XL Woo Cooking Grids & Griddles, CGS

Unlock More Cooking Options on Your XL Big Green EGG

Get the most out of your XL Woo Expander with purpose-built cooking grids for both levels. These grids open up new possibilities for grilling, smoking, roasting, and baking — all while keeping your setup flexible and built for performance.

Why You’ll Love These Grids

• Multi-Level Cooking: Use both Woo levels together. Or, pair with the CGS XL Adjustable Rig or Flexible 2nd Grid.
• 304 Stainless Steel: Heavy-duty, long-lasting, and easy to clean after every cook.
• Cast Iron Compatible: Drop in an 18-inch cast iron grid for bold sear marks and high-heat performance.
• Flexible Options: Choose full-round or half-moon styles to fine-tune your setup.
• Deflector Compatible: Pair with half-moon or full deflectors for low-and-slow BBQ or true two-zone grilling.

Woo’s Top Ring

For the top ring, use your standard XL Big Green EGG stainless grid (true 24" diameter). It’s the ideal choice for raised-grid direct grilling or indirect cooks with a deflector underneath.

A pair of XL Half-Moon Cast Iron Grids will sit on top of the Woo, but this is not our recommended cast iron setup. Cast iron performs best when it’s close to the fire so it can soak up the heat needed for strong grill marks and proper searing.

See below for our preferred cast-iron configuration.

Important Note: The XL EGGspander half-moon grids will not fit the Woo's top ring.
They are undersized for the XL Big Green EGG’s true 24" cooking diameter.

Woo's Top & Bottom Ring

Looking for dual zone flexibility? Choose the 24" XL stainless grid cut in half. The Half-moon grid, let you mix direct and indirect zones. The 24 half grid is a CGS exclusive.

Pictures above:

• Top: 24" Half-Moon Stainless Grid
• Bottom Left: Large EGG Round Cast Iron Grid and CGS 18" Half-Moon Deflector. The deflector is sitting on the grid.
• Bottom Right: XL EGG Plancha Griddle next to a CGS 18" Half-Moon Deflector

Woo's Lower Ring

The lower ring works best with any 15–20" round grid. The two most popular grids are:

• CGS 20" Stainless Grid
• BGE 18" Large Cast Iron Grid

Both sit just inside the 21-inch diameter fire ring to give even heat and full use of your cooking area.

Pro Tips:

• 20-inch grid is the same grid used on the CGS XL Adjustable Rig - double the action.
• CGS prefers the Large 18" EGG Cast Iron Grid over two XL half-moon grids. Acheive similar results, easier handling and it's cheaper!

More Capability & Creativity

Pair your Woo with the Flexible 2nd-Grid (left) or XL Adjustable Rig (right) for a half-grid indirect setup — perfect for reverse searing or managing multiple temperature zones.

These setups provide full use of the searing zone below.

Cast Iron Griddles (Inside)

We can't find a true large (18") round cast iron griddle for inside the fire ring. The Big Green EGG Large Half-Moon Griddles have a ledge along the straight side that encumbers reaching over - not good.

Here are a couple Lodge rectangular options to consider for the Woo's lower ring.

• LDP3: 16.75" × 9.5" Reversible Griddle

• LJSCP3: 15" × 12" Rectangular Griddle

• L15RCGT: 15" × 12" Grill Topper (perforated)

Support Tip: For smaller or round griddles/skillets, set a larger grid underneath for extra support.

Perforated Grid:

For perforated grids, always place a stainless grid underneath for support.

CGS Grid Specs

• All 304 Stainless Steel
• All Made in the USA
• Designed and built by/for Ceramic Grill Store
• Purpose-built for the XL Woo and XL Big Green EGG