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KettlePizza Basic 22.5: stainless insert for charcoal kettles
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The KettlePizza Basic 22.5 is a stainless steel collar that sits between the bowl and lid of a 22.5 inch kettle grill, such as a Weber One Touch Gold or Silver. A front opening lets you slide pizzas in and out without lifting the lid. It is for kettle owners who want to cook pizza over charcoal or hardwood using the barbecue they already have.
- Fuel
- Charcoal or hardwood
- Stone
- Not stated
- Max temp (stated)
- Not stated
- Fuel and ash
- Ash stays in your kettle
- Weight
- 3.15 kg
In its favour
- The lid stays on while you slide food in, which keeps the charcoal heat steady.
- Made from 304 grade stainless steel, according to the listing.
- At 3.15 kg it is light and stores easily beside the grill.
Good to know
- The listing does not say whether a stone is included in this Basic kit.
- It only fits 22.5 inch kettle grills, so check your BBQ size.
Our take
Why the front opening matters
On a normal kettle, every time you lift the lid to check or turn a pizza, heat escapes. KettlePizza points out that with its insert the lid stays closed, so heat remains stable while you reach in through the opening. That is the main idea behind the product.
The listing says it works with charcoal or hardwood, so you can build a hot fire at the back and let the lid reflect heat over the top of the pizza.
Build and what is in the box
KettlePizza states 20 gauge, 304 grade stainless steel, made in the USA. The insert weighs 3.15 kg and measures 55.9 cm across and 20.3 cm high, so it is easy to lift on and off and to store beside the grill.
This is the Basic kit, and the listing does not mention a pizza stone, a peel or a thermometer. Budget for a stone that suits a 22.5 inch kettle if you do not already own one.
Beyond pizza
KettlePizza suggests using the insert with a skillet to cook meats, fish or vegetables. The front opening makes it easy to stir or turn food without disturbing the fire. No maximum temperature is stated, so the heat you reach depends on your fuel and how you manage the vents.
There is no motor, cable or battery to think about, which keeps it simple for camping trips with a kettle grill.
Against the onlyfire kit
The onlyfire kettle kit fits 57 cm grills too, but adds a 15 inch cordierite stone, a charcoal ring and an electric rotisserie. The KettlePizza is lighter and more focused, with the front-opening design as its standout feature. For a separate unit, the George Foreman dual fuel oven gives a dedicated 500°C stone oven.
Verdict
The KettlePizza Basic 22.5 suits kettle owners who want a simple, sturdy pizza insert and are happy to add their own stone. If you would like the stone and a rotisserie in the box, the onlyfire kit is better value for features. If you have no kettle at all, a standalone oven such as the George Foreman dual fuel model makes more sense.
Compared with alternatives in: Best charcoal pizza ovens, Best pizza oven and BBQ combos
Amazon listing title: KettlePizza Basic 22.5 - Pizza Oven Kit for 22.5 Inch Kettle Grills. Made in USA