Analysis by Valery Grin · · updated October 3, 2026
Victoria 38526: 38 cm round enamelled cast iron budare
A 38 cm disc that fits the 46 cm grate of a Large or a Classic: smash burgers, tortillas, flatbread
From€53
Reference price on Amazon (June 2026) · subject to change
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- Diameter
- 38 cm
- Weight
- 5 kg
- Material
- Cast iron with vitreous enamel, no non-stick coating (PTFE and PFOA free per the listing)
Quick answer
Yes, if you want a round griddle for a kamado of 46 cm or more. It is 38 cm, 5 kg enamelled cast iron, rated for gas, induction, oven and barbecue by the listing, with 4.5 on 2,040 Amazon reviews. The listing gives no size with handle: measure before closing the lid.
Enamelled cast iron, 38 cm, 5 kg: a round budare that fits the 46 cm grate of a Large or a Classic, which rectangular griddles do not. The unknown is the handle.
The Victoria 38526 is a budare, or comal: a round, flat griddle in enamelled cast iron, 38 cm across and 5 kg in weight. The listing recommends it for pizza, arepas, tortillas, crepes, vegetables, meat and fish, and the details table confirms vitreous enamel, black colour and no non-stick coating. The seller states it contains no PTFE or PFOA. Victoria presents itself as a family company founded in Colombia in 1939; that comes from the listing itself and we have not checked it against another source.
What sets it apart from almost every griddle in our catalogue is the shape. A rectangular griddle such as the 42 × 24 cm Lodge has a diagonal of about 48 cm, more than the 46 cm grate of a Large or a Classic. A 38 cm disc, on the other hand, sits wholly inside that grate with roughly 4 cm to spare on each side if you centre it (our arithmetic, not a measurement). On an XL or a Big Joe, with a grate of about 61 cm, there is plenty of room; on a MiniMax or a Joe Jr, at 33 cm, it will not go in. If you are unsure of your size, the [sizing guide](/guias/que-tamano-kamado-pulgadas-comensales) helps you place it.
It is used for [direct cooking](/glosario#direct-cooking), over live coals and with the lid open or nearly so, like any griddle. This is where the [smash burger](/recetas/hamburguesa-smash-kamado), tortillas and flatbread fit, and cuttlefish or squid too, which want a smooth surface and plenty of heat. The 5 kg of iron hold heat, something the listing stresses, and that works for a smash: the meat does not chill the plate. The price is a slow warm-up and no tolerance for sudden changes. The listing itself asks you to avoid temperature shocks and knocks, so heat it up along with the kamado, do not put it cold onto roaring coals, and do not wet it while hot. Move it with long gloves: that is 5 kg over live coals.
The drawbacks lie in what the listing leaves out. It does not publish the overall size with the handle, so we cannot say it fits a Classic with the lid shut: if the handle sticks out past the grate, it may foul the rim. Nor does it say what the handle is made of: the table says wood, the text speaks of a "wide handle", and we do not know, and a wooden handle next to live coals would be a problem. The enamel also asks for wooden or silicone utensils to avoid scratching, and a smash is usually pushed down with a metal spatula. It also does not publish the rim height.
On Amazon it holds 4.5 on average from 2,040 reviews and ranks 17th in its list of barbecue griddles and smokers; that is listing data, not our test. We have not tried it: this rating comes from reading the listing and reasoning about its fit with the kamados in the catalogue. Verdict: a good round-griddle option for a Large or a Classic, provided you measure the handle and accept the enamel and its care.
A 38 cm round griddle that fits where rectangular ones do not, with two real unknowns: the handle, and the enamel against the spatula. Rated on the listing, untested.
Editorial rating from spec sheet, measurements and kamado fit · not a hands-on test
Pros
- 38 cm disc: fits the 46 cm grate of a Large or a Classic, handle not counted
- Vitreous enamel: guards against rust and has no PTFE or PFOA, per the listing
- For gas, induction, oven and barbecue; the listing calls it dishwasher safe
- 4.5 average on 2,040 Amazon reviews and 17th in barbecue griddles
Cons
- No size with handle on the listing: we cannot say the lid closes on a Classic
- One wide handle: the table says wood, the text does not, material unclear
- Enamel wants wood or silicone and no knocks or thermal shocks; weighs 5 kg
Who it's for
For anyone with a Large, a Classic or bigger who wants a round griddle for smash burgers, tortillas and flatbread without covering half the grate.
Not for
If your kamado is a MiniMax or a Joe Jr (33 cm), it will not fit. And if you want to scrape with a metal spatula without worrying about enamel, choose bare iron.
Specifications
- Diameter
- 38 cm
- Weight
- 5 kg
- Material
- Cast iron with vitreous enamel, no non-stick coating (PTFE and PFOA free per the listing)
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FAQ
Will the 38 cm Victoria fit my kamado?
The disc fits whole on the 46 cm grate of a Large or a Classic, and with room to spare on an XL or a Big Joe (about 61 cm). It will not go into a MiniMax or a Joe Jr, at 33 cm. The unknown is the handle: the listing does not publish the overall size, so we cannot promise the lid closes on a Classic. Measure your grate and the space under the rim before ordering, and expect to cook with the lid open.
Is it any good for smash burgers on enamel?
Thermally, yes: 5 kg of cast iron hold heat, which is what a smash wants. The catch is the enamel. The listing advises wooden or silicone utensils to avoid scratching it, and the technique usually calls for pressing with a press or a stiff spatula. A smooth press, used without scraping, is the sensible compromise. If you plan to scrape the crust with metal every time, bare cast iron or a steel plate will suffer less.
Do I have to season it with oil like bare iron?
According to the listing, the vitreous enamel protects against rust and makes cleaning easier, so the listing does not ask for the seasoning that bare iron needs. The table says there is no non-stick coating, so a thin film of oil when cooking is still sensible. It is dishwasher safe, but the seller admits that washing by hand with mild soap and a sponge makes it last longer. Dry it well and do not drag it across glass or ceramic hobs, to avoid scratching them.
How does it differ from the griddles already in the catalogue?
The Kamado Joe ones are half-moon and reversible, made for its grates, and the reversible Lodge is rectangular, 42 × 24 cm. The other two round ones in the catalogue are the Petromax FS38, also 38 cm but solid steel, and the cast iron BBQ-Toro, with a 43 cm plate and 54-56 cm across the handles: meant for a 61 cm grate. The Victoria takes up a 38 cm circle on any grate of 46 cm or more and moves with its own handle. In return, the listing gives neither the rim height nor the size with handle, and you will feel its 5 kg when lifting it out.