Anyone who cooks regularly on a ceramic grill knows the routine. You fire it up, dial in the temperature, cook a great meal then deal with the mess afterward. Ash buildup, wasted charcoal, restricted airflow, and greasy grates can turn one of the best cooking setups on the market into more work than it needs to be. That’s exactly where Kick Ash Basket has built its reputation. Their lineup of accessories is designed to make kamado cooking cleaner, easier, and more efficient especially for owners of Big Green Egg, Kamado Joe and many other grills.

If you’ve read our previous Outdoor Series features on the Big Green Egg and Kamado Joe Classic II, this is the kind of follow up gear that makes those grills even better. Great grills deserve great accessories, and Kick Ash Basket has created products that solve real problems grill owners deal with every weekend. The flagship product is the Kick Ash Basket itself. It replaces the standard charcoal grate setup with a stainless steel basket that allows ash to fall away from the burning coals while improving airflow throughout the firebox. That means stronger combustion, steadier temperatures, faster starts, and cleaner burns. Instead of clogged vents and smothered charcoal, your fire gets the oxygen it needs.

For low and slow barbecue cooks, that airflow matters. For hot searing sessions, it matters even more. Better airflow means your grill responds faster when adjusting vents, helping you hold smoking temperatures or ramp up for steakhouse heat without fighting the cooker. Then there’s cleanup. Anyone who has emptied ash from a ceramic grill the old fashioned way knows it can be tedious. Lift, scrape, scoop, repeat. With the Kick Ash Basket, you simply lift the basket, shake the ash free, and reuse the remaining lump charcoal. Less mess, less time, and less wasted fuel. That leftover charcoal value adds up quickly over months of cooking.

To make cleanup even easier Kick Ash created the Kick Ash Can. This accessory sits below the basket and collects loose ash for quick removal. Instead of reaching into the bottom of the grill you remove the can, dump it, and reset for the next cook. It’s one of those products that seems simple until you use it once and wonder why every grill doesn’t come with one. Another smart addition is the Kick Ash Divider. This lets users separate charcoal zones inside the basket for two zone cooking. You can run direct heat on one side and indirect heat on the other, making it easy to reverse sear steaks, roast vegetables while grilling proteins, or manage multiple foods at once. Ceramic grills are already versatile, but the divider makes them even more flexible.

The tool lineup is just as useful. The Kick Ash Super Lifter is built for moving hot ceramic plates, convEGGtors, or heat deflectors. Anyone who has awkwardly tried to remove a scorching hot plate setter mid cook will understand why this tool matters immediately. Built from stainless steel, it helps you safely adjust setups without the balancing act. The Kick Ash Grate Hook is another small upgrade that pays off fast. It lifts greasy or hot cooking grates cleanly, keeping your hands off hot metal and dirty surfaces. It may sound basic, but once you use one, it becomes part of every cook.

What stands out most about the Kick Ash lineup is that none of it feels gimmicky. These are practical upgrades built for people who actually cook outdoors. Faster cleanup. Better airflow. Less charcoal waste. Easier setup changes. Safer handling. Those are real benefits whether you grill twice a month or four nights a week. For Charleston cooks this lineup makes a lot of sense. Whether you’re smoking pork shoulders on Johns Island, grilling fresh fish after a day on the water, or firing pizzas for friends in the backyard, time spent cooking is always better than time spent cleaning. Accessories like these help keep the focus where it belongs on the food and the gathering around it.

If you already own a Big Green Egg or Kamado Joe, Kick Ash Basket products feel less like extras and more like the missing pieces. They don’t replace the grill. They unlock more of what the grill can do. If you want to see Kick Ash Basket products in person before upgrading your setup, they are stocked at Coastal Cupboard. It’s a great local stop for grill owners looking to check out quality accessories and get hands on with products before their next cook.

Click here to check out the Kick Ash Basket and all the accessories!!

Written by Nick Levine
Outdoor Enthusiast | Gear Reviewer | Fishing & Inshore Specialist