Why a Grill with Flat Top Combo Changes the Game

Introduction

Most backyard grills come equipped with basic grill grates — great for burgers and steaks, but severely limited beyond that. Want to make bacon for brunch? Impossible. Craving hash browns or eggs? Not happening. Thinking stir-fried rice? Not a chance. Grill grates alone simply can't handle smaller, delicate, or greasy foods without them falling through or burning.

This is where the Arteflame insert transforms the entire grilling experience. By combining a flat top griddle with traditional grill grates, you get the best of both worlds. Suddenly, your existing grill isn't limited to only what sits well on bars of steel — it's a flat-top, multi-surface outdoor kitchen that lets you cook anything from crispy bacon to sautéed veggies to grilled sandwiches. It's not just an upgrade; it’s a total reinvention of how and what you can grill.

Griddle and Grill Advantages

Upgrading your grill to a flat top combo unlocks culinary possibilities that grill grates alone simply can't match. Let’s break down why adding a griddle surface — like the one you get with the Arteflame insert — is the smartest grilling decision you can make.

Cook More Types of Food

A flat top griddle instantly expands your menu with foods that are tricky or impossible to cook on open grates:

• Bacon and sausage: Avoid flare-ups and small ingredient drop-throughs.
• Eggs and pancakes: Perfect for breakfast lovers who want to cook up full meals.
• Hash browns and onions: Sear crispy potatoes and caramelize vegetables without burning.
• Delicate fish and seafood: Cook flaky fillets without fear of breaking apart.
• Rice and noodle favorites: Think hibachi-style fried rice and yakisoba right on your grill.

With a flat top, there's no need to worry about food falling into the fire or cooking unevenly. You get full surface contact and complete temperature control.

Even, Controllable Heat

Grill grates create uneven cooks. They sear what touches the bar but leave gaps, making temperature regulation a challenge. In contrast, a steel cooking surface like the Arteflame insert offers consistent, even heat across the entire cooking area. That means no more hotspots, fewer burnt spots, and more control over your cooking outcomes.

Multi-Zone Cooking

The Arteflame insert essentially gives you a circular range top. The center of the insert — directly over the flame — gets piping hot, perfect for searing steaks or burgers. Move outward for lower temperatures ideal for vegetables, toasting buns, or warming delicate sauces. This multi-zone capability offers a level of control even high-end gas grills can't match.

Ideal for Entertaining

Cooking for a crowd? A flat top grill combo saves time and space:

• Feed everyone quickly by cooking large quantities at once.
• Engage with guests — no rushing back and forth to the kitchen.
• Impress with visually striking, restaurant-style presentation.

From breakfast parties to tailgates, the griddle surface creates a true outdoor culinary hub.

Healthy and Clean Cooking

The Arteflame insert is built from cooktop-quality US steel, making it naturally non-stick without toxic coatings. Excess grease runs to the edges, not into the fire, reducing smoke and flair-ups. Plus, steel cleans effortlessly — just scrape it down and wipe clean.

Easy Upgrade for Existing Grills

Already have a traditional grill? No need to ditch it. Arteflame Inserts drop right into most standard grills, including popular brands like Weber, Big Green Egg, and more. It’s like giving your grill a second life — without the cost of a whole new setup.

Durability that Outlasts Cast Iron

Most flat top surfaces use cast iron, which is brittle, heavy, and prone to cracking under repeated heating and cooling. Arteflame Inserts are made from solid US steel — it's less brittle, more flexible, and engineered to endure decades of outdoor use. Unlike cast iron, it won’t chip, crack, or wear out with seasonal use, giving you unmatched reliability year after year.

Conclusion

A grill with a flat top combo, especially by simply adding an Arteflame insert, radically redefines what your backyard grill can do. From sunny-side-up eggs to sizzling bacon to seared steak, every meal becomes a canvas — and your grill, a versatile culinary tool. You're no longer confined by grill grates alone.

Crafted entirely from 100% US steel and proudly made in the USA under strict food safety standards, Arteflame Inserts deliver a lifetime of cooking performance. Unlike brittle cast iron alternatives, our steel inserts withstand extreme heat and repeated use without breaking down. Trust an upgrade built to last — and built to perform.