{"product_id":"2xl-big-green-egg-grid-deflector-setups","title":"Multiple Grid \u0026 Deflector Setups for the 2XL Big Green EGG","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThree Cooking Levels, Multiple Ways to Configure Your 2XL EGG\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis guide supports the \u003cstrong\u003eCGS 2XL Expander\u003c\/strong\u003e, showing which cooking grids, griddles and heat deflectors fit at each level so you can quickly plan your 2XL EGG setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you landed here first, visit our \u003cstrong\u003e2XL Expander product page\u003c\/strong\u003e for a complete overview of the system, cooking positions and setup ideas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e This guide applies to the CGS 2XL Expander and not the Big Green Egg 2XL Basket.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eHow the Three Levels Work Together\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CGS 2XL Expander creates three distinct cooking heights inside the 2XL Big Green EGG, giving you more control over how close food, cooking grids and heat deflectors sit to the charcoal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTop Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raised cooking near the felt line for gentler direct heat and the primary cooking position for indirect setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMiddle Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Versatile position for grids, griddles, heat deflectors and direct or indirect cooking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLower Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Close-to-the-fire cooking for high-heat searing and multi-level direct\/indirect setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eTop Level — Raised \/ Felt Line\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe top level positions the cooking grid near the felt line, moving food farther from the charcoal for raised direct cooking and providing the primary cooking surface for indirect setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e2XL EGG Cooking Grid\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1088\/6648\/files\/2xl-big-green-egg-woo-expander-grid-front-angle-view.jpg?v=1775069507\" alt=\"CGS 2XL Woo Expander with 2XL Big Green EGG cooking grid positioned at the raised felt-line level\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 600px; height: auto; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEGG SKU: 119681\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard cooking grid supplied with the 2XL EGG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSits on the Expander's top level near the felt line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrimary cooking surface for most raised and indirect setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoves food farther from the charcoal for gentler direct heat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional cooking surfaces and grid expanders can also be positioned above the 2XL grid for even more cooking capacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eMiddle Level — Top of Fire Ring\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe middle level sits near the top of the fire ring and supports several grid, griddle and heat-deflector options. Use it for direct grilling, indirect cooking or building multi-zone setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHalf-Moon XL EGG Plancha Griddle\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1088\/6648\/files\/2xl-big-green-egg-expander-basket-xl-griddles-900px.jpg?v=1774990313\" alt=\"CGS 2XL Woo Expander with two XL Big Green EGG half-moon plancha griddles on the Expander middle level\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 600px; height: auto; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEGG SKU: 122995\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for the XL EGG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSits directly on the middle Expander ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for flat-top style cooking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse one for a split cooking surface or two for a full round griddle setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFull Round XL EGG Cooking Grid\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1088\/6648\/files\/2xl-big-green-egg-expander-basket-xl-grid-900px.jpg?v=1774990284\" alt=\"CGS 2XL Woo Expander with full round 24-inch XL Big Green EGG stainless cooking grid on the middle level\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 600px; height: auto; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEGG SKU: 110145\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard replacement cooking grid for the XL EGG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreates a full 24-inch cooking surface on the middle level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e24-inch Half-Moon XL Cooking Grid — CGS\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1088\/6648\/files\/2xl-big-green-egg-expander-basket-direct-indirect-stainless-grid-lower-level.jpg?v=1774995658\" alt=\"CGS 2XL Woo Expander configured for two-zone cooking with a stainless half-moon cooking grid and 18-inch half-moon heat deflector\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 600px; height: auto; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCGS SKU: 110145-Half\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExclusive to CGS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse one for split-zone cooking or two to create a full round cooking surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e XL EGGspander half-moon cooking grids do not fit the Expander\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e2XL EGG Half-Moon Heat Deflectors\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1088\/6648\/files\/2xl-big-green-egg-expander-basket-half-moon-deflectors-cgs.jpg?v=1775231118\" alt=\"CGS 2XL Woo Expander set up for full indirect smoking with two 2XL Big Green EGG half-moon ceramic heat deflectors\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 600px; height: auto; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHalf-Moon convEGGtor for 2XL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEGG SKU: 120960\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse two for a full indirect setup for low-and-slow barbeque\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse one for a split direct and indirect cooking zone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePosition the deflectors below the top cooking grid to shield food from direct heat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cooking grids and griddles used at this level sit directly on the Expander's middle ring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eLower Level — Closer to the Fire\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lower level places the cooking surface closer to the charcoal, making it ideal for \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-heat searing, direct grilling and multi-level two-zone setups\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e20-inch Round Stainless Cooking Grid — CGS\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1088\/6648\/files\/2xl-big-green-egg-expander-basket-20-grid-900px.jpg?v=1775080383\" alt=\"CGS 2XL Woo Expander with CGS 20-inch stainless cooking grid on the Expander lower level\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 600px; height: auto; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCGS 20-inch Round Stainless Grid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for the CGS 2XL Expander system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSits on the lower level closer to the charcoal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for searing steaks and other high-heat direct cooks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBuild a Two-Zone Searing Setup\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the advantages of the 2XL Expander is the ability to combine different cooking surfaces and heights. Depending on your needs and cooking style, you can use two levels and different cooking surfaces to create direct and indirect zones at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll-Stainless Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCGS 20-inch Round Stainless Grid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCGS 18-inch Half-Moon Deflector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEGG 24-inch XL Half-Moon Grid — CGS exclusive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1088\/6648\/files\/2xl-big-green-egg-expander-basket-direct-indirect-stainless-grid-lower-level.jpg?v=1774995658\" alt=\"CGS 2XL Woo Expander configured for two-zone grilling with stainless cooking grids and an 18-inch half-moon heat deflector\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 600px; height: auto; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCast Iron Searing Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e18-inch Large EGG Cast Iron Grid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1088\/6648\/files\/2xl-big-green-egg-expander-large-cast-iron-grid-900px.jpg?v=1775072341\" alt=\"CGS 2XL Woo Expander with 18-inch Large Big Green EGG cast iron grid on the Expander lower level\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 600px; height: auto; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlancha Searing Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEGG XL Half-Moon Plancha Griddle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCGS 18-inch Half-Moon Deflector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEGG 24-inch XL Half-Moon Grid — CGS exclusive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1088\/6648\/files\/2xl-big-green-egg-expander-basket-direct-indirect-cgs-900px.jpg?v=1774991155\" alt=\"CGS 2XL Woo Expander configured for two-zone cooking with 18-inch half-moon deflector, stainless cooking grid and XL EGG plancha\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 600px; height: auto; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e2XL EGG Half-Moon Deflectors With the 2XL Grid\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a more conventional barbeque setup, use the 2XL EGG half-moon deflectors below the full 2XL cooking grid. Use both deflectors for full indirect cooking or a single half-moon deflector to create direct and indirect zones across the main cooking grid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1088\/6648\/files\/2xl-big-green-egg-expander-basket-cgs-woo-two-zone-900px.jpg?v=1775230108\" alt=\"CGS 2XL Woo Expander configured for two-zone grilling with one 2XL Big Green EGG half-moon deflector below the 2XL cooking grid\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 600px; height: auto; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003ePopular 2XL Expander Cooking Setups\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce you understand the three cooking levels, the Expander can be configured for a wide range of direct, indirect and combination cooks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQuick Setup Guide\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow \u0026amp; Slow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two 2XL half-moon deflectors below the 2XL cooking grid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-Zone Cooking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use one half-moon deflector and combine cooking surfaces or levels as needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSearing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Position a cooking grid on the lower level with direct heat underneath\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRaised Direct:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cook on the 2XL grid at the top level without heat deflectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy combining different cooking heights, grids and half-moon heat deflectors, the 2XL Expander can handle full indirect barbeque, direct grilling, high-heat searing, split-zone cooking and high-capacity cooks without rebuilding the entire fire setup.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ceramic Grill Store","offers":[{"title":"EGG 24\" XL Full Round 110145","offer_id":41651541344314,"sku":null,"price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"CGS 24\" XL Half-Moon 110145-Half","offer_id":41651541377082,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"EGG 24\" XL Half-Moon Plancha Griddle 122995","offer_id":41651541409850,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"CGS 20\" Round Stainless Grid","offer_id":41651541442618,"sku":null,"price":52.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"EGG 18\" Large Full Round Cast Iron Grid 122957","offer_id":41651541475386,"sku":null,"price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"EGG 24\" 2XL Half-Moon Heat Deflector 120960","offer_id":41651541508154,"sku":null,"price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1088\/6648\/files\/2xl-big-green-egg-cooking-grids-cgs-woo.jpg?v=1775438286","url":"https:\/\/ceramicgrillstore.com\/products\/2xl-big-green-egg-grid-deflector-setups","provider":"Ceramic Grill Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}