Why Grates Alone Limit Your Grill

Introduction

For anyone using standard Weber grill grates, you're likely familiar with their limitations—especially when it comes to the variety of foods you can prepare. While grill grates are perfect for searing steaks or flipping burgers, try cooking bacon, eggs, hash browns, rice, or chopped vegetables and you'll quickly run into issues. The open spaces between the grates let smaller or delicate foods slip through, often causing flare-ups, lost food, and inconsistent results.

That’s where the Arteflame insert changes everything. Designed to transform your existing grill, it combines a traditional grate with a solid, flat cooktop surface—much like a griddle. This hybrid solution opens up a world of culinary possibilities and gives your Weber a serious upgrade—without the need to buy an entirely new grill.

Grill + Griddle = Game Changer

Imagine preparing an entire breakfast—bacon, eggs, and hash browns—all on your backyard grill. With standard Weber grill grates, this simply isn’t possible. But with an Arteflame insert, the possibilities expand dramatically. By combining a central grill grate for direct flame cooking and a surrounding griddle surface, you gain cooking versatility that turns your barbecue into a high-performance outdoor kitchen.

Here are some of the key advantages of using a grill-griddle combo:

1. Cook Any Food, Anytime

• Delicate items like fish or shrimp, which usually fall apart or stick to standard grates, cook beautifully on the griddle.
• Breakfast foods such as bacon, eggs, pancakes, and hash browns are no longer off-limits.
• Griddle-friendly sides like rice dishes, caramelized onions, sautéed vegetables, and quesadillas are easy to manage and cook perfectly.
• Juicy burgers and buns: Toast your burger buns while cooking patties on the same surface—no trips back inside!

2. More Control Over Cooking

The griddle section of the Arteflame insert retains heat evenly. Unlike grill grates, where temperature fluctuation can ruin delicate recipes, the smooth surface allows you to manage zones with more control. Need high heat for searing and a cooler area for resting food? No problem.

3. Say Goodbye to Flare-Ups

Grilling fatty cuts or bacon on an open grate often leads to flare-ups, risking burns or unevenly cooked food. The griddle eliminates grease drips directly into flames, significantly reducing flare-up risks while ensuring a safer cooking experience.

4. Fewer Tools, Less Mess

Instead of running back to the kitchen to use a skillet on a stovetop, everything can be done on your grill. No extra pans. No extra cleanup. The Arteflame insert becomes the hub of your entire meal.

5. Perfect for Entertaining

With the wide flat top of the griddle, you can cook multiple servings simultaneously. It's ideal for parties, family gatherings, or meal prepping—so much easier than juggling items on clunky old grates or multiple pans.

6. Built for the Elements

Arteflame inserts are designed to withstand the harsh conditions of outdoor cooking. Unlike cast iron, which is prone to rusting or cracking under temperature fluctuations, the Arteflame is made of solid, US-sourced carbon steel designed for longevity and performance.

7. Seamless Integration

The insert is designed to fit directly into your Weber grill without needing modifications. It essentially repurposes your existing setup into a dual-function grilling station. The best part? You maintain the taste and experience of flame-cooked food while gaining the versatility of a flat-top cooker.

8. Unlock New Recipes

By eliminating the limitations of grate-only grilling, you're free to try recipes you may have only done indoors: stir-fry veggies, smash burgers, Philly cheesesteaks, grilled sandwiches, even flatbreads cooked right on the griddle—all possible on your Arteflame-modified grill.

Conclusion

Upgrading your grill with an Arteflame insert doesn't just add cooking surfaces—it reinvents what your grilling experience can be. From morning breakfasts to full dinner spreads, the addition of a griddle allows much broader culinary freedom. And because these inserts are 100% made in the USA, they adhere to the highest standards of food hygiene and safety.

Unlike cast iron grates, which are brittle and known to crack under extreme heat cycles, Arteflame inserts are made from solid US Steel. This material won’t crack, chip, or deteriorate, offering strength, longevity, and peace of mind—making it truly a lifetime investment in your cooking gear.