Kamado Joe Classic 2 vs Classic 3

Mar 23, 2022

Kamado Joe grills are the best on the market, but should you get the Classic II or Classic III? Even if it doesn't seem the weather for grilling outside, that won't stop you from dreaming of longer days, sunny weather and entertaining outdoors for your friends and family. But how can you bring your hosting to the next level, what will elevate your parties over the rest and which will be your best grilling companion? The Kamado Joe Classic 2 or 3? At Yorkshire Fire, Kamado Joe UK stockist and dealers, we are here to answer all your grilling questions and bring you the best and most exclusive offers on your next Kamado Joe grill.

The question we are looking at today is;

What's better? The Classic 2 or Classic 3?

Now, it all depends on your wants and needs, so in this article, we are going to examine inch by inch the pros and cons, the similarities and differences and help you figure out which is the grill for you!

Let's break it down. First up...

Kamado Joe Classic 2

The Classic II is our most popular ceramic charcoal grill, perfect for typical backyard grilling and smoking and any new ceramic griller. This ceramic bbq grill set a new high standard for craftsmanship with built-in features for hassle-free cooking and an adjustable 18-inch cooking surface with the 2-tier Divide & Conquer® Flexible Cooking System. Innovation comes standard with each kamado ceramic grill from Kamado Joe.

Through Yorkshire Fire, the Kamado Joe Classic 2 also comes with the option of 3 exclusive bundles.

Now let's meet the Classic 3

The Classic III is one of the most advanced charcoal grills on sale, you’ll be the envy of all your friends when you entertain on this bbq.

With the innovative SloRoller technology to harness the power of cyclonic airflow and control heat and smoke, while still giving you that divine taste and texture you only get with a real charcoal bbq, the classic III Kamado Joe is one of the best on the market.

Plus, with the brilliant Divide and Conquer cooking system giving you double the space and the ability to cook different food at different temperatures all together, the Kamado Joe really is your new best friend.

Whether it's homemade rotisserie kebabs, seared steaks or perfectly cooked sausages this bundle has all the cooking surfaces to accomplish these and beyond.

The Joetisserie (requires electricity for a 3 pin plug) allows you to recreate your very own homemade kebabs so now you know exactly what's going into your food and the smokey taste is something else!

The classic 3 also comes with the exclusive Yorkshire Fire bundle deal

So how do you know which is best for you?

Classic 2 and Classic 3 have a lot of similarities.

The temperature gauge, handle and cap are identical. As with the grill base, firebox and interior. Both grills use a stainless steel cooking surface and have an ash cleanout system. Both come with a lifetime warranty on their gaskets and more importantly, both grills feature Kamado Joe's newest technology with the airlift hinge. Pretty much, on the base of it, both grills have the same bones. So what makes them individual?

Differences between Classic 2 and Classic 3

In short, the Classic 3 is an upgrade on the Classic 2. There are plenty of features that are the same, or similar, but the Classic 3 also includes some vast improvements. But are they worth it? Let's have a look at some of the biggest differences between these two grills.

The Classic 2 offers a flex cooking system. Two levels of cooking space to indulge in. With two pieces of heat deflectors, you can choose to have 0, 50 or 100% direct heat on your cooking. The Classic 3 with its slo-roller technology, developed at Harvard, allows you to cook on one level higher than the Classic 2, perfect for smoking and giving you the much-needed distance between your meat and the sauces. This is probably the most significant upgrade in the Classic 3 from the Classic 2.
The second difference is seen in the side shelves. The Classic 2 offers marine grade plastic side shelves whereas the Classic 3 uses aluminium, which lasts just that bit longer. This is perfect for placing your hot grill grate or other hot products. With aluminium shelving, you don't have to worry about melting your shelves, which is very likely with the Classic 2.
The Classic 3, rather than a cast iron base like the Classic 2, features a kick-ash basket with a divider. This allows you the option of a half basket or full basket of coal whilst cooking.
The stand that the grill sits on features even more storage space for all your cooking tools, and has 3inch wheels, rather than the Classic 2's 2-inch wheels, which makes all the difference when cooking on uneven surfaces.

Still can't decide? Both Kamado Joe Classic II and Classic III make a great grilling companion.

As expected with any upgrade the are small features that will take your cooking experience to a more premium level with the 3. Smart features such as the slo-roller technology, aluminium side shelves, extra storage space on the base and the extra cooking level to allow for meat smoking are all great upgrades for those who love to grill and entertain. The Classic 2 is more compact and has more dated features such as smaller wheels and plastic shelving, but still allows a great grilling experience. We recommend knowing your grilling capability and what you intend to use it for. Is it for entertaining? Feeding the family or just for fun? All of these answers will help point you in the right direction and help you decide if all the upgrades in the Classic 3 are practical enough to justify the price jump.

Let's sum it up

Kamado Joe offers a great selection of ceramic grills, no matter which version you decide to buy. Each model is a quality, hand-crafted product. For those who are still unsure of which product to go for, we recommend the classic Joe III. With all the latest features, it is the most versatile grill you'll find on the market. We're so confident you'll love our products, each grill comes with a lifetime warranty.

Where can you find us?

Yorkshire Fire is a UK stockist based in Yorkshire with some of the best deals and customer service in the UK. We have some of the best value packages in the UK and our customer service and aftercare are second to none! For Yorkshire based customers we can deliver, set up and remove all packaging within 30 minutes of delivery. With exclusive offers and bundles when you buy through Yorkshire Fire, there's no better reason to buy and start entertaining the masses! Make sure to keep up with all our social media pages, and youtube videos. we're here to help you with whatever it is you need. From delivery, to set up and package clearing. No question is too difficult! You can reach us on all social media sites. Head to our website https://shop.yorkshirefire.com or email us today at [email protected].

Contact us today to find out all about our unlimited offers and exclusive bundles that you will not find anywhere else. Yorkshire Fire, Kamado Joe UK stockist and dealer is the place to buy your grills.