sotv Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 Seems to be a price increase of £20 over the last 2 years, had a name change and a different thermometer by the looks of it, otherwise specs seem the same. Still good value with the price increase though? Grillmeister Mini Kamado Barbecue Fire up your grilling game with this ceramic barbecue in a traditional Japanese style known for its versatility and exceptional flavour – perfect for barbecue connoisseurs Great for smoking, baking, grilling and high-temperature cooking Inner grill bowl and fire bowl inserts made from high-quality ceramic which retains the heat Achievable temperatures of 110 to 370°C with even, long-lasting heat emission Ceramic grill body with hard-wearing enamel coating Ø26.5cm stainless steel grill rack Easy to use, with fire bowl ventilation slider made from stainless steel and lid ventilation regulator made from cast iron Spring-loaded hinged lid with a durable felt seal and a strong wooden handle Integrated thermometer with degree scale and marked cooking levels Cast iron charcoal grate Powder-coated steel legs Size: W44 x D48.5 x H54.5cm Weight: 19.5kg 3-year warranty 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icefever Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 I'm glad I got ours when I did....they are cracking little bits of kit....to thoses of you that are thinking about buying one, I hope your lucky. Ice. ps..Well spotted Steve. 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokin_Bee Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 Thanks for posting. I’d like one of these. I’m guessing this is a ‘get to Lidl hours before they open and queue jobbie?’ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoogl Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 13 hours ago, sotv said: Seems to be a price increase of £20 over the last 2 years, had a name change and a different thermometer by the looks of it, otherwise specs seem the same. Still good value with the price increase though? This model has a stainless steel grate which I'd prefer over the older enamelled grate and it has a perforated vent as well at the bottom for more detailed control. Both are great upgrades not sure if together are worth the £20 but even at the £99 I'd definitely buy one if I didn't own the older one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icefever Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 17 hours ago, Smokin_Bee said: Thanks for posting. I’d like one of these. I’m guessing this is a ‘get to Lidl hours before they open and queue jobbie?’ That may help....if you do buy one check it for any damage before leaving the store... Ice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul6057 Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 (edited) Stupid question perhaps, but what do you use something like this for? What it their niche? And second question, are these in-store only? Edited April 16, 2021 by paul6057 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icefever Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 13 hours ago, paul6057 said: Stupid question perhaps, but what do you use something like this for? What it their niche? And second question, are these in-store only? It's great for a couple of steaks, it comes to temp very quick, only needs maybe 4/5 coals, easy to take away if camping? (when we can 😆). Yes in-store only.. Ice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokin_Bee Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 Gutted. Queued up this morning. None in stock. If anyone grabs one in the Romford, Essex area somehow please let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icefever Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 Stay on it, they don't always put the whole lot in one go....we're off to LIdl tomorrow but no good for you too far....otherwise I'd buy one for you. Ice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokin_Bee Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 A friend managed to pick one up for me. Well chuffed. Thanks for the thought and offer. Very kind. Turns out that some stores were selling them last night. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepsnick Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 Just popped down to lidl on the Bath Road in Reading around an hour ago, they had 10ish left so I imagine most will still be there tomorrow morning if anyone lives near and is after one. I picked one up and have built it - all good apart from loads of tiny surface cracks in the glaze. I imagine its still fine to use as the inside all looks ok. Has anyone else had the same issue with cracked glaze on these lidl kamados? Can't really complain for £100 though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icefever Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 If you can take it back and show them, you maybe able to swap it for another one...worth a try. Ice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chairmaker Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 I wouldn't worry about tiny cracks in the glaze. Look at most kamados once they've been through a heat cycle or two and they'll all look like that. It's called "crazing". Onlt be worried if the actual ceramic has a proper crack in it. https://eggheadforum.com/discussion/1138015/cracks-in-glaze-on-top https://www.kamadoguru.com/topic/5519-fine-cracking-in-glaze/ 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icefever Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 Well there you go...no problems..😎. Ice. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig1874 Posted April 25, 2021 Share Posted April 25, 2021 They are out today in the stores that didn’t get them in on Thursday. Just picked one up. What charcoal is most people using for these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoogl Posted April 26, 2021 Share Posted April 26, 2021 Any decent Lumpwood would work. Stay away from Briquettes as they have additives that can taint the ceramic and are more prone to blocking which will restrict airflow. I have a bag of Kamado Joe big block. Its great but i do need to break some of the bigger pieces down for it. I have also Used B&Qs/Tesco Lumpwood and had it running no problems. But yo do get better results from a quality Lump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chairmaker Posted April 26, 2021 Share Posted April 26, 2021 Yes, only burn lumpwood charcoal. Briquettes produce far too much ash for a kamado. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig1874 Posted April 27, 2021 Share Posted April 27, 2021 Just wondering what the views are on the heat defector from YNNI. I saw a few posts of guys ordering last year and wondered if worth getting. https://www.kamado.co.uk/YNNI-Universal-Stainless-Elevator-with-8-Pizza-Stone-for-14-grill-or-similar-TQASJ14_p_88.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoogl Posted April 27, 2021 Share Posted April 27, 2021 I got myself this One with the Drip pan last year. But I think shipping from EU may increase the cost. From what I understand the YNNI one will be fine. Both will do a great job for a smoke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mymuk Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 On 4/27/2021 at 11:47 AM, hoogl said: I got myself this One with the Drip pan last year. But I think shipping from EU may increase the cost. From what I understand the YNNI one will be fine. Both will do a great job for a smoke. Pretty hefty postage, €16 on a €23 item! Any Glasgow-area people want to share postage on ordering more than one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mymuk Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 Aha: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/153972287243 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P Bodine Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 On 4/26/2021 at 1:54 PM, The Chairmaker said: Yes, only burn lumpwood charcoal. Briquettes produce far too much ash for a kamado. Would you advise against briquettes even with the Australian Heat Beads? I've seen people raving about them on other forums so was thinking of trying to pick some up. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoogl Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 2 hours ago, mymuk said: Pretty hefty postage, €16 on a €23 item! Any Glasgow-area people want to share postage on ordering more than one? Ironically I'm Glasgow adjacent (Carbuncle Award winning town twice) The one you linked from eBay will be fine. I'd go for the fully folded so you can fit a drip pan. But others wouldn't bother and go for full flat as can use as a plancha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoogl Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 29 minutes ago, P Bodine said: Would you advise against briquettes even with the Australian Heat Beads? I've seen people raving about them on other forums so was thinking of trying to pick some up. Thanks! Yes, the heat beads are great for porcelain bbqs. Give great head and burn slow but give out too much Ash for a kamado so might block the air flow. Plus briquettes have additives so may taint the ceramic. Stick with a lumpwood you'll get better results. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chairmaker Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 2 hours ago, P Bodine said: Would you advise against briquettes even with the Australian Heat Beads? I've seen people raving about them on other forums so was thinking of trying to pick some up. Thanks! Why bother? Lumpwood works perfectly, is what's recommended and is freely available. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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