Royal Gourmet CC1624 Barrel Charcoal Grill
- Charcoal Grill
- 426 sq in
- Charcoal
- Alloy Steel
A well-reviewed barrel charcoal grill with generous cooking and prep space, worth checking if you need more capacity than a family of four.
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How it ranks among the 22 charcoal grills we track
4.5★ across 10 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
10 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
1,624+ bought on Amazon last month.
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Overview
The Royal Gourmet CC1624 is a barrel-style charcoal grill with 426 square inches of total cooking space split between a 321 sq in primary grate and a 105 sq in warming rack, plus front and side shelves. It's sized for backyard cookouts and picnics rather than commercial-scale grilling.
A barrel shape rather than a flat kettle is what gives this grill its heat circulation and its front-and-side shelf layout, more surface area for prep than a round kettle grill typically offers. The charcoal pan adjusts to two heights, which is the main lever for temperature control here rather than a fully sealed vent system. Reviewers describe it as sized for a family of two to four rather than a crowd.
- 426 sq in total cooking space (321 primary + 105 warming)
- Adjustable 2-height charcoal pan, holds up to 3.8 lbs
- Front, side, and bottom shelves with utensil hooks
- Porcelain-enameled steel grates
Who it's for
Good for backyard cooks who want real charcoal flavor with enough shelf space to prep and serve without a side table. Less suited to anyone grilling for a large group regularly, reviewers size it for a small family rather than a crowd, and one flagged the wheel hardware as a weak point.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Reviewers praise the cooking space and the flavor it produces, calling out the adjustable charcoal pan and shelves as genuinely useful for group cooking. The one recurring gripe is with the wheel pins, one reviewer felt they should be sturdier and larger.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- 426 sq in total cooking space with a dedicated warming rack
- Adjustable charcoal pan for temperature control
- Front and side shelves plus 3 utensil hooks
- Cool-touch lid handle
- Wheel pins felt undersized to at least one reviewer
- Sized for a small family rather than large groups
Specifications
| Brand | Royal Gourmet |
|---|---|
| Model | CC1624 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 30.9 pounds |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 26.5 × 37.4 × 44.7 inches |
| Item Dimensions | 37.4 × 26.5 × 44.7 inches |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Fuel Type | Charcoal |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Alloy Steel |
| Handle Material | Steel |
| Frame Material | Alloy Steel |
| Color | Black |
| Finish Types | Powder Coated |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Installation Type | Freestanding |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Charcoal Grill Parts |
| Other details | |
| Cooking Surface Area | 426 sq in |
| Number Of Racks | 1 |
| Required Assembly | Yes |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Outdoor |
| Cooking System | grill |
| Grill Configuration | Cart |
| Indoor Outdoor Usage | Outdoor |
| Item Type Name | Royal Gourmet CC1624 Barrel Charcoal Grill, Large Charcoal Grill with Side & Front Shelves, 426 sq. in. Cooking Grid, Open Bottom Storage, Sturdy Side Shelf with Hooks, for Outdoor Backyard, Patio Parties and Picnics, Black |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Built-In Thermometer, Convenient prep & storage with shelves and utensil hooks |
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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 CC1624 Barrel Charcoal GrillThis product | 4.5 / 5 | 10 | 2.7 / 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 CC1624
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
How much food does the Royal Gourmet CC1624 hold at once?
Reviewers estimate room for around 16 cheeseburgers or 14 drumsticks at a time, and it's sized well for a family of two to four.
Does the Royal Gourmet CC1624 have a warming rack?
Yes, a 105 sq in warming rack sits above the 321 sq in primary grate to keep finished food hot.
How is temperature controlled on the CC1624?
An adjustable charcoal pan with two height settings, combined with a lid stack and side vent, is used to manage airflow and heat.