Arteflame makes one kind of grill: a wood- or charcoal-fired fire pit grill with a thick steel flat-top cooktop ring around the fire and a sear grate over the flames. People shopping for one usually compare it with fire pits that can cook, with propane griddles, and with the charcoal grills they already know. These pages compare Arteflame with each of them, including where the other choice is the better one.
What every Arteflame has
- A center grate over the fire that passes 1,000°F for searing.
- A hot-rolled carbon steel cooktop ring, about 450–550°F toward the inner edge and 250–350°F toward the outer edge.
- A fire pit when you lift the cooktop off.
- Sizes of 20″, 30″ and 40″, from $895, made in Phoenix, Arizona.
Fire pits that cook
| Comparison | What the other one is | Cooking surface | Read |
|---|---|---|---|
| OFYR | A Dutch-designed fire pit with a flat cooking ring around the fire | Cooking ring included | OFYR vs Arteflame |
| Breeo | A smokeless fire pit in Corten or stainless steel | Grates and a partial flat-top plate sold as add-ons | Breeo vs Arteflame |
| Solo Stove | A portable stainless steel smokeless fire pit | Cast-iron tops on a center hub, sold as add-ons | Solo Stove vs Arteflame |
Griddles and charcoal grills
| Comparison | What the other one is | Fuel | Read |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackstone | A propane griddle with knob-controlled burner zones | Propane | Blackstone vs Arteflame |
| Weber kettle | A covered charcoal grill for grilling, roasting and smoking | Charcoal | Weber kettle vs Arteflame |
| Big Green Egg | A ceramic kamado for smoking, roasting and grilling | Lump charcoal | Big Green Egg vs Arteflame |
| Kamado Joe | A ceramic kamado with a multi-level cooking rack, built for low-and-slow smoking | Lump charcoal | Kamado Joe vs Arteflame |
| Gas grills | Propane or natural gas grills in general | Gas | Gas or wood-fired grill? |
Already own a kettle or a kamado?
You can add an Arteflame cooktop to the grill you have. The two-piece kits replace the grate with a steel griddle ring and a center sear grate: one for Weber kettles (18″ to 24″ kits) and one for the Big Green Egg Large and XL. See griddle kits for Weber and Big Green Egg and the Weber kettle griddle insert guide.
Guides for choosing
- What is a plancha grill? How a plancha differs from a griddle, and why the heat zones matter.
- Corten vs stainless steel for a fire pit grill: looks, patina, staining and care.
- Fire pit with a cooktop: the options, what to check and what they cost.
- The 1,000°F sear: how the center grate sears a steak.
- Made in the USA, sold direct: where Arteflame prices come from.
Arteflame sizes and prices
| Model | Cooktop | Price from |
|---|---|---|
| ONE20 (20″) | 300+ sq in, 1/4″ steel | $895 |
| ONE30 (30″) | 700+ sq in, 3/8″ steel | $1,495 |
| 40″ Fire Pit with Cooktop | 1,250+ sq in, low base | $1,995 |
| Classic 40″ grill | 1,250+ sq in, 1/2″ steel, tall base | $2,495 |
| Platinum Series 40″ | 1,250+ sq in, stainless fire bowl | $3,495 |
Prices as of September 2026. Every Arteflame carries a 3-year limited warranty against manufacturing defects. See warranty terms.