---
product_id: 3842489
title: "Gourmet BBQ System Hinged Cooking Grate – Add Charcoal Without Removing Grate, Includes 12\" Insert, Fits 22.5\" Weber Charcoal Grills, Kettle"
brand: "weber"
price: "$4087"
currency: MXN
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Weber"
url: https://www.desertcart.mx/products/3842489-gourmet-bbq-system-hinged-cooking-grate-add-charcoal-without-removing
store_origin: MX
region: Mexico
---

# 12-inch insert fits Gourmet BBQ System accessories perfectly Heavy-gauge plated steel for superior heat retention Hinged design enables charcoal addition without grate removal Gourmet BBQ System Hinged Cooking Grate – Add Charcoal Without Removing Grate, Includes 12" Insert, Fits 22.5" Weber Charcoal Grills, Kettle

**Brand:** weber
**Price:** $4087
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔥 Elevate your grill game with the ultimate hinged grate upgrade!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Gourmet BBQ System Hinged Cooking Grate – Add Charcoal Without Removing Grate, Includes 12" Insert, Fits 22.5" Weber Charcoal Grills, Kettle by weber
- **How much does it cost?** $4087 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.mx](https://www.desertcart.mx/products/3842489-gourmet-bbq-system-hinged-cooking-grate-add-charcoal-without-removing)

## Best For

- weber enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted weber brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Built to Last & Impress:** Premium stainless steel frame built for countless grilling seasons
- • **Seamless Charcoal Boost:** Add fuel mid-grill without lifting a finger or the grate
- • **Accessory-Ready Precision:** 12-inch insert designed for flawless fit with Gourmet BBQ System tools
- • **Rock-Solid Heat Retention:** Thick plated steel locks in heat for perfect sears every time
- • **Effortless Grill Management:** Flip-up sides let you control fire and flavor without interrupting cooking

## Overview

The Weber Gourmet BBQ System Hinged Cooking Grate is a heavy-duty, plated steel cooking grate designed for 22-1/2-inch Weber charcoal grills. Its innovative hinged design allows you to add charcoal or wood mid-cook without removing the grate, ensuring uninterrupted grilling. The 12-inch insert perfectly accommodates Gourmet BBQ System accessories like griddles and woks, while its robust construction offers excellent heat retention and durability for professional-quality searing and grilling.

## Description

The Gourmet BBQ System Hinged Cooking Grate allows you to add more charcoal without removing the grate. The 12-inch plated grate insert allows for traditional grilling. Fits 22-1/2-inch Weber charcoal grills.

Review: A Great Grate! - I've used this accessory all season in conjunction with the 8838 Poultry Roaster (beer can chicken tray) and the 8836 Pizza Stone, both of which I've been quite pleased with. The grate itself is a fantastic upgrade for any Weber grill, and I am incredibly pleased with both the design and the construction. The grate uses much heavier steel than either the standard or hinged cooking grates. This alone is worth the price of admission if you're ready to replace your existing grate. Moreover, the hinged sides are a god-send for me as I had the standard static grate previously. I like to add wood (mesquite, hickory, or pecan) to the grill after I've let it come up to temperature right after I put the food down, and the hinged sections let me do this without removing the hot grate from the grill. I can also add fresh charcoal to the grill when doing longer cooks without disturbing the food. The only complaint I have about the grate has more to do with the gourmet BBQ system's accessories than the grate itself. Some accessories fail to take advantage of the grate opening. With the opening removed, certain accessories such as the beer can chicken tray would seemingly benefit from sitting lower in the grate, thus bringing them closer to the coals and providing more height between the food and the lid. Unfortunately, most of the accessories are designed to just barely sit inside of the opening, placing them perhaps 1/4" to 1/2" lower than they'd be if you just set them on top of a regular grate. That said, the opening does securely hold the accessories and perfectly positions them in the middle of the grill, which is an excellent method of ensuring a nice, even cook.
Review: Excellent quality, great for searing - This grate is very thick and has excellent heat retention. It is thus perfect for searing steak or grilling fish. It is also very solid, and will support many grilling sessions at high temperature.

## Features

- Allows you to add more charcoal
- No need to remove the grate
- 12-inch plated grate insert perfect for traditional grilling
- For use with The Gourmet BBQ System Griddle, Wok and Sear Grate
- Fits 22-1/2-inch Weber charcoal grills

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0044EQM9Q |
| Assembly Required | Yes |
| Best Sellers Rank | #18,144 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ( See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ) #12 in Grill Grids & Grates |
| Brand | Weber |
| Color | Silver & Black |
| Cooking System | Gourmet BBQ System |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (3,121) |
| Department | Unisex Adult |
| Domestic Shipping | Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues. |
| Finish Type | Painted |
| Frame Material | Stainless Steel |
| Fuel Type | Charcoal |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00077924004902 |
| Grill Configuration | Flip-up sides |
| Handle Material | Stainless Steel |
| Included Components | Weber 8835 Gourmet BBQ System Hinged Cooking Grate |
| Indoor/Outdoor Usage | Outdoor |
| Installation Type | Insert |
| International Shipping | This item is not eligible for international shipping. Learn More |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 8.14 pounds |
| Item model number | 8835 |
| Manufacturer | Weber |
| Material | Plated steel |
| Model Name | Not Available |
| Number of Racks | 1 |
| Product Dimensions | 22.9"D x 22.9"W x 3.4"H |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Outdoor |
| Series Number | 8835 |
| Special Feature | [Other] Hinged Design for Easy Charcoal Management |
| UPC | 077924004902 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Weber
- **Color:** Silver & Black
- **Fuel Type:** Charcoal
- **Product Dimensions:** 22.9"D x 22.9"W x 3.4"H
- **Special Feature:** [Other] Hinged Design for Easy Charcoal Management

## Images

![Gourmet BBQ System Hinged Cooking Grate – Add Charcoal Without Removing Grate, Includes 12" Insert, Fits 22.5" Weber Charcoal Grills, Kettle - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91-r5eurTYL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does the removable grate/pan come unhinged easily?**
A: If you are referring to the insert, it is not hinged.  There are a number of inserts which sit in the space in the middle for cooking.  I have used the center as a normal grill but have also used a pizza stone and another insert which is perfect for grilling vegetables or standing up fowl (using a can shaped center insert) for beer can chicken, etc.  If you are referring to the hinged grate on the sides, they open and close easily but do not come off the grill entirely.

**Q: I saw an accesory for barbecues where there is kind of long crate the goes in the middle of the charcoal grill and you can put water in it.?**
A: No but they are two pieces that hold charcoal and can be separated. You could easily put a container of water between them and cook with indirect heat.

Love this grill!

**Q: Will this grill grate fit a stoke drum grill  22.5?.5**
A: Hard to tell.  This item has a diameter of 21.5".

**Q: The original grate in my Weber Premium lasted 2 seasons then rusted. How long will this one last?**
A: I believe it's stainless steel though I'm not 100% certain on that. I am certain that I've had mine for 4 years or so and it is rust free.  I never clean mine immediately after use, only before the next use once the grill is up to temp. This helps to coat and protect the grate. 
You will enjoy the heavier gauge steel they use on this, it should last a very long time.  
Grill on!

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Great Grate!
*by J***S on September 21, 2015*

I've used this accessory all season in conjunction with the 8838 Poultry Roaster (beer can chicken tray) and the 8836 Pizza Stone, both of which I've been quite pleased with. The grate itself is a fantastic upgrade for any Weber grill, and I am incredibly pleased with both the design and the construction. The grate uses much heavier steel than either the standard or hinged cooking grates. This alone is worth the price of admission if you're ready to replace your existing grate. Moreover, the hinged sides are a god-send for me as I had the standard static grate previously. I like to add wood (mesquite, hickory, or pecan) to the grill after I've let it come up to temperature right after I put the food down, and the hinged sections let me do this without removing the hot grate from the grill. I can also add fresh charcoal to the grill when doing longer cooks without disturbing the food. The only complaint I have about the grate has more to do with the gourmet BBQ system's accessories than the grate itself. Some accessories fail to take advantage of the grate opening. With the opening removed, certain accessories such as the beer can chicken tray would seemingly benefit from sitting lower in the grate, thus bringing them closer to the coals and providing more height between the food and the lid. Unfortunately, most of the accessories are designed to just barely sit inside of the opening, placing them perhaps 1/4" to 1/2" lower than they'd be if you just set them on top of a regular grate. That said, the opening does securely hold the accessories and perfectly positions them in the middle of the grill, which is an excellent method of ensuring a nice, even cook.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent quality, great for searing
*by S***B on July 30, 2025*

This grate is very thick and has excellent heat retention. It is thus perfect for searing steak or grilling fish. It is also very solid, and will support many grilling sessions at high temperature.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great accessory but dangerous to clean....
*by M***T on March 29, 2021*

While I love the idea of this grill grate, and the utility of being able to add different accessories is wonderful, there is a flip side to that utility.......(pun intended) The center grill insert that you use when not putting an accessory in the middle, has a tendency to either flip over or fall into the coals area when trying to clean. When you apply pressure to scrape the grill, if you do so at the two edges that are unsupported, (the edges that are parallel with the grate direction, the grill insert can flip over and land on your hand or wrist potentially causing a nasty 500 degree burn should it land high enough to miss your BBQ mitts. Secondly, if it does not flip up it may fall into the charcoal below, and allow your grill brush to plunge into the coals along with your hand should you be unaware or of slow reaction times. This will be a "permanent scar" level of burn folks, and cleaning your grill of your own melting flesh will be the next part of your clean up chore right after a trip to the E.R. I was lucky enough to have had my extra long mitts on at the time or I would probably not be able to type this today, or for a few weeks after this. I know it says to brush the grate when it is HOT because it is easier to clean, but if you do you better be wearing really long grill mitts. A few bucks spent and a hard and fast rule of using them EVERY time you clean your grill will keep you out of the hurt locker. That being said, it is a well made and durable item, that I will continue to use with caution.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-24*