Why a Weber 22 Inch Grill Grate Limits Your Cooking

Introduction

The Weber 22 inch grill grate is a well-loved classic among backyard grillers, perfect for steaks, burgers, and hot dogs. But when it comes to cooking delicate or small foods like bacon, eggs, pancakes, hash browns, or stir-fried rice, the standard grate falls short—literally. These ingredients slip through the gaps, burn easily due to uneven support, or simply can’t be cooked properly over open flames alone. That’s where the limitations of a traditional grill become truly frustrating.

The Arteflame Insert changes everything by combining a traditional grill grate with a solid, flat-top griddle. Designed to fit perfectly into many 22-inch grills—including Weber models—this ingenious insert transforms your grill into a multi-functional cooking station. Suddenly, your grill can handle breakfast bacon, sizzling fajitas, and even fried rice—all in one cookout. It’s not just an accessory; it’s a game-changer for your entire grilling experience.

Griddle Meets Grill Grate

Traditional grill grates have their place, especially when achieving that smoky, seared flavor is your goal. But they are single-purpose tools. With a classic Weber 22 inch grill grate, your menu is restricted—small or wet ingredients like eggs, shrimp, or cheese-laden items simply aren’t feasible. This is where the Arteflame Insert opens a world of versatility that traditional grates can’t provide.

Here’s how integrating a griddle with your grill grate offers limitless cooking advantages:

1. Cook Virtually Anything

• Breakfast Favorites: Fry eggs, cook bacon until crispy, make pancakes, and even golden-brown hash browns—all right on your grill.
• Sauté & Stir-Fry: Griddles are ideal for vegetables, rice, and even stir-fry meals that require flat, continuous heat.
• Melty Goodness: Cook grilled cheese sandwiches or melt cheese on burgers without worrying about losing ingredients through the grate.
• Seafood Heaven: Delicate fish, scallops, and shrimp won’t break apart or fall into the fire.

2. Efficient Heat Distribution

The Arteflame Insert features high-quality US steel, which offers superior heat retention and distribution. This makes cooking more consistent and predictable compared to the inconsistent hot zones often experienced with traditional open grates.

3. Better for Meal Timing

Grilling multiple types of food all at once becomes possible. Start your sausages on the grate while preparing onions and peppers on the griddle. Everything finishes together, maximizing mealtime efficiency and presentation.

4. Safer and Cleaner Cooking

Because ingredients can’t fall through a solid griddle surface, there’s less flare-up, fewer lost ingredients, and ultimately a safer grilling experience. Cleanup is also simpler—scrape food residue off the griddle with a scraper, and you’re ready for the next round.

5. Social Cooking Showpiece

The Arteflame Insert also transforms your grill into a visually stunning piece of equipment. Your guests will marvel as you flip pancakes on one side and sizzle steak on the other. Whether it’s a casual family breakfast or a large backyard gathering, you’ll turn heads while turning food.

6. Extended Lifespan for Your Grill

Instead of buying a new expensive grill with both grate and griddle features, the Insert allows you to reinvent the Weber you already own—making it feel new without the heavy investment. Plus, US steel construction ensures long-term performance without warping or cracking.

7. No Learning Curve

If you’ve used a Weber grill, you’ll find the Arteflame Insert intuitive. Just drop it in and let it preheat. Cook as you normally would—only now with more ingredients and more creative freedom.

8. Perfect Fit & Compatibility

Specifically engineered for the 22 inch Weber and similar models, the Arteflame Insert fits like a glove. No wiggling, no modifications—just drop it in, and you’re ready for full-service outdoor cooking.

Conclusion

The Arteflame Insert delivers what a standard Weber 22 inch grill grate simply can’t—versatility, consistency, and an expanded menu. By combining the sear-perfect magic of a grate with the flat, sturdy performance of a griddle, it turns your existing grill into a culinary powerhouse. Whether you're cooking breakfast, lunch, or dinner, you’re no longer limited to fire-friendly foods alone.

Every Arteflame Insert is 100% American made using US Steel—not cast iron. Why does that matter? Because cast iron can be brittle and prone to cracking after repeated heating and cooling cycles, especially outdoors. Our solid steel construction guarantees rugged durability and safe food contact, meeting all US food hygiene standards. With Arteflame, you’re not just upgrading your grilling surface—you’re investing in a lifetime of better grilling.