Ordered after four years of procrastinating!!

[atlonglast]

Hi all, placed my order two weeks ago after four years of indecision and emailing Dennis a few times a year with questions. Tried different BBQ's and smokers but always knew the KK was what I wanted.

Had my heart set on a 23 in matte black pebbles, so that is what I went with and I'm very excited. I'm in Perth, Australia and my new KK (still working on a name) is at the dock about to be loaded onto a ship to Fremantle, going via Singapore. Should arrive at the end of November, then its however long customs clearance takes, and its mine! 

I have to say that in the two weeks since I took the plunge, I have been reading posts on this forum just about every day, and it is amazing what I have learnt so far. You guys are awesome. 

Dennis's team are excellent, have kept me posted all along the way and even sent me a sneak peak of my unit before they packaged it up. 

[Pequod]

Took you long enough, but you made the right decision!  Congrats!

Those matte black pebble KK's are truly stunning. Can't wait to see yours unpacked and cooking. 

[MacKenzie]

Gorgeous, and just wait until you see it for real.  BTW whatever you cook on your KK WILL taste better.:) Get your camera ready for those delivery day pixs.:)

[Bruce Pearson]

 Nice-looking KK make sure you take lots of pictures when you get it. 

[Aussie Ora]

Congrats mate its going to rock your world

Outback Kamado Bar and Grill

[churchi]

Welcome to the club mate. Congrats on the purchase. My 32" has the black pebbles and it looks stunning in the backyard. You are going to love cooking on the KK. Purchase lots of charcoal and have it ready for when it arrives.

Remember, we all love pics on this site. So the unboxing thread is a must and the first cook too.

Welcome and cant wait to see your progress on the KK.

[atlonglast]

Thanks for all the great replies everyone, can't wait to see the beast in the flesh. 

Will make sure to take lots of pics of delivery and first cook. Just got to decide what to cook, maybe a standing rib roast, big fan of those. I keep reading about doing it low and slow with a high heat sear at the end, which sounds good, might be tricky for a first cook though. 

[Aussie Ora]

Sounds like a great first cook easily done put it on and let it sit then bring the KK up to 550 f and let it vent and sear. Were abouts in Perth are you from the fees for customs aren't to bad I think I paid around $1300 but it was not about the cost for me it was getting the best thing I could. The KK Is an unbelievable over engineered work of art that delivers mouthwatering meals time after time.

Outback Kamado Bar and Grill

[atlonglast]

Sounds easy enough, I will give it a go. Very keen to try the rotisserie too.

I am in Wembley. According to the schedule  it should land in Freo on the 28th Nov. Hoping it doesn't take too long to clear through customs - those fees are more than I expected but like you said, it's about getting the best. 

Who did you use for customs clearance and delivery?

[Steve M]

Congrats on the purchase. It is beautiful.

[Aussie Ora]

Sounds easy enough, I will give it a go. Very keen to try the rotisserie too.

I am in Wembley. According to the schedule  it should land in Freo on the 28th Nov. Hoping it doesn't take too long to clear through customs - those fees are more than I expected but like you said, it's about getting the best. 

Who did you use for customs clearance and delivery?

I used what Dennis recommended. The Aussie dollar sucks at the moment and in typical Aussie form everyone has their hand out lol

Outback Kamado Bar and Grill

[atlonglast]

I have contacted a couple of agents but still waiting for a response, this is WA afterall. 

What charcoal do you use? I am looking at the mallee root charcoal, looks like a good one. 

[ckreef]

Congratulations. Perth the new up and coming KK destination. 

[tinyfish]

Congratulations and hope your up and cooking soon.

[Aussie Ora]

On 11/6/2016 at 6:43 PM, atlonglast said:

I have contacted a couple of agents but still waiting for a response, this is WA afterall. 

What charcoal do you use? I am looking at the mallee root charcoal, looks like a good one. 
 

 

I would go with what Dennis recommend can't remember their name but it was stress free cost me 250 to get it delivered could have picked it up myself for cheaper but. Couldn't be bothered lol. As for lump Kj from bbqs galore is excellent or bunnings sell char Grill works well. I found someone that sells gidgee works good

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[Stile88]

Congrats and welcome to the KK club that color is stunning .wait to you start cooking on this you are going to love it

[tony b]

It will meet all your expectations when it arrives, and then some! Welcome to the Obsession!!! 

[skreef]

Very nice grill. Congrats 

[atlonglast]

Well, after weeks of waiting, my grill is in the port awaiting release. Hoping to get it delivered either tomorrow or Friday. Will post plenty of pics. Can't wait. 

[MacKenzie]

Great news, we can't wait either to see those pixs.