{"product_id":"alfresco-30-built-in-gas-griddle-axe-30gt","title":"Alfresco 30\" Built-In Gas Griddle AXE-30GT - 468 Sq In, Dual-Zone Thermostatic Control, 37,600 BTU, 304 Stainless Steel","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAlfresco 30\" Built-In Gas Griddle AXE-30GT (LP or NG)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAlfresco AXE-30GT\u003c\/strong\u003e is a restaurant-grade flat top built to drop into an outdoor kitchen island. It gives you \u003cstrong\u003e468 sq. in. of 3\/8\" solid steel griddle surface\u003c\/strong\u003e across \u003cstrong\u003etwo independently thermostatically controlled zones\u003c\/strong\u003e, so you can hold one side at a gentle 250°F for eggs and pancakes while the other sits at full sear heat for smash burgers and onions. Total output is \u003cstrong\u003e37,600 BTU\u003c\/strong\u003e. Built from commercial 304 stainless steel with heli-arc welded seams, and made in the USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the built-in configuration. If you are not building an island, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/alfresco-30-freestanding-cart-griddle-axe-30gtc\"\u003eAXE-30GTC cart griddle\u003c\/a\u003e is the same unit supplied complete on a rolling stainless steel cart. If you already own this griddle and want to convert it, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/alfresco-30-griddle-cart-xe-30gtc\"\u003eXE-30GTC cart\u003c\/a\u003e is sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGriddle surface area:\u003c\/strong\u003e 468 sq. in. (27 1\/2\" W x 17\" D cooking plate)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGriddle plate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3\/8\" solid steel, thermostatically controlled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 independent thermostatic zones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal output:\u003c\/strong\u003e 37,600 BTU (two 18,800 BTU stainless steel U-burners)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCounter cutout:\u003c\/strong\u003e 28 1\/2\" W x 23\" D x 10 1\/4\" H\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElectrical:\u003c\/strong\u003e 115 VAC \/ 6.8 A \/ 50-60 Hz, 8 ft. power cord with a NEMA 5-15P 90° plug. Power supply required, GFCI recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGas:\u003c\/strong\u003e natural gas @ 4\" W.C. (1\/2\" NPT connection) or LP @ 10\" W.C. (3\/8\" ODF connection)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIgnition:\u003c\/strong\u003e push-button electronic ignition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVenting:\u003c\/strong\u003e rear exhaust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e 304 stainless steel, heli-arc welded seams, polished accents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e stainless steel cover for protection from wind and weather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure your island cutout will work? Call \u003cstrong\u003e843-212-7209\u003c\/strong\u003e and we will check your framing and gas run before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy a dedicated griddle instead of a griddle plate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA drop-in plate like the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/alfresco-commercial-griddle-agsq-g\"\u003eAlfresco Commercial Griddle AGSQ-G\u003c\/a\u003e sits over your existing grill burners and is heated indirectly, so it is at the mercy of whatever the grill below it is doing. The AXE-30GT has its own burners under a 3\/8\" plate with a thermostat on each half, which means you set an actual temperature and it holds there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is the difference between a flat top you use occasionally and one you cook breakfast on every weekend. If you only griddle a few times a season, the plate is the cheaper answer. If flat-top cooking is a real part of how you use the kitchen, the dedicated unit is the one that earns its place. Browse both in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/griddle-plates\"\u003egriddle plates\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/built-in-griddles\"\u003ebuilt-in griddles\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTwo zones, two temperatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach half of the plate has its own thermostatically controlled burner. Thermostatic control matters more on a griddle than on a grill: you are cooking in direct contact with steel, so a plate that drifts 75 degrees is the difference between a golden pancake and a burnt one. The 3\/8\" thickness is what carries that stability, holding heat when you drop a full load of cold food on it instead of crashing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePractically, that means a breakfast service on one side and a sear on the other, or a low holding zone for finished food while you keep cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilt for an outdoor island\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AXE-30GT drops into a \u003cstrong\u003e28 1\/2\" wide by 23\" deep by 10 1\/4\" high\u003c\/strong\u003e cutout. If your island is framed in wood, composite, or any other combustible material, you need the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/alfresco-30-insulated-jacket-aij-30\"\u003eAIJ-30-01 insulated jacket\u003c\/a\u003e - that is a safety requirement, not an upsell. Masonry and non-combustible framing do not need it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt needs a 115V outlet inside the island for the ignition system, and a gas line sized for its fuel. New to island construction? Start with our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/outdoor-kitchen-expert-advice\"\u003eoutdoor kitchen expert advice\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/outdoor-kitchen-cost-guide\"\u003eoutdoor kitchen cost guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNatural gas or propane\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrder the fuel that matches your setup. Natural gas connects to your home line at 4\" W.C. through a 1\/2\" NPT fitting; propane runs at 10\" W.C. through a 3\/8\" ODF fitting. These are not field-convertible, so pick correctly at checkout. Our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/natural-gas-propane-grills-faqs\"\u003enatural gas and propane FAQs\u003c\/a\u003e walk through how to tell which you have.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFinish options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandard is brushed 304 stainless. Alfresco also builds this griddle in ten standard colors and the full RAL Classic collection of 216 colors as a special order. Call \u003cstrong\u003e843-212-7209\u003c\/strong\u003e for color pricing and lead times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePairs with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/alfresco-vinyl-cover-30-built-in-griddle-agv-30gt\"\u003eAlfresco Vinyl Cover AGV-30GT\u003c\/a\u003e - the tailored cover cut for this griddle, not a generic 30\" grill cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/alfresco-30-insulated-jacket-aij-30\"\u003eAlfresco Insulated Jacket AIJ-30-01\u003c\/a\u003e - required for combustible island construction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/alfresco-30-griddle-cart-xe-30gtc\"\u003eAlfresco Griddle Cart XE-30GTC\u003c\/a\u003e - converts this griddle to freestanding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/alfresco-30-built-in-grill-2-burner\"\u003eAlfresco ALXE 30\" Built-In Grill\u003c\/a\u003e - the matching 30\" grill if you are building a grill-plus-griddle island.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy from Northwoods Grills\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are a family-owned outdoor kitchen retailer in Charleston, South Carolina. Free shipping, no credit card fees, and a real person at \u003cstrong\u003e843-212-7209\u003c\/strong\u003e who will talk through cutout, fuel and clearances before you commit. See the full range in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/alfresco\"\u003eAlfresco\u003c\/a\u003e collection, compare the category in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/built-in-griddles\"\u003ebuilt-in griddles\u003c\/a\u003e, and read the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/built-in-griddle-faqs\"\u003ebuilt-in griddle FAQs\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/alfresco-faqs\"\u003eAlfresco FAQs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alfresco","offers":[{"title":"Propane","offer_id":43280981688418,"sku":"AXE-30G-LP","price":4645.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Natural Gas","offer_id":43280981721186,"sku":"AXE-30G-NG","price":4645.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2501\/1842\/files\/AXE-30GT-Griddle-Main-Image.jpg?v=1788352091","url":"https:\/\/northwoodsgrills.com\/products\/alfresco-30-built-in-gas-griddle-axe-30gt","provider":"NorthwoodsGrills","version":"1.0","type":"link"}