Can you cook directly on the grill surface (is it safe to do that?) or is it meant for using with a pot/pan?
348131
yes you can cook on the grill surface. the heat of the fire will kill any germs like any grill you would use. I would suggest to keep it clean after each use and season the grill with a good pan spray to keep a coating on it.
348132
After you have it over the fire for an hour of so to get all the paint burned off you bet you can cook on it!
348133
Hello Karen, I am not sure. I haven't had the opportunity to use it yet. I had bought it for camping, but we didn't have to use it because a friend had a portable grill. Sorry I couldn't help. I was planning to use pans though.
1018610
I am not cooking directly to the surface. I have a special pan that stay always on the top. I don't clean it if any residue from grill pan drops. I did not also scratch it. It seams fine so far as a support only
750665
Yes you can use the grill on the counter top. I've used it many times on the counter with no problems. No mess. Very clean. Not too much smoke.
748258
It's not the best for that, this is more for grilling. I would get something with a stove top, not a grill surface.
973117
The short answer is no as others have pointed out - but be careful: any grill with non-stick coating runs the major issue that you can't really get it as hot as you want without running other risks of contaminating your food or ruining the non-stick surface. End of the day I'd just recommend getting a cast iron grill - cheaper, safer, and much more versatile.
525266
I have not used on the grill, such as a BBQ, I bought it because my son likes pressed sandwiches but he does not like the panini presses, so I make it on a flat pan on the stove, I had been using a brick wrapped in foil, but this works much better and no, the handle does not get hot.
887897
My experience is that it is safe as long as you do not keep the unused charcoal or other eaily flammable items under the grill. So far I am please with my purchase!
596831
I have used both a weber portable propane grill and coleman stove on mine with no issues. I would hesitate putting a hot pan or pot on the table without protection. The grill is on legs and the stove does not get that hot on the bottom. Hope this helps. Overall great table I like it. very light and easy set up.
1708981
You can put a GRIDDLE on it, but not a GRILL. The griddle that you are looking for is the Eventemp Griddle. Fits perfectly.
1166145
I imagine you can do such with the roasting pan and the device set on 'broil'. But I prefer to use one of those small, portable Weber propane grills: Weber 1520 Propane Gas Go-Anywhere Grill. It's superb for burgers and brauts and any other similar activity. But, it's definitely an out-door thing. If you can't do outdoor, then I guess you're sort of stuck with this device. Or one of those electric grill things...which I've no experience with, as I can do outdoors.
2178470
I would not use this on the grill. We put what we've cooked on the grill on the platter.
1392646
I use mine in my convection oven all the time - it is great. I would not use it on a grill - but it should be safe under a broiler. It is aluminum and will not offer enough protection for the food with the intense direct heat of a grill. If you need to use a pan on a grill look for cast iron- it will conduct heat and protect the food.
1528170
not very well. The heat source is too far from the grate to get any kind of sear. If you were just slow cooking something, you could but I wouldn't do burgers or hot dogs on it.
794970
I have not done this, but I looked into the care manual that I downloaded from the website and noticed that this can be used on a grill. Wouldn't this be the same as placing in a hot oven? I would send an email to the company.
47172
I would not suggest it, I would keep it on a grill or grate above the direct burning flame... The coffee pot gets very hot even on a stove top... I love mine and use it all the time... love the fact I can take it camping....
512061
Yes. I suggest you heat it before grilling. You can adjust the heat up or down as needed while cooking.It cleans beautifully and certainly will withstand daily use.
896250
Well I've never tried it, but the griddle is really easy to remove. I guess if you have a pot or another grill plate that fits, you could use it in that place.