Grilling Guides & Tips: How To

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

  • Fire extinguisher, gloves and tongs set out beside an Arteflame wood-fired flat-top grill with a round Corten steel base

    How to Grill Safely: Essential Fire Safety Rules

    How to grill safely: where to put the grill, how to handle grease fires, what extinguisher to keep nearby, and how to deal with hot coals, based on NFPA, CPSC...

    Michiel Schuitemaker |

  • Burgers and sausages grilling without flare-ups on an Arteflame wood-fired flat-top grill with a round Corten steel base

    How to Prevent Flare-Ups When Grilling: A Safety Guide

    Stop burning your steaks and your eyebrows. Learn the core rules to prevent grilling flare-ups, from managing dripping grease and trimming fat to mastering heat zones for a perfect, soot-free...

    Michiel Schuitemaker |

  • Grilling safely under a pergola in the rain on an Arteflame wood-fired flat-top grill with a round Corten steel base

    How to Grill in the Rain Safely

    How to grill in the rain safely: keep the grill in the open, shelter yourself and your prep area instead of the grill, keep fuel dry, and stop when there...

    Michiel Schuitemaker |

  • Grilling steaks and sausages in the snow on an Arteflame wood-fired flat-top grill with a round Corten steel base

    How to Grill in Cold Weather and Winter Like a Pro

    Don't let freezing temperatures keep you indoors. Learn how to master winter grilling with the right fuel strategies, wind management, and live-fire techniques to keep you cooking all season long.

    Michiel Schuitemaker |

  • 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 |

  • Eggs cooking sunny-side-up, over-easy and scrambled on an Arteflame wood-fired flat-top grill with a round Corten steel base

    How to Grill Eggs on a Griddle

    Mastering how to grill eggs on a griddle turns your backyard into the ultimate outdoor diner. Learn the exact temperatures, tools, and techniques to fry perfect eggs on a flat...

    Michiel Schuitemaker |

  • Pancakes, bacon, eggs and hash browns cooking for breakfast on an Arteflame wood-fired flat-top grill with a round Corten steel base

    How to Cook Breakfast on a Flat Top Grill

    Learn how to master breakfast on a flat top grill. From crispy bacon to fluffy pancakes, discover the heat zones and timing for the ultimate outdoor morning feast.

    Michiel Schuitemaker |

  • Thick-cut bacon crisping under a bacon press on an Arteflame wood-fired flat-top grill with a round Corten steel base

    How to Grill Bacon on a Flat Top: Ultimate Crispy Guide

    Master the art of grilling bacon on a flat top. Learn the exact temperatures, times, and techniques to render fat perfectly for shatteringly crisp, diner-style bacon without the indoor mess.

    Michiel Schuitemaker |

  • Bratwurst, sausages and hot dogs browning on an Arteflame wood-fired flat-top grill with a round Corten steel base

    How to Grill Hot Dogs and Sausages Properly

    Stop bursting your brats and burning your hot dogs. Learn the two-zone grilling method for perfectly cooked, juicy sausages with a crisp, snappy casing.

    Michiel Schuitemaker |