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Grill Guru Original Compact vs Patton Classic Kamado 16" Table Chef

What actually differs between the Grill Guru Original Compact and the Patton Classic Kamado 16" Table Chef, and what that means for how you cook.

What differs

  • The Original Compact is €50.00 cheaper.
  • They are in the same size class (compact), so look at the grate size for cooking surface.
  • Both ceramic.
  • Mind what you get: the Original Compact is supplied complete with a stand, the Classic Kamado 16" Table Chef is a tabletop model and has no stand. A separate stand easily costs a few hundred euros, and in this comparison that often matters more than the price gap.
  • The Classic Kamado 16" Table Chef’s grate is 1 centimetres larger in diameter.

Specifications side by side

Grill Guru Original CompactPatton Classic Kamado 16" Table Chef
Stand/cartIncluded, low frame without wheelsTabletop
MaterialCeramicCeramic
GrateØ 33 cmØ 34 cm
Grill area± 860 cm²± 910 cm²
Ceramic warranty20 years10 years
Weight32 kg30 kg
SizeCompact (13 inch)Compact (16 inch)
In the boxComplete, with standTabletop, no stand
Base—Low stand
Grate materialStainless steel—
Heat deflectorPlate Setter, includedSold separately
HingeSpring-assisted—
Ash drawerNone, ash poker included—
ThermometerIn the dome—
Charcoal capacity0.8 kg—
Warranty, other partsMetal 2 years, thermometer 1 year, felt gasket 6 monthsFirebox, metal and deflector 2 years, thermometer and gasket 1 year
Rain coverIncluded—
Width40 cm—
Depth40 cm—
Height62 cm—
Model designationOriginal Compact Ø33Classic Kamado 16" Table Chef

Who it suits

Grill Guru Original Compact

A small terrace or balcony, for anyone who wants to start complete without buying accessories separately.

Patton Classic Kamado 16" Table Chef

An outdoor kitchen or a fixed worktop where the kamado can simply stay put.

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