New Kettle accessory......and it's gorgeous.

[Mr. Bones]

I wonder do they make a searing insert for the kettle-sized ones?
They show one in the instagram pic, but...
The website is a bit inconclusive on this; they have the insert, but list it for their 40"
Or, is the opening the appropriate size to accommodate the Weber Gourmet inserts?
That would be an ideal solution, as well...

[Spinaker]

The insert is the center piece from the full stand model. So you can buy the replacement grate and throw it in your kettle.

[Huskee]

I wonder do they make a searing insert for the kettle-sized ones?
They show one in the instagram pic, but...
The website is a bit inconclusive on this; they have the insert, but list it for their 40"
Or, is the opening the appropriate size to accommodate the Weber Gourmet inserts?
That would be an ideal solution, as well...

If you look at the individual items (22" or 26" inserts) it states they do come with it, although the pics don't show it.

[Mr. Bones]

Thanks, Huskee ! Helluva deal, then!
I still wonder about th' Weber accessories...
If anybody here gits one, please report back in...

[Jerod Broussard]

Since they look like vinyl records I guess it would be too late to have Weber adjust their model sizes to 33 and 45, to start.

[DWCowles]

Merry Christmas to me...26" has been ordered 😊

[tbob4]

You will have to edit your MCS list.

[Nate]

Max Good and/or BBQCentralShow ...

I know the further away from the center you get the cooler it gets based on the video... However were you able to or is it possible to bank the fire on one side to give you a "safe" zone or a cooler zone?

[Max Good]

Yes you can bank the charcoal on one side to make the heat zones hemispheric.

[RonB]

Sorry guys, but I don't get it. What does this do that GrillGrates or the DnG doesn't do, other than look really cool?

[Huskee]

Both functional and a centerpiece when entertaining. Picture it in a 26" kettle, lid off and set over there out of the way. With a couple guys, or your kids, standing around it enjoying beverages and laughter and cooking your own steaks, eggs, hashbrowns, veggies, being a part of it. As far as what it does, it's no different than any hot surface, it's just bigger and makes an all-around centerpiece when entertaining, with a nice sear zone in the center for live-fire viewing and getting that smoke smell in everyone's hair and clothes, not just yours!.

[RonB]

Huskee - years ago we used to go to or throw a bunch of parties. Now it's one or two a year at our house. So this is not worth it to us, plus I'd have to find somewhere to store it.

[Huskee]

RonB Perfect solution. You buy one, inspect it, kick its tires and all that. You store it at my place. Win win man.

[Jerod Broussard]

Sorry guys, but I don't get it. What does this do that GrillGrates or the DnG doesn't do, other than look really cool?

Steel, round, gets hot.

I think others should try it out. I'm good myself.

[RonB]

I'm with you Jerod Broussard .

[Max Good]

tbob4 I expected the heat to be concentrated in the center and drop off at the perimeter. However, I didn't expect the heat pattern to be as uneven as it was. But once I was able to get past this preconception, and that was rather difficult as I often view uneven heat as a major flaw, I began to understand this unique product. A big problem was inadequate instruction. Now ArteFlame is trying to address this, at least with videos. I advised them to expand their product literature as well. All I got was a single two sided page. Not much more was available at their website at the time of delivery. I suggested they begin with a statement along the lines of "Arte Flame is unlike any grill you've probably used so keep an open mind and have fun". You have to move foods around to find the temps you want. Once I began viewing that as an acceptable characteristic, a veil was lifted from my eyes and I could appreciate the ArteFlame experience.

I suspect the heat pattern of their kettle insert will be more predictable and of course it is dramatically less expensive, but the beauty and social aspect of the $2,000 freestanding models is wonderful. If you got the $$.

[EdF]

Looks like a good application for the infrared thermometer. Max Good are you planning on putting up a review?

[tbob4]

Max Good - great info. I don't have $$ for the freestanding model but it really looks fun. I appreciate the feedback and your reviews are fantastic. Thanks again.

[MBMorgan]

I see that it's referred to as a "grill" (even by the manufacturer) but isn't that thing technically a griddle ... with what looks like a hole in the middle to accommodate a small (10" ish) grill grate?

[Max Good]

The ring is a wood fired griddle. It loves bacon. And you can cook eggs on it as well.

[DWCowles]

I ain't skeered...can't wait to try it out 🍔ðŸŒðŸ¤🍺😎

[EdF]

MCS Monster!

[Jerod Broussard]

DW has enough Mavericks in box to fill up a 53 ft trailer.

[billg71]

OK, I checked out the website and the videos and I think I get it now, it's a party thing. Gather round the fire, pop the top on a few beers and everybody cook your own dinner! Sounds like fun! At least I won't get blamed for somebody's under/overcooked steak...

Fortunately for me, they don't make one that would fit the Summit Charcoal and I don't have enough patio for the stand-alone model. May have to put another patio on the home improvement list for next year...

[EdF]

We can see you're an open-minded fella!

[Max Good]

EdF I will post it soon.

[Huskee]

The 26" is calling my name. Tell it to hush up.

[Bob's BBQ]

I think I have to have one......DAMN MCS!!!