Reviewed by Valery Grin · · updated May 29, 2026
Kamado Bono Media 51 cm
Mid-size ceramic with a 6-piece accessory set included
From€923
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- Diameter
- 51 cm
- Diners
- 6-10
- Weight
- 90 kg
- Material
- Cerámica esmaltada
- Warranty
- De por vida (cerámica)
The 51 cm Media sits at the centre of the Bono range: two-zone ceramic that feeds mid-size groups. It ships as a bundle with six accessories — deflector, chicken stand, side tables and more — so it's almost cook-ready out of the box.
A lot of ceramic and a lot of accessories for the money: the mid Bono is a sensible buy if you don't need a premium badge.
Pros
- 3-in-1 two-zone setup: direct, indirect, smoking and baking
- Six-accessory bundle included — deflector, chicken stand and two side tables
- 51 cm ceramic with capacity for groups of up to ten
- Lifetime warranty on the ceramic body
- Cast-iron charcoal grate as standard
- Ceramic-per-euro value that's very hard to beat among premium brands
Cons
- Official Spanish support and spares less established than Kamado Joe
- Budget glazed ceramic is more chip-prone than premium bodies
- Accessory bundle is functional but mid-grade — not top tier
- Fewer Spanish-language guides and community than benchmark brands
For you if…
Families and mid-size groups who want to step into ceramic cooking with the full starter kit, without chasing separate accessories. The six-piece bundle covers the deflector, chicken stand and tables from day one.
Not for you if…
If you want the benchmark brand with a community and official European spares, Kamado Joe or Monolith give better long-term support. Bono is value, not prestige.
Specifications
- Diameter
- 51 cm
- Diners
- 6-10
- Weight
- 90 kg
- Material
- Cerámica esmaltada
- Temperature
- 70°C – 400°C
- Warranty
- De por vida (cerámica)
- Includes
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Essentials to get started
Kamado Joe Big Block XL lump charcoal 9.1 kg
Quality big lump: it lasts longer and leaves less ash than cheap briquettes, which choke the airflow in a chamber this size.
€65
Onlyfire GCG-8552 Cooking System (2 grates + rack + 2 deflectors) for Large Kamado
Universal Large system with two deflectors and a rack: build two-tier cooking without relying on official parts that may not fit a Bono.
€90
ThermoPro TP25 Bluetooth thermometer, 4 probes
Four probes to watch several cuts at once for a cook for six — fine control the lid gauge cannot offer.
€65
Onlyfire Universal Kamado Cover 30 inch
Universal cover that fits a Large with room to spare: protects ceramic and hardware from damp between cooks.
€20
FAQ
What size kamado is the 51 cm Media and how many does it serve?
It is Kamado Bono's mid size, with about a 41-42 cm grate, comfortable for 4-6. It sits between the 40 cm Minimo (a couple) and the 59 cm Grande XXL (a big family). For typical Spanish-terrace use — a weekend with friends — the Media is the sweet spot of space and fuel use.
Do Kamado Joe Classic accessories fit the Bono Media?
Not reliably. Kamado Bono uses its own dimensions and, although the grate diameter is near the Large standard, third-party deflectors and grates can rattle. For a spare deflector or pizza work, reach for universal parts — a generic half-moon deflector or a cordierite stone sized by diameter — not Kamado Joe's official ones.
How much charcoal does it use per normal session?
Very little for what it cooks: fill the basket with good lump, close the vents, and a 2-hour cook for six barely uses a handful — unlike a charcoal kettle that devours it in minutes. The key is quality lump charcoal, not cheap briquettes, which leave ash and drop the temperature.