Big Green Egg convEGGtor

Ceramic heat deflector for indirect cooking. Converts your Big Green Egg into a convection oven. Essential for pizza, roasting, baking, and low and slow smoking. Available for MiniMax, Medium, Large, and XL EGGs. Simple insert installation. On display at our Wetherill Park showroom.

The convEGGtor is the single most important accessory for expanding what your Big Green Egg can do. Without it, you are limited to direct grilling over live coals. With it, you unlock indirect cooking, which means pizza at 300°C, slow-smoked brisket at 110°C, roasted chicken at 180°C, and baked bread at 230°C. The convEGGtor sits between the fire and the cooking grid, creating a heat barrier that transforms the EGG into a convection oven where heat radiates evenly around the food rather than directly underneath it.

Every Big Green Egg bundle we sell includes a convEGGtor as standard, because it is not an optional upgrade. It is the foundation accessory that makes the EGG capable of the full range of cooking methods it is known for. If you purchased an EGG without one, or if your existing convEGGtor has cracked after years of use, this is a direct replacement sized specifically for your EGG model.

As a Big Green Egg Platinum Dealer, we stock convEGGtors for all EGG sizes at our Wetherill Park showroom. We also keep them on display so you can see how they sit on the fire ring and how the heat deflection system works before you purchase.

What You Get

• 1 x Big Green Egg convEGGtor (sized for your EGG model)
• Ceramic heat deflector
• Simple insert installation

Key Features

Durable ceramic construction The convEGGtor is made from the same ceramic material as the EGG itself. This allows it to withstand sustained high temperatures without cracking, warping, or degrading over time when used correctly. Ceramic retains heat well and distributes it evenly, which is essential for creating the convection effect inside the dome.

Converts the EGG to a convection oven The convEGGtor sits on the fire ring and creates a physical barrier between the fire and the cooking grid. Heat from the coals rises around the edges of the convEGGtor, circulates upward through the dome, and radiates back down onto the food from all sides. This is how convection ovens work: heat surrounds the food rather than attacking it from one direction. The result is even cooking without hot spots, burning, or the need to rotate food mid-cook.

Prevents direct heat and flames from over-cooking food Without a convEGGtor, food sits directly above the fire. This is fine for steaks, burgers, and other items that benefit from intense direct heat. It does not work for roasts, whole chickens, brisket, or pizza, where direct exposure to flames and radiant heat from the coals causes the exterior to burn before the interior reaches the target temperature. The convEGGtor solves this by blocking direct heat and allowing only convected heat to reach the food.

Essential for pizza, roasting, baking, and low and slow smoking The convEGGtor is required for any cooking method that relies on indirect heat. This includes pizza cooked on a stone at 300°C or higher, roasted meats at moderate temperatures, baked goods like bread and pastries, and low and slow smoking at 110°C to 135°C for brisket, ribs, and pulled pork. Without the convEGGtor, none of these cooking methods work properly on the Big Green Egg.

Works with the Pizza & Baking Stone and wood chips for smoking The convEGGtor is designed to work in conjunction with other Big Green Egg accessories. When paired with the Pizza & Baking Stone, the convEGGtor provides the intense radiant heat required for pizza while preventing the base from burning. When paired with natural wood chips or chunks placed directly on the coals, the convEGGtor allows smoke to circulate around the food during low and slow cooks, infusing brisket, ribs, and roasts with smoke flavour.
Simple insert installation

The convEGGtor requires no assembly or tools. It sits directly on the fire ring inside the EGG, with the legs facing down and the ceramic plate facing up. The cooking grid sits above it. Installation takes seconds, and removal is just as quick once the convEGGtor has cooled.

Specifications

• Material - Durable ceramic
• Function - Heat deflector for indirect cooking
• Design - Sits on fire ring, creates convection oven effect
• Use - Pizza, roasting, baking, low and slow smoking
• Compatible With - Pizza & Baking Stone, wood chips/chunks
• Installation - Simple insert, no tools required
• Available Sizes - MiniMax, Medium, Large, XL

How the convEGGtor Works

The convEGGtor is a three-legged ceramic plate that sits on the fire ring inside the Big Green Egg. The legs create an air gap between the fire and the ceramic plate, allowing heat and combustion gases to rise around the edges of the plate rather than directly upward through the centre.

Once heat passes around the convEGGtor, it rises to the top of the dome and radiates back down onto the food from all directions. This creates a convection effect similar to a conventional oven, where heat surrounds the food evenly rather than concentrating in one spot. The ceramic material of the convEGGtor absorbs and retains heat, which stabilises the cooking environment and reduces temperature fluctuations.

The result is consistent, even cooking without the need to rotate food or manage hot spots. A whole chicken roasts evenly without the underside burning. Pizza cooks with a crisp base and properly melted cheese without charring. Brisket smokes at a steady 110°C for 12 hours without flare-ups or temperature swings.

The convEGGtor is what makes the Big Green Egg capable of functioning as a grill, smoker, oven, and pizza oven in a single unit. Without it, the EGG is limited to direct grilling only.

Why Every Big Green Egg Owner Needs a convEGGtor

If you own a Big Green Egg and want to use it for anything beyond direct grilling, you need a convEGGtor. This is not an optional accessory for occasional use. It is the foundation component that enables indirect cooking, which includes the majority of what people buy a Big Green Egg to do.

Every bundle thats sold includes a convEGGtor as standard because its critical for the Big Green Egg, you cannot roast, smoke, bake, or cook pizza without it. The convEGGtor is not a nice-to-have upgrade. It is the accessory that unlocks the full capability of the EGG.

If your existing convEGGtor has cracked or broken, replacement is straightforward. Order the convEGGtor sized for your EGG model, and it will function identically to the original. Ceramic components can crack after years of thermal cycling, particularly if they are exposed to rapid temperature changes or physical impact. This is normal wear and tear, and replacement restores full functionality.

Handling and Care

Ceramic is durable under heat but brittle under physical stress. Handle the convEGGtor carefully during installation and removal to avoid dropping it or knocking it against the interior of the EGG. Ceramic can crack if subjected to rapid temperature changes, so avoid pouring cold water onto a hot convEGGtor or placing a hot convEGGtor onto a cold surface.

Store the convEGGtor in a dry location when not in use. If stored outdoors, moisture can become trapped in the ceramic material and cause cracking when the convEGGtor is heated.

Shipping Considerations

We recommend all convEGGtors are picked up (or delivered with your Big Green Egg) from our Wetherill Park showroom. This eliminates shipping risk and allows you to inspect the convEGGtor before taking it home. We are open Monday to Friday 10am to 5pm and Saturday 9am to 2pm.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which convEGGtor size do I need?

You need the convEGGtor sized for your specific Big Green Egg model. A Large convEGGtor fits a Large EGG, an XL convEGGtor fits an XL EGG, and so on. The convEGGtors are not interchangeable between sizes. If you are unsure which size EGG you own, contact us and we will confirm before you order.

Can I use the Big Green Egg without a convEGGtor?

Yes, but only for direct grilling. Without a convEGGtor, you are limited to cooking directly over the coals. You cannot roast, smoke, bake, or cook pizza without a convEGGtor.

How do I install the convEGGtor?

Place the convEGGtor on the fire ring inside the EGG with the legs facing down and the ceramic plate facing up. The cooking grid sits above the convEGGtor. No tools or assembly are required.

How long does a convEGGtor last?

Ceramic components can last for many years with proper care. Cracking can occur if the convEGGtor is dropped, subjected to rapid temperature changes, or exposed to moisture that becomes trapped in the ceramic and expands when heated. Normal use does not cause degradation, but physical damage or thermal shock can crack the ceramic.

Can I use the convEGGtor with the Pizza & Baking Stone at the same time?

Yes. The convEGGtor sits on the fire ring, and the Pizza & Baking Stone sits on the cooking grid above it. This is the standard setup for cooking pizza on the Big Green Egg.

Is the convEGGtor on display at your showroom?

Yes. The Big Green Egg convEGGtor is on display at our Wetherill Park showroom for all EGG sizes. We are open Monday to Friday 10am to 5pm and Saturday 9am to 2pm. We recommend pickup from the showroom to avoid shipping risk for ceramic components.