Analysis by Valery Grin · · updated May 27, 2026
Weber 8836 Gourmet pizza stone with tray
Pizza-specific accessory · cordierite + stainless tray, GBS system
From€96
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Quick answer
Yes, the Weber 8836 Gourmet is the plug-and-play pizza stone. It pairs 34 cm cordierite, which wicks moisture from the dough for a crisp base, with a stainless-steel tray that doubles as carrier, stand and peel: you lift it from the hot kamado with cool handles and no juggling. It fits Weber's GBS system. It's for anyone who prizes convenience and prefers a brand with EU service. If price is your priority, the rectangular Onlyfire costs half as much with similar ceramic; here you pay for the tray, and it's worth it.
The Weber Gourmet stone pairs cordierite (34cm diameter) with a stainless tray that doubles as carrier, support and peel. The ceramic absorbs moisture for a crispy base; the stainless lets you pull the stone from a hot kamado without…
Weber cordierite rated to 850°C on the stone, EU-made. Stainless tray with stay-cool handles (rated 200°C), safe in and out of a hot kamado without extra gloves. GBS-compatible size for 30-32cm pizzas. Official Weber warranty.
The "plug & play" pizza stone — pricier than Onlyfire, but the tray earns its price.
Pros
- European Weber cordierite, up to 850°C
- Stainless tray with stay-cool handles
- Official Weber warranty with EU service
- GBS-compatible and works on 21" kamados
Cons
- Twice the price of the equivalent Onlyfire
- 34cm diameter — authentic 35cm Neapolitan pizza fits tight
Who it's for
For those wanting convenience (cool handles, carrier tray) who prefer Weber with EU service.
Not for
If price is your priority — the Onlyfire rectangular is half the price with similar ceramic.
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Goes well with
Weber Summit Kamado E6 24"
Misma marca, mismo sistema GBS — la 8836 es la piedra diseñada con el Summit Kamado en mente, sin adaptadores ni dudas de encaje.
€1,599
Big Green Egg ConvEGGtor plate setter (Large)
Si la usas en un BGE, el ConvEGGtor debajo es obligatorio: la bandeja inox no es deflector, solo carrier.
€85
ThermoPro TP25 Bluetooth thermometer, 4 probes
La cordierita Weber está rated a 850 °C pero la cámara útil para pizza vive entre 250-300 °C: una sonda Bluetooth te avisa antes de que se pase.
€65
FAQ
Is it worth paying double the equivalent Onlyfire?
It depends. The ceramic itself is very close — European cordierite up to 850°C in both cases. The real difference is the stainless tray with stay-cool handles: it lets you pull a screaming-hot stone out of the kamado with thin gloves, no full BBQ mitt needed. If you do pizza a couple of times a month the tray pays off; once a year, the Onlyfire is enough.
Does an authentic 35cm Neapolitan pizza fit?
It is tight — the stone is 34cm diameter. A 33cm pizza sits perfect, a 35cm one overhangs by 0.5cm per side and the melting cheese drips onto the coals. If you are aiming for a certified Neapolitan, the rectangular 38 × 30cm Onlyfire is a better fit.
Is it compatible with the Weber GBS system on Weber grills?
Yes, the tray is built to drop into the GBS insert on Weber Spirit, Genesis and Master-Touch grills. On a kamado it sits on the normal grate — the stainless tray shields the ceramic from direct coal thermal shock. Weber EU warranty covers cracks in the first year.
Do the stay-cool handles really hold up at 400°C dome temp?
Handles are rated to 200°C — they stay warm, not cold, when the stone is at 400°C. Bare-hand grab, no; but a normal cotton oven mitt holds them without burning. Far safer than wrestling a loose stone with thick mitts and risking a drop.
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