
Built-in wind guard – This feature is much overlooked in a flat top griddle.It’s a solution that melds two pieces of backyard cooking equipment into one efficient piece, saving space in the process. Two-in-one capability – The Camp Chef Flat Top Grill comes with removable flat top griddle and removable grill grates, so you can convert to either cooking method to best suit your needs.It’s quick to set-up, easy to use, and heats up fast. There are aftermarket wind guards for competitors at additional cost, but the Camp Chef build design makes this a moot point for this flat top. This gap can cause heat loss especially on windy days. This was a huge boon in my eyes as competitors have a gap between their burners and the cooking surface. The griddle top sits down into the main burner body creating a natural wind guard and upping heat retention on the surface of the flat top. in., but for my needs, this was negligible in cooking for a group. The cooking area is a bit smaller than other four-burner competitors coming in at 600 sq. This conversion ability sets it apart from other griddle and flat tops on the market, and essentially gives you a two-in-one grill experience. The Camp Chef Flat Top grill also comes with set-in grill grates if you want to sear over direct heat and not use a griddle surface. I was pleasantly surprised with this as most competitor griddles are powder coated, but the stainless steel made for quick and easy cleanup, is highly resistant to corrosion and is durable without being too heavy. The main body that houses the burners is made of stainless steel. The fully constructed Camp Chef Flat Top Grill is sturdy, yet easy to move around for one person. Though the griddle top itself seemed high-quality, the frame and body felt like flimsy sheet metal at first, but after putting it all together that can’t be further from the truth. Let’s look at the Camp Chef Flat Top Grill specs: Cooking Areaįour 12,000 BTUs/Hr. I expected this to have even heat retention and steady temperature control solely based on the feel of the metal. After unpacking the pre-seasoned griddle top, I was impressed with the metal thickness and quality.
