Kamado Bono Picnic vs Minimo Review

In my Kamado Bono Picnic vs Minimo review, I’ll compare the different specifications and features of these kamado grills. I hope to shed some light on the main differences between the Bono Picnic and Minimo.
Kamado grills deliver succulent smoky food that can’t be beaten for flavour. This is achieved by cooking foods low & slow or searing over roaring hot charcoal. Kamado Bono offer charcoal grilling and smoking without the big price tags found with other kamado brands. Indeed, smaller kamado grills, such as the Kamado Bono Picnic and Kamado Bono Minimo, go a step further. They offer charcoal grilling and smoking, but without the big prices of any of the big kamados, such as the Kamado Bono Grande, Big Green Egg or Kamado Joe.
So, with both the Kamado Bono Minimo and Picnic you can:
- Grill directly over charcoal using direct heat: to grill chicken, ham, pork chops etc.
- Grill indirectly over charcoal using indirect heat: to slow cook chicken, beef, ham, cuts of pork, lamb etc.
- Smoke meats using charcoal and different varieties of wood
ABOUT THE KAMADO BONO PICNIC
The Kamado Bono Picnic has a grill grate diameter of 32 cm (12.6″). It’s marketed as being compact enough to cater for outdoor picnics or grilling on terraces. Also, it’s said to be ideal for small groups of up to 3 people. Because I own a Kamado Bono Picnic, I know that it’s large enough to cook 2 large burgers, a small chicken or 2 medium steaks. Priced at €199, it’s an excellent value mini kamado. Also, you can check out my Kamado Bono Picnic unboxing and review for a detailed look at the Picnic.

FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS
- 32 cm (12.6″) outer diameter ceramic grill, firebox and lid with a fibreglass gasket
- 26 cm (10.2″) diameter stainless-steel cooking grate
- Single piece metal heat deflector for indirect cooking
- Single zone stainless steel grill rack
- Cast iron top vent for throttling airflow out
- Stainless steel bottom vent for throttling airflow in
- Pre-installed stainless steel grill dome thermometer
- Sturdy iron kamado stand
- All tools needed for assembly
- A choice of colours: red or black
ABOUT THE KAMADO BONO MINIMO
The Kamado Bono Minimo has a grill diameter of 34 cm (13.4″). It’s marketed as being compact enough to cater for outdoor picnics or grilling on terraces. Also, it’s said to be ideal for smaller groups of up to 5 people. Kamado Bono say that this grill can cook 8 burgers, a full chicken, 4 steaks or a 23 cm diameter pizza. However, I think Kamado Bono are generous in stating the scope of what can be cooked on the Minimo at the same time. Priced at €399, it’s a good value small kamado. Also, you can check out my Kamado Bono Minimo Overview for a detailed look at the Minimo.

FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS
- 40 cm (15.8″) outer diameter ceramic grill, firebox, fire ring and lid with a fibreglass gasket
- 34 cm (13.4″) diameter stainless-steel cooking grate
- Single zone stainless steel grill rack
- Single piece ceramic heat deflector for indirect cooking
- Pre-installed stainless steel dome thermometer
- Cast iron top vent for throttling airflow out
- Stainless steel bottom vent for throttling airflow in
- Sturdy iron stand
- All tools required for assembly
- A choice of colours: red or black
RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES
So, I’d recommend buying several accessories which don’t come as standard with any kamado. These are all worth having and I get great use out of all of them with my Kamado Bono Grande and Picnic.
- Looftlighter charcoal lighter €49.99
- Digital food thermometer €17.99
- Heat resistant gloves €21.99
CONCLUSION
Having compared the Kamado Bono Picnic vs Minimo, I can conclude that the main difference between them is the size and price. The Picnic grill grate diameter is 32 cm (12.6″) compared to 34 cm (13.4″) of the Minimo. Also, the Picnic is €199 compared to €399 for the Minimo. And, aside from the size difference, the only other advantage that the Minimo has is that it can be used to cook pizza.
So, I hope my Kamado Bono Picnic vs Minimo comparison review is of some help to you to choose which kamado to buy. Also, check out my Kamado Bono Brand Review where I look at all the Kamado Bono brand and their grills in more detail.