COEO, startup from the south of France won the german design award 2024 with its kamado QUATRO

With the COEO QUATRO kamado, we wanted to offer a new vision of high-end kamado and designer barbecue, combining innovation, performance and aesthetics, which allowed us to be distinguished by the German Design Award 2024, an international recognition that rewards products capable of transforming their market

A unique conical shape at the heart of our innovation

The central point of our approach is based on the conical shape of the QUATRO, inspired by the tagine, which allows us to naturally optimise the circulation of heat and moisture inside the kamado, ensuring more even cooking, juicier food and enhanced aromatic intensity. 

Thanks to this specific geometry, we have also managed to significantly improve the temperature rise, reaching over 600°C in a very short time, which is a major advantage in the high-end barbecue world.

Precise control of cooking thanks to engineering

We have developed a particularly precise air flow management system, combining lower ventilation and multi-position upper ventilation, to allow optimal temperature control for all cooking techniques, from smoking to low-temperature cooking. 

We have also worked on an innovative, thick and dense ceramic to improve thermal stability, durability and coal consumption, essential elements in the design of a high-performance premium kamado.

A kamado designed as a complete cooking tool.

With the QUATRO, we wanted to design a multifunctional kamado., capable of smoking, simmering, grilling and searing, while offering the possibility to combine different temperatures and cooking techniques, in order to meet the expectations of passionate individuals as well as the demands of chefs and modern gastronomy.

A designer barbecue serving high-end outdoor cooking.

We have paid particular attention to design, materials and finishes, in order to offer a high-end designer kamado, capable of integrating into demanding environments, particularly contemporary outdoor kitchens, transforming the barbecue into a true aesthetic and functional object.

Conclusion.

If the COEO QUATRO has won the German Design Award, it is because we have succeeded in creating a next-generation high-end kamado, in which the conical shape, thermal engineering, culinary versatility and premium design are conceived as a coherent whole, allowing us to redefine the standards of kamado barbecues and designer outdoor cooking.

FAQ – Kamado COEO QUATRO & German Design Award.

What allowed the COEO QUATRO kamado to win the German Design Award?

We won the German Design Award 2024 thanks to a comprehensive approach to the high-end kamado, combining innovative design, technical performance and user experience, with a clear intention to rethink the kamado barbecue design beyond its traditional codes.

What makes the design of the QUATRO kamado unique?

The design of the COEO QUATRO kamado is based on a conical shape inspired by the tagine, which naturally optimises the circulation of heat and moisture, improving the quality of cooking while providing a strong visual signature in the world of high-end kamado design.

Why is the conical shape a major innovation in a kamado?

With the conical shape of the QUATRO, we wanted to go beyond aesthetics by creating a kamado whose shape directly enhances performance, particularly by promoting the rise of hot air, condensation and the redistribution of flavours, allowing for more even and precise cooking than on a traditional kamado.

How is the COEO QUATRO more efficient than a classic kamado?

The COEO QUATRO kamado stands out with a rapid temperature rise that can exceed 600°C, fine management of air flows thanks to an advanced ventilation system, as well as an innovative and dense ceramic that ensures excellent thermal stability, making it a high-end kamado barbecue that is efficient and precise.

What technical innovations have been awarded the German Design Award?

The German Design Award has notably recognised our ability to bring together several innovations in a single product, including a unique shape, intelligent superior ventilation, optimised ceramics, and a distinctive finish, all designed as a coherent whole in service of cooking and the user experience.

Is the COEO QUATRO suitable for gourmet cooking?

We have designed the COEO QUATRO kamado as a true outdoor gourmet cooking tool, capable of smoking, low-temperature cooking, grilling, and searing, allowing both chefs and enthusiasts to explore advanced techniques with a versatile premium kamado.

Why is the QUATRO referred to as a high-end kamado?

We position the COEO QUATRO as a high-end kamado because it combines premium materials, technical innovation, distinctive design, and culinary performance, while being designed to last and integrate into stylish and premium outdoor kitchen environments.

Is the German Design Award important in the barbecue sector?

The German Design Award is a recognised international distinction that goes beyond the barbecue universe and rewards the most innovative products in terms of design, meaning that the COEO QUATRO has been evaluated among products from many design sectors, confirming its positioning as a reference design kamado on an international scale.

How does the COEO QUATRO differ from other kamados?

We designed the QUATRO to be much more than just a simple barbecue, creating a high-end design kamado that combines a unique conical shape, advanced thermal performance, great versatility, and an optimised user experience, clearly distinguishing it from the traditional kamados available on the market.

Is the COEO QUATRO intended only for experts?

The COEO QUATRO kamado is aimed at both enthusiasts and chefs, as we have worked on ease of use and intuitiveness, making a technical tool accessible while maintaining a high level of performance, making it a premium kamado suitable for all levels.

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