The ceramic heat deflector for kamado grills is an essential accessory for successful indirect, slow, and even cooking. Placed between the coals and the food, it blocks direct heat from the charcoal and transforms your kamado into a true charcoal oven.
For a novice user, the deflector helps prevent food from being directly exposed to flames or intense heat from the coals. It allows for slower cooking, without burning the bottom of the food. It is the ideal accessory for preparing meats that require long cooking times, whole poultry, ribs, roasts, fish, bread, or even pizzas with an appropriate stone.
Thanks to its ceramic construction, the deflector accumulates heat and gradually distributes it throughout the kamado's cooking chamber. It helps stabilize the temperature and allows for more consistent cooking, particularly useful for low-temperature cooking, smoking, or recipes that require gentle and constant heat.
What is a kamado heat deflector for?
The heat deflector allows you to:
- switch from direct cooking to indirect cooking;
- protect food from direct charcoal heat;
- prevent burning the bottom of meats, fish, or bread;
- transform the kamado into a charcoal oven;
- achieve successful slow and low-temperature cooking;
- cook large cuts of meat more uniformly;
- stabilize heat in the cooking chamber;
- facilitate smoking on the kamado grill.
How to use the heat deflector?
Place the ceramic deflector in your kamado grill, between the charcoal and the cooking grate. The feet allow it to be raised, creating a barrier between the coals and the food.
For indirect cooking, light your charcoal, install the deflector, then place the grate above it. The food is then no longer directly exposed to the coals: heat circulates around the deflector and cooks the food more gently.
This setup is ideal for cooking a whole chicken, ribs, a roast, a pork shoulder, a whole fish, or any food requiring longer cooking times. It is also very useful for smoking, as it prevents direct heat surges while maintaining a stable temperature.
Always allow the deflector to heat up gradually with the kamado to avoid thermal shock. After use, let it cool completely before handling or cleaning it.
Recommended foods
This heat deflector is ideal for cooking:
- whole chicken;
- ribs and pork ribs;
- beef, pork, or lamb roast;
- pork shoulder and pulled pork;
- whole fish;
- roasted vegetables;
- breads and brioches;
- pizzas with suitable baking stone;
- stews in a Dutch oven;
- smoked recipes at low temperatures.
Available dimensions and features
| Kamado Size | Approx. Diameter | Foot Height | Thickness | Net Weight | Gross Weight | Package Dimensions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 inches | 28 cm | 5.8 cm | 1.5 cm | 1.75 kg | 2 kg | 37.5 x 33 x 9.5 cm |
| 18 inches | 33 cm | 5.9 cm | 1.6 cm | 2.5 kg | 2.9 kg | 42 x 38 x 10.5 cm |
| 21 inches | 38 cm | 6 cm | 1.8 cm | 3.9 kg | 4.6 kg | 47 x 43 x 12 cm |
| 23 inches | 43 cm | 6 cm | 2 cm | 5.4 kg | 5.75 kg | 52 x 49 x 12 cm |
| 25 inches | 47 cm | 6.2 cm | 2 cm | 6.2 kg | 6.7 kg | 56 x 52 x 13 cm |
Material: Ceramic
Compatibility: Kamado grills 15", 18", 21", 23", and 25" depending on chosen size
Use: Indirect cooking, slow cooking, smoking, roasting, baking
Cooking type: Charcoal / Kamado grill
Choose options
9 cooking modes
Your kamado allows you to vary your cooking styles:
- Searing – Steaks, duck breasts, tuna, and burgers at high temperatures.
- Grilling – Skewers, sausages, whole fish, and crisp vegetables.
- Smoking – Ribs, salmon, poultry, and cheese with smoky notes.
- Slow cooking – Brisket, pulled pork, hocks, and ultra-tender meats.
- Roasting – Whole chicken, leg of lamb, roasts, and golden vegetables.
- Indirect cooking – Large cuts, poultry, and delicate fish without burning them.
- Pizza – Pizzas, focaccias, and flatbreads with crispy crusts.
- Oven-style cooking – Gratins, tarts, breads, brioches, and cakes.
- Plancha or wok – Shrimp, stir-fried vegetables, sliced meat, and seafood.
Thanks to its enveloping heat and controlled cooking, the kamado is suitable for both everyday meals and large gatherings.
NOS COULEURS
COAL SAVING
Enjoy long cooking times with very little charcoal, thanks to excellent heat retention.
ASSISTED OPENING
Robust springs ensure a smooth and secure opening, for a lighter, easier-to-handle lid.
PRECISE CONTROL
Easily adjust the air intake to control the temperature and perfect every cooking.
PREMIUM CERAMIC
High-quality ceramic that perfectly retains heat for stable, economical, and even cooking.
A KAMADO FOR ALL YOUR COOKING NEEDS
80°C – 120°C · Slow Smoking
For tender, juicy, and delicately smoked meats.
110°C – 140°C · Low & Slow Cooking
Ideal for ribs, pulled pork, and large, melt-in-your-mouth cuts.
160°C – 220°C · Roasting
Stable heat for poultry, roasts, and golden vegetables.
220°C – 300°C · Grilling
Perfect for skewers, fish, vegetables, and everyday grilling.
300°C – 400°C · Searing & Pizza
Intense heat for perfectly seared steaks and wood-fired style pizzas.
A barbecue for life, not just for a season
Built to last, our kamado barbecue is much more than just a grill. Its robust ceramic, guaranteed for 20 years, makes it a true long-term investment. Designed to accompany your meals year after year, it combines cooking performance, durability, and elegance. With its timeless design, it also becomes a real decorative object for your patio or garden.
Essentials
Kamado Barbecue Accessories
YOUR KAMADO DELIVERED WITH COMPLETE PEACE OF MIND
Questions before choosing your kamado?
A kamado is much more than just a barbecue. Thanks to its ceramic bowl and excellent heat retention, it can be used for grilling, searing, smoking, roasting, slow cooking, and even making pizzas or bread. It can be used for quick high-temperature cooking as well as long, slow cooking.
For best results, use natural lump charcoal, without additives or chemical fire starters. This type of charcoal provides better combustion, produces less ash, and allows for better temperature control. Avoid classic briquettes, which are often less suitable for kamado cooking.
Yes, temperature control is achieved using the vents located at the top and bottom of the kamado. By opening or closing these air inlets, you adjust the temperature according to the desired cooking type: low temperature for smoking, medium heat for roasting, or very high temperature for searing meat or cooking pizza. After a few uses, adjusting becomes very simple.
The choice depends on the number of people you regularly cook for and the space you have available.
To help you choose:
- 15 inches: ideal for up to 6 people
- 18 inches: 39 cm grate — ideal for 6 to 8 people
- 21 inches: 47 cm grate — ideal for 8 to 10 people
- 23 inches: 50 cm grate — ideal for 10 to 12 people
- 25 inches: 55 cm grate — ideal for 12 to 16 people
For typical family use, a 15 or 18-inch model is usually sufficient. To host regularly or cook large cuts of meat, opt for a 21-inch model or larger.
Yes, maintenance is very simple. Just heat the kamado to a high temperature for a few minutes to burn off cooking residues, then scrub the grill with our cleaning brush. Once the ashes have cooled, all that remains is to regularly remove them to keep your kamado clean and ready for use.
Lighting is quick and easy. Place natural charcoal in the basin, add a natural firelighter, then open the top and bottom vents to allow air to circulate. Once the charcoal is well lit, close the lid and adjust the vents to reach the desired temperature.
The kamado's ceramic is guaranteed for 20 years, a testament to its strength and durable design. This barbecue is designed to accompany you for many years, performing as well for cooking as it is elegant on a patio or in a garden.
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