Multi-level cooking on your kamado

To truly get the most out of your kamado, cook in layers. Multi-Level cooking means working with multiple grilling levels and temperature zones within a single kamado. You utilize the entire space of the kettle and create different heat zones without having to constantly adjust your entire setup.
The result is more control, more even cooking and the freedom to prepare multiple dishes at once.

What is Multi Level cooking?

Multi-Level cooking allows you to work with multiple levels in your kamado. Close to the coals, powerful direct heat is generated. Higher up in the dome, the heat is more gentle and even. By cleverly utilizing these differences, you can work both directly and indirectly at the same time.
You can sear meat on the bottom and then continue cooking it higher up. Or let vegetables cook slowly while the fire burns brightly at the bottom. This system makes your kamado more versatile and efficient.

Direct and indirect in one session

With a Multi-Level setup, you can combine direct grilling and indirect cooking without having to convert your kamado. On one side, you work over open coals for a rich crust. On the other side, you create a protected zone for larger cuts of meat or delicate dishes.
This provides peace of mind while cooking and prevents unnecessary temperature fluctuations.

Baking, smoking and stewing with height differences

Multi-level cooking isn't just about left and right, but also about top and bottom. A pizza stone higher in the dome benefits from optimal air circulation and top heat. When smoking, a steady airflow creates a deep, even smoky flavor. And when stewing, a pan on an indirect zone creates a constant low temperature.
By working in layers you use the full power of your kamado.

The Monolith Smart Grid System as an example

A well-known example of a Multi-Level system is the Monolith Smart Grid System , also known as SGS. This modular grid system makes it easy to combine different heights and zones within a single kamado.
With individual grates and deflector stones, you can create the layout exactly as your dish requires. The SGS clearly demonstrates how multi-level cooking works in practice and how flexible a kamado can be when used with a modular system.

Why Multi Level makes the difference

A standard grid gives you one cooking zone. Multi-Level cooking gives you control over heat distribution, height, and cooking time. You'll work more efficiently, move less, and get more out of every session.
For those who are serious about cooking with a kamado, Multi Level is not an extra option but a logical next step.