Alfresco Commercial Griddle AGSQ-G - 3/16" Solid Stainless Drop-In Plate with Backsplash

How thick is the griddle plate?

3/16 inch of solid stainless steel. That mass is the reason to buy this rather than a thin griddle pan: heavy plate holds its temperature when you load it with cold food, so eight smash burgers sear instead of steam.

Does the AGSQ-G cover the entire cooking surface?

No, and that is deliberate. It is a drop-in sized to take part of the grill, so you can run flat top on one side and open grate on the other. On a 36-inch grill, the XE-36AG accessory grate and tray set squares off the remaining area.

What do the integrated sides and backsplash do?

They keep liquid on the plate. Eggs, butter, and fajita juices stay where you are cooking them instead of running off the edge into the burners below.

Which Alfresco grills does it drop into?

Alfresco lists the AGSQ-G across its ALXE range from 30-inch through 56-inch, and on the Intelligent Professional grills. Confirm your model designation before ordering, since fitment follows the grill series rather than the width alone.

Why choose this over a separate built-in griddle?

You get a flat top only when you want one, without spending island width or budget on a second appliance. Installation is by hand: it drops in, and it lifts back out when you want the grill to be a grill again.

If you would rather have a dedicated unit, compare against the Griddles range.