Essential Support for Table and Built-In Installations.
The metal Table Nest, which provides air flow beneath the EGG, is now an optional component for all Big Green Egg tables. The Table Nest is also useful for custom tables and outdoor kitchens.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION:
CAUTION: The metal Table Nest must be used in conjunction with a table or built-in surround. Not for use as a free-standing support for your EGG. Do not place EGG directly on wood or combustible surface!
DO NOT USE A TABLE NEST TO SUPPORT AN EGG UNLESS THE EGG IS HOUSED WITHIN A TABLE, ISLAND OR OTHER SURROUND.
The low-profile Table Nest is NOT designed or intended as a free-standing support for your EGG. Only the Mini and MiniMax have a low-profile Nest designed to be used as a free-standing base.
Why airflow beneath the EGG matters:
The Big Green Egg generates significant heat, and that heat needs somewhere to go. The Table Nest creates an air gap beneath the EGG, allowing heat to dissipate rather than transferring directly into your table surface. This protects your investment and prevents potential fire hazards.
Heat protection guidelines:
- The EGG is designed to be used with a metal Nest providing an air gap below
- Do not place an EGG directly over combustible materials
- A concrete paver or granite tile can support the EGG in a table
- If not using a Table Nest, pavers should be stacked at least 3" thick
- For maximum protection, use granite tile AND Table Nest together
- Periodically check the area below the EGG for heat damage
Perfect for:
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Big Green Egg tables: Optional but recommended component
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Custom built tables: Essential for proper heat management
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Outdoor kitchen islands: Professional installation support
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DIY table builds: Proper foundation for your EGG
What the Table Nest provides:
- Stable, level support for your EGG
- Critical air gap for heat dissipation
- Protection for table and surrounding surfaces
- Proper EGG positioning within the table opening
Installation considerations:
- Ensure table opening is sized correctly for your EGG
- Table Nest should sit level and stable
- Consider adding granite or concrete beneath for extra protection
- Allow adequate ventilation around the EGG
Pro tips:
- Especially important for long cooks and high-temperature cooking
- Granite + Table Nest combination provides maximum protection
- Check beneath your EGG periodically for any heat damage
- This is NOT a free-standing nest — use within a table only
- Proper installation protects your table and your EGG
Big Green Egg Table Nest — essential support for safe table installations.
