Why Griddle Grill Combos Upgrade Your BBQ Game

Introduction

Grilling with just standard grill grates can be surprisingly limiting, especially when it comes to food versatility. Sure, you can sear steaks and grill sausages, but what about bacon, hash browns, scrambled eggs, or even fried rice? These foods either fall through the grates or cook unevenly, turning your weekend BBQ into a frustrating juggling act. You shouldn’t have to choose between flavor and functionality.

This is where the Arteflame Insert comes in—a brilliantly engineered griddle grill combination that gives your existing grill a major upgrade. Combining a traditional grill grate with a flat-top griddle surface, it brings new life to your cooking setup and dramatically expands what’s possible over open flame. From breakfast classics to stir-fry delights, you can now grill everything in one seamless experience.

Dual-Surface Grilling Benefits

Adding a griddle surface to your grill isn’t just a clever idea—it’s a game-changer. The Arteflame Insert’s dynamic griddle+grill design opens the door to creative, outdoor cooking like never before. Here’s how a griddle grill combination outshines traditional grill-only setups:

1. Ultimate Cooking Versatility

• Breakfast on the grill: Cook bacon, eggs, pancakes, and hash browns without worrying about food dripping or falling through the grill grates.
• Delicate foods: Fish fillets, shrimp, and even vegetables like sliced mushrooms and onions cook evenly without sticking or breaking apart.
• Global cuisines: Fry rice, sear dumplings, or prepare fajitas—all difficult to manage on open grates but easy on a flat surface.
• Juicier meals: Since griddles retain natural juices and oils, proteins remain moist while getting that perfect sear.

2. Even Heat Distribution

The Arteflame Insert’s griddle surface allows for uniform cooking temperature. Traditional grates can create hotspots or cause flare-ups due to grease drips. A smooth steel griddle prevents this by containing oils and evenly distributing heat, giving you professional-level consistency, edge-to-edge.

3. Fewer Flare-Ups, Better Flavor

Grease drip flare-ups are among the most annoying issues with standard grilling. By cooking on the griddle, oils cook the food instead of catching fire, greatly reducing smoke and delivering cleaner, better-tasting ingredients. Say goodbye to burnt burgers and blackened chicken skin.

4. Cleaner Cooking & Easier Cleanup

Without grates for food and oil to fall through, cleanup becomes much less of a chore. Griddle surfaces can be scraped clean quickly with a spatula while grilling, and at the end of your session—a simple wipe-down gets the job done.

5. One Insert, Two Zones

The Arteflame Insert gives you dual-zone cooking: sear steaks directly on the grate for beautiful grill marks while soft-sautéing onions and peppers on the flat surface. This zone control means more meals, more precision, and more enjoyment.

6. Compatible With Existing Grills

One of the most useful things about the Arteflame Insert is that it retrofits into your existing grill. If you’ve already made the investment in an outdoor grill, you don’t need to replace it—just enhance it. The insert integrates seamlessly, transforming good grills into gourmet kitchens.

7. Built to Withstand Time

Unlike thin, flimsy aftermarket accessories, the Arteflame Insert is crafted with long-term durability in mind. It’s not a gimmick—it’s your new favorite piece of cookware. Whether you host weekend brunches, family BBQs, or gameday cookouts, it will rise to the occasion, every time.

Conclusion

The Arteflame Insert isn’t just an accessory—it's a complete transformation. By combining a grill grate with a full-surface griddle, it makes your current grill far more capable, creative, and convenient. Foods you once reserved for the kitchen—like eggs, bacon, stir-fry, or even sandwiches—are now outdoor-friendly. It unlocks all-new potential for cooking over flame.

Made 100% in the USA using certified food-grade US Steel—not brittle cast iron—the Arteflame Insert is built to exceed your highest expectations. Cast iron may crack under stress or weather; Arteflame’s steel, on the other hand, will last a lifetime. If you’re serious about elevating your grilling experience, there’s no smarter upgrade than the Arteflame Insert.