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XL Big Green Egg Expander (CGS-WOO)

Unlock a new level of versatility and convenience with the XL Big Green Egg Expander (CGS-WOO)—an expertly crafted solution designed to elevate, smoke, sear, and bake on your XL Big Green Egg.

Common Set-ups

  • Raise the Grid – Position your XL cooking grid closer to the felt line
  • ConvEGGtor Handling – Pairs with the EGG ConvEGGtor for long BBQ cooks
Good view of how the XL Expander raises the XL cooking grid inside an XL Big Green EGG. XL Woo Expander set up indirect with XL EGG convEGGtor, CGS 18-inch Stainless Drip Pan and XL EGG cooking grid.
  • Effortless Half-Moon Deflector Handling – Better yet, go CGS 18-inch half-moon deflectors for easier handling and more versatility
XL Big Green EGG Expander with XL Grid showing that the 18" Half-moon deflectors can be removed from the side with no interference with the XL cooking grid. xl-egg-expander-half-moon-deflectors-grid.png__PID:86d98bc0-bb26-4800-8513-5ab5d4a0402c
  • Grab-and-Go Handles – Built-in handles make lifting the setup in and out of the EGG quick and convenient.
Side view showing how the handles rise up out of the XL Big Green EGG, so you can grap them. Side showing how easy it is to lift the XL Woo out of the XL Big Green EGG. Handling Woo while wearing a pair of welders gloves for hand protection.

Mulit-Level & Dual Zone Set-ups

  • Multi-Level Grilling Platform – Use as the base for multiple grids on the Adjustable Rig or Flexible 2nd Grid system.
XL Woo is set up indirect with 18-inch half-moon deflctors and XL EGG cooking grid atop XL Woo and XL Adjustable Rig  with 2 grids.  Top view of the XL Big Green EGG Expander with 18" half-moon deflectors, XL cooking grid and Flexible 2nd Grid inside an XL Big Green EGG.
  • Zone Grilling – Pair with half-moon deflectors to create direct and indirect heat zones side-by-side.
  • Wok & High-Heat Cooking – Drop in a wok or searing grid on the lower ring for stir-fry and blazing-hot sears.
XL Big Green EGG Expander holding a 16" wok in the Expander's bottom ring.  XL Big Green EGG Expander with Large 18" EGG cast iron searing grid on Expander's lower ring.

CGS Advantage with XL Expander

These configurations are exclusive to CGS XL accessories—no other rack system delivers this level of capability. And it’s only the beginning.

xl woo rig combo.jpg__PID:b97692b8-6962-4158-a7bd-c3df860aa0eb CGS XL Big Green EGG Expander in the XL Big Green EGG. Perfect Reverse sear set up using the Half Stone and Big Green EGG's large Cast Iron Grid.
xl-big-green-egg-cgs-expander-16-wok-half-grid-set-up-above.jpg__PID:eb091c6f-9362-48e2-bb29-8e22db819b42 XL Spider sitting atop the CGS XL Expander & XL EGG grid. The Spider is holding a pair of 18" half-moon deflectors, 3 ceramic spacers and 16" pizza stone. Quick set-up to raise the pizza stone into the XL's dome.

Important for Older XL EGGs

If your XL EGG is older than 2014, you need to take a quick measurement to insure the Expander fits. 

  • Measure from the top of the fire ring to the felt line. The measurement needs to be at least 3"

XL Big Green EGG Expander requires a minimum of 3 inches from fire ring to felt line.

Why Choose the CGS-WOO

  • Custom-engineered for the XL Big Green Egg
  • Durable, heat-resistant 304 Stainless for years of use
  • Expands cooking options beyond stock EGG accessories
  • Proven design trusted by EGGheads
  • Made in the USA!

FAQs

Can I use the ConvEGGtor with the XL Woo Expander?

Yes. The Woo Expander can hold the XL ConvEGGtor below the cooking grid for indirect cooking.

Are half-moon deflectors better than the ConvEGGtor?

Coverage wise, you'll get the same area. Half-moons give you more flexibility because you can run full indirect, half-direct/half-indirect, or adjust zones more easily.

Does the XL Woo include the cooking grid?

No. It is designed to use your existing 24-inch XL Big Green Egg cooking grid.

What drip pan fits best?

The 18-inch stainless drip pan is the best match for XL Woo indirect setups.

Will the XL Woo fit older XL Big Green Eggs?

Fits most XL EGGs, but some older models (manufactured between 2008 - 2014) should be measured before ordering. Please see "Fitment & Compatibility" above.