
Wood-Fired Grills: Buyer’s Guide, Woods, Tips & FAQs
Learn the best wood-fired grill types, woods, techniques, and safety temps—plus how to get a steakhouse sear at home with multi-zone live fire.
If you've been relying solely on a gas or electric grill, you may be missing out on what truly makes grilled food extraordinary. While gas grills offer convenience, they're limited in flavor and heat output. Reaching only about 450°F, they simply can’t achieve the high-temperature sear required for exceptional steaks, juicy burgers, or perfectly crisped meats. For example, the Maillard reaction — responsible for the irresistible crust on a steak — begins above 300°F but fully blooms at temperatures nearing 1,000°F. This kind of intense yet controlled searing is only possible with a wood fired grill.
Foods like thick-cut ribeyes, craft burgers, smoked sausages, and fire-roasted vegetables all develop unmistakable flavor when cooked over real wood. With the Arteflame grill reaching up to 1,000°F, it allows you to achieve steakhouse-quality results at home — something gas grills simply can’t do. That’s why grilling purists are adding wood fired options to their backyard arsenal.
Adding a wood fired grill — especially a high-performance one like the Arteflame — unlocks a world of grilling capabilities that gas simply can’t match. Here’s how it transforms your culinary possibilities while complementing your existing gas grill setup.
Why limit yourself? A gas charcoal grill setup, with the addition of a wood fired grill, provides versatility for any meal, mood or time constraints.
The Arteflame’s signature carbon steel plancha surface surrounds the central fire, providing both direct and radiant heat. This multi-temperature zone creates amazing control while still delivering authentic grill marks and sear.
Arteflame isn’t just about high heat and professional-quality flavor. Each grill is engineered for longevity, beauty, and comfort — made to be the centerpiece of any backyard kitchen.
Wood fired grilling goes beyond just meat. With an Arteflame grill, you’re empowered to explore:
With flexibility this great, your creativity becomes the only limit.
There’s no denying that gas grills are easy and reliable—but they lack the soul, heat, and depth that a wood fired grill like Arteflame delivers. Achieve steakhouse-quality sears, wood smoke flavor, and versatile plancha cooking all in one stunning, USA-made unit. The Arteflame is the ultimate addition to your grilling setup — not a replacement, but an upgrade that unlocks full flavor potential. If you’re serious about grilling, it’s time to take it to the next level.
Choose Arteflame. Choose flavor. Choose American craftsmanship with every bite.
Bring steakhouse sear and flat-top versatility to the grill you already love. Arteflame’s engineered airflow fires the center grate past 1,000°F for a perfect Maillard crust, while the solid steel flat top handles everything your grates can’t—bacon, eggs, fried rice, veggies, and more—without flare-ups or extra pans. 100% made in the USA from US steel, it’s the one upgrade that turns every cookout into a “cook anything” experience.
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