy set up and first BBQ of the year on the 3rd Jan!
Brilliant piece of Kit, wish i had purchased it sooner. Easy to use, cook on and clean.
Great Quality, the burn time is incredible, not standing there loading charcoal on it like old paddlesteamer ;-)
It's big! Looks great, and first use proved it's an excellent BBQ experience.
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Top quality
Colin C. · 29 June 2026 · Verified Trustpilot reviewMerry happy
Edgaras K. · 18 April 2026 · Verified Trustpilot reviewLove it so much!you can cook anything in it.Bought it on Easter sale with 20% off,can't complain .
Wyliuxx · 16 April 2026 · Verified Trustpilot reviewGrill is good, as expected. First use was ease and successful. Thankyou.
Darius S. · 1 February 2026 · Verified Trustpilot reviewGood quality
Marius · 22 January 2026 · Verified Trustpilot reviewTop piece of kit, easy set up and first BBQ of the year on the 3rd Jan!
Customer · 5 January 2026 · Verified Trustpilot reviewI'm delighted with
Peter H. · 22 June 2025 · Verified Trustpilot reviewFantastic bit of kit
Mark W. · 9 June 2025 · Verified Trustpilot reviewBrilliant piece of Kit, wish i had purchased it sooner. Easy to use, cook on and clean.
Anthony L. · 20 May 2025 · Verified Trustpilot reviewGreat Quality, the burn time is incredible, not standing there loading charcoal on it like old paddlesteamer ;-)
David W. · 13 May 2025 · Verified Trustpilot reviewIt's big! Looks great, and first use proved it's an excellent BBQ experience.
Tb · 5 May 2025 · Verified Trustpilot reviewBeautiful quality in looks and feel. Easy to use, versatile and you can do soooo much with it. As a fan of outdoor cooking I don't know why I didn't do it sooner!
Chris W. · 28 April 2025 · Verified Trustpilot reviewReally love it. Had it 2 weeks and managed a bbq every week with some weeknight tries and many more planned!
Tom · 21 April 2025 · Verified Trustpilot reviewUpgraded from aldi kamado, unbelievable upgrade in quality at a very reasonable price
Ross · 9 March 2025 · Verified Trustpilot reviewGreat value for great quality.
Nick · 13 February 2025 · Verified Trustpilot reviewGreat grill. Very happy with our purchase.
Re L. · 22 January 2025 · Verified Trustpilot reviewAbsolutely love it! Excellent bit of kit.
Mick M. · 21 January 2025 · Verified Trustpilot reviewGreat product. lots of accessories in the basic kit.
Kestutis · 11 December 2024 · Verified Trustpilot reviewGreat quality bbq really well made
Mr B. · 9 December 2024 · Verified Trustpilot reviewJust buy one you won’t be disappointed
Guest · 1 December 2024 · Verified Trustpilot reviewReally worth money!
Andrejus · 30 November 2024 · Verified Trustpilot reviewA very good product
Neil B. · 19 August 2024 · Verified Trustpilot reviewThe grill looks the business and is the business! My husband, who is a chef, absolutely loves it and he is learning every time he uses it. He has had a Webber for years but this Kamado Grill beats the webber hands down.
Joannah B. · 26 April 2024 · Verified Trustpilot reviewGreat quality and very good value for money. Very happy😃
Happy B. · 12 April 2024 · Verified Trustpilot reviewDoes exactly what you want it to. Incredibly versatile and a joy to use.
Ben G. · 11 April 2024 · Verified Trustpilot reviewWell built and sturdy.
Rich · 8 April 2024 · Verified Trustpilot reviewVery controllable and quality is good. Comes with a good range of accessories included in the Base price
Simon H. · 2 April 2024 · Verified Trustpilot reviewCan't believe I waited so long to get this! Fantastic!!
Dafonseca · 29 March 2024 · Verified Trustpilot reviewGet the Grande, you won’t regret it.
Alex · 26 February 2024 · Verified Trustpilot reviewI’m very happy
Loretis V. · 16 January 2024 · Verified Trustpilot reviewFantastic product.
Ian · 12 January 2024 · Verified Trustpilot reviewBest Christmas present
Mindaugas J. · 10 January 2024 · Verified Trustpilot reviewSimply the best buy, best design, best service and the best price! I couldn't recommend Kamado Bono more highly. Thanks for a great buying experience. Cheers Brian.
Brian M. · 28 December 2023 · Verified Trustpilot reviewLabai skanus maistas gaunasi,rūkyta žuvis. Kepta mėsa
Rasa R. · 18 November 2023 · Verified Trustpilot reviewgood quality
Arunas B. · 28 October 2023 · Verified Trustpilot reviewExcellent barbeque
Simon P. · 6 October 2023 · Verified Trustpilot reviewExpensive staff but if you have passion for cooking specialy BBQ it's really nice and well made. But little bit expensive.
Ogis · 30 August 2023 · Verified Trustpilot reviewI was delighted when the Kamado Bono Grande was delivered. The service was first class and the gentleman delivering it was very helpful. I have yet to use the Grande, for anything other than an initial seasoning, but I plan to do so this weekend. The quality of the Grande is obvious and I'm looking forward to getting underway
Mike W. · 30 August 2023 · Verified Trustpilot reviewVery good item, recommend 100%
Rimvydas M. · 26 August 2023 · Verified Trustpilot reviewGreat quality however bit of a learning curve for usage!
Zelda · 29 June 2023 · Verified Trustpilot reviewWery happy with purchase.
Alfa P. · 22 May 2023 · Verified Trustpilot reviewBrilliant product for the price
Collectplus C. · 18 May 2023 · Verified Trustpilot reviewThis has to be hands down the best BBQ we have ever had! Great for family BBQ days ☺️👍🏻
Nicole · 7 May 2023 · Verified Trustpilot reviewFantastic, best on the market
Mike R. · 1 May 2023 · Verified Trustpilot reviewJust perfect.
Vitoldas N. · 30 April 2023 · Verified Trustpilot reviewGreat experience no regrets at all 👍👍👍
Viktoras K. · 25 April 2023 · Verified Trustpilot reviewBrilliant!!!
Laura N. · 25 April 2023 · Verified Trustpilot reviewThis is good and nice product. Quick delivery to the doors. Nice people. Thank you
Sandra B. · 24 April 2023 · Verified Trustpilot reviewGreat piece of equipment. I cannot fault it or the service from Kamado Kings.
Customer · 24 April 2023 · Verified Trustpilot reviewFast delivery, great product, highly recommended 👌
Edgaras · 22 April 2023 · Verified Trustpilot reviewNot as expensive as Kamado Joe or Big Green Egg but on par with both. Excellent
Paul · 21 April 2023 · Verified Trustpilot reviewThe best combination of price/ quality you could hope for. Easy to assemble easy to use and just does what it should. Brilliant delivery too ( a lot of steps up to my house)
Mark P. · 20 January 2023 · Verified Trustpilot reviewWell money spend! Perfect,thanks .
G. · 5 January 2023 · Verified Trustpilot reviewBest grill ever!!! Recomend for everyone.
Mr.paulius T. · 7 December 2022 · Verified Trustpilot reviewThis is the best barbecue I've had extremely versatile and very well made.every component is high quality and looks as though it should last for years to come.
Mr L. · 25 August 2022 · Verified Trustpilot reviewVery happy with the product, good quality and easy to use. Highly recommended 👌
Zivile S. · 23 August 2022 · Verified Trustpilot reviewEverything working fine.But still l have problem with keeping right temperature (need make more bbq😂).ln general great product.only slight stains on bamboo shelves.
Emil S. · 23 August 2022 · Verified Trustpilot reviewVery happy with this grill. Easy to use and regulate, well built and good looking bit of kit.
Donald M. · 23 August 2022 · Verified Trustpilot reviewEasy to use, once fire is lit and up to temperature, put food on the grill, close the lid and forget about it, 'till food is up to temperature. Can also grill by direct or indirect techniques.
Keith O. · 23 August 2022 · Verified Trustpilot reviewReally enjoying my Kamado grande grill
Mr J. · 7 August 2021 · Verified Trustpilot reviewAbsolutely love my new Kamado Bono Grade Grill, it's awesome and does exactly as described on the tin! I have used it a number of times since it arrived and am slowly getting to grip with a new way of using a grill. The top and bottom airflow work well and are easy to adjust, with only one slight drawback and that when you open the lid the top vent closes up as it's not set tight enough to remain open, apart from the minor niggle its a dream to use. The additional stuff that comes with this grill is great, the cover is really useful and seems to be pretty water-resistant which is much needed for British summers! Overall the grill is great, it's big and great fun to use and amazing value for money......
Andy · 9 July 2021 · Verified Trustpilot reviewBrilliant product. Many thanks
Alan K. · 18 March 2021 · Verified Trustpilot reviewJyudhfrgiifesyhhgc
Vitalij U. · 11 March 2021 · Verified Trustpilot reviewAmazing grill! Easy to use and you can eat such delicious food! You can cook great meals from snacks up to deserts !
Neringa K. · 3 February 2021 · Verified Trustpilot reviewJust perfect can't say more than that
Rugile R. · 8 January 2021 · Verified Trustpilot reviewBest what i ever bought
Justas U. · 1 January 2021 · Verified Trustpilot reviewTop quality, excellent service.
G. Z. · 14 November 2020 · Verified Trustpilot reviewMy partner said this is the best present he’s ever got!! A must for meat cooking fanatics!!
Susie L. · 13 November 2020 · Verified Trustpilot reviewGreat quality
Simona · 3 November 2020 · Verified Trustpilot reviewFull product description
Kamado Bono Grande
MORE ABOUT KAMADO BONO GRANDE
A large and most popular model designed for large groups of people (10 or more). Kamado Bono Grande features a large grilling area, therefore, it is particularly suitable for large dishes (e.g., a large turkey for Christmas). The basic grill set is comprised of a ceramic grill with stand and side trays with hooks, an innovative fibreglass gasket seal, two half-moon stainless steel cooking grates, two half-moon heat deflectors, a Kazan pot holder, a ceramic chicken rack, an ash removal tool, a cookbook and protective grill cover. With the basic grill set, you will be able to grill on direct heat (meat on skewers, steaks, burgers, chicken wings and other dishes grilled under 20 min.), grill on indirect heat (chicken, ham, chops and other larger dishes grilled using a deflector), smoke (ribs, cheese, pulled pork), make soups, pilaf and stews.
What is Kamado?
The name KAMADO is a Japanese word for “stove”, and KAMADO literally means “a place for a boiling pot”. 竈 is the kanji character for KAMADO. In romaji writing system, which is based on the Latin script, the word KAMADO is written the same as in English – KAMADO. Now the word KAMADO is referred to all similar types of ceramic barbecue grills.
Historians state that people were already using wooden vessels for cooking in the ancient times, that’s why archaeologists discover remnants of this ancient dishware in every corner of the world. Some of the oldest clay pots, which are more than 3000 years old, were found in China. These round clay pots are believed to be ancestors of the modern KAMADO barbecue grill.
Throughout history, people have developed these simple clay pots and used them to cook various dishes in many different ways. Indians began to use clay ovens called a tandoor, while Japanese called them mushikamado, which is a stove to steam rice in Japanese families during special ceremonies. Mushikamado is a round clay pot with a domed lid and it was most common in Southern Japan. In ancient times Japanese developed it even further to regulate the evaporating temperature by perfecting the design of air dampers and they began to use charcoal instead of wood. Mushikamado came to the attention of Americans after World War II.
Kamado Bono Grande.
Modern KAMADO barbecue grills are made of various materials such as heat-resistant ceramics and other heat-resistant materials, as well as terracotta – a traditional porous baked ceramic made of natural clay, Portland cement or a mixture of milled lava rock. The surface of the barbecue grill can also vary greatly. It can be coated with glossy ceramic glaze, paint, decorative textured plaster or ceramic mosaic. Modern ceramics and fire-resistant materials protect barbecue grills from cracking.
How to light up Kamado Bono Grande grill?
KAMADO Bono Grande barbecue grill is fired with charcoal. Wood charcoal does not leave a lot of ash, unlike charcoal briquettes they do not have impurities which can change and distort the taste of the cooked food. Charcoal can be manufactured in an environmentally-friendly manner, i. e. using the coppicing technique. Most importantly, food baked using lump charcoal has natural campfire aroma.
How to use Kamado Bono Grande?
Ceramic barbecue grill design allows keeping the heat and reaching temperature up to 400oC. As well, using KAMADO barbecue grills you can adjust airflow and temperature in a most precise manner; KAMADO grills, therefore, are very similar to wood-fired ovens and can be used to roast and bake food in the same manner as you would do in a regular oven. KAMADO barbecue grills are designed not only for meat grilling or smoking, but they can also be used to bake pizza, cookies, pies and bread.
Kamado Bono Grande Parts
KAMADO Bono Grande barbecue grill has a ceramic frame, inside there is a firebox ¬¬¬– a ceramic tank for charcoal. The bottom part of the structure has an air vent, through which the airflow enters the firebox. The domed lid of the grill has another adjustable air vent, through which the airflow goes out. The vents are used to regulate the cooking temperature. Barbecue grids are placed over the fire to place the steaks on them. As well, the lid has an opening for placing the thermometer to measure the temperature of grilled food.
