I bought the grill 2 weeks and cooked on it 3 times, during the second cook I noticed that the top vent was stuck when I tried to adjust it. After the third cook, I looked at the vent and found that the paint inside and out was peeling off. For the price that I paid for the grill, I was expecting a better quality.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from kamadojoe.comBy Customer Support, February 18, 2021
Thank you for sharing your experience. I see a representative was able to proceed with replacement of your damaged part. Please let us know if we can be of further assistance.
Experience so far exceeds expectations. Easy to assemble. High quality construction. Great cooking experience across a diverse range of temperatures and styles.
This is the 2nd Big Joe I have purchased in 2 years. We sold our house and the buyer requested my smoker so i decided to buy another once we moved. I absolutely love them. The ceramic is way better than metal smokers, and its simple assembly allows you to smoke day 1. Enjoy.
I am new to kamado style grilling and it is awesome! I've been a charcoal griller for a long time and so the learning curve was not as steep as I thought it would be. Controlling the temp is easy, the food is wonderful and the features that persuaded me to buy the Joe instead of the egg have proved to be worth it. Spending 2K on a grill is steep for me and about four times more than I've spent before so I was hesitant to upgrade to the Big Joe III but I am so glad I did. The Big Joe allows me to cook multiple things at once and the upgraded features are well worth it. The sloroller is easy and does a great job at smoking. I love my Big Joe III and wouldn't trade it!
I'm a grill-oholic. I grill 3-4 times a week. I have several nice grills. I my my Big Joe III almost a year ago. It did cost a bit but well worth it. It's the best for grilling and smoking. It comes with all the stuff that other grills make you buy extra. The quality and heavy construction will allow this grill to last for ever. Easy to set and maintain temperatures whether you are doing a long slow cook or a high heat cook.I just did a 17 1/2 hour brisket cook. Had a good bit of charcoal left over and an unbelievable piece of meat. The slow roller, that comes with it, is fantastic for long, slow cooks with great smoke. I could keep on about this cooker but gotta get ready for my next smoke.
After many underwhelming cooks, I finally decided to ditch my mid-range pellet grill and step up to a Kamado-style cooker. Doing even a basic amount of research makes the Kamado Joe a no-brainer when compared to other brands in this style. The features, the construction, and quite honestly, the value, make this a great choice. I will say there is a learning curve to using this style of cooker, but once you figure it out, they are very easy to master. The results are considerably better than what you get on a pellet grill, and the versatility of being able to go from low & slow to fast & hot with the same cooker cannot be overstated. My ONLY disappointment is the size...the classic is just a bit small for my family. It can hold about two slabs of spare ribs, and maybe a brisket flat only (a full packer would be hard). I you have the means, definitely step up to the Big Joe, but either way, you won't be sorry about buying one of these great cookers.