NatureStove Grill Grate Pro

From Fire Pit to Grill in Seconds

You bought a fire pit for ambiance. Now you’re staring at a bed of perfect cooking coals and wishing you could throw a steak on them. The Grill Grate Pro is that missing piece — a heavy-duty stainless steel cooking surface that drops onto your fire pit rim in seconds and turns open flames into a working grill.

Unlike flimsy grill grates that warp after a few fires, this one is built from 6mm 304 stainless steel rod — the same material we use in our Ember fire pits. It sits flat, stays flat, and handles direct flame contact without distortion season after season.

Why This Grate Works When Others Don’t

We’ve tested over a dozen fire pit grill grates from competitors. Here’s what most of them get wrong, and how we fixed it:

• Warping. Thin-gauge steel expands unevenly under direct fire, creating a wobble that gets worse with every use. The Grill Grate Pro uses 6mm rod — three times thicker than most competitors. It stays dimensionally stable across hundreds of heating cycles.
• No height adjustment. Temperature control over a fire pit means controlling distance from the coals. Fixed-height grates give you one option: whatever you get. Ours offers three positions — 4″, 6″, and 8″ above the flame — so you can sear at high heat or slow-cook at lower temperatures.
• Can’t add wood. The number-one complaint about fire pit cooking grates: once the grate is loaded with food, you can’t feed the fire without pulling everything off. Our hinged access door swings open on one side, letting you add wood or adjust coals while your food stays in place.
• Limited compatibility. Many grill grates are designed for one specific fire pit model. The Grill Grate Pro’s adjustable support legs fit any round fire pit between 15″ and 30″ diameter — our Ember 19″, Ember XL 27″, or most other brands.

What You Can Cook

Anything you’d put on a regular grill — and a few things you wouldn’t:

• Direct grilling (4″ height): Steaks, burgers, chicken thighs, sausages, shrimp skewers. The 18″ × 18″ surface handles food for 4–6 people.
• Moderate heat (6″ height): Bone-in chicken, pork chops, thick-cut vegetables, corn on the cob. Slower cook with less char.
• Low and slow (8″ height): Whole fish, delicate vegetables, warming bread, melting cheese. Also the right height for using a cast iron skillet or Dutch oven on top of the grate.
• With cast iron: Set a skillet, griddle, or Dutch oven directly on the grate for campfire cooking beyond direct grilling — stir fry, pan sauces, fajitas, breakfast plates.

Built-In Convenience

• Hinged access door: Swing open the left section to add wood, rearrange coals, or stoke the fire without disturbing your food. Closes flush when not in use.
• Pre-seasoned surface: Arrives with an oil coating ready for first use. Season builds up over time just like cast iron — no break-in period required.
• Cleaning brush included: A stainless steel bristle brush is included in the box. Clean while the grate is still warm for easiest results. The grate is also dishwasher safe for deeper cleaning.
• Compact storage: The support legs detach for flat storage. The grate itself is 18″ × 18″ and stores vertically against a wall or flat on a shelf.

Specifications

Cooking Surface	18″ × 18″ (324 sq in)
Material	304 Stainless Steel, 6mm rod
Height Settings	4″ / 6″ / 8″ above fire
Weight	5.5 lbs (2.5 kg)
Fire Pit Compatibility	15″–30″ diameter (round or square)
Weight Capacity	40+ lbs distributed load
Included	Grill grate, 4 adjustable support legs, stainless cleaning brush

Care & Maintenance

• After each use: Brush with the included stainless brush while still warm. For stuck-on food, a ball of aluminum foil works as a scrubber.
• Deep cleaning: The grate is dishwasher safe. For heavy buildup, soak in hot soapy water for 30 minutes, then scrub and rinse. Re-apply a light coat of cooking oil afterward.
• Seasoning: The pre-seasoned coating improves with use. To accelerate buildup, rub with a thin layer of vegetable oil after cleaning and heat over the fire for 10 minutes. The surface develops a natural patina similar to cast iron.
• Storage: Store dry in a garage, shed, or carry bag. If leaving on the fire pit outdoors, 304 stainless handles weather exposure well, but a cover keeps the cooking surface cleaner between uses.

Frequently Asked Questions