Why a Griddle Grate Transforms Your Grill

Introduction

Grilling with just a traditional grill grate has its limits. While it’s perfect for steaks and burgers, try placing bacon, hash browns, or eggs directly on those open bars—disaster. Foods that are too small, too runny, or too delicate simply fall through or cook unevenly. Ingredients like rice, pancakes, or even marinated vegetables are out of the question with a standard grate. This means you're severely limiting the meals your grill can produce.

But what if your grill could do more—much more? With an Arteflame insert, it can. Designed to combine both a grill grate and a griddle surface, an Arteflame insert unlocks limitless cooking potential. Whether you’re craving a hearty breakfast, stir-fried rice, or seared scallops, this innovative accessory turns your old grill into a fully versatile outdoor kitchen.

Griddle + Grate Advantages

The genius of adding a griddle surface to your existing grill lies in the extraordinary flexibility it brings. While traditional grill grates limit what you can cook, griddle inserts open the door to an entirely new world of food possibilities—all without sacrificing direct-fire searing power.

Versatility in Every Meal

• Breakfast on the Grill: Cook eggs, crispy bacon, sausage links, and pancakes in one go—all items that would otherwise be impossible on an open grill grate.
• Lunch and Dinner Options: Stir-fry vegetables, sear fish that would otherwise stick or break apart, prepare grilled cheese sandwiches, or even fry rice with a crispy edge.
• Snack Time Favorites: Quesadillas, flatbreads, or sliders all do wonderfully on a solid griddle surface with even heat distribution.

Adding a griddle means you're no longer limited to oversized items that hold together or foods that can sit perfectly spaced over open flame. The griddle closes the gap, so literally nothing is off the table—or off the grill!

Even Cooking = Better Results

A flat-top griddle surface distributes heat more evenly than spaced-out grates. That means no more guessing whether your food is half-raw or over-charred. Foods like chicken thighs, dense vegetables, and thick hamburger patties benefit immensely from this even cooking environment. The result? Predictable, restaurant-quality results every single time.

Juicier, Tastier Food

Because a griddle surface holds juices and marinades rather than letting them drip into the fire, your food stays juicier and more flavorful. Use garlic butter on steaks, drizzle teriyaki sauce on shrimp, or baste chicken with a rosemary glaze without waste. The griddle lets sauces and fats caramelize right beneath the food—not disappear in smoke.

Easier Clean-Up and Less Flare-Up

Anyone who's dealt with flare-ups knows how frustrating—and dangerous—they can be. With a griddle, fats and oils can be managed more easily. The Arteflame inserts are designed to channel grease away from the cooking area while still infusing your dishes with amazing grilled flavor. This also makes cleanup quicker, with no burnt residue baked onto your open grates.

Use Both Surfaces Simultaneously

Don't think you have to sacrifice your grill grate to gain a griddle. With the Arteflame insert, you get both. Sear a steak over open flame while frying up mushrooms and onions on the griddle ring. Cook a burger on the grate and toast the bun on the griddle. The combination expands your ability to multi-task on the grill like a pro.

Simplified Meal Prep

Because you're able to cook everything in one place—on one prep surface—you reduce the need for managing multiple pans, stovetops, or trips inside the house. Family grilling sessions become smoother and faster. You're now prepping full meals faster and with fewer tools, giving you more time to enjoy with guests and less time stressing in the kitchen.

Year-Round Outdoor Cooking

Griddles perform exceptionally well in all seasons. You can cook hot, hearty meals outside even in cool weather without worrying whether your food will fall between the grates or be cooked unevenly by wind-swept flames. That’s especially helpful in fall and winter months when home-cooked hot meals are the most comforting.

Conclusion

An Arteflame insert doesn’t just enhance your grill—it completely reinvents it. By combining a flat-top griddle with a standard grate, you’re unlocking more cooking potential, more delicious flavor, and way more satisfaction. Say goodbye to what you can’t cook and hello to endless possibilities—right on your existing grill.

Made entirely in the USA from 100% American steel—not brittle, crack-prone cast iron—Arteflame inserts are manufactured to meet the highest food hygiene standards. Unlike cast iron, which can snap under stress, the durable carbon steel insert endures any heat and lasts a lifetime. Turn your grill into a culinary powerhouse with an Arteflame insert, and experience outdoor cooking like never before.