Why a Gas Grill and Griddle Combo Transforms Outdoor Cooking

Introduction

Grilling on traditional grates has served backyard chefs for decades, but it comes with limitations. While grill grates excel at searing steaks and flipping burgers, they fall short when it comes to more delicate, versatile, or finely chopped ingredients. Ever tried making bacon, eggs, hash browns, rice, or even pancakes straight on a stainless steel or cast iron grate? It’s nearly impossible without catastrophic messes or food losses between the bars.

That’s where the Arteflame insert transforms your grilling game. This smart combination of gas grill and griddle combo lets you prepare foods you never thought possible outdoors. With a precision-engineered flat top and traditional grate design in a single unit, the Arteflame insert elevates your existing gas grill into an all-in-one cooking powerhouse.

Griddle and Grill Combined

When most people think about grilling, they imagine juicy meats sizzling on open grates. But consider this: What about foods that don’t hold their shape or have high-fat content? Bacon, for instance, curls and slips through standard grates. Rice spills out. Eggs run. Shredded vegetables and delicate fish fall victim to open flames. This limitation not only restricts your menu options but also creates unnecessary frustration.

A true gas grill and griddle combo unlocks a fuller culinary canvas. Let’s explore the numerous advantages of having a griddle and grill grate in one versatile system like the Arteflame insert:

• Expanded Cooking Possibilities: From breakfast staples like eggs and hash browns to dinner classics like stir fry, fajitas, or smash burgers, a griddle lets you cook with variety and ease.
• Better Fat Management: A flat-top surface channels grease away effectively while avoiding flare-ups often caused by fat dripping onto open flames.
• Superior Heat Distribution: Griddle surfaces offer even heat distribution, minimizing hot spots and allowing for precise temperature control.
• No More Lost Ingredients: Say goodbye to sliced onions, shrimp, or diced veggies falling through the grates. Everything stays put until you flip it—perfectly.
• One Appliance, Multiple Functions: You don’t need a separate flat-top station or electric griddle. With a dual-function insert, your existing grill does it all.
• Outdoor Breakfasts Made Easy: Make full brunch spreads—pancakes, sausage links, sunny-side up eggs—right on your grill without running back inside to cook.
• Instant Sear Zones: Move cuts of meat from griddle to grill surface to add that classic flame-kissed char after an even sear—professional chef style.

Traditional grills lack the adaptability today’s home cooks demand. Arteflame’s innovative insert reclaims unused potential of your current grill setup. Unlike those single-use grates, this combo surface caters to evolving food trends where flexibility, taste, and technique matter. Its seamless cooking surface transitions from high-heat searing zones to moderate griddling areas—ideal for preparing complex meals with minimal equipment.

For families, foodies, and entertainers alike, versatility reigns supreme. Hosting a neighborhood BBQ? The Arteflame insert allows you to cook burgers, grilled cheese, seasoned rice, and veggie medleys simultaneously. Craving hibachi-style meals? Fire up your backyard station with confidence.

What's more, using a griddle means less sticking and easier cleanup. Cooking bacon on a grate creates mess and requires constant attention. On a griddle, it crisps evenly, drains neatly, and finishes mess-free—just lift, serve, and savor.

Griddle-cooked meals also retain more flavor. Because ingredients stay on the surface rather than drip into the fire, more juices stay with your food. That concentrated flavor adds a new taste dimension you simply can’t get from grilling alone.

And the best part? You don’t have to buy a whole new grill to enjoy this versatility. Simply add an Arteflame insert to your current setup and open a whole new world of grilling options—all with one smart upgrade.

Conclusion

With the Arteflame insert, your grill becomes more than a meat-searing machine—it becomes a complete outdoor kitchen. Imagine outdoor breakfasts, teppanyaki-style dinners, and hassle-free BBQs—all without changing or replacing your current gas grill. This grill grate and griddle combo doesn't just upgrade your cookout—it redefines it.

Proudly made in the USA, every Arteflame insert is designed to meet the highest food hygiene standards and crafted entirely from premium US steel—not brittle cast iron. Unlike cast iron, which is prone to cracking, Arteflame’s solid steel inserts offer unmatched durability and are built to last a lifetime. It’s not just a cooking surface; it’s a long-term investment in culinary possibility.