Description
If you want the cooking area of a big kamado without wrestling a heavy lid, the Kamado Joe Big Joe II is the one to look at. It uses the same 61 cm ceramic body as the Big Joe range, then adds the Series II upgrades that make a large grill easier to run day to day: a lighter-feeling hinge, a better top vent and a tighter seal.
Kamado Joe Big Joe II Grill Features
Air Lift hinge
A 61 cm ceramic dome is heavy. The Air Lift hinge carries much of that weight, so checking on the food, adding wood chunks or turning a roast is comfortable even for smaller cooks.
Kontrol Tower top vent
The Kontrol Tower top vent is made from powder-coated cast aluminium. Its dual adjustment keeps your setting the same when the dome is opened or closed, so the grill holds anything from about 107°C for smoking to 399°C for searing.
Better seal, cleaner cooks
A double-thick wire mesh fibreglass gasket and a stainless steel latch close the dome tightly, which helps the charcoal last longer and keeps temperatures stable. The slide-out ash drawer makes emptying the firebox quick.
Space for a party
The two-tier Divide and Conquer system on the 61 cm grate gives about 2,903 square centimetres of maximum cooking space, with 304 grade stainless steel grates and a six-panel AMP ceramic firebox. Folding HDPE side shelves, a built-in thermometer, an ash tool and a steel wire cart with two locking wheels complete the package.
Is the Big Joe Series II right for you?
It suits entertainers who cook for big groups and want the easier Series II handling. The grill weighs 184 kg and measures 91 x 148.5 x 136.5 cm, so choose a level, sheltered spot. Compare it with the rest of the Kamado Joe grills and our wider freestanding braai range.
Delivery in Cape Town
No flue or installation is needed. Our team delivers and positions it, and we offer braai delivery across South Africa for out-of-town buyers.
Big Joe II FAQs
Is the Big Joe II worth it over the Big Joe I?
The cooking area is the same. The Series II adds the Air Lift hinge, Kontrol Tower vent, wire mesh gasket and stainless latch. If you will open the dome often or want steadier temperatures, the upgrade is noticeable.
Can the Big Joe II cook pizza?
Yes. Ceramic kamados run hot, and the Big Joe II reaches around 399°C. With a pizza stone accessory on the grate it bakes crisp bases, and the large grate fits bigger pizzas.
Like the sound of the Big Joe II? Request a quote or WhatsApp our team and we will sort out delivery and any accessories you need.
