KAMADO FAQ

The Kamado is an ovoid-shaped charcoal grill, made of ceramic, and it’s known to be the most versatile charcoal cooking method. It functions as a barbecue, grill, oven, rotisserie, smoker and you can even use your favorite woks and pots in it.
The ovoid shape, together with the insulating and refractory properties of the ceramic, optimize fuel consumption and facilitate precise temperature control. Kamados are very safe, and since these grills are not made of metal, their resistance to chemical and environmental agents is unmatched, they don’t rust or corrode, this makes them perfect for rogueted environments and areas close to the sea.

The kamado is the best option for charcoal cooking, this grill is perfect for the barbecue lovers that are looking to take their creations to the next level. Once you try it, there’s no turning back. Here’s how the kamado outperforms all other grills and why.
THE MATERIAL:
Its ceramic construction makes it highly resistant to temperature, refractory and insulating. They are coated with vitrified ceramic enamels that are resistant to weathering, corrosion and temperature. They do not rust, do not crack, and if properly handled and maintained are virtually eternal.
THE FUEL:
Kamados are designed to run exclusively on good quality charcoal. This provides an unmatched smoky flavor, makes little ash, facilitates precise temperature control, and allows for longer cooking times compared to wood.
SAFETY:
In terms of safety, kamados are great due to their containment of fire within the unit, making access nearly impossible. Moreover, the charcoal requires no manual handling, with all adjustments facilitated through the ventilation controls.
MAINTENANCE:
The only maintenance required on the kamado is before and after cooking with standard cleaning of the grills and tools. If any part is damaged it is easily replaced without the need for an expert.
CLEANING:
Cleaning the kamado is very easy given its simple design and smooth outer surface. Inside the ashes fall into the bottom and are easily collected with the ash tool.
LOCATION:
It can be placed indoors in a professional homologated setup, or outdoors in gardens, terraces, porches, or balconies.
ECO-FRIENDLY:
The kamado is the most efficient barbecue system because it uses the fuel and preserves the temperature to the maximum.
COOKING:
When it comes to cooking methods the kamado is like a grill, oven, smoker and conventional stove combined. The characteristics of the kamado bring a very distinctive touch to your food based on the simple fact that there is no need to open the dome to perform temperature control; this allows more heat, smoke and moisture to be retained inside the kamado, giving our creations an unparalleled touch.
TEMPERATURE PRECISION:
The temperature regulation is very precise and does not require manipulation of the fire, all changes in temperature are made by adjusting the airflow using the vents.
ECONOMY:
Thanks to its fuel efficiency, the Kamado is very economical, depending on the model of the kamado and the quality of the charcoal, at low temperature it allows you to cook for approximately 5 hours on a single load.

The possibilities are almost endless, thanks to its multiple setups. The kamado is capable of all kinds of different cooks. From searing steaks, to baking, smoking, roasting, you can even add a rotisserie or use your favourite wok and pots in it. Here are the main set ups you can use in the kamado.

Direct heat cooking

The principle of direct heat cooking is to place the food on the grill of the kamado, directly over the fire without a deflector stone in between. This cooking technique is the most common when it comes to barbecuing. Perfect for sausages, skewers, thin steaks and fillets.

Indirect heat cooking

Indirect heat is achieved when you place the deflector stones between the fire and the food, this ensures that the flames don’t come into contact with your food and the temperature radiates more slowly through the deflector stones. This method is perfect for longer cooks and for thicker pieces of meat, roasting, smoking and baking, given that you’re cooking through radiation and induction.

Two zone grilling

When grilling on the kamado, one advantage is the possibility of creating two heat zones; a direct fire zone and an indirect fire zone.
For this we will place only one half of the deflector stone. The half section of the grill where the deflector stone is in place will create a barrier between the fire and the food, radiating the temperature more slowly and avoiding direct contact between the flames and our food. The other half will be the direct fire zone where there is nothing between the food and the heat source, this zone will be used for fast cooking cuts of meat or for searing steaks.
For meat cuts such as steaks and fillets this setup allows us to first sear the meat in the direct heat zone and then move the meat over to the indirect heat zone and continue cooking until the desired internal point is reached.

Baking

For baking you just need to use the indirect heat cooking set up and set the temperature in accordance with your recipe. Whether you’re baking bread, pizza or desserts your kamado will give your baking goods a very rustic and authentic smoky touch.

Smoking

Smoking in the kamado is not only possible but it is also great. You can use your kamado for both hot and cold smoking.

The kamado is extremely easy to operate. During cooking, air flows in from the bottom, passing through the coals circulating in the dome and exiting out the chimney. The embers get hotter and hotter as they are constantly being oxygenated by the passing air.
Thanks to the thickness of the ceramic body, the kamado retains more temperature than any other barbecue, which makes the temperature control highly accurate.
The kamado has two control points to regulate the air flow, the bottom and the top vent, the bottom vent controls the air intake and the top vent controls the exit. These are easily adjusted during use making the kamado one of the easiest barbecues to operate.
When you have finished cooking, the easiest way to turn off the kamado is to close both vents and dome completely. This cuts off the oxygen supply and the embers begin to die out.

Cooking in a kamado is very easy. These grills are very forgiving. But first, you must take some time to get used to your new grill. Since the ceramic style of the kamado is very efficient in maintaining temperatures, you will not have to check on the grill as often.
All you need to learn in order to cook on a kamado is; how to light it up, how to regulate the temperature and how to set up the grill to your preferred cooking method. All of this you can learn in under 5 minutes in our free “kamado basic course”.

You can learn everything you need to know to cook on a kamado in under 5 minutes in our free “kamado basics course”.
If you want to learn more, with the purchase of your Kamado BONO we include the “kamado cooking 101” course for free. And you can also learn more advanced kamado cooking skills with our advanced courses soon available on our web. Sign up to our newsletter to be notified when we put a new course out.

Your Kamado Bono includes:

• Protective Grill Cover
• Two Zone Grilling System
• Ash Tools
• Fire Poker
• Ceramic Chicken Rack
• BBQ & Grill Guide Book
• CIBBQ Course “Kamado Cooking 101”

Buying a Kamado Bono you get everything you need to start grilling like a pro in no time. We have the best post sale support and our mission is to guide our clients/friends in their journey to grill mastery. By constantly putting out helpful content, courses and hosting live events we make sure your questions are always answered. Also you get access to the CIBBQ community where you can connect with hundreds of kamado and bbq enthusiasts that are always willing to share their knowledge with others.

Choosing your ideal Kamado Bono is very easy. Given that all sizes of Kamado Bono have the same capabilities there are only two factors that you need to consider when choosing the ideal Kamado Bono for you. Space available and Number of people at the table.
Space available:
When it comes to checking for the space, we make it very easy for you, choose the Kamado Bono you like in our website, click on the AR view icon () and you can place the Kamado in augmented reality right in front of you. With this feature you can move the kamado around your house, see how it fits and find the perfect spot for it.
Number of people:
The “Minimo” is a compact model 40 cm. Recommended for smaller groups of people (up to 5).
The “Media” is a very versatile 52 cm model, adapted to prepare food for larger families and groups of friends (up to 10 people).
The “Limited” is the biggest kamado Bono. It’s perfect for professional use in restaurants and bars or for big parties.

Buy your favourite Kamado Bono right now by going to our website, choose the perfect Kamado Bono for you, Pay online safely in our online shop and have it in your home within the next three business days. We have free shipping in Tenerife and a €60 transport fee for the rest of the Islands.