Why a BBQ Griddle Combo Will Transform Your Grill

Introduction

If you've ever fired up your grill only to realize that your menu options are limited, you're not alone. Traditional grill grates are perfect for steaks, burgers, and hot dogs—but what about everything else? Foods like bacon, eggs, hash browns, pancakes, stir-fried rice, and chopped vegetables either slip through the gaps or burn before they cook through. Cooking breakfast outside, preparing a stir fry, or even grilling delicate fish becomes nearly impossible on standard grates.

Enter the Arteflame BBQ griddle combo. By combining a flat-top griddle with a conventional grill grate, this insert gives your existing grill a complete transformation. Suddenly, those foods you couldn’t cook on your grill become not only possible but deliciously easy. Whether you're a weekend warrior or a grilling enthusiast, the Arteflame insert is like giving your grill a whole new lease on life.

Grates Are Just the Beginning

When you add a griddle surface to your outdoor cooking experience, you unlock a world of culinary possibilities that your grill grates alone could never offer. The Arteflame insert uniquely blends a flat-top griddle ring with a central grill grate, letting you sear, sauté, fry, and grill—all at once on the same fire. Here’s why that matters:

1. Expanded Menu Possibilities

Traditional grill grates limit you to solid, large-cut items like steaks, burgers, and thick vegetables. Anything smaller or more delicate risks falling through or burning unevenly. But with a griddle:

• Breakfast favorites like bacon, eggs, and pancakes are finally an option.
• Sautéed vegetables cook evenly with no risk of flare-ups or falling through.
• Seafood and fish cook perfectly without sticking or breaking apart.
• Rice, stir fries, quesadillas—all now grill-compatible.

The griddle turns your standard backyard BBQ into an open-air kitchen.

2. Better Heat Control & Distribution

Grill grates often suffer from hot spots, especially if your burners aren't calibrated or your coals are unevenly spread. With a griddle, especially one made from high-quality steel like the Arteflame insert, heat is transferred and distributed more consistently across the entire surface.

This means more control over how your food cooks, less flipping, and a higher success rate for perfectly cooked meals—especially for foods like eggs and hash browns that require even heat.

3. Simultaneous Cooking

One of the standout features of a BBQ griddle combo like Arteflame’s is the ability to cook multiple types of food at once. Grill a steak in the center grate while caramelizing onions and frying potatoes on the griddle ring.

No need for separate pans, foil hacks, or stovetop retreats. Every square inch of your cooking space becomes functional real estate.

4. Fewer Flare-Ups, More Flavor

Griddle cooking reduces flare-ups caused by dripping grease, which is not only safer but results in a cleaner flavor profile. Grease collected on the griddle’s surface can sit and enhance flavor rather than ignite and char food unpredictably.

This reduces overcooked spots and makes it easier to achieve golden-brown sears and perfect textures, especially on fatty foods like sausages or bacon.

5. Easy Cleanup

The Arteflame griddle surface is designed for quick scraping and oil-seasoning—no need to scrub between metal bars or worry about burnt-on debris wrecking your grate. A steel cooking surface seasons over time like cast iron, becoming increasingly non-stick and easy to clean with just a scraper and a bit of oil.

6. Cooking for All Occasions

Adding friends or family with dietary restrictions or food preferences? The griddle lets you separate ingredients easily, avoiding cross-contamination from meat juices or allergens.

• Vegan dishes done safely away from meat
• Separate seafood and red meat zones
• Dedicated areas for gluten-free or allergen-free cooking

7. Year-Round Cooking

Because the griddle retains heat so well, it’s ideal for grilling in colder weather or windier conditions. Even on less-than-ideal days, you’ll get consistent heat to keep the meals coming.

Conclusion

Your outdoor cooking setup doesn’t have to end at a basic grate. The Arteflame BBQ griddle combo opens up a world of versatility, allowing you to go from grilling burgers to frying eggs—all on one surface. It’s the simple upgrade your grill didn’t know it needed, but once you try it, you’ll never want to go back to traditional grates only.

Best of all, Arteflame inserts are proudly made in the USA from 100% US Steel—never brittle cast iron. Where cast iron can crack or break over time, our solid steel construction offers unmatched durability and longevity. It’s a product that not only enhances your grill’s performance but is built to last a lifetime. Give your grill a second life—it’s time for the Arteflame difference.