Royal Gourmet CC1830V 30 Barrel Charcoal Grill with Wood-Painted Side Front Table
- Charcoal Grill
- 627 sq in
- Charcoal
- Freestanding
- More reviewed than 59%
A roomy, easy to assemble barrel charcoal grill that reviewers rate well for the price, though quality control can slip on individual units.
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How it ranks among the 22 charcoal grills we track
4.4★ across 1,200 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
1,200 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
1,830+ bought on Amazon last month.
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Overview
Royal Gourmet's CC1830V is a barrel-style charcoal grill with 627 square inches of total cooking space (443 sq in main grate plus a 184 sq in warming rack), built for backyard cookouts and small gatherings needing room for large cuts of meat.
The barrel shape traps heat and smoke the way an offset smoker does, and the side vent plus adjustable fire grate give some real temperature control without stepping up to a dedicated smoker. Reviewers rate the assembly and value highly, though at least one owner's unit shipped with a hardware defect and another saw the bottom finish wear quickly, so quality control looks inconsistent unit to unit.
- 627 sq in combined cooking and warming space
- Adjustable fire grate at two heights
- Side vent for heat and oxygen control
- Lid-mounted temperature gauge
Who it's for
This suits backyard cooks who want generous grate space for ribs, roasts or a full spread without stepping up to a dedicated smoker. It fits buyers comfortable doing their own assembly and light troubleshooting if a part shows up imperfect, since one buyer's experience with support was rocky.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Buyers who assembled it call the CC1830V easy to put together, especially with two people, and say it feels bigger and better built than the price suggests, holding a steady temperature via the vent. One 4-star owner flagged the bottom finish peeling off after only two uses. A single 1-star review described a manufacturing defect, an oversized screw hole in step 1, and said the seller's support line and email went unanswered.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Easy to assemble, especially with two people
- Bigger and better built than the price suggests
- Adjustable fire grate controls heat at two heights
- Lid thermometer tracks internal temperature while cooking
- Bottom finish can peel after light use
- One buyer received a defective, misaligned part
- Customer support was unresponsive to that complaint
Performance notes
The adjustable fire grate raises or lowers the charcoal pan between two heights to set the distance between coals and food, while closing the side air vent chokes oxygen flow to cool the fire or help extinguish it. A lid-mounted gauge tracks the internal temperature, and the fire grate doubles as a dump-out ash pan for cleanup.
Specifications
| Brand | Royal Gourmet |
|---|---|
| Model | CC1830V |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 37.9 pounds |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 27.9 × 42.6 × 48.7 inches |
| Item Dimensions | 27.9 × 42.6 × 48.7 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Number of Heating Elements | 1 |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Fuel Type | Charcoal |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Alloy Steel, Porcelain-enameled steel wire (cooking grates) |
| Handle Material | Wood |
| Frame Material | Alloy Steel |
| Color | Black |
| Finish Types | Powder Coated |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Installation Type | Freestanding |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Grill Parts |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 1 year |
| Other details | |
| Cooking Surface Area | 627 sq in |
| Number Of Racks | 2 |
| Required Assembly | Yes |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Outdoor |
| Cooking System | Charcoal |
| Grill Configuration | Standard |
| Indoor Outdoor Usage | Outdoor |
| Item Type Name | 30-Inch Barrel Charcoal Grill with Wood-Painted Side and Front Table, for Outdoor Picnic Camping Patio Backyard BBQ Cooking |
| Primary Cooking Method | Charcoal Grilling |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Adjustable Fire Grates, Equipped with Front Table, Equipped with Side Table, Tool Holder, Warming Rack |
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How it compares
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|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Gourmet CC1830V 30 Barrel Charcoal Grill with Wood-Painted Side Front TableThis product | 4.4 / 5 | 1,200 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Weber Original Kettle Charcoal Grill | 4.8 / 5 | 10,100 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Char-Griller® AKORN® Jr. Portable Kamado Charcoal Grill and Smoker with Cast Iron Grates…Char-Griller | 4.6 / 5 | 3,800 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Captiva Designs Extra Large Charcoal BBQ Grill with Oversize Cooking AreaCaptiva Designs | 4.4 / 5 | 632 | 4.0 / 5 |
| 30052AMZ Kay Home Product's Cast Iron Hibachi Charcoal GrillAllen | 4.3 / 5 | 211 | 4.0 / 5 |
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Questions about the Royal Gourmet CC1830V
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
How much cooking space does the Royal Gourmet CC1830V have?
It has 443 sq in of main porcelain-enameled cooking grate plus a 184 sq in warming rack, for 627 sq in total.
Can you control the temperature on this charcoal grill?
Yes, closing the side air vent cuts oxygen to the coals, and the adjustable fire grate raises or lowers the charcoal pan to two heights.
Does the CC1830V come assembled?
No, it ships as a kit. Reviewers say one person can build it, but two people finish faster and help avoid issues like the misaligned hardware one buyer reported.