Light the fire in the middle and watch everyone drift over. Steaks sear over the flames while eggs, smash burgers and vegetables cook on the steel ring around them, and when dinner is done you lift off the cooktop and keep the fire going.
Sear in the center, griddle all around
A removable grill grate sits over a wood or charcoal fire and passes 1,000°F. Around it, a 40" ring of ½" hot-rolled steel gives you 1,250+ sq in to cook on, hot near the fire (about 450 to 550°F) and gentler toward the edge (about 250 to 350°F, measured by Arteflame on a Classic 40). The steel sits between the fire and the food, so grease cannot drip into the flames, and the slightly dished cooktop sends excess grease to the center, where it burns off.
Built from CORTEN steel
The fire bowl and base are 10-gauge CORTEN steel, about 3.4 mm thick. It forms a protective rust-colored patina and needs no paint, and Arteflame builds it to stay outside all year. The tall round base brings the cooktop to 40", bar height, so you cook standing up with your guests around you.
Specifications
| Cooktop |
40" diameter, ½" hot-rolled steel |
| Cooking surface |
1,250+ sq in, for 8 or more people |
| Center grate |
Over 1,000°F |
| Cooktop zones |
About 450 to 550°F near the fire, 250 to 350°F toward the edge |
| Fire bowl and base |
10-gauge CORTEN steel |
| Cooking height |
40" |
| Fuel |
Hardwood or lump charcoal |
| Made in |
Phoenix, Arizona |
| Warranty |
3-year limited warranty on manufacturing defects |
What's included
Classic 40" grill with tall round base (or round base with storage) and ½" steel cooktop, plus your accessory set.
Round Base
A tall round CORTEN base, 20" wide, that lifts the grill to standing height.
Round Base With Storage
The same tall round base with room inside for firewood, charcoal or tools: a removable stainless steel shelf makes two compartments of 10" high each, and an internal drain keeps them dry when it rains.
2 Accessories
Center grill grate and seasoning puck.
5 Accessories
The center grill grate and seasoning puck, plus a side warming table, a wood cutting and serving board and an Italian leather apron.
Pizza Oven Kit
A stainless steel pizza oven with its own insert that sits in the center of the grill and passes 1,000°F, for pizzas up to 14 inches, with an open front so you can pull the pizza the moment the crust browns.
Questions buyers ask
Can it go on a wood deck? Arteflame says its tall round and tall Euro bases pose no direct issue on flammable surfaces, and recommends tiles or a grill mat under any Arteflame grill.
Does it need a cover? No. Once the cooktop is seasoned and lightly oiled it can stay outside all year; a cover is optional.
How long does it take to heat up? Allow 30 to 45 minutes for the steel to heat through.
What fuel does it use? Hardwood such as hickory, oak, maple or fruit wood, or lump charcoal. Skip softwoods like pine and manufactured logs.
Can it run on gas? It is gas-ready: the center hole in the fire bowl takes a 1" gas pipe, for conversion by a professional installer.
How is it delivered? By freight, curbside, with free shipping in the contiguous US. Inspect the boxes before you sign, note any damage on the delivery receipt and report it within 48 hours of delivery.
What if something is wrong? You contact us, and we handle the warranty claim with Arteflame for you. Arteflame gives a 3-year limited warranty on manufacturing defects.
Good to know
Distinct Picks is an authorized Arteflame dealer.
