Big Green Egg
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Manufacturing |
| Founded | 1974 |
| Founder | Ed Fisher |
| Headquarters | Atlanta , United States |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Products | Kamado-style ceramic charcoal grills and accessories |
The Big Green Egg, Inc is a privately held American company specializing in the production of kamado-style ceramic charcoal grills and related accessories. Its premier offering, The Big Green Egg, is known for its unique dark green, egg-shaped barbecue cookers.
History
Established in 1974 by Ed Fisher and based in Atlanta, Georgia, The Big Green Egg manufactures its products in Monterrey, Mexico, through a partnership with Daltile. Each year, the company organizes Eggtoberfest, a barbecue festival near Atlanta; the 25th edition held in 2022 drew an audience exceeding 3,000 participants.
Design
The design of The Big Green Egg focuses on maximizing heat retention by utilizing two adjustable vents—one sliding vent positioned at the bottom and a rotating vent at the top—to control airflow and temperature levels, which can ascend to 750°F. The grill’s body is made from heat-reflective ceramic material and is powered by lump wood charcoal, favored for producing minimal ash and containing no additives.
Offering multifunctional cooking capabilities, Big Green Egg units enable smoking, grilling, baking bread, and preparing pizza when equipped with the correct accessories.
Sizes
The Big Green Egg is available in seven distinct sizes:
| Mini | MiniMax | Small | Medium | Large | XLarge | 2XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grid Diameter | 10in / 25 cm | 13in / 33 cm | 13in / 33 cm | 15in / 38 cm | 18.25in / 46 cm | 24in / 61 cm | 29in / 74 cm |
| Weight | 39 lbs / 18 kg | 76 lbs / 35 kg | 80 lbs / 36 kg | 114 lbs / 52 kg | 162 lbs / 73 kg | 219 lbs / 99 kg | 375 lbs / 170 kg |
| Cooking Capacity | 2 chicken breasts | One 12-pound turkey or four burgers | One 12-pound turkey or four burgers | One 18-pound turkey or six burgers | One 20-pound turkey or twelve burgers | Two 20-pound turkeys or twenty-four burgers | Thirty-five to forty burgers, fourteen to sixteen whole chickens, or eighteen to twenty steaks |
Common accessories
- ConvEGGtor – a ceramic component that facilitates indirect cooking by diffusing heat.
- Pizza stone – ceramic baking surface designed for pizzas, cookies, or bread.
- EGG Nest – a wheeled metal frame providing stable support and ease of mobility.
Motorsports
The Big Green Egg has served as a sponsor for NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Ryan Sieg (#39) of RSS Racing during events at Chicagoland Speedway in both the years 2014 and 2019.
In addition, NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Anthony Alfredo secured victory at the Big Green Egg 150 race in 2022.