Why Grill Grates Limit You: Upgrade To A Grill & Griddle Combo

Introduction

If you’re still using just a traditional grill grate, you’re missing out on a full range of outdoor cooking possibilities. Grilling over open flame is great for burgers and steaks, but what about eggs, bacon, hash browns, pancakes, or even stir-fried rice? These beloved favorites just slip through the cracks—literally. Grill grates alone can’t handle these delicate or finely chopped foods, leaving you with limited options and burnt-out creativity.

The solution? An Arteflame insert. It turns your existing grill into an outdoor grill and griddle combo, seamlessly combining a central grate with a wide, flat griddle ring. With this upgrade, you can cook everything you imagined (and then some), giving your old grill a fresh new purpose and making your outdoor kitchen experience complete.

Why You Need Both

Pairing a griddle with your grill grate transforms your outdoor cooking in ways you'd never expect. The Arteflame insert, with its unique combination of a center grill grate and surrounding griddle surface, offers the ultimate in versatility, control, and satisfaction. Here’s why integrating a griddle into your grilling station is a total game-changer:

1. Expand Your Menu

Grilling isn’t just about burgers, ribs, and hot dogs anymore. With a griddle surface in addition to a grate, you unlock the door to a huge variety of meals:

• Breakfast favorites like pancakes, bacon, hash browns, and eggs
• Delicate items such as fish fillets or scallops that would tear on grill grates
• Stir-fry and Asian cuisine including noodles, rice, dumplings, and tofu that require a flat surface
• Smash burgers with perfectly crisp edges, cooked evenly on a steel surface
• Desserts and sides like fruit slices, grilled cheese, tortilla wraps, and more

No more worrying about pieces falling through the grate or your ingredients sticking badly to old, mismatched surfaces. The Arteflame insert solves it elegantly.

2. Better Heat Control

The griddle portion of an Arteflame insert heats gradually from inner to outer edges, creating zones that are ideal for multi-temperature cooking. Want to sear your steak next to sautéed vegetables or keep food warm off to the side while others finish cooking? No problem. This layered cooking method is hard to achieve with standard grates alone.

3. One Surface, Effortless Cleanup

The seamless steel top of the griddle is easier to clean than a collection of greasy grill grates. After cooking, just scrape down the smooth surface and wipe it clean—no need to disassemble or scrub between bars. Griddle cooking also tends to result in fewer flare-ups and far less mess dripping into your coals or burners.

4. Fuel Efficiency and Even Heating

Arteflame inserts utilize the natural convection of your grill, delivering even heating across the griddle and grill areas. Whether you’re cooking with wood or charcoal, the steel design focuses heat where you need it and retains it longer—allowing for a more efficient burn. No more chasing hot spots or waiting forever for one side to catch up with the other.

5. Ideal for Hosting and Entertaining

With more surface area and better food variety, you're not just grilling—you’re putting on a show. The visual appeal of food sizzling on the griddle while flames flicker in the center makes for an unbeatable outdoor experience. Whether it's game day, weekend brunch, or a casual summer party, Arteflame creates a cooking focal point people flock to.

6. Built to Last With Style

The unique look of an Arteflame insert adds sophistication to your grill. Engineered to replace or fit directly over existing grill grates, its steel construction doesn’t just look good—it performs year after year. Unlike temporary grill pans or detachable griddles that warp, rust, or fail under high heat, Arteflame is designed to endure the elements and the fire equally.

Conclusion

If your grilling setup is still limited to traditional grates, you’re only scratching the surface of what your backyard kitchen can do. The Arteflame insert revolutionizes your cooking experience by combining grill and griddle—enabling you to cook bacon and eggs for breakfast, burgers for lunch, and stir-fry for dinner all on one surface.

Expertly crafted in the USA, each Arteflame insert is built from 100% American-made steel, offering a lifetime of performance. Unlike cast iron, which is notoriously brittle and prone to cracking, steel offers unmatched durability, resistance to warping, and sleek aesthetic appeal. Arteflame inserts also meet strict American food-safety standards, so you can serve every meal with confidence. It’s time to give your grill the makeover it deserves—and make outdoor cooking exciting again.