Experience - have owned small, simple gas barbeques before but very little experience overall and none with smoking or charcoal grills.
This cooker absolutely exceeded all our expectations. First, the shipping was fast and the item is extremely well packed. It is very heavy though, you definitely need two people to get it out and on the rolling cart. Take your time and read the instructions to see where to lift from, etc.
As far as cooking, it's amazing. I got great results right off the bat. I'm cooking out here in in -5 to -20 Celsius and the kamado has been great. There's probably a little more learning curve since the temperature outside is so cold I really have to keep the dome closed but this won't be as much of an issue the rest of the year. I've cooked about 10 times on it already in the last month or so and will probably use it even more in the spring / summer.
All the accessories that come with it are very high quality. No complaints whatsoever.
Every little detail is well thought through, love the Kamado Joe Classic III, a we'll put together product. My top favorite features 1) removable ash tray for ease of cleaning, 2) lid hinge system easy to hold in place and feels light weight, 3) well engineerer tower control vent that holds in place when opening/closing the lid, 4) all the accessories that came with it (and sold separately) including sloroller, pizza stones, 5) easy online shopping and on-time delivery (super easy to put together). Since I bought it ~2 months ago I smoked briskets, ribs, baked amazing home made pizzas, cooked beef bourguignon, all came out amazing. Solid 5 stars.
I’ve only had my Classic III for 2 months and couldn’t be happier. Primarily purchased to use for smoking and have already cooked turkey, ribs and brisket in it. All turned out wonderful. Great investment!
It was an epic job to get my Kamado Joe Classic III. Now that it’s here, I couldn’t be happier. I really can’t find a flaw or negative aspect! It’s QUALITY BUILT , and will last a lifetime. I can dial in a temperature and hold it for hours, it’s easy! I’m in love!!!
I bought this last fall. KJ is addicting ... pizza perfect ... rotisserie ... perfect .... smoking perfect ... with the ikammad it will be ready for cooking in about same time as a gas grill. The flat cast iron grate. Additional cast iron pots make the uses endless... my 2 gas grills moved on to other homes this is all you need. Uses very little fuel, love the ash bucket, all the extra items that came with that were extras on the bge... was very much worth every penny. My other half tells everybody nothing has gone on there that has not come out perfect... he even eats veggies now. Overall i love it... did i mention the top is very easy to open and close ... i am older and not so strong.