Analysis 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)
- Real capacity
- Feeds 6–8 people · 16 burgers · 3 whole chickens
Quick answer
Yes, The Bastard Large Complete 57 cm is an excellent buy and our pick of the bunch. It offers 57 cm of dense glazed ceramic, an airtight lid, a wheeled steel cart included and, per the maker, a twenty-year body warranty, all below what the big Americans cost. With an 8.9, it's for those cooking for six to eight who want to sear, bake, smoke and slow-cook without entering Classic III territory. If you live alone or your terrace is small, 57 cm plus a full cart is too much; stock, moreover, is irregular.
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) |
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Big-chunk XL lump fills a Large basket in one load and rides out a long brisket without a midnight refuel.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.