CGS 12" Stainless Drip Pan for Kamado Grills CGS 12" Stainless Drip Pan for Kamado Grills

12-inch Stainless Steel Drip Pan for Medium Kamado Grills

The CGS 12-inch stainless steel drip pan is designed for medium kamado grills, including the Medium Big Green EGG, using 12-inch to 13-inch ceramic heat deflectors. It catches grease and drippings before they soak into porous ceramics, while leaving room for heat and airflow around the cooking setup.

Compatible Grills & Rack Systems

The 12-inch drip pan is commonly used with the following indirect cooking setup:

• BGE Medium – ConvEGGtor with optional CGS Ceramic Spacers

The pan may also work with other medium kamado grills using 12-inch to 13-inch heat deflectors. Not sure which drip pan fits your grill? Give us a call and we'll help match the pan to your rack and deflector combination.

Medium Big Green EGG ConvEGGtor setup with 12-inch stainless steel drip pan.

Why Use a Stainless Steel Drip Pan?

• Protects Ceramic Deflectors: Prevents grease and drippings from soaking into porous ceramics.
• Keeps the Grill Cleaner: Catches drippings before they collect in the bottom of the cooker.
• Reusable Stainless Steel: Durable construction that holds its shape better than disposable aluminum pans.
• Right-Size Coverage: Provides drip coverage without unnecessarily restricting airflow in medium kamado setups.

Easy Cleanup with Heavy-Duty Foil

We recommend double-lining the drip pan with heavy-duty aluminum foil before every cook. Overlap two sheets in a + pattern, pressing the foil into the pan and slightly over the rim for additional drip coverage.

After cooking, simply remove and discard the foil. The pan can be hand washed or placed in the dishwasher, although baked-on grease may require additional cleaning.

Note: Stainless steel naturally darkens and discolors from heat, smoke, and grease. This is normal and does not affect performance.

Using Ceramic Spacers

Placing ceramic spacers between the deflector and drip pan creates an air gap that helps reduce direct heat transfer and burnt-on drippings. More separation is generally beneficial when vertical clearance allows.

For the Medium Big Green EGG ConvEGGtor, CGS 1-inch or 2-inch (on side) ceramic spacers can be used depending on the available clearance between the deflector and cooking grid.

Medium Big Green EGG ConvEGGtor with 2-inch ceramic spacers laid on their 1-1/2-inch side, elevating the drip pan closer to the cooking grid. The 1-inch spacers are another option when clearance is limited.

Important: Always check the available clearance between your deflector and cooking grid before selecting spacer height.

View CGS Ceramic Spacers (3 per set).

Why the Tapered Design Matters

The tapered sidewall provides a wider upper opening for catching drippings while keeping the base smaller near the ceramic deflector. This helps balance drip coverage with airflow and available space inside the grill.

For longer indirect barbeque cooks, we prefer a single full-round drip pan over multiple half-moon pans. It's easier to foil, clean, and provides continuous coverage beneath the food.

Because kamado grills naturally retain heat and moisture, adding liquid to the drip pan is generally unnecessary for most barbeque cooks.

Specifications & What's Included

• Diameter: 12-inch
• Depth: 3/4-inch to 1-inch with tapered sidewall
• Material: 200-series stainless steel
• Edge: Rolled rim for added rigidity
• Included: One 12-inch stainless steel drip pan

We use 200-series stainless steel because there is no practical benefit to paying more for 304 stainless in this application. Normal heat discoloration does not affect the pan's usefulness or performance.

Foil, ceramic deflectors, rack systems, and ceramic spacers are sold separately.