Big Green Egg MiniMax

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.

Specifications

Diameter

33 cm

Diners

2-4

Weight

35 kg

Material

Cerámica NASA

Temperature

100°C – 370°C

Warranty

Vitalicia (cerámica) — transferible

Includes

, , ,

As an Amazon Associate, mikamado.es earns from qualifying purchases. At no extra cost to you.

Essentials to get started

• 

  Big Green Egg ConvEGGtor plate setter (Large)

  BGE vende el ConvEGGtor específico para cada tamaño; el del Large no encaja en el MiniMax — verifica que pides la versión MiniMax/Small antes de comprar.

  €85

• 

  Big K Lumpwood charcoal 10 kg

  Lump económico para un kamado de viaje: gastas saco grande sin sentirlo y no llevas marca premium a la casa de playa.

  €35

• 

  Lavatools Javelin PRO Duo instant-read thermometer

  Instant-read de bolsillo: en un MiniMax portátil tienes el mismo termómetro que cabe en la bolsa, sin cables ni base que cargar.

  €65

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.