Move over pizza ovens — Lidl may have just launched the outdoor cooking upgrade set to take over gardens this summer. The retailer is releasing a £249 ceramic kamado grill this week, bringing the cult egg-shaped barbecue — loved for its ability to smoke, sear and slow-cook — to the middle aisle.
Long associated with premium brands such as Big Green Egg and positioned as a luxury buy, kamado-style grills often come with a price tag in the hundreds, if not thousands. Their thick ceramic shells retain heat far more efficiently than traditional barbecues, giving you greater control and creating an oven-like environment ideal for everything from low-and-slow cooking to high-heat searing. The result? More consistent cooking – and far less risk of those all-too-familiar charcoal-black sausages.
But if there’s one thing guaranteed to spark excitement among savvy shoppers, it’s Lidl's medium ceramic egg grill. The budget supermarket is launching its own £249 version this week – and it’s likely to be one of the season’s fastest sell-outs.
The grill pairs a glossy ceramic finish with bamboo side shelves – bringing the look and functionality of far pricier models to the high street. It's available to reserve via Click, Reserve, Collect on the Lidl Plus app from Thursday 23rd April, with collection from Thursday 30th April.
And Lidl isn’t alone. As outdoor cooking becomes more achievable, ceramic kamado-style grills are becoming increasingly accessible, with high-street names offering their own takes at a range of tempting price points. From compact designs for smaller spaces to larger statement pieces for fully kitted-out outdoor kitchens, these are the ceramic grills to have on your radar this summer.
High-street ceramic grills
This small but mighty grill serves 1 to 3 people from your patio or compact garden
Combining style with performance, this ceramic egg grill features folding bamboo side tables and castor wheels
This black ceramic BBQ features three castor wheels and foldable wooden sides to make your outdoor setup flexible
