Why Grilling Over Wood Wins Every Time

Introduction

Cooking on a gas or electric grill seems convenient—but that convenience comes at a cost. These grills often top out around 450°F, which is simply not hot enough to achieve the Maillard reaction that creates the deeply flavorful crust on meats like steaks and burgers. While gas may be clean and controllable, it lacks the intense heat and smoky chemistry that only real wood fires can provide. Try searing a ribeye, making juicy burgers, or crisping pork belly on a gas grill, and you’ll notice the difference—it’s just not the same.

This is where Arteflame changes everything. Arteflame grills use wood fire to reach temperatures up to 1,000°F—perfect for high-temperature searing. The plancha surface lets you sear and finish your meat to perfection, just like a top-tier steakhouse. If your goal is restaurant-quality flavor, smokiness, and that signature seared crust, gas simply can’t compete.

Plancha Grilling Advantages

Adding a wood-fired grill to your backyard cooking arsenal unlocks an entirely elevated grilling experience. While gas grills serve basic needs, a wood grill with a high-temp plancha like the Arteflame lets you go far beyond the ordinary, turning your grilling game into true culinary craftsmanship.

1. Unmatched High-Heat Searing

The Maillard reaction—the famed chemical process that browns meat and intensifies flavor—requires temperatures of at least 500°F. Most gas grills barely scrape past 450°F. Arteflame grills, by contrast, effortlessly reach 1,000°F, providing the perfect environment for intense searing.

That high heat is crucial for locking in juices and producing that irresistible crust on:

• Ribeye steaks
• Smash burgers
• Lamb chops
• Beef short ribs
• Chicken thighs

The result? Juicier interiors and a flavorful outer layer that gas grills simply can’t replicate.

2. Authentic Wood-Fired Flavor

A gas grill may give you heat, but it doesn’t give you flavor. A wood fire infuses meats, vegetables, and even bread with that unmistakable smokiness that elevates every bite. Wood grilling delivers complexity in taste that comes from natural hardwoods—adding aroma, depth, and a rich finish gas can't match.

The type of wood you use even adds nuance:

• Oak and hickory for bold smoky flavors
• Cherry or applewood for a sweeter profile
• Mesquite for punchy, rustic BBQ essence

3. Dual-Zone Cooking With Plancha

Arteflame grills are designed with a central flame zone and a flat plancha ring around it. This shape gives you total temperature control. Sear directly over the flame or sauté, grill, and toss sides on the plancha. Whether you're roasting veggies, crisping potatoes, or toasting buns, the plancha gives you a professional-grade surface to work with.

Unlike traditional grates, which limit you to linear cooking, the plancha opens a whole circle of possibilities. It's ideal for:

• Searing and finishing steaks
• Cooking delicate seafood
• Grilling onions, mushrooms, and other sides
• Crisping tortillas or flatbreads

4. Versatility That Expands Your Menu

With a wood-fired Arteflame grill, you can prepare a wider variety of dishes than on a traditional gas grill. Think beyond steaks—wood fire makes it possible to grill dishes like:

• Wood-charred pizzas
• Skillet cornbread right on the plancha
• Caramelized fruits for desserts
• Paella with a hint of smoke

This variety keeps grilling exciting and invites experimentation with diverse ingredients and global flavors.

5. Superior Visual and Social Experience

Arteflame grills aren’t just cooking appliances—they’re outdoor centerpieces. The firepit style naturally brings people together. There’s something primal and social about cooking over an open wood fire with guests gathered around, sharing drinks, stories, and sizzling aromas.

The visual drama of roaring flames and sizzling meat is impossible to achieve with a gas grill alone. It’s more than grilling—it’s an experience.

6. Complements Your Gas Grill

Already own a gas grill? Great! Adding a wood grill complements what you have. Your gas grill remains your go-to for quick weekday meals, while the Arteflame becomes your tool for special weekend feasts, cookouts, or entertaining.

This combination opens up a world of options—you'll never be forced to sacrifice flavor for speed again.

Conclusion

While gas grills have their convenience, they fall short in delivering the heat, flavor, and versatility that make grilling truly special. The Arteflame grill transforms your outdoor cooking by firing up to 1,000°F, letting you create restaurant-quality seared steaks, wood-fired burgers, and refined gourmet meals over an elegant plancha surface. You can’t achieve these results on gas alone.

Made 100% in the USA, Arteflame grills combine craftsmanship, functionality, and culinary power into one beautiful centerpiece. Whether you're a weekend griller or an aspiring pitmaster, the Arteflame is your gateway to deeper flavor, richer fire, and unforgettable meals. Elevate your grilling—choose Arteflame.