Upgrade Your Weber Kettle with the Right Parts

Introduction

Grilling directly over a traditional grate certainly has its charm—but it also brings limitations. If you're working with just grill grates on your Weber Kettle, you've probably realized how many foods are off the table. Delicate meats like bacon fall through the cracks. Breakfast favorites like hash browns and eggs are nearly impossible to manage. Even stir-fry classics like rice and sliced veggies create more of a mess than a meal. The problem isn't you—it's your grill's hardware.

That's where the Arteflame insert comes in. Designed to combine the functionality of a grill grate with a smooth griddle surface, the Arteflame instantly transforms your Weber Kettle into a multi-functional outdoor cooking station. Say goodbye to limitations and hello to endless grilling possibilities—all from the grill you already own.

Why Griddle-Grate Combo Matters

Adding a griddle to your Weber Kettle grill setup dramatically changes what and how you can cook outdoors. The beauty of a combined grate and griddle system like the Arteflame insert lies in its versatility. Rather than being restricted to flame-kissed burgers and steaks, you now have an open canvas for culinary creativity.

Here are some major advantages to having a griddle alongside your grill grate:

1. Expand Your Cooking Options

• Grill Breakfast Outdoors: Cook bacon, eggs, hash browns, pancakes, and sausage without them slipping through the grate.
• Perfect for Stir-Fries: Toss noodles, rice, or diced proteins directly on the flat surface—no more lost food to the fire.
• Cheese, Bacon, and Sauces: Melt cheeses for burgers or grill up bacon-wrapped jalapeños all without the risk of burning or dripping into flames.
• Delicate Seafood Done Right: Filets of fish, scallops, and shellfish cook evenly and retain juices on a flat surface rather than sticking to or falling through the grill.

2. Superior Heat Distribution

A steel griddle naturally holds and distributes heat more evenly than open grates. That means fewer cold spots, more consistent cooking, and better flavor development. This is critical for cooking items like smashed burgers or seared veggies that rely on even heat for proper texture and taste.

3. Healthier Grilling

When fat drips directly onto open flames, it causes flare-ups and releases harmful smoke. Grilling on a griddle minimizes direct flame contact, allowing juices to cook the food instead. Plus, excess fat gently runs off the cooking surface instead of becoming smoke fuel.

4. Easier Cleanup

A griddle surface helps keep your grill interior cleaner. Without drippings and food particles falling through to the charcoal or burners, there's far less gunk to scrub later. Many users find they cut cleanup time in half after installing an Arteflame insert.

5. Built to Fit Perfectly

The Arteflame insert is precision-cut to fit seamlessly into most Weber Kettle grills. It’s a direct plug-and-play solution—no tools or modifications required. Simply lift out your existing grill grate and insert the Arteflame combination unit. Within minutes, your ordinary grill becomes a custom outdoor kitchen.

6. Better Searing and Crusts

The solid cooking surface allows you to press down on meats for that perfect Maillard reaction. Classic grill grates can only get meat so hot in limited contact areas, which means you’re missing out on potential flavor. The sizzling steel of the Arteflame creates flavor-packed crusts on burgers, steaks, and more.

7. Entertaining Is Easier

With the added surface area and versatility, you can cook multiple types of food at once, keeping guests happy and well-fed. While you char burgers on the grate side, your partner can whip up queso dip or toasted flatbreads on the griddle—something no traditional grill can pull off at once.

Conclusion

Ready to turn your Weber Kettle from a backyard classic into a true culinary powerhouse? The Arteflame insert brings unmatched versatility, combining grill and griddle capabilities into one seamless, durable solution. Made entirely from 100% US steel—not brittle cast iron—it’s built to withstand the elements and a lifetime of use. Unlike cast iron, which can crack under thermal stress or corrode over time, the solid steel construction of an Arteflame insert will keep going year after year.

And the best part? Every Arteflame insert is proudly made in the USA, holding true to the highest standards of food safety and craftsmanship. No overseas shortcuts, no compromises—just better grilling, American-made. Upgrade your Weber with an Arteflame insert and rediscover what your grill is truly capable of.