Grilling Guides & Tips: Fuel

How-to guides, temperature charts and buying advice for wood-fired and flat-top grilling. Browse them by topic on the grilling guides hub.

  • Charcoal and hardwood burning together in the fire bowl of an Arteflame wood-fired flat-top grill with a round Corten steel base

    How to Use Charcoal vs Wood on a Fire Pit Grill

    Discover the differences between using charcoal and wood on a fire pit grill. Learn how to manage heat, build the perfect fire, and master live-fire cooking for incredible flavor.

    Michiel Schuitemaker |

  • Oak, hickory and cherry firewood stacked beside an Arteflame wood-fired flat-top grill with a round Corten steel base

    How to Choose the Best Firewood for Grilling

    Master live-fire cooking by choosing the right fuel. Learn why seasoned hardwoods like oak, hickory, and fruitwoods create the best heat and flavor, and which woods to strictly avoid.

    Michiel Schuitemaker |