Why Round Grill Grates Limit Your Grilling Game

Introduction

Grilling with traditional round grill grates might be a classic approach, but it comes with frustrating limitations. While grates are perfect for steaks and burgers, they fall short when it comes to more delicate or diverse foods. Try cooking bacon, hash browns, eggs, or rice on your standard grill grate—most of it ends up between the bars instead of on your plate. Foods like chopped vegetables, seafood, or even pancakes become nearly impossible to prepare directly on open grates.

That’s where the Arteflame Insert steps in, transforming your grill into a versatile powerhouse. It combines traditional grilling with a flat, solid griddle surface, giving your current setup a whole new lease on life. Suddenly, all those foods you couldn’t cook on your grill are not only possible—they’re easy.

Dual Cooking Power Explained

When you’re cooking outdoors, flexibility matters. A grill grate alone offers high-heat searing and smokey flavor, but doesn’t accommodate foods that need a flat surface. A griddle, on the other hand, opens up a culinary world that grates simply can’t handle. When you combine the two with an Arteflame Insert, you unlock the full potential of your outdoor cooking experience.

Versatility in One Insert

The Arteflame Insert merges two cooking surfaces into one elegant design—griddle and grate—allowing you to prepare virtually any meal outdoors, from breakfast to dinner. Here’s what you can cook effortlessly with the griddle portion that you’d struggle with on grates alone:

• Bacon, sausage, and breakfast hash
• Eggs: fried, scrambled, or omelets
• Hash browns and breakfast potatoes
• Rice dishes or stir-fry noodles
• Chopped vegetables and shrimp
• Slider patties and delicate fish fillets
• Flatbreads, quesadillas, and tortillas
• Pancakes and crepes

All of these are nearly impossible to cook on standard grill grates without additional accessories or risking the food falling through. With Arteflame, there's no need for awkward pans or foil packets—the griddle handles it all directly.

Temperature Zone Control

The Arteflame Insert is designed to support multiple heat zones. The center, right over the flames, gets hot—perfect for searing steaks or burgers on the grate side. Meanwhile, the outer griddle ring maintains a slightly lower temperature, allowing you to keep food warm, toast buns, or cook foods that need gentler heat.

This dual-zone design means you can manage full meals at once: steaks on the grill, veggies on the griddle, and sauces bubbling in a pan nearby. No juggling or timing guesswork—just seamless efficiency.

Flavor and Function

Grilling purists might swear by grates for that seared crust and charcoal kiss, and Arteflame delivers that too—without sacrifice. You still get those coveted grill marks, but with the added bonus of the griddle’s surface for foods that benefit from contact heating.

The griddle also builds up a natural non-stick seasoning over time, just like a cast iron skillet. This not only enhances flavor but makes post-cook cleanup a breeze.

Simplified Cooking, Less Mess

Forget about food slipping between grates or grease flare-ups causing burnt spots. Arteflame’s griddle side contains oils and juices, preventing flare-ups and allowing for healthier cooking. It also collects excess fats, making it easier to manage mess while also reducing fire hazards.

No More Cookware Juggling

Conventional grill setups often require balancing pans or adding grill accessories that compromise space or consistency. Arteflame's integrated design replaces all that. You won’t need an extra skillet for eggs or a plancha for fajitas. It’s built-in, always ready, and easy to use.

Compatible with Most Round Grills

Arteflame Inserts are made to fit a variety of round grills and smokers. Whether you’re using a Weber, Big Green Egg, or another popular brand, it’s likely there’s a size that fits yours perfectly. The installation is fast and tool-free, turning your average backyard setup into a gourmet cooking experience within minutes.

Conclusion

Your current grill was built for burgers and steaks—but what if it could do so much more? The Arteflame Insert breathes new life into your grill by bringing together the power of a griddle and the performance of a grill grate. With it, you're no longer limited by what foods you can prepare outdoors.

Arteflame Inserts are proudly 100% made in the USA, using 100% U.S. steel. Unlike brittle cast iron alternatives that crack under stress or exposure, steel is durable, long-lasting, and built to withstand extreme temps. It’s corrosion-resistant and develops an easy-to-maintain seasoned surface with continued use. With an Arteflame Insert, you get a tool crafted to last a lifetime—without compromise on quality or flavor.