Royal Gourmet CD1519 Portable Charcoal Grill with Warming Rack
- Charcoal Grill
- 303 sq in
- Charcoal
- Tabletop
A well-built compact charcoal grill that cooks reliably once assembled, with the front-loading door and dual dampers doing real work for heat control.
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How it ranks among the 22 charcoal grills we track
4.5★ across 484 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
484 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
1,519+ bought on Amazon last month.
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Overview
A tabletop charcoal grill with 303 square inches of cooking area including a warming rack, built for camping, tailgating and picnic-size cookouts rather than full backyard grilling. A front-loading charcoal door and removable ash tray cut down on mid-cook hassle.
- 303 sq in total cooking area
- Porcelain-enameled steel cooking grates
- Chrome-plated warming rack
- Two adjustable air dampers
Who it's for
Campers, tailgaters and anyone wanting a grab-and-go charcoal grill for one or two people. Less suited to those feeding a group, the 303 sq in cooking area is sized for personal or small-batch grilling.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Buyers consistently praise the build quality and heat retention, several noting no paint chipping after repeated use and sturdy metal parts. Assembly is the recurring complaint: instructions are described as unclear or hard to follow, taking anywhere from 60 minutes to nearly 3 hours, with parts left unlabeled even though the hardware bags are. One buyer wished it had side handles. A couple of reviewers mentioned packaging issues reported by others but did not experience that themselves, and most found the front charcoal door and slide-out ash tray genuinely convenient in daily use.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Front door adds charcoal without removing the cooking grate
- Dual air dampers give real temperature control
- Ash tray slides out for cleanup
- Compact and light enough to carry by two handles
- Assembly instructions are unclear for several buyers, taking up to 3 hours
- Parts are not individually labeled, only the screws are
- Cooking area suits one or two people, not a group
Specifications
| Brand | Royal Gourmet |
|---|---|
| Model | CD1519 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 25.4 pounds |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 18.6 × 27.8 × 19.2 inches |
| Item Dimensions | 27.8 × 18.6 × 19.2 inches |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Fuel Type | Charcoal |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Alloy Steel, Porcelain-enameled Steel Wire (Cooking Grates) |
| Handle Material | Stainless Steel |
| Frame Material | Alloy Steel |
| Color | Black |
| Finish Types | Powder Coated |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Installation Type | Tabletop |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Charcoal Grill Parts |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 1 year |
| Other details | |
| Cooking Surface Area | 303 sq in |
| Number Of Racks | 1 |
| Required Assembly | Yes |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Outdoor |
| Cooking System | Adjustable Air Damper System |
| Grill Configuration | Warming Rack |
| Indoor Outdoor Usage | Outdoor |
| Item Type Name | Royal Gourmet CD1519 Portable Charcoal Grill with Warming Rack, Tabletop Charcoal Grill with 303 Sq. In Cooking Area for Outdoor Camping and Picnic Grilling, Black |
| Primary Cooking Method | Charcoal Grilling |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Built-In Thermometer, Compact, Portable, Tabletop, Warming Rack |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in charcoal grills.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Gourmet CD1519 Portable Charcoal Grill with Warming RackThis product | 4.5 / 5 | 484 | 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 CD1519
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
How many people can the Royal Gourmet CD1519 realistically feed?
Reviewers describe it as well suited to one or two people rather than a full group cookout.
Is the CD1519 hard to assemble?
Several buyers found the instructions unclear and assembly took between about 1 and 3 hours, though a manufacturer video helped some of them.
Can you add charcoal mid-cook without removing the food?
Yes, a front access door lets you add charcoal without lifting the cooking grate.