Published 4 November 2026 · Last updated 5 November 2026 · By Ben Austen · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases
The cover on my Big Green Egg Large is the vented Outback one from the three-burner gas barbecue I had before. It goes over the Egg and over the Monolith too, and I’m pleased with it. You definitely need a BBQ cover in the UK. These are the best BBQ covers I found for a kamado, a Weber kettle and a gas barbecue, and I checked every price on 4 and 5 November 2026.
The seven BBQ covers
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Best BBQ cover overall Tested
Outback Vented Cover (3 burner)
The cover on my Egg, and the one to get if you want one cover for a kamado and a mid-size barbecue.
- Heavy canvas with a PVC coating
- A vent in the side to let the barbecue breathe
- Velcro straps to pull it tight
Best Big Green Egg cover Researched
Big Green Egg Cover B or Cover F
For an Egg owner who wants the maker’s own cover: Cover B for an Egg in a nest, Cover F for the dome only.
- Ventilated and heavy duty, Big Green Egg say
- Cover B fits a Large or XL Egg and its nest
- Cover F covers just the dome, for an Egg in a table
Best cheap kamado cover Researched
Mini Lustrous (Large)
For an Egg Large or a Kamado Joe Classic, if you don’t want to pay Big Green Egg’s price for a cover.
- 600D Oxford fabric with a PU coating
- Listed for the Big Green Egg and the Kamado Joe Classic
- Sold and sent by Amazon
Best Kamado Joe cover Researched
Kamado Joe Classic Joe cover
For a Classic Joe owner who wants Kamado Joe’s own cover rather than a universal one.
- Listed for the Classic I, II and III
- Waterproof polyester, full length
- Sold and sent by Amazon
Best Weber BBQ cover Researched
Weber Premium Barbecue Cover (57cm)
For a 57cm Weber kettle, if you want Weber’s own cover for it.
- UV inhibitors in the fabric
- Breathable and water resistant, Weber say
- Fits 57cm Weber charcoal barbecues
Best cheap Weber BBQ cover Researched
Onlyfire Kettle BBQ Cover (57cm)
For a 57cm Weber kettle, at less than half the price of Weber’s own covers.
- Fits a 57cm Weber, Master-Touch included, owners say
- Hook-and-loop straps and a drawstring
- 600D Oxford fabric, PVC lined
Best universal BBQ cover Researched
Grillman Heavy Duty BBQ Cover
For a gas or charcoal barbecue about the Outback’s size, if you want a heavy duty cover for less.
- PVC-lined Oxford fabric
- Side straps and hook-and-loop closures
- Several sizes listed
Key takeaways
- The Outback vented cover is the one I use, and it goes over my Egg Large and the Monolith as well as a mid-size barbecue.
- For an Egg in a nest, Big Green Egg’s Cover B is £93. For an Egg built into a table, Cover F covers just the dome for £67.
- The Mini Lustrous is listed for an Egg Large and a Kamado Joe Classic and costs far less than Big Green Egg’s covers, though two owners say theirs came with no drawstring at the bottom.
- For a 57cm Weber kettle, the Onlyfire costs less than half the price of either of Weber’s own 57cm covers.
- The Grillman is a heavy duty universal cover for gas and charcoal barbecues of about the Outback’s size.
- Look for a vent or a breathable fabric, and straps on both sides or a drawstring to keep it on in the wind.
At a glance: the seven BBQ covers
| Cover | Best for | Price | Where | I’ve used it | Made of | Size or fit | Vent or breathable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outback Vented Cover (3 burner) | Overall | See the price on Amazon UK | Amazon UK | Yes | Canvas, PVC coated | 149 x 62 x 122cm | Side vent |
| Big Green Egg Cover B / Cover F | A Big Green Egg | £93 / £67 | Big Green Egg UK | No | Not stated | B: Large or XL Egg in a nest · F: the dome only | Yes, both |
| Mini Lustrous (Large) | A cheap kamado cover | See the price on Amazon UK | Amazon UK | No | 600D Oxford, PU coated | A kamado about 22in across, 40in tall | Not checked |
| Kamado Joe Classic Joe cover | A Kamado Joe Classic | See the price on Amazon UK | Amazon UK | No | Waterproof polyester | 83.8 x 83.8 x 121.9cm | Not checked |
| Weber Premium Barbecue Cover (57cm) | A Weber kettle | £68.99 | Weber UK | No | Polyester, UV inhibitors | 57cm Weber charcoal barbecues | Breathable |
| Onlyfire Kettle BBQ Cover (57cm) | A cheap Weber kettle cover | See the price on Amazon UK | Amazon UK | No | 600D Oxford, PVC lined | 68.6 x 63.5 x 88.9cm (length x width x height), covering the bowl and lid | Breathable |
| Grillman Heavy Duty BBQ Cover | A universal cover | See the price on Amazon UK | Amazon UK | No | PVC-lined Oxford | 147 x 61 x 122cm | Not listed |
Best BBQ cover overall: Outback Vented Cover (3 burner)
Buy the Outback if you want one cover for a kamado and a mid-size barbecue, or if you own an Outback 3-burner gas barbecue or their Full Drum charcoal one, which is what it’s made for. My Egg sits on a paving slab on two pallets, with no nest or table, and this is the cover that goes over it.
Outback make it out of heavy canvas with a PVC coating, with Velcro straps to pull it tight and a vent in the side. The vent is there because a waterproof cover can trap damp underneath, and the damp can rust a barbecue. Outback still say to take it off now and then, and to make sure the barbecue is dry before it goes back on. Owners who’ve reviewed it on Amazon this year say it fits the Outback 3-burners well and that the fabric is thick and waterproof.
It isn’t made for a kamado, so if yours isn’t an Egg Large, check its size against the cover’s 149 x 62 x 122cm first.
Pros
- One cover for a kamado and a mid-size barbecue
- Side vent to let the barbecue breathe
- Heavy canvas with a PVC coating, and Velcro straps
Cons
- Made for Outback’s own barbecues, so check the size against yours
| PRICE | See the price on Amazon UK |
|---|---|
| MADE OF | Heavy canvas, PVC coated |
| SIZE | 149 x 62 x 122cm (length x width x height) |
| FASTENING | Velcro straps |
| VENT | Yes, in the side |
| MADE FOR | Outback 3-burner gas barbecues and the Full Drum charcoal barbecue |
| I’VE USED IT | Yes, on my Egg and the Monolith |
Best Big Green Egg cover: Big Green Egg Cover B or Cover F
Buy one of Big Green Egg’s own covers if you’d rather have the maker’s cover on your Egg than a universal one, and choose between the two by how your Egg is set up. Cover B goes over a Large or XL Egg and its nest, while Cover F covers only the dome, so it suits an Egg in a table or built into an outdoor kitchen, and it fits an Egg in a nest too. My Egg wears the Outback cover, so I haven’t had either of these on it.
Big Green Egg say both covers are ventilated and heavy duty, and that Cover B breathes so moisture doesn’t build up underneath. Cover B also fits a Medium Egg in a Modular Nest. Owners who’ve reviewed Cover B on Big Green Egg’s own site say it’s well made.
They’re the dearest kamado covers here, at £93 for Cover B and £67 for Cover F on Big Green Egg’s site.
Pros
- Made by Big Green Egg for the Egg
- Ventilated and heavy duty, Big Green Egg say
- One version for an Egg in a nest, one for the dome only
Cons
- The dearest kamado covers here
- Cover F covers the dome only
| PRICE | Cover B £93 · Cover F £67 (Big Green Egg UK, 5 November 2026) |
|---|---|
| MADE OF | Not stated by Big Green Egg |
| FITS | Cover B: a Large or XL Egg in a nest, or a Medium Egg in a Modular Nest · Cover F: the dome of a Large or XL Egg in a table, nest or outdoor kitchen |
| VENT | Yes, both |
| I’VE USED IT | No |
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Best cheap kamado cover: Mini Lustrous (Large)
Buy the Mini Lustrous if you want a cover for an Egg Large or a Kamado Joe Classic and don’t want to pay Big Green Egg’s price for one. It costs far less than either of their covers, and Amazon sells and sends it. I haven’t used this one, but my Outback cover is similar, and I don’t think you need to buy a barbecue maker’s own cover when there are lots of alternatives out there.
Mini Lustrous make the Large out of 600D Oxford fabric with a PU coating, and size it for a kamado about 22 inches across and 40 inches tall. They list it for the Big Green Egg and the Kamado Joe Classic.
Two owners of the Large say theirs came with eyelets at the bottom but no drawstring to pull it in.
Pros
- Far cheaper than Big Green Egg’s own covers
- Listed for the Egg Large and the Kamado Joe Classic
- Sold and sent by Amazon
Cons
- No drawstring at the bottom, two owners say
| PRICE | See the price on Amazon UK |
|---|---|
| MADE OF | 600D Oxford fabric, PU coated |
| FITS A | kamado about 22in across and 40in tall; listed for the Big Green Egg and the Kamado Joe Classic |
| I’VE USED IT | No |
Best Kamado Joe cover: Kamado Joe Classic Joe cover
Buy Kamado Joe’s own cover if you have a Classic Joe and want the maker’s cover rather than a universal one. It’s listed for the Classic I, II and III, and Amazon sells and sends it. I’ve never cooked on a Kamado Joe, so I haven’t tried this one.
It’s made of waterproof polyester and runs full length, at 83.8 x 83.8 x 121.9cm.
The Mini Lustrous is listed for the Classic too, and it costs less than half as much.
Pros
- Made by Kamado Joe for the Classic I, II and III
- Waterproof polyester, full length
- Sold and sent by Amazon
Cons
- Costs more than twice the Mini Lustrous, which is also listed for the Classic
| PRICE | See the price on Amazon UK |
|---|---|
| MADE OF | Waterproof polyester |
| SIZE | 83.8 x 83.8 x 121.9cm |
| FITS | Kamado Joe Classic I, II and III |
| I’VE USED IT | No |
Best Weber BBQ cover: Weber Premium Barbecue Cover (57cm)
Buy Weber’s Premium cover if you have a 57cm Weber charcoal kettle and want the maker’s own cover for it. It has UV inhibitors in the fabric, which Weber’s cheaper 57cm cover doesn’t list. I never had Weber’s cover on the Weber I grew up on, so I can’t vouch for it myself.
Weber make it out of polyester and say it’s breathable and water resistant. It fits 57cm Weber charcoal barbecues, and there’s a separate Premium cover for the Master-Touch Premium at the same price.
It’s the dearest kettle cover here, at £68.99 from Weber UK.
Pros
- Made by Weber for its 57cm charcoal kettles
- UV inhibitors in the fabric
- Breathable and water resistant, Weber say
Cons
- The dearest kettle cover here
| PRICE | £68.99 (Weber UK, 4 November 2026) |
|---|---|
| MADE OF | Polyester with UV inhibitors |
| FITS | 57cm Weber charcoal barbecues |
| I’VE USED IT | No |
Best cheap Weber BBQ cover: Onlyfire Kettle BBQ Cover (57cm)
Buy the Onlyfire if you have a 57cm Weber kettle and don’t want to pay Weber’s price for a cover. It costs less than half of either 57cm cover on Weber’s own site, and owners who’ve reviewed it on Amazon this year say it fits a 57cm Weber well, a Master-Touch included. I haven’t tried this one on the Master-Touch.
Onlyfire make it out of 600D Oxford fabric with a PVC lining, and say it’s waterproof, breathable and UV resistant. It has hook-and-loop straps and a drawstring round the bottom, which one owner uses to tie it tight around the legs.
Weber’s own basic 57cm cover is the other cheap way in, but two owners on Amazon this year say the wind blew theirs off, and both put it down to there being only one strap.
Pros
- Less than half the price of Weber’s own 57cm covers
- Fits a 57cm Weber, Master-Touch included, owners say
- Straps and a drawstring to hold it down
Cons
- Sized for 57cm kettles only
| PRICE | See the price on Amazon UK |
|---|---|
| MADE OF | 600D Oxford fabric, PVC lined |
| SIZE | 68.6 x 63.5 x 88.9cm (length x width x height), covering the bowl and lid |
| FASTENING | Hook-and-loop straps and a drawstring |
| FITS | 57cm Weber charcoal kettles and other 57cm kettles |
| I’VE USED IT | No |
Best universal BBQ cover: Grillman Heavy Duty BBQ Cover
Buy the Grillman if you want a heavy duty cover that isn’t made for one barbecue, for less than half the Outback’s Amazon price. Owners who’ve reviewed it on Amazon this year say the material is thick and good quality. I haven’t used the Grillman, but it’s within a couple of centimetres of my Outback cover each way, and that one goes over my Egg.
It’s made of PVC-lined Oxford fabric, which Grillman say is waterproof and UV resistant, with adjustable side straps and hook-and-loop closures to stop it blowing away. It comes in several sizes, and Grillman list it for Weber, Char-Broil and Outback barbecues; an owner with an Outback three-burner says it fits well.
It’s a universal cover, so measure your barbecue against its 147 x 61 x 122cm before you buy, and unlike the Outback it doesn’t list a vent.
Pros
- Less than half the Outback’s price on Amazon
- Thick, good quality material, owners say
- Side straps and hook-and-loop closures
Cons
- Universal sizing, so measure your barbecue first
- No vent listed
| PRICE | See the price on Amazon UK |
|---|---|
| MADE OF | PVC-lined Oxford fabric |
| SIZE | 147 x 61 x 122cm (length x width x height); other sizes listed |
| FASTENING | Side straps and hook-and-loop closures |
| VENT | Not listed |
| MADE FOR | Gas and charcoal barbecues of about this size; Grillman name Weber, Char-Broil and Outback |
| I’VE USED IT | No |
How to spot a BBQ cover that isn’t worth buying
Two things to look for on a cheap cover’s listing:
Two sizes for one cover. If the sizes on a listing don’t agree, you can’t tell which cover will turn up, so measure your barbecue and ask the seller before you buy.
A title that names barbecues it doesn’t fit. A cover can be titled for a barbecue and then say further down the listing that it doesn’t fit it. Read the bullet points as well as the title.
How to choose a barbecue cover
Size. Measure your barbecue’s height, width and depth, with any shelves or side tables out, and check them against the cover. A kamado cover is usually sized by the kamado’s width and height instead.
Waterproof, and still breathable. Outback, Big Green Egg and Weber all make their covers vented or breathable as well as weatherproof, so damp doesn’t sit underneath.
Heavy duty. Lots of listings say heavy duty, and what’s under it varies: canvas with a PVC coating on the Outback, 600D Oxford fabric on the Onlyfire and the Mini Lustrous, and polyester on the Weber and Kamado Joe covers.
Straps. A strap on each side, or a drawstring round the bottom, keeps a cover on in the wind.
Whole barbecue, or just the lid. Most covers go over the whole barbecue, but Big Green Egg’s Cover F only covers the dome, for an Egg built into a table.
Common questions
Do I really need a barbecue cover?
Yes. In the UK I’d always cover a barbecue that lives outside, and I’ve had my Outback cover for about three years. Weber say their own cover helps stop a kettle from rusting, and a weatherproof cover keeps the rain off the barbecue between cooks.
Should I cover my barbecue in the winter?
I do. The cover stays on my Egg all winter, but I cook on it most weeks, so it never sits under there for long. If yours goes weeks without a cook, Outback’s advice is to take the cover off now and then and make sure the barbecue is dry before it goes back on.
What is the best material for a BBQ cover?
A heavy fabric with a waterproof coating that still lets the barbecue breathe. My Outback is canvas with a PVC coating and a vent in the side, and the cheaper covers here are 600D Oxford fabric with a PVC or PU coating. Big Green Egg and Weber make theirs breathable as well as weatherproof.
Can you leave a barbecue outside with a cover?
Yes. My Egg lives outside all year under its cover, with no dramas so far. Its round shape helps too, because I think the wind would find it very hard to blow a cover off an Egg. A kettle or a gas barbecue gives the wind more to catch, so straps on both sides matter more there.
Sources and how I checked
- My own Outback cover, on my Egg and the Monolith.
- The shop and maker pages for every cover here: prices, materials, sizes and what each one fits, read on 4 November 2026. That’s Amazon UK, Outback, Big Green Egg UK and Weber UK. Big Green Egg UK and the Amazon UK listings for the Mini Lustrous, Kamado Joe and Onlyfire covers were read again on 5 November 2026 at 10:40. The price comparisons between covers are worked out from these.
- Longacres and Beds BBQ, the other UK shops I checked for the Outback cover, read on 3 November 2026.
- Owner reviews on Amazon UK and Big Green Egg UK, read on 3 November 2026, and the Mini Lustrous reviews again on 5 November 2026.
- A thread on r/UKBBQ, the UK BBQ forum on Reddit, about what to buy for a Weber Master-Touch, where owners mention the Onlyfire cover, read on 21 October 2026.
How I got this, and what I’ve spent
The Monolith I’ve had my cover over is on loan from Que Fresco, the UK and Ireland distributor. My Big Green Egg Large was a Christmas present from my sister Kate, and Big Green Egg had supplied it to her for a paid content partnership, which has since ended. Nobody sent me any of these covers, and none of the makers or shops have seen this before you have. The photos are from the makers and shops that sell these covers. The Amazon links here are affiliate links, so if you buy through one, Amazon pays me a commission. The links to Big Green Egg and Weber earn me nothing.
Final verdict
For most people, the best BBQ cover is a good aftermarket one rather than your barbecue maker’s own, and that’s what I’d tell a mate. The Outback is the one I use, and it fits over a kamado as well as a mid-size barbecue. If you want a cover sized for your kamado, the Mini Lustrous costs far less than Big Green Egg’s own; for a 57cm Weber kettle, get the Onlyfire; and for a gas or other mid-size barbecue, the Grillman. Whichever you choose, measure your barbecue first.