Charcoal grill prices in Kenya run from under 10,000 shillings for a folding grill that fits in a car boot to over 150,000 for a ceramic kamado. What you pay is decided by the size of the cooking grid, whether the grill has a lid, a trolley with shelves and wheels, and how thick the steel is. This guide covers the types sold in Kenya, how many people each one feeds, what each type costs right now at Homelux Kenya in Nairobi, and what to check before you buy one for nyama choma.
Quick answer
For a family of four to six doing nyama choma at home, a charcoal grill stand or cart with a 60cm grid at 16,000 to 19,000 is the right buy. For 8 to 10 people and a proper weekend, a barrel trolley grill with a lid, side shelves and wheels at about 44,000. For a balcony, camping or a picnic, a folding grill at about 10,000. Kettle grills with lids are the choice if you want to smoke or roast as well as grill. Gas grills start at about 50,000 and electric grill plates for indoors at about 10,000.
Charcoal grill types and prices in Kenya (October 2026)
| Type | Grill | Feeds | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portable and folding | Folding charcoal grill with manual air blower | 4 to 6 | KSh 9,999 |
| Grill stand | Charcoal grill stand 71cm, 59x29cm grid | 4 to 6 | KSh 15,999 |
| Kettle | Kettle charcoal grill 44cm on wheels | 4 to 6 | KSh 17,499 |
| Grill cart | Charcoal grill cart 102cm with side shelf and wheels, 66x32cm grid | 6 to 8 | KSh 18,999 |
| Kettle with lid | Kettle grill 44cm with lid, enamel bowl and chrome grid | 4 to 6 | KSh 23,999 |
| Barrel trolley | Barrel trolley grill 112cm with lid, shelves and wheels | 8 to 10 | KSh 43,999 |
| Double sided | Double sided grill 135cm, grilling and braising | 10 to 15 | KSh 47,999 |
| American style | American style grill 110cm with lid and thermometer | 10 to 15 | KSh 53,999 |
| Kamado | 24 inch kamado ceramic grill and smoker with cart | 6 to 10 | KSh 164,850 |
| Kamado | 26 inch kamado ceramic grill and smoker, Classic series | 8 to 12 | KSh 176,150 |
Prices are correct at the time of writing; each product page shows the current price and stock. See everything in Charcoal BBQ Grills Kenya and the full Grills and BBQ collection including gas and electric.
What each type is for
Portable and folding grills (about 9,000 to 12,000). Thin steel, folding legs, no lid. They go in a car boot for camping, picnics and the roadside, and they suit a balcony where a bigger grill will not fit. The manual air blower on the folding grill gets the charcoal going without fanning. Expect two to three seasons of weekend use before the grid needs replacing.
Grill stands and carts (16,000 to 19,000). A fixed frame with a 60 to 66cm grid, a bottom rack for charcoal and plates, and on the cart a side shelf and wheels. This is the everyday home nyama choma grill: enough grid for a family, light enough to move to the gate, no lid to fuss with.
Kettle grills (17,500 to 24,000). A round bowl with a domed lid and vents. Close the lid and the kettle roasts a whole chicken or smokes a brisket on indirect heat, which an open grill cannot do. The 44cm size feeds four to six. Enamel bowls last longer than painted ones.
Barrel and trolley grills (44,000 to 54,000). A long steel barrel on a trolley with a hinged lid, side shelves, a bottom rack and wheels. The grid is 70cm or longer, so goat ribs, chicken and sausages cook at the same time for 8 to 15 people. The American style version adds a lid thermometer; the double sided version has two chambers so one side grills while the other braises or keeps food warm. This is the grill for a compound, a club or a small restaurant.
Kamado ceramic grills (over 150,000). A thick ceramic egg that holds heat for hours on very little charcoal, grills, smokes and bakes, and lasts decades. For the serious cook or a restaurant.
Charcoal, gas or electric
Charcoal gives the smoke and the sear that nyama choma needs and costs the least to buy, but takes 20 to 30 minutes to reach heat and needs cleaning after each use. A 3 burner gas grill at about 50,000 lights instantly and holds a steady temperature for weeknight cooking, but needs a cylinder. An electric grill plate at about 10,000 grills indoors with no smoke, for apartments where charcoal is not allowed on the balcony. Many households keep charcoal for weekends and electric for the week.
What to check before you buy a charcoal grill
- Grid size: 60x30cm feeds 4 to 6; 70cm or longer for 8 and above
- Steel thickness: a thin grill warps over the charcoal within a season; lift it and feel the weight
- Lid: needed for roasting, smoking and windy evenings; not needed for plain choma
- Adjustable grid height or charcoal tray, so you can sear high and finish low
- Ash drawer or removable charcoal tray for cleaning
- Wheels and side shelves if the grill will live in a compound and move to the gate for parties
- Spare grids available, because the grid is the part that wears
Where to buy a charcoal grill in Nairobi
Homelux Kenya has the grills above standing at the showroom at Hazina Trade Centre, Mezzanine 2, Monrovia Street, Nairobi CBD, so you can check the steel and the grid size before you buy. Delivery across Nairobi with pay on delivery, courier delivery countrywide with payment before dispatch. Order online or on WhatsApp 0723 784 736. Tongs, skewers and brushes are in the 20 piece BBQ tool set, and chafing dishes to keep the sides hot are in the chafing dishes guide.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a charcoal grill cost in Kenya? At Homelux Kenya in October 2026, folding grills are about KSh 9,999, grill stands and carts 15,999 to 18,999, kettle grills 17,499 to 23,999, barrel and trolley grills with lids 43,999 to 53,999, and kamado ceramic grills from 164,850.
Which charcoal grill is best for nyama choma? A grill stand or cart with a 60cm grid for a family; a barrel trolley grill with a lid for a party of 8 or more. Both give the direct high heat choma needs.
What size grill for 10 people? A grid of 70cm or longer, which means a barrel trolley, the double sided grill or the American style grill.
Can I use a charcoal grill on a balcony? Check the building rules first; many Nairobi apartments prohibit charcoal on balconies. Where it is allowed, use a small folding grill away from walls and never indoors.
How long does a charcoal grill last? A thick steel trolley or kettle grill lasts 5 to 10 years if the ash is emptied after use and it is kept covered; a thin folding grill two to three seasons.
Do you deliver grills outside Nairobi? Yes, by courier to any town in Kenya with payment before dispatch; the trolley grills ship flat packed.