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Kamado Joe Joe Jr 13.5"
Kamado Joe Joe Jr 13.5"

Analysis by Valery Grin · · updated October 3, 2026

Kamado Joe

Kamado Joe Joe Jr 13.5"

The tabletop kamado that fits on a Torrevieja balcony

Best for twoBest portable

From€599

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Diameter
34 cm
Diners
2
Weight
37 kg
Material
Glazed ceramic
Warranty
Vitalicia (cerámica)
Real capacity
Feeds 3–4 people · 7 burgers · 1 whole chicken

Quick answer

Yes, the Kamado Joe Joe Jr 13.5" is the most honest way to fit a real kamado into a flat or a camper van. It carries the same dense ceramic and temperature control as its bigger siblings, but in a 34 cm diameter and 37 kg with its cast-iron stand: it smokes ribs at 110 °C and is no toy. It's ideal for couples, small terraces, beach houses or as a second kamado for pizza. If you regularly cook for more than four, the 34 cm grate will feel tight.

Same dense ceramic, same temperature control, a tenth of the footprint. The Joe Jr is the kamado for couples, small flats and campervan trips. Not a toy: smokes ribs at 110 °C just like its bigger siblings.

Verdict

The most honest way to fit a real kamado into a flat or a campervan.

8.6/10

Editorial rating from spec sheet, measurements and kamado fit · not a hands-on test

Pros

  • Same Kamado Joe ceramic as the bigger models — real heat retention
  • 37 kg with the stand, per the brand: a two-person lift
  • Hits target temp in 15-20 min (a Classic III takes 30-40)
  • Lifetime ceramic warranty, same as the bigger siblings
  • Tabletop foot and side handle factory-fitted

Cons

  • 34 cm grate — caps you at 4 diners
  • No SlōRoller or Divide & Conquer: if you want multi-tier, look elsewhere
  • No cart — needs a heat-resistant surface to sit on

For you if…

If you live in a flat with a small terrace, take your grill to a beach house, or want a second kamado to bake pizza while the Classic handles the brisket.

Not for you if…

If you regularly cook for more than 4 — the 34 cm grate is too small for a full rib rack or a paella pan.

Specifications

Specifications — Kamado Joe Joe Jr 13.5"
Diameter34 cm
Diners2
Weight37 kg
MaterialGlazed ceramic
Temperature110°C – 400°C
WarrantyVitalicia (cerámica)
IncludesStainless steel grate 34 cm, Integrated tabletop stand, Analog dome thermometer, Side carry handle

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FAQ

  • Will it fit on a flat balcony?

    It depends on the balcony. The Joe Jr manual asks for 3 metres of clearance from walls, railings, ceilings and any combustible material, and rules out using it under roofs, awnings or overhangs; many flat balconies do not meet that. If yours is large and open to the sky, set it on a stable, non-combustible surface that can take its weight (37 kg with the cast-iron stand, according to Kamado Joe), and never use it on an enclosed terrace: charcoal gives off carbon monoxide.

  • Is it a real kamado or a toy?

    A real kamado. It uses the same dense Kamado Joe ceramic as the Classic III, just in a 34 cm format. It smokes ribs at 110 °C for 6 hours just like its big brother, hits 350 °C for pizza, and the lifetime ceramic warranty is identical. The difference is not quality — it is capacity: 4 diners max, no Divide & Conquer, no SlōRoller.

  • Do I need to buy a stand separately?

    The Joe Jr ships with its cast-iron stand (37 kg all in, according to Kamado Joe), made to sit on a stable, non-combustible surface. If you want it on legs and wheels like a Classic, you need Kamado Joe's optional stand (not included). For campervan or beach-house use, the stock stand is plenty.

  • How long until it hits 250 °C for pizza?

    Fifteen to twenty minutes from lighting. The ceramic is the same as a Classic III, but there is a third of the volume to heat — that halves the time. For pizza at 350 °C count 25-30 minutes with the deflector removed. That is the real edge of a small kamado: light at 7:30 pm and you are eating by 8:15, no marathon prep.

  • Will it survive winter outside, on the windy coast?

    Kamado Joe's dense ceramic shrugs off frost and salt with no structural damage — the risk is cosmetic: the outer enamel stains in salt-laden easterly wind. Use a waterproof cover when you are not cooking and wipe it down with white vinegar once a month. After 4 years in Torrevieja our Classic's enamel is intact following that routine — the Joe Jr is the same ceramic, same care.

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