Why High-End Wood Grills Outshine Gas Models

Introduction

Grilling enthusiasts often start with gas or electric grills due to convenience, but there's a limit to what these appliances can deliver. Gas grills, despite their popularity, seldom exceed 450°F, which means it’s nearly impossible to achieve a true sear. This lack of high heat restricts your ability to create flavor-packed, crusty, Maillard-enhanced surfaces on steaks, burgers, and other cuts of meat. The Maillard reaction—a complex chemical process that gives grilled meats their mouthwatering crust and depth of flavor—only activates at temperatures above 500°F, ideally closer to 1,000°F.

Foods like steakhouse-quality ribeye, smash burgers with perfect crusts, and even fire-roasted veggies simply don’t reach their full potential on gas grills. Here’s where a high end grill like the Arteflame transforms your cooking—it reaches up to 1,000°F for unmatched searing and lets you finish meats on a plancha for that restaurant-grade taste.

Why You Need Wood Fire

Owning a wood fired grill in addition to your existing gas setup opens up a world of flavor and culinary precision that gas alone can’t match. While gas grills provide quick heat and convenience, they fall short on delivering that unmistakable smoky char and seared texture that only an open wood flame can produce.

Here are the top advantages of investing in a high end wood fire grill like the Arteflame alongside your gas grill:

1. Superior Searing with High Heat

Unlike gas grills that max out around 450°F, the Arteflame can easily reach 1,000°F. This is critical for initiating the Maillard reaction—a browning process that amplifies flavor, especially in high-protein foods like steaks and burgers. At such extreme temperatures, you get that irresistible crust on your steaks within seconds, locking in juices and elevating flavor like a five-star steakhouse.

2. Authentic Wood Smoke Flavor

Gas and electric grills lack one vital component: real smoke. Wood-fired grilling infuses your food with layers of natural, robust flavor. Whether it's oak, hickory, or cherry wood, the aroma of burning hardwood creates deep, smoky flavor profiles that gas simply can’t replicate.

With a wood fire grill, you're not just cooking food—you’re crafting a multisensory experience where the smoke complements the meat’s natural flavor.

3. Versatile Cooking Options

The Arteflame grill brings versatility to your outdoor cooking routine. You can use the center fire pit for direct flame grilling, and the surrounding plancha (flat cooktop) for slower, indirect cooking—perfect for vegetables, eggs, seafood, and even pancakes.

• Sear steaks directly over the flame
• Grill juicy burgers with crusty edges
• Cook bacon, eggs, and hash browns on the plancha
• Char veggies without overcooking the insides
• Create zones for simultaneous high and low heat cooking

It’s not just a grill—it’s a culinary workstation.

4. Social and Visual Appeal

Wood fired grills create a centerpiece that turns cooking into a performance. The open flame brings a warm, communal atmosphere to any backyard gathering. The Arteflame’s sleek, sculptural design is as eye-catching as it is functional—blending form and function in a way no gas grill can.

Guests are drawn to the fire, watching as burgers sizzle or vegetables caramelize right before their eyes. It makes every cookout a memorable culinary event.

5. Built to Last

The Arteflame isn’t just high-performing, it’s high quality. Made in the USA from Corten steel and US carbon steel, it’s built to withstand years of heat and outdoor exposure. The materials develop a weathered finish over time that’s both durable and visually appealing, eliminating the need for painting or maintenance.

6. Complements, Not Replaces, Your Gas Grill

You don’t have to ditch your gas grill—it still serves a quick-cook purpose. But pairing it with a high end wood grill gives you flexibility. Use gas for weekday meals when time is tight and switch to wood fire on weekends or when you want to elevate your dishes.

Think of the Arteflame as your weekend chef’s station for entertaining, big flavors, and show-stopping meals, while gas remains your weekday workhorse.

Conclusion

For grill lovers who appreciate true craftsmanship and seek elevated outdoor cooking, adding a high end wood fired grill like the Arteflame is a game changer. It delivers the crucial sear, the smoke-infused flavors, and the visual flair your gas grill simply can’t.

Arteflame grills are engineered to reach temperatures up to 1,000°F, giving you the power to create steaks that rival the best steakhouses. Combine that with all-American craftsmanship—these grills are 100% made in the USA—and you’re not just buying a grill, you’re making a statement. For the backyard chef who refuses to compromise on flavor or performance, the Arteflame is the ultimate upgrade.