The Cinders Flat Griddle is a cooking-grade aluminium plate designed to sit directly over the grill bars of compatible Cinders SG80 and TG160 BBQ units. It converts the open grill into a flat-top cooking surface, broadening what the unit can do without requiring additional equipment on site.In practice, this kind of accessory earns its place quickly on busy outdoor catering operations. An open grill is inherently limited in what it can hold and how it transfers heat — a flat griddle changes that significantly. It handles fried onions, peppers, and other garnishes that need to stay warm and ready throughout service, manages batches of pancakes or breakfast items, and copes well with stir-fried vegetables at pace. The lipped edges contain food and cooking juices, which matters when working fast in an outdoor or event environment where mess quickly becomes a practical problem.On TG160 models, the griddle slides side-to-side across the cooking surface, and the reflected heat assists with cleaning the grill bars beneath as it moves — a useful detail that reduces time spent on maintenance between services. Converts open grill bars to a flat cooking surface without extra equipment Lipped edges contain food and juices during fast-paced outdoor service Sliding action on TG160 models helps clean the grill surface beneath Thick aluminium plate distributes and retains heat evenly across the cooking area Broadens the menu range achievable from a single Cinders BBQ unit This griddle is designed specifically for Cinders SG80 and TG160 models and is not a universal fit across other manufacturers' equipment. For sites with consistently high throughput, it is worth considering whether a dedicated commercial flat-top griddle or a larger-capacity unit would be a better match for the volume involved.If you are unsure whether this plate suits your current setup or the type of events you cater for, the team is happy to talk it through before you commit.