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Which kamado do I need?
Three questions and we tell you which model fits. No empty filters, no list of 40 SKUs — just what someone who actually cooks would buy.
Step 1 of 3
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How many people do you usually cook for?
Size changes warm-up time and charcoal consumption.
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What do you cook most?
Each style calls for different ceramic, shape and temperature.
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Budget
Real kamados start at €600. Below €800 there's nothing serious.
The kamado size you need depends mainly on how many people sit at the table: a 33 cm grate for 2-4 people, 46 cm for 4-8 and 61 cm for 8-12. If you're torn between two sizes, go bigger; it's the buying mistake we see most. The calculator crosses that figure with your budget in thirty seconds.
It's three questions: how many you usually cook for, what you cook most (direct grilling, long smokes or pizza) and how much you want to spend. From that we give you a first pick and its alternatives, each linked to its full review. The size rule leads: a 46 cm Classic III covers 4 to 8 diners, a 34 cm Joe Jr is enough for two and a 61 cm Big Joe III is built for groups; budget then decides between brands such as Kamado Bono or Monolith.
The recommendation isn't a lottery or a sponsored slot: it's based on our editorial scores, the same ones used in the reviews, built from manufacturer specs, the community (Naked Whiz, AmazingRibs) and six years of cooking in Torrevieja. No brand pays to appear. The price shown is indicative; the real one is Amazon's at checkout, and the affiliate link is flagged. If you want to understand the reasoning behind each size, read what size kamado you need.