CGS 16" Stainless Drip Pan for Kamado Grills CGS 16" Stainless Drip Pan for Kamado Grills

The CGS 16-inch stainless steel drip pan is our go-to size for larger kamado grills, including the Large Big Green EGG, Kamado Joe Classic, Pit Boss 24, Louisiana Grills 24, and Grilla Kong 24. Designed for indirect cooking setups using 16-inch ceramic heat deflectors, it catches grease and drippings before they soak into porous ceramics or collect in the bottom of the grill.

The 16-inch diameter provides generous drip coverage beneath larger cuts of meat while maintaining airflow in properly sized setups. It can also work with select 15-inch deflector configurations when the pan is positioned above the firebowl.

Compatible Grills & Rack Systems

The 16-inch drip pan works across several kamado grills and rack systems. Because the position of the deflector and cooking grid varies, choosing the correct setup is important for maintaining airflow and providing adequate clearance.

Choose your grill or rack system below for specific fitment details, setup images, and ceramic spacer recommendations.

Large Big Green EGG Setups

The 16-inch drip pan is a popular choice for the Large EGG convEGGtor, CGS Large Woo, and Adjustable Rig configurations.

convEGGtor with CGS PSWoo or EGGspander

The 16-inch pan provides maximum drip coverage above the Large EGG convEGGtor. If you prefer a pan that more closely matches the convEGGtor's circular center section, choose the 14-inch drip pan.

Large BGE convEGGtor with 2-inch ceramic spacers laid on their 1-1/2-inch side, raising the 16-inch drip pan closer to the cooking grid. The 1-inch spacers are another option.

CGS 3-Leg or 5-Leg Woo

The CGS Large Woo supports 16-inch half-moon deflectors and a 16-inch drip pan for raised-grid indirect barbeque cooking.

Large EGG Woo with 16-inch half-moon deflectors, 1-inch ceramic spacers, and 16-inch drip pan. The 2-inch spacers do not fit this configuration.

CGS Large Adjustable Rig

The CGS Large Adjustable Rig offers greater flexibility in positioning the 16-inch drip pan than a fixed-height rack. Slide Guides or Crossbars can position the pan higher or lower depending on your cooking setup.

Large BGE Adjustable Rig with the 16-inch drip pan elevated above the ceramic heat deflectors.

Large Adjustable Rig double-indirect setup with the 16-inch drip pan raised above the deflectors.

Note: Additional Crossbars or Slide Guides are required for certain multi-level configurations.

Important: The 16-inch drip pan does not fit down inside the Large Big Green EGG fire ring. For lower fire ring setups, choose the 14-inch drip pan.</p>

Kamado Joe Classic & Konnected Joe Setups

Classic I, II & III Divide & Conquer

In the Classic Joe and Konnected Joe, the 16-inch drip pan sits on the Kamado Joe Accessory Rack, the circular ring with four triangular support prongs.

The 16-inch drip pan works well in Classic Joe Divide & Conquer setups when positioned above the firebowl. Because of its diameter, the pan does not fit down inside the firebowl.

Kamado Joe Classic Divide & Conquer with the Accessory Rack supporting the deflectors, ceramic spacers, and 16-inch drip pan.

Important: The 16-inch pan fits above the Classic Joe firebowl, not inside it. For lower firebowl configurations, consider the 15-inch drip pan.

Pit Boss 24, Louisiana Grills 24 & Grilla Kong 24

CGS Woo for Pit Boss 24 & Louisiana Grills 24

The 16-inch drip pan is a good match for these larger kamados when 16-inch ceramic deflectors are supported by the CGS Woo or Spider.

CGS Woo for Pit Boss 24 and Louisiana Grills 24 with 16-inch half-moon deflectors, 2-inch ceramic spacers laid on their 1-1/2-inch side, and 16-inch drip pan.

Grilla Kong 24

The Grilla Kong 24 can use the 16-inch drip pan on its three-leg diffuser for indirect barbeque cooks.

Vision & Other Large Kamado Setups

CGS Adjustable Rig for Vision Grills

The 16-inch drip pan fits inside the CGS Vision Adjustable Rig, where Crossbars or Slide Guides can be used to adjust the pan's height.

Important Vision Fitment: The 16-inch pan does not fit the lower Vision Spider or Vision Woo configurations. Choose the 15-inch drip pan for those setups.

If your grill or rack system is not listed, give us a call and we'll help match the correct drip pan to your setup.

Benefits & Cooking Tips

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.
• Wide Round Coverage: Provides generous protection beneath larger cuts of meat during longer indirect barbeque cooks.

Full-Round vs. Half-Moon Drip Pans

For longer indirect barbeque cooks, we prefer one full-round drip pan over two half-moon pans. A single pan provides continuous coverage beneath the food with no center gap for drippings to slide by. It is also easier to foil, remove, and clean than two separate pans.

We rarely see a need for single half-moon drip pans. Fast grilling cooks with lean meats generate minimal drippings. A folded sheet of aluminum foil draped over the deflector provides sufficient protection. However, for briskets, pork butts, ribs, and other low-and-slow cooks, a full-round stainless drip pan is our preferred setup.

Tapered Sidewall Design

The 1-inch 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.

Unlike offset smokers that require a continuous supply of fresh air, kamado grills retain heat and moisture extremely well with minimal airflow. As a result, adding liquid to the drip pan is generally unnecessary for most indirect barbeque cooks.

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.

Unlike drip pans with built-in feet that provide only a small air gap, separate ceramic spacers let you increase the distance between the hot deflector and drip pan when clearance allows.

Depending on the grill and rack system, 1-inch, 1-1/2-inch, or 2-inch separation may be possible. Always measure the clearance between the top of the deflector and bottom of the cooking grid before selecting your spacer height.

Important: Not all rack configurations accommodate taller ceramic spacers. Refer to the specific setup guidance above before choosing your spacers.

View CGS Ceramic Spacers (3 per set).

Specifications

• Diameter: 16-inch
• Depth: 1-inch with tapered sidewall
• Material: 200-series stainless steel
• Edge: Rolled rim for added rigidity
• Included: One 16-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, Crossbars, Slide Guides, and ceramic spacers are sold separately.