Outdoor Cooking & Heating for Every Backyard
A good outdoor cooking and heating setup does two jobs at once: it gets dinner on the table and gives people a reason to stay outside after the sun goes down. This collection is built around Arteflame's flat-top grills and fire pits, made from CORTEN steel that holds heat evenly and weathers to a rust-toned patina over time. Sizes range from compact patio grills up to extra-large models built for hosting a full backyard crowd.
What Makes a Good Outdoor Grill or Fire Pit?
A high-quality outdoor grill depends on durable materials, efficient heat retention, and a practical cooking design. CORTEN steel grills are built to maintain balanced heat across the surface, making them ideal for searing, grilling, and cooking for family or guests. Flat-top grills provide a larger usable cooking area than traditional grates, while fire pit cooktop inserts transform outdoor fire features into convenient grilling solutions.
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Flat-Top Grills: The Classic and XXL flat-top grills use a solid CORTEN steel cooking surface built around a center fire bowl, available with storage, round, or high Euro bases. The One Series grills offer the same flat-top cooking style in smaller footprints for patios or tighter yards.
Fire Pits & Cooktop Fire Pits: The Classic Fire Pit offers a durable CORTEN steel bowl for creating a cozy outdoor atmosphere, while the Fire Pit with Cooktop and Platinum Edition combine radiant heat with a built-in cooking surface for preparing meals outdoors.
Park Series Grills: Designed for serious outdoor chefs, the one-piece CORTEN steel grill features a combination griddle and grate surface that delivers flexibility, durability, and reliable performance for frequent use.
Grill Accessories: Round out a grill setup with a side warming table sized to fit your grill, a cherry wood cutting block, and a Crisbee seasoning puck for maintaining the cooktop. Complete your outdoor cooking setup with a flat-top kit compatible with Big Green Egg charcoal grills and premium leather grill aprons built for grilling enthusiasts.
How to Choose the Right Setup
Start by considering how many guests you usually cook for. Compact and mid-size One Series grills are a great fit for smaller households, balconies, or limited outdoor spaces, while full-size and extra-large models provide a larger cooking area for entertaining bigger groups. If you need both warmth and cooking functionality, a fire pit with cooktop offers a versatile two-in-one solution. For those who already own a grill and only need an outdoor fire feature, the Classic Fire Pit provides a dedicated option for heat and ambiance. When choosing a base style, options like storage, round, or high Euro designs depend on your storage needs, available space, and the overall style you want for your outdoor area.
Featured Outdoor Cooking & Heating Products
Classic Storage Base Flat-Top Grill & Fire Bowl (CORTEN Steel) – Built from weather-resistant CORTEN steel, this flat-top grill includes integrated storage space beneath the base for tools, accessories, and outdoor cooking supplies.
XXL Platinum Edition Fire Pit With Cooktop - Combines a large fire pit with a flat cooking surface for heat and cooking together.
Compact One Series Flat-Top Charcoal Grill & Fire Bowl - A smaller flat-top grill sized for patios or compact backyards.
Park Series One-Piece CORTEN Steel Grill – Featuring a versatile split cooking area, this CORTEN steel grill combines a flat griddle section and traditional grate for everyday grilling performance.
Classic Fire Pit (CORTEN Bowl) - An open fire pit for backyard warmth and gathering space.
Completing Your Outdoor Cooking Setup
A warming table keeps finished food at temperature while you keep cooking, and a cherry wood cutting block gives you a prep surface right at the grill. If you're running a flat-top regularly, a Crisbee seasoning puck helps maintain the cooktop between uses. Positioning the grill or fire pit somewhere sheltered from wind, with enough clearance around the base, makes it easier to keep the heat steady and the flame under control.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What's the difference between a flat-top grill and a fire pit with a cooktop?
A flat-top grill is built primarily for cooking on a solid CORTEN steel surface around a center fire bowl. A cooktop fire pit serves as more than just a source of heat it transforms into an outdoor grill with a flat cooking area for entertaining, dining, and gathering around the fire.
2. Why is CORTEN steel used for these grills and fire pits?
CORTEN steel holds heat evenly across the cooking surface and develops a weathered patina with use and exposure, which is part of its look over time.
3. Which size grill fits a smaller backyard or patio?
The compact and mid-size One Series grills are sized for smaller spaces, while the full-size and extra-large models suit larger patios or yards where cooking for bigger groups is the norm.
4. Can I use grill accessories like the warming table or cutting block on any size grill?
Warming tables are sized to fit specific grill diameters, so check that the accessory matches your grill size before ordering.
5. Do I need a base with storage, or is an open base fine?
That depends on whether you want a place to store tools, fuel, or accessories right at the grill. A storage base adds that space; a round or high Euro base keeps the footprint simpler.
6. Is the Big Green Egg flat-top kit compatible with other charcoal grills?
It's built specifically to fit Big Green Egg charcoal grills, adding a griddle ring and center grill grate to that existing setup.
