Solo, with a cart, Easy Clean Set, or Chef Combo — four tiers, four prices. Which one you need, and where buying pieces later gets more expensive.
Kamado set or solo? Solo only pays off if you already have a stable, heat-resistant base to put it on. In every other case, the set is cheaper, because buying the premium cart separately later costs more than getting it in the package.
A kamado from Evolve costs between EUR 749 and EUR 1,249, and the difference isn’t the grill itself — that’s identical in every tier. It’s what sits underneath and beside it. There are four tiers, and here’s how to choose between them.
Kamado set or solo — tier 1: solo, from EUR 749
Just the kamado, with heat deflectors, two-piece firebox, LED handle, accessory holder and rain cover. Legs and side tables aren’t included. The Beauty Solo and The Beast Solo are the right choice if you already have a stable, heat-resistant base — a built-in outdoor kitchen, for instance. Otherwise, you’ll need tier 2 regardless.
Tier 2 — with cart and side tables, from EUR 949
A kamado weighs about 96 kg. Without a stand, it stays wherever it was set down, and there’s no surface within reach. The premium cart solves both problems. Available in bamboo or weatherproof HDPE — such as The Beast with HDPE side tables. Buying the cart separately afterward costs EUR 199; in the set, it’s a EUR 150 add-on. If you need it anyway, this is where you save.
Tier 3 — Easy Clean Set, from EUR 999
Same configuration plus an Easy Clean ash container. Ash is the main reason a ceramic grill gets used less often than it could: it clogs the lower vents and otherwise has to be scraped out. With the container, it just pulls out. EUR 50 extra for the difference between five minutes and half an hour of cleanup.
Tier 4 — Chef Combo, from EUR 1,199
The full package: cast iron grates, pizza stone, tool set and gloves on top. Put together piece by piece, this accessory list costs more, and you have to check the fit yourself — in the package, everything is matched to the 51 cm grate. For a gift or a complete fresh start, it’s the option where nobody has to order anything else afterward.
Kamado set or solo: the quick math
If you already know a pizza stone and cast iron grates are coming, the Chef Combo is the cheapest overall solution. If you’re unsure how often you’ll grill, start at tier 2 and add on later through the kamado accessories range — every piece is available separately and fits any Evolve kamado.
Frequently asked questions
Can I upgrade from solo to a set later?
Yes. Cart, side tables, ash container and the full accessory range are all available separately. You’ll pay the individual price instead of the package price.
Bamboo or HDPE?
HDPE absorbs no water, doesn’t warp, and needs no maintenance — right if the grill stays outside year-round. Bamboo looks warmer and pairs better with wood, but should be kept sheltered.
Is the grill itself the same across every tier?
Yes. Ceramic, grate, ventilation and warranty are identical; only what ships with it differs.
Kamado set or solo: the decision in two questions
First: do you have a stable, heat-resistant spot for 96 kg of ceramic? If not, the solo option isn’t really an option — it’s just the first part of an order you’ll have to complete anyway. Second: do you already know pizza and seared steaks are part of the plan? Then you need the pizza stone and cast iron grates, and they cost less in the package than bought separately.
If you answer no to both questions, the solo kamado is genuinely your best route, and you can add on later as needed. If you answer yes to both, don’t bother doing the math — go straight for the full package. The saving over buying piece by piece is the whole reason the sets exist.
For a neutral overview of the grill type itself, see the Wikipedia entry on the kamado.
Frequently asked questions about the sets
Can I remove individual items from a set?
The sets are fixed bundles. If you only need part of it, buying separately is the right route — it costs more per item, but you pay nothing for accessories you won’t use.
How much space does a kamado with a cart need?
Plan for around 130 cm of width including the side tables folded out, and at least 30 cm of clearance behind it. Opening the lid needs extra height too — measure in advance under a low roof.
