Reviewed by Valery Grin · · updated May 29, 2026
The Bastard Large Complete 57 cm
High-end European ceramic without the American premium
EDITOR'S PICKFrom€1,099
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- Diameter
- 57 cm
- Diners
- 6-8
- Weight
- 95 kg
- Material
- Cerámica esmaltada
- Warranty
- 20 años (cerámica)
The Large Complete is the kamado we recommend to anyone who wants top-tier performance without top-tier prices: 57 cm of dense ceramic, an airtight lid, a wheeled steel cart in the box and 20 years of body warranty.
Our pick of the batch: serious ceramic and a factory cart at a price that shames the Americans. Stock is patchy.
Pros
- Dense 57 cm ceramic: premium-grade heat retention for 12-hour sessions
- Airtight lid — fine temperature control with just the two air vents
- Steel cart with two braked wheels included on this SKU, not a paid extra
- Grills, bakes, smokes, sears and runs low-and-slow with no extra accessories
- 20-year warranty on the ceramic body, among the longest on the market
- Modular accessory system shared across the whole The Bastard range
Cons
- Intermittent Amazon ES stock: frequently shows "currently unavailable"
- Smaller Spanish-language community than Kamado Joe or Big Green Egg
- The full cart makes it bulky: needs a permanent spot on the terrace
- No heat deflectors or pizza stone as standard — accessories are separate
For you if…
Anyone cooking for groups of six to eight who wants a serious kamado for grilling, baking, smoking and low-and-slow without paying Kamado Joe Classic III money. The dense 57 cm ceramic handles long sessions and sear spikes without flinching.
Not for you if…
If you have a small terrace or live alone, 57 cm plus a full cart is too much: look at the Compact or a tabletop kamado. Also not for anyone who needs guaranteed instant availability.
Specifications
- Diameter
- 57 cm
- Diners
- 6-8
- Weight
- 95 kg
- Material
- Cerámica esmaltada
- Temperature
- 70°C – 400°C
- Warranty
- 20 años (cerámica)
- Includes
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Essentials to get started
Kamado Joe Big Block XL lump charcoal 9.1 kg
Big-chunk XL lump fills a Large basket in one load and rides out a long brisket without a midnight refuel.
€65
BBQ Future Half-Moon Ceramic Heat Deflectors (Kamado Joe Classic I/II/III, 2-pack)
Classic/Large half-moon deflector — the spare for two-zone setups without leaning on the stock deflector alone.
€37
MEATER Pro / 2 Plus Wireless Meat Thermometer
Wireless probe with no lid cables: track the meat's core on your phone while the Bastard holds temperature on its own.
€132
Onlyfire Universal Kamado Cover 30 inch
Universal cover that protects the bamboo cart — the part that actually suffers Costa Blanca damp, not the ceramic egg.
€20
FAQ
What does the "Complete" version include versus the plain Bastard?
The Complete ships with bamboo side tables, a heat deflector, the grate and wheels — ready to cook the day it arrives, no buying loose accessories. The "Standalone" Bastard is just the ceramic egg, meant to drop into a built-in island. If you have no masonry counter planned, the Complete saves you the piece-by-piece hunt.
How many people does the 57 cm Large serve?
The 57 cm outer diameter gives roughly 47-48 cm of usable grate, comfortably feeding 6-8: two whole chickens, six to eight steaks, or a medium brisket. It is the market-standard "Large" footprint, equivalent to a Big Green Egg Large or Kamado Joe Classic, so Classic/Large-sized accessories usually fit.
Does the Bastard ceramic survive winter outdoors?
The thick ceramic shell shrugs off Costa Blanca weather; the real enemy is standing water. Leave the lid closed with the vent cracked so it breathes, and use a cover. What actually suffers from humidity is the bamboo cart, not the egg. A snug cover adds years to the table.