Kamado Joe manufactures premium barbecues and is renowned for its high-quality ceramic grills and innovative outdoor cooking products. Founded in 2009, the company was established by Bobby Brennan and Kerry Coker, barbecue enthusiasts keen to perfect traditional kamado-style grilling – a centuries-old Japanese method of cooking on ceramic. A key innovation is the ‘Air Lift’ hinge, which reduces the weight of the lid by 96%, making it easier to open and close, and solving the problem of heavy and often cumbersome grill lids.