Is the cook top solid or a grate? The one pic shows a grate but the other one looks solid.
888048
Ours is a grate. I don't know if there are other varieties out there or not but I love the grate. You can cook with pots and pans on the surface or directly on it. Very versatile and has paid for itself repeatedly for us!
888049
It's a grate. I love the thing. I can set it atop campground rings or directly over a fire and have a decent cook top, with hot over the coals. cool near the sides.
888050
The grill is grated, not solid surface. Wonderful grill. No problems, works over campfire very well.
888051
The top is a mess grate, in a diamond pattern. Still very sturdy; I've put a large skillet, sauce pan, and coffee pot, with no problem.
888052
The top of the grill is a grate - it's perfect for cooking over a fire! Steaks, burgers, dogs, corn on the cob...all good stuff on this grill over the fire.
807117
it does have a flat bottom....flat as they come. being that i do not have a glass top stove, i can only say, that a person would "not" want to slide it from burner to burner.....but "lift" it. that part would have to be your decision. i know i love mine, and would definitely buy another.
1185605
it is flat. it has 4 little legs on it. It is not heat resistent. I put a deep fryer on one and it bowed. it does not lay flat now. Must use glass for hot things.
2184454
There is a single grate. If you're concerned about heat getting too high just keep the charcoal to the side and cook the meat indirectly, use less charcoal, or water spray the burning charcoal regularly while cooking, then let the coals heat up more for other foods.
1326540
Itʻs a mostly smooth bottom but it has two sections of holes that look like mini grates, Im assuming its to help with over heating? theres also 4 little points that help keep it just the tiniest bit off of whatever surface itʻs on, again I think for air circulation, but its hardly noticeable and it all snaps on in one piece, highly recommended :) It looks odd in the picture because the top part is behind the bottom part and it looks like one piece, but its actually both pieces, there isnʻt a weird split like the picture might make it seem it has.
1014164
Hi, I received two (2) grates in my order I think the specs show the width and we love them have stood up to two seasons of barbecue so far and still good!
258243
Interesting question-------one I would have never thought of. It has a shiny finish that with time and use has become not so shiny anymore. It is a black porcelain look. True, when cleaned, it doesn't come completely clean, but, most of the stuck on food comes off. I do wish I had started spaying the grate--from the very first--with a non stick spray. The grate size is good for soaking in the sink before cleaning. Oh! I absolutely love this grill! It gets much hotter than any I have ever had and cooks quickly and more evenly than any I have had before. It is ideal for searing a steak and leaving the center rare--very rare, the way I like it.
1856907
My grater appears very solidly constructed, and the plastic frame also is solid - must be put on carefully, but it seems just fine if handled properly.
2055837
While I had the same question when I purchased my set I decided to purchase the grate. The grill is cast iron, is thick, and has a solid piece over the flame to distribute the heat through the grill for cooking food directly on it. I think it would take a very, very long time to boil water through the grill. The grate, however, allows the flame to heat the pot/kettle directly with the flame and will heat water or cook food in a pot more efficiently than through the grill. I appreciate that the BBQ has these accessories so that even though I have one "stove" camping I still have options for how I want to cook my food. While I had the same question when I purchased my set I decided to purchase the grate. The grill is cast iron, is thick, and has a solid piece over the flame to distribute the heat through the grill for cooking food directly on it. I think it would take a very, very long time to boil water through the grill. The grate, however, allows the flame to heat the pot/kettle directly with the flame and will heat water or cook food in a pot more efficiently than through the grill. I appreciate that the BBQ has these accessories so that even though I have one "stove" camping I still have... » Read More While I had the same question when I purchased my set I decided to purchase the grate. The grill is cast iron, is thick, and has a solid piece over the flame to distribute the heat through the grill for cooking food directly on it. I think it would take a very, very long time to boil water through the grill. The grate, however, allows the flame to heat the pot/kettle directly with the flame and will heat water or cook food in a pot more efficiently than through the grill. I appreciate that the BBQ has these accessories so that even though I have one "stove" camping I still have options for how I want to cook my food. « Show Less
791508
There were 3 grates. I'm not sure what type they are but definitely not cast iron.
53900
There should be everything you see in the picture. What you can't see is a copper rod used to help hold up the burner. The rod slides through holes on either side of the metal part that holds the burner. You also can't see the burner or the grill grate. Anything else?
1229354
No grate for the bottom. There's a grill rack that goes above. I don't expect to get more than a few years out of this but it is light weight and easy to move around.
344245
it is flat, it is very heavy. I thought I would like using the cast iron, we have a glass flat top electric cook top, my wife says she can get it to heat evenly. Send a ups call tag to me and I will send it off to you no charge.
2052670
Yes, the grate has plastic coating on it, so you have be careful not to put on the hot pan or pots on it....
1266390
Hey all,The cooking grates on this model are porcelain-enameled cast-iron cooking grates. If there is any confusion or you have any questions, feel free to call us at 877-447-4768 or email us at customerservice@ghpgroupinc.com. You can also find additional information on our products at www.ghpgroupinc.com. Thank you for the questions and feedback, we greatly appreciate it.- GHP Group Customer Service Team
1594155
They are small grates similar to your oven shelves. They do however support a good amount of weight, have had lots of heavy items on them and have had no problems. We have been very satisfied with this. We use it in our outdoor kitchen as our cooktop, and in support of some inductions burners that I have.
208831
Yes, I had 2 pots going this weekend at the same time. The grate has 2 levels, raising it for searing and leaving flat to use at as a large burner.