Should I buy the MiniMax or the Joe Jr for a small terrace?

Both use real dense ceramic and have nearly identical diameters (33 vs 34 cm). Key difference: the MiniMax includes the EGGsentiel nest with handles and a plate setter; the Joe Jr only includes the tabletop stand. For outdoor use the MiniMax is more complete. For campervan or beach hauling the Joe Jr is 4 kg lighter. Cooking is a tie — ecosystem and portability decide.

Does it fit in a car boot?

Yes, in any SUV or estate-car boot. The MiniMax is 50 cm tall without the nest, 48 cm wide, and weighs 35 kg. With the nest folded and a mat underneath it loads into a Skoda Octavia or VW Tiguan. It is the only premium ceramic kamado we have routinely hauled without borrowing a van — true portability is its signature.

Will it bake a 30 cm family pizza?

Just about. The usable grate is 33 cm, so a 30 cm pizza fits with tight margins. For two pizzas back to back you need the plate setter and a steady 320 °C — reachable in 25 minutes. If the plan is pizza for 6 in continuous bake, the MiniMax forces you to bake one at a time. A Classic II or Monolith Classic Pro 2.0 suits better if pizza is the weekly ritual.

Can it run 10-hour low-and-slow cooks?

Yes, with planning. A full MiniMax firebox lasts 8-9 hours at 110 °C — for a 10-12 h brisket you will reload charcoal mid-cook (a 30-second lid-open operation). For 6-7 h pulled pork or ribs there is no reload. The ceramic is the same as the Large; the only limit is firebox volume.

Does it share accessories with a BGE Large?

Some yes, some no — diameter decides. The MiniMax uses a 33 cm grate (Large is 46 cm), so grates do not swap. Shared: thermometer, chimney cap, tools and cleaning gear. If you already own a Large and want the MiniMax as a travel kamado, do not expect to reuse the plate setter or large grates — they are size-specific.

Analysis by Valery Grin · May 27, 2026 · updated June 10, 2026

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Big Green Egg MiniMax

The travel kamado that cooks like a stationary one

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Diameter: 33 cm
Diners: 2-4
Weight: 35 kg
Material: Cerámica refractaria densa
Warranty: Vitalicia (cerámica) — transferible
Real capacity: Feeds 3–4 people · 7 burgers · 1 whole chicken

Quick answer

The Big Green Egg MiniMax is a smart buy if you want portability without giving up a real kamado. It carries the Large's same dense refractory ceramic in a body with a 33 cm grate and 35 kg you can lift two-handed, fits in a trunk, serves four and lights fast, with the EGGsentiel nest included. Its 8.8 score backs it as the most portable that's still a genuine BGE. It's for those with a terrace, beach house or caravan; if you regularly cook brisket or a whole leg, 33 cm falls short.

The MiniMax is BGE's most elegant trick: the same dense ceramic as the Large, a 33 cm grate and 35 kg that two hands can carry. Fits in a boot, serves four, lights fast. The EGGsentiel nest is included.

Verdict

The most portable kamado that's still a real kamado.

8.8/10

Pros

Same dense refractory ceramic as the Large — real heat retention
Only 35 kg, two-handed carry
EGGsentiel nest included: pack comes with handles and plate setter
Hits target temperature in 20 minutes
Compatible with the wider EGGcessory ecosystem

Cons

33 cm grate caps you on large cuts: 4 diners max
Cost per cm² cooked is high vs. Large or XL
Amazon ES stock comes and goes by month

For you if…

If you have a balcony, beach house or campervan, and won't give up BGE's dense ceramic.

Not for you if…

If you regularly cook brisket or whole leg — 33 cm of grate isn't enough.

Specifications

Specifications — Big Green Egg MiniMax
Diameter	33 cm
Diners	2-4
Weight	35 kg
Material	Cerámica refractaria densa
Temperature	100°C – 370°C
Warranty	Vitalicia (cerámica) — transferible
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FAQ

Should I buy the MiniMax or the Joe Jr for a small terrace?
Both use real dense ceramic and have nearly identical diameters (33 vs 34 cm). Key difference: the MiniMax includes the EGGsentiel nest with handles and a plate setter; the Joe Jr only includes the tabletop stand. For outdoor use the MiniMax is more complete. For campervan or beach hauling the Joe Jr is 4 kg lighter. Cooking is a tie — ecosystem and portability decide.
Does it fit in a car boot?
Yes, in any SUV or estate-car boot. The MiniMax is 50 cm tall without the nest, 48 cm wide, and weighs 35 kg. With the nest folded and a mat underneath it loads into a Skoda Octavia or VW Tiguan. It is the only premium ceramic kamado we have routinely hauled without borrowing a van — true portability is its signature.
Will it bake a 30 cm family pizza?
Just about. The usable grate is 33 cm, so a 30 cm pizza fits with tight margins. For two pizzas back to back you need the plate setter and a steady 320 °C — reachable in 25 minutes. If the plan is pizza for 6 in continuous bake, the MiniMax forces you to bake one at a time. A Classic II or Monolith Classic Pro 2.0 suits better if pizza is the weekly ritual.
Can it run 10-hour low-and-slow cooks?
Yes, with planning. A full MiniMax firebox lasts 8-9 hours at 110 °C — for a 10-12 h brisket you will reload charcoal mid-cook (a 30-second lid-open operation). For 6-7 h pulled pork or ribs there is no reload. The ceramic is the same as the Large; the only limit is firebox volume.
Does it share accessories with a BGE Large?
Some yes, some no — diameter decides. The MiniMax uses a 33 cm grate (Large is 46 cm), so grates do not swap. Shared: thermometer, chimney cap, tools and cleaning gear. If you already own a Large and want the MiniMax as a travel kamado, do not expect to reuse the plate setter or large grates — they are size-specific.