If you're trying to decide between a Big Green Egg and a Kamado Joe egg BBQ, here's what you need to know before you buy

A compact outdoor kitchen with several units and a big green egg BBQ, with a duck egg blue painted wooden shed in the background.

Egg BBQs have done nothing but grow in popularity for a good few years now, and when it comes to the two leading models, it's Big Green Egg vs Kamado Joe in the battle for the top spot.

Our guide on Kamado grills explores this type of BBQ in more detail, but in a nutshell, these ceramic ovens excel at locking in smoke and flavour. The vents allow amateur and experienced grillers alike to control airflow with precision for advanced barbecueing.