Why Wood-Fired Grilling Outshines Gas

Introduction

When it comes to backyard cooking, most people default to a gas or electric grill for convenience. But while these options heat quickly, they often fall short in delivering true flavor and high-heat performance. Gas and electric grills typically max out around 450°F—far below the 1,000°F searing power needed for the perfect steakhouse crust. Foods like seared ribeye steaks, juicy burgers, and flame-kissed chicken thighs develop their signature flavor through the Maillard reaction, a complex chemical process that only occurs at high heat. Without this, you miss out on the deep, savory caramelization that defines great grilled meats.

If you've only grilled on gas, you're not experiencing what your food is truly capable of. This is where Arteflame's wood-fired grill changes the game. Unlike gas grills, the Arteflame reaches temperatures up to 1,000°F for an authentic sear, with a plancha ring perfect for finishing meats to tender perfection. It's the kind of outdoor cooking experience that gas grills just can't offer—no matter how many burners they pack.

Why Wood Grills Win

Adding a wood-fired grill to your setup is like upgrading from a stereo to a concert. Every detail of flavor, texture, and aroma is amplified. If you already own a gas grill, you understand how easy the setup and cleanup can be—but you’ve also probably wondered why your steaks don’t look or taste like they do at a steakhouse.

Here’s why a wood-fired grill—especially an Arteflame—is an essential companion to your gas BBQ.

1. Unmatched Flavor from Real Wood

One of the biggest advantages of wood-fired cooking is the unbeatable flavor. Burning hardwoods like oak, hickory, or cherry imbues your food with a subtle smokiness that gas simply cannot replicate. Try searing a dry-aged ribeye or slow-cooking ribs on a wood fire, and you'll immediately taste the difference. It’s bold, deep, and rich—everything you expect from grilled meat, elevated.

2. High Heat for Steakhouse Quality

Wood-fired grills can get blistering hot—up to 1,000°F on an Arteflame. This unlocks the Maillard reaction, that magical crust-building process that only happens at high temps. This is why steakhouse steaks always have that golden, crusty exterior and juicy center.

Compare that to a standard gas grill, which struggles to hit 500°F. It takes longer to cook, meaning steaks spend more time drying out and less time getting that perfect sear. The Arteflame allows you to sear over molten heat, then slide your steak to the plancha to finish to your preferred doneness.

3. More Versatile Cooking

With a gas grill, you're limited to direct and indirect heat zones governed by burners. On an Arteflame, you have infinite control by simply moving food around the grill surface—closer to the flame for searing, and outer edges for gentle cooking or warming. The plancha ring is excellent for:

• Caramelizing onions or mushrooms
• Grilling vegetables without flare-ups
• Cooking delicate fish or seafood
• Frying eggs or even making pancakes

It opens up possibilities that most outdoor grills simply aren’t built for.

4. Clean Burn, No Propane Taste

Gas grills can impart an off-putting chemical taste to food if the propane isn’t burning cleanly or the burners are dirty. In contrast, natural hardwoods burn cleanly, especially in the vertically open design of the Arteflame.

There’s no lingering gas smell—just pure, wood-fired aroma that enhances everything from meats to veggies. And since you'll never run out of firewood the way you might with propane, you'll never end a cookout early.

5. Centerpiece Worthy Design

Arteflame grills aren’t just powerhouse cooking tools—they’re stunning outdoor centerpieces. Made with Corten steel and meant to weather beautifully over time, they transform your backyard into a showpiece. Whether you're hosting a backyard party or grilling solo, the Arteflame always draws attention.

6. Cook and Entertain Simultaneously

The circular design lets multiple people cook and gather around the grill simultaneously. Unlike gas grills—where one person is stuck behind the lid—the Arteflame is interactive. It’s social cooking at its finest.

7. Built to Last, Easy to Maintain

Arteflame grills are 100% made in the USA and built to weather all seasons. With virtually zero moving parts, they’re easy to maintain, rust-resistant, and incredibly sturdy. What’s more, cleanup is as easy as scraping the cooktop clean. No burners to scrub, no gas lines to fix.

Conclusion

Whether you’re already cooking on gas or just entering the world of outdoor grilling, a wood-fired addition is your ticket to unlocking full flavor and performance. Arteflame grills offer the kind of high-heat searing that gas grills simply can’t achieve. From perfectly crusted steaks to smoky burgers and caramelized vegetables, the culinary experience is completely elevated.

If you want restaurant-quality results from the comfort of your backyard, the answer is clear. The Arteflame grill—engineered for performance, designed as a centerpiece, and crafted entirely in the USA—is the ultimate outdoor cooking investment. It doesn’t replace your gas grill. It completes it.