The best cast iron griddle plates, compared.
Top pick: Mihoho cast iron griddle Best value: OVERMONT reversible cast iron griddle, 51.2 cm – About £29.17 with 4.2 from 770 reviews, a 51.2 cm length, and a dry-and-oil line printed on the listing. Updated 22.10.2026.
A cast iron griddle plate is a heavy iron slab, usually reversible, with a flat face and a ridged face. You use it on a gas hob, a barbecue grate, or a fire. On amazon.co.uk the split is a two-burner hob plate around 42–51 cm, or a plate cut for a named cookbox. A casting that cracks on first heat, a face you cannot scrape, or a plate left wet is the usual failure. Food stuck on day one, and rust after a wash, show up across these brands. Size, metal, and the care you will actually do are set out in the [cast iron griddle plate buying guide](/hub/grill-accessories/griddle-plate-cast-iron/sub/griddle-plate-cast-iron-buying-guide). The listing has to say cast iron or iron. Stainless planchas and cast-aluminium plates were taken out. Enamel is a different product if you will not season bare iron.
A cast iron griddle plate is a heavy iron slab, usually reversible, with a flat face and a ridged face. You use it on a gas hob, a barbecue grate, or a fire.
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Mihoho is £29.99 and 3 kg, with 5.0 from 2 ratings and no review text. The shape field says Round, the title says 33 cm, and a bullet says 42 x 33 cm. Dishwasher is Yes, which no other kept plate in this set says. Treat the geometry and the dishwasher line as unresolved. Do not rank it on two stars.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Only if you can measure the plate before you rely on the size.
Less suitable: You want a known rectangle, a review sample, or a plate you will not put in a dishwasher.
Specifications
Common questions
Is it suitable for induction hobs?
A bullet says yes, and the listing also leaves the question unanswered.
How do I season it first?
The bullet says it is pre-seasoned and also says season it before first use. No steps are printed.
Can it fit in the oven?
The listing asks and does not answer.
This onlyfire insert is £59.99, about 44 x 29.5 x 1.3 cm and 5.73 kg, at 4.6 from 147 reviews. The bullet fits stated Weber Spirit I and II 300-series grills with front controls, some 2025 four-burners, and listed older Genesis cookboxes. It says it does not fit Spirit 3-burner grills made since 2025. Thirteen UK reviews mostly praise Weber fit. One first unit rocked and was replaced. One return cited hot spots. One buyer wanted more gas to get it hot. It is a fitment plate, not a hob plate.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Your Weber is on the printed list and you measure the grate first.
Less suitable: You own a 2025 Spirit 3-burner, or you wanted a hob plate.
Specifications
Common questions
Can it be used on other grill brands?
The listing asks and does not answer. One review set it lengthways on a Charbroil. The bullet is a Weber list, and it excludes Spirit 3-burner grills made since 2025.
Does it need seasoning?
The listing asks and does not answer. Reviews say it needs seasoning.
Is it dishwasher safe?
The listing asks and does not answer.
This onlyfire plate is £59.99, 47.8 x 34 x 1.3 cm and 7.07 kg, at 4.6 from 66 reviews. Only three UK review texts are in the file. They describe a half-grate fit on a Genesis II E310, a solid feel on a Genesis II, and a small gap on an E-335 that the reviewer did not mind. The bullet limits fit to Genesis II and II LX 300 series from 2017 and a printed model list. It is not a hob plate, and 7.07 kg is the heaviest weight in this set.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You have a Genesis II or II LX 300-series grill from 2017 onward and you want half the cookbox as a plate.
Less suitable: You want a hob plate, or you have not measured the grate.
Specifications
Common questions
Can it be used on other grills?
The listing asks and does not answer. The bullet names Genesis II and Genesis II LX 300-series grills from 2017, with a model list.
Is it easy to clean?
The listing asks and does not answer. One review says it needed seasoning and then performed well.
Is cast iron good for grilling?
The listing asks and does not answer. The three reviews describe heat retention and grill use on a Genesis II.
The nuovva plate is listed at £39.99, 50 x 25 cm and 5.36 kg, with 4.4 from 1,077 amazon.co.uk reviews. The title says double sided and pre-seasoned. The non-stick field says no, and the dishwasher field says no. In the first 50 review texts, barbecue and two-burner gas hob use come up often, along with a fat channel. The same sample includes rust after seasoning, sticking until several oil cycles, and a photo that looked like two items when the box held one. It is the top pick in this set for a universal plate because the review count is large and the star line is the highest among the hob plates. It is a poor match if your hob is induction and the listing never answers that question.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You want a 50 cm reversible cast iron plate for a gas hob or a barbecue and you will oil it after washing.
Less suitable: You need a stated induction fit, a light plate, or a Weber cookbox insert.
Specifications
Common questions
Can it be used on an induction hob?
The listing asks this and does not answer it. The title names a gas hob and a barbecue.
Is it pre-seasoned?
The title says pre-seasoned. Reviews in the file say extra seasoning was still needed, and some report rust after oiling.
Can it be used on a barbecue?
Yes. The title says gas hob and BBQ, and reviews describe barbecue use for breakfast and other food.
OVERMONT is £29.17 for a 51.2 x 23.5 x 1.2 cm reversible plate at 3.6 kg, with 4.2 from 770 reviews. The listing tells you to dry it and oil it while warm, and the highlight includes scrapers. Reviews use it on gas hobs, barbecues, and a camping stove. The induction bullet is not settled in the sample: the ridged side failed for one buyer. Rust after storage, hot handles, and a long clean also appear. It is the best value here because the price sits under £30 with a large review file and a printed care step. Skip it if you need a proven induction plate or a Weber-shaped insert.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You want a large reversible plate under £30 and you will follow the dry-and-oil line.
Less suitable: You need the ridged side to work on induction, or you will not oil cast iron.
Specifications
Common questions
Can it be used on an induction hob?
The bullet says yes. Reviews disagree: one could use only the flat side, one says it is not suitable, and one says it worked.
Is it non-stick?
The coating field says yes, and the title says pre-seasoned. Reviews say food sticks until you oil it again.
Does it come with a recipe book?
The listing asks and does not list a book. The highlight lists one tray and scrapers.
Dayacoco is £22.99, 42 x 25 x 2 cm and 4 kg, at 4.2 from 22 reviews. Five review texts are in the file. One gas-hob review calls a fry-up non-stick. One says pancakes stuck on a plate sold as pre-seasoned. Dishwasher is No. The induction line is a bullet, not a checked fit. The sample is too small to treat 4.2 as a settled score.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You want a mid-size reversible plate and you will season it anyway.
Less suitable: You want a large review file or a confirmed induction test.
Specifications
Common questions
Can it be used on an induction hob?
A bullet lists induction with gas, ceramic, electric, solid plate, ovens, and barbecues. The same question is also left unanswered on the listing.
Is it non-stick?
The field says yes and the title says pre-seasoned. One review says pancakes stuck at first use. Another says a Sunday fry-up on gas was non-stick.
Does it come with a lid?
The listing asks and does not name a lid.
This Velaze plate is £25.49. The title says 50 x 23 cm and pre-seasoned, and the weight line says 2.27 kg, which is light for that length. Stars are 4.1 from 1,810, the same count as Velaze B0978WT875, and the first 50 review texts overlap, so this is one pool. Praised uses are gas barbecues, hobs, and a fire pit. The same texts include rust after one wash, cracks, a rough face, a warp, and an induction lip. Dishwasher is No. Oven safe is Yes.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You want the cheaper Velaze listing and you will check it is flat and not cracked on arrival.
Less suitable: You are buying on induction, or you would count these 1,810 reviews twice.
Specifications
Common questions
Can it be used on an induction hob?
Recommended uses name induction. The compatible-devices line says gas. Reviews say a lip stops the hob detecting the plate.
Is it pre-seasoned?
The title says yes. Reviews say food stuck and that it was not pre-seasoned in practice.
What foods can be cooked on it?
Bullets name steak and barbecue food, with a grooved side and a flat side. Reviews mention burgers, gammon, and pancakes.
This Velaze is £30.59, titled 45.5 x 26 cm, at 4.55 kg. The coating line says coating-free. Stars match the £25.49 Velaze at 4.1 from 1,810, and the review texts largely match, so do not add the counts. Oven safe is No in one field and Yes in special features. Dishwasher is No. The shared reviews include gas hob and barbecue praise, plus rust, cracks, a rough face, and an induction lip.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You want the coating-free Velaze wording and a heavier printed weight.
Less suitable: You would treat this 4.1 from 1,810 as extra evidence on top of the other Velaze.
Specifications
Common questions
Can it be used on an induction hob?
The listing asks and does not answer. A review says the lip stops induction.
Is it non-stick?
The details say coating-free cast iron. Reviews say food sticks until it is seasoned.
Does it come with a lid?
The listing asks and does not name a lid.
NutriChef is £41.69, 45.7 x 25.4 x 1.5 cm and 4.4 kg, at 4.0 from 4,421 reviews. The title is a reversible cast iron plate with mitts. The five feature bullets describe server-rack shelves and must not be read as griddle specs. In 22 UK review texts, gas-hob cooking is praised, and several buyers report a crack on first or second heat, including a handle breaking off, plus an induction lip. The Electric Griddles rank does not make this an electric griddle.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Only if you ignore the shelf bullets and you heat it once while you can still return a crack.
Less suitable: You need a listing whose bullets match the plate, or a plate reviews do not describe as cracking.
Specifications
Common questions
Can it be used on an induction hob?
The title says induction safe. Reviews say a lip about 1 cm high stops the hob detecting the plate.
Is it dishwasher safe?
The listing asks and does not answer.
Is it made of cast iron?
The title says cast iron. The material line says Iron. The feature bullets describe rack shelves and are not the plate.
LDXDRU is £21.99. Product details say 33 x 20 x 2 cm and 2.5 kg, while a bullet says 40 x 20 cm. The material line says Metal and the title says cast iron. Stars are 2.9 from 10, and six review texts are in the file. Two of those praise camping-stove and barbecue use. Rust on delivery, rust after use, a two-burger limit, and weight with arthritis are the complaints. It is the cheapest plate in this set and the weakest star line.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You want a small camping plate and you will inspect it for rust on arrival.
Less suitable: You want a two-burner family plate or a strong review file.
Specifications
Common questions
Can it be used on an induction hob?
The listing asks and does not answer. The bullets name gas, oven, and a camp fire.
Is it easy to clean?
The listing asks and does not answer. Dishwasher is No. Reviews mention rust after washing and rust on delivery.
What types of food can be cooked on it?
The bullet names meat, vegetables, eggs, and pancakes. One review used it for a full English and as an oven sheet. Another says it held only two burgers.
Scores compare the 10 amazon.co.uk cast iron griddle plates kept in this set. Prices, stars, and review counts are the listing lines saved on 19 October 2026. There is no laboratory test. A stainless plancha and a cast-aluminium plate were removed. The two Velaze 1,810-review counts are one pool. A 5.0 from two reviews with no text does not lead the table. The weights below sum to 100.
Review evidence and early defects
30%The amazon.co.uk star line and review count, then a heavy cut for a sample under 10 reviews, two silent ratings, crack or rust reports, or feature bullets that describe a different product.
Fit for the hob or the cookbox
25%A hob plate about 45–51 cm long is for two burners. A Weber insert has to name a series and a year. A universal rectangle does not drop into a Genesis or Spirit cookbox.
Care and the seasoning claim
20%Bare iron wants a short wash, a dry on low heat, and a thin oil coat. Dishwasher is No on the kept listings except one unanswered outlier. Pre-seasoned stays a claim when reviews still report sticking.
Induction wording
15%Cast iron is magnetic, which is not a proof that this plate will register. A raised lip, a ridged face on the glass, or a listing that only asks the question lowers the score.
Weight and stated size
10%This set runs from 2.27 kg to 7.07 kg. Handles are part of the casting and get hot. A size printed two ways, or Round against a rectangle, is not a measurement you can plan around.
Match the plate to the hob or the cookbox before you compare the star line. A reversible hob plate and a Weber insert are different tools. Prices below are amazon.co.uk shelf prices on 19 October 2026.
A cast iron griddle plate in this set is a bare iron slab. The listing has to say cast iron or iron. Stainless planchas and cast-aluminium plates were taken out. Enamel is a different product if you will not season bare iron. Weber’s own part 6790 is porcelain-enamelled cast iron at £189.99 on the UK site, full size, and it is not one of these bare half plates. Food-contact articles must not transfer constituents that endanger health in normal use.
Pre-seasoned and non-stick are claims. Reviews across these brands still report food stuck on day one, and rust after a wash or after air-drying.
A two-burner plate is the wrong size for a single induction zone. A lip or the ridged face on the glass can stop the hob detecting the plate. Lift it. Do not slide it, and do not grind the lip off.
A universal hob plate sits on the grate. The onlyfire bullets name Spirit or Genesis II generations, and one excludes Spirit 3-burner grills made since 2025. NutriChef’s shelf-rack bullets are not the plate.
The listing must say cast iron or iron. A stainless plancha and a cast-aluminium plate are different products. A hob plate about 45–51 cm long is meant to span two burners. A Weber insert names a series and a year. A universal rectangle does not drop into a Genesis or Spirit cookbox. Round printed against 42 x 33 cm, as on Mihoho, is not a size you can plan around. Weber part 6790 at £189.99 is enamelled and full size, and it is outside these bare half plates.
Which? says cast iron works on induction because it is magnetic. A raised lip or the ridged face on the glass stops detection in NutriChef and Velaze reviews. Do not slide the plate on glass. Bare iron wants a short wash, a dry on low heat, and a thin edible oil. Dishwasher is No except Mihoho, which says Yes and has no review text. Rust on arrival, a crack, a warp, or a broken handle is a reason to reject the goods under the Consumer Rights Act 2015, section 22, not a reason to season harder.
Three typical situations, each with a recommendation from this comparison.
You want burgers or a full English on one reversible plate and you will oil it after washing. The nuovva is about £39.99, 50 x 25 cm and 5.36 kg, at 4.4 from 1,077 reviews. The title says gas hob and BBQ. Induction is only a question on that listing.
You want a large reversible plate and you will follow a dry-and-oil line. OVERMONT is about £29.17, 51.2 cm and 3.6 kg, at 4.2 from 770 reviews, with scrapers named in the highlight. Induction reviews conflict with the bullet.
You want a flat top inside a named Weber, not a rectangle on the grate. The onlyfire Spirit insert is about £59.99 and 5.73 kg, at 4.6 from 147 reviews. The bullet excludes Spirit 3-burner grills made since 2025. Measure the grate first.
In this set the top pick for a universal hob or barbecue plate is the nuovva: about £39.99, 50 x 25 cm, 4.4 from 1,077 reviews, and the highest star line among the hob plates with a large sample. Induction is unanswered, and reviews include rust and sticking. The best value is the OVERMONT at about £29.17, 4.2 from 770 reviews, with a dry-and-oil step on the listing. The two onlyfire inserts at about £59.99 are for named Weber cookboxes. A 5.0 from two silent reviews does not overtake those samples. This page did not run a lab test.
OVERMONT reversible cast iron griddle, 51.2 cm
About £29.17 with 4.2 from 770 reviews, a 51.2 cm length, and a dry-and-oil line printed on the listing.
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