Kamado Joe Big Joe III 24" Capacity
Kamado Joe Big Joe III 24": 450 sq in fits 17 burgers per batch and feeds up to 34 guests burgers within 45 minutes.
Specs from the maker
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Kamado |
| Cooking area | 450 sq in (main grate) |
| Fuel | charcoal |
| Source | maker spec page |
A round grate of 450 sq in is about 23.9 inches across, so a single chimney of charcoal covers half of it for a two-zone fire. It is 2 sq in smaller than the Big Green Egg XLarge (452 sq in), which fits 17 burgers per batch against 17 here, so for a 34-guest party the two cook the same number of batches.
How long it takes for your party
| Party | Burgers | Burgers + hot dogs | Chicken pieces |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 guests | 20 min, 2 batches | 18 min, 2 batches | 35 min, 1 batch |
| 20 guests | 30 min, 3 batches | 28 min, 3 batches | 70 min, 2 batches âš |
| 30 guests | 40 min, 4 batches | 38 min, 4 batches | 105 min, 3 batches âš |
| 40 guests | 50 min, 5 batches âš | 38 min, 4 batches | 140 min, 4 batches âš |
| 50 guests | 60 min, 6 batches âš | 48 min, 5 batches âš | 175 min, 5 batches âš |
âš means longer than a 45-minute serving window. Largest party in one window: 34 guests for burgers, 42 for burgers and hot dogs, 10 for chicken.
Fuel for 40 guests of burgers: about 11 lb of charcoal (2 chimney loads, about an hour of grilling each).
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Similar size
| Model | Area (sq in) | Burgers per batch |
|---|---|---|
| Big Green Egg XLarge | 452 | 17 |
| Char-Broil Performance 4-Burner | 435 | 16 |
| Nexgrill 4-Burner (720-0925PG) | 421 | 15 |
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FAQ
How many burgers fit on a Kamado Joe Big Joe III 24"?
About 17 quarter-pound patties per batch, with room to flip. That is 51 hot dogs or 15 bone-in chicken pieces.
How many people can a Kamado Joe Big Joe III 24" feed?
Up to 34 guests of burgers or 10 guests of chicken within a 45-minute serving window. Larger parties need more batches, a second grill or a longer window.
How big is the Kamado Joe Big Joe III 24"?
450 sq in of cooking area on the main grate.
How long to grill burgers for 40 people on a Kamado Joe Big Joe III 24"?
About 50 minutes in 5 batches of 17.