CGS 18" Stainless Drip Pan for Kamado Grills CGS 18" Stainless Drip Pan for Kamado Grills

The CGS 18-inch stainless steel drip pan is designed for XL kamado grills using 18-inch to 20-inch ceramic heat deflectors. It catches grease and drippings before they soak into porous ceramics or collect in the bottom of the grill.

Its 18-inch diameter provides generous drip coverage beneath larger cuts of meat and cooking grids measuring approximately 20 to 24 inches. The shallow, tapered design helps maintain airflow while providing room to collect drippings during longer indirect barbeque cooks.

Compatible Grills & Rack Systems

The 18-inch drip pan is commonly used with the following grills and indirect cooking setups:

• BGE XL – CGS XL Woo, CGS XL Adjustable Rig, and XL convEGGtor setups
• Kamado Joe Big Joe I, II, III & Konnected – Divide & Conquer setups using the Kamado Joe Accessory Rack
• Weber Summit Kamado – CGS Spider with 18-inch half-moon heat deflectors
• Pit Boss 24 & Louisiana Grills 24 – CGS Woo with ceramic spacers or CGS XL Adjustable Rig
• Grilla Kong 24 – CGS XL Adjustable Rig setups

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

XL Big Green EGG Setups

The 18-inch drip pan is a natural match for the XL EGG convEGGtor, CGS XL Woo, and CGS XL Adjustable Rig. Each setup provides a different way to position the pan beneath the cooking grid.

CGS XL Woo with 18-inch Half-Moon Deflectors

The CGS XL Woo supports 18-inch half-moon ceramic deflectors and an 18-inch stainless steel drip pan for indirect barbeque cooking.

XL Big Green EGG Woo setup with 18-inch half-moon deflectors and 18-inch stainless steel drip pan.

XL convEGGtor & EGGspander Setups

The 18-inch pan closely matches the circular diameter of the XL convEGGtor, making it a good choice for catching drippings above the ceramic heat deflector.

The 18-inch drip pan closely matches the circular center section of the XL Big Green EGG convEGGtor.

CGS XL Adjustable Rig

The CGS XL Adjustable Rig provides several options for positioning the 18-inch drip pan. Depending on the configuration, the pan can rest on the lower Woo ring or be elevated inside the Rig using additional Crossbars or a Slide Guide.

XL Woo and Adjustable Rig with 18-inch half-moon deflectors and the drip pan resting on the lower Woo ring.

XL Adjustable Rig double-indirect setup with the 18-inch drip pan elevated above the upper deflector.

XL Adjustable Rig with the drip pan elevated above the convEGGtor. When possible, we prefer positioning the drip pan directly below the cooking grid.

Important: Elevating the drip pan inside the XL Adjustable Rig requires a second set of XL Crossbars or a Slide Guide.

Kamado Joe Big Joe Setups

The 18-inch drip pan works with Kamado Joe Big Joe I, II, III, and Konnected Joe Divide & Conquer configurations when properly positioned above the half-moon heat deflectors.

Big Joe Divide & Conquer

The Kamado Joe Accessory Rack supports the 18-inch drip pan above the ceramic heat deflectors, creating a practical setup for longer indirect barbeque cooks.

Kamado Joe Accessory Rack Support

The Accessory Rack provides the support needed to position the pan above the heat deflectors within the Divide & Conquer system.

Kamado Joe Big Joe setup using the Accessory Rack to position the 18-inch stainless steel drip pan directly above the half-moon deflectors.

Pit Boss 24, Louisiana Grills 24 & Grilla Kong 24

CGS Woo for Pit Boss 24 & Louisiana Grills 24

The 18-inch drip pan can be used with these larger kamados, but available clearance is tighter than with the 16-inch pan.

CGS 2-inch Ceramic Spacers laid on their side provide the necessary separation above the heat deflectors. If your cooking configuration does not have adequate room for the 18-inch pan, choose the 16-inch drip pan.

For tighter Woo configurations, CGS 2-inch ceramic spacers laid on their side can create the separation needed for the 18-inch drip pan.

CGS XL Adjustable Rig

The CGS XL Adjustable Rig for Pit Boss 24, Louisiana Grills 24, and Grilla Kong 24 provides additional flexibility for positioning the 18-inch drip pan.

The pan can rest directly above the ceramic deflectors or be elevated closer to the cooking grid when additional supports are installed. Raising the pan provides a larger air gap between the hot deflectors and the pan.

XL Adjustable Rig for Pit Boss 24 and Louisiana Grills 24 with 16-inch half-moon deflectors, 18-inch drip pan, and 20-inch cooking grid.

Important: A second set of Crossbars or a Slide Guide is required to elevate the drip pan inside the Rig.

Weber Summit Kamado & Other Large Grills

Weber Summit Kamado

The 18-inch drip pan works with CGS 18-inch half-moon ceramic heat deflectors supported by the CGS Spider for Weber Summit Kamados.

The pan provides broad coverage beneath the cooking grid while helping protect the ceramic deflectors from grease and drippings.

Other Grill Setups: The 18-inch drip pan may also work with other large kamado configurations. Ensure at least 1-1/8 inches of vertical space is available for the pan, along with adequate clearance around its perimeter for airflow.

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

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 continuous drip 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. Larger kamados often provide enough vertical space to create substantial separation between the hot ceramic and the drip pan.

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.

CGS XL Woo with 18-inch half-moon ceramic deflectors, ceramic spacers, and 18-inch stainless steel drip pan.

Important: Always check the clearance between the top of the heat deflector and bottom of the cooking grid before choosing ceramic spacer height.

View CGS Ceramic Spacers (3 per set).

Specifications & What's Included

• Diameter: 18-inch
• Depth: 1-inch with tapered sidewall
• Material: 200-series stainless steel
• Edge: Rolled rim for added rigidity
• Included: One 18-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.