Chiminea or fire bowl
You have measured a round opening of about 40 cm. The 40 cm round grate is £10.88 and leads this set. The material line does not give a grade number, and the 3.8 from 16 ratings is shared with the 45 cm listing.
Stainless steel barbecue grill grates compared, 2026
The best stainless steel barbecue grill grates, compared.
Top pick: LegendTech 19 cm mesh with legs Best value: MMLFX mesh 45 × 30 cm – £5.59 is the lowest price here for a mesh you can use on a measured rectangle. Assembly is listed as not required. Title-only 304, a printed weight of 1 g, bent arrivals and wire that flexes under meat are the limit stated in the shared reviews. Updated October 2026.
A stainless steel barbecue grill grate is the cooking grid the food sits on. It is not the charcoal grate, a fish basket or a grate lifter. You are usually replacing a rusted chrome or porcelain grid, or you need a measured grid for a kettle, chiminea, smoker or fire pit. Judge the listing by the grade on the specification table and a diameter that matches the ledge rather than the bowl name. Stainless steel does not make charcoal safe indoors, in a tent or on a balcony. Scores use the star line, whether the texts describe that product, the specification, and the price against that evidence. No cook was run in a lab, and a duplicated review block is counted once. The [stainless steel barbecue grill grate buying guide](/hub/grills-and-barbecues/stainless-steel-barbecue-grill-grate/sub/stainless-steel-barbecue-grill-grate-buying-guide) sets out fit, grade and thickness without ranking the rows. Round rod grates sit in kettles and fire bowls. Mesh sheets are flat welded nets, round or rectangular, often one photograph for several sizes. The 15 cm and 19 cm rounds are trivets or one-person grids.
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Which stainless grate fits the opening?
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What shape have you measured?
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Our view
The LegendTech mesh is a 19 × 19 × 2 cm round with legs, listed at £5.41 and 100 g. The bullets say heavy-weight 304 stainless steel, and the title is where the legs are stated. The listing shows 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings. The file has one UK review, which says the size is right for cooking for one person and states no fault. The second rating has no text here, so there is no pattern to rely on. Bar diameter is not stated, and the page asks whether it is dishwasher safe without answering in the specification table. Two ratings cannot carry a grate you leave in the rain, so buy it only if you have measured about 19 cm and you are cooking for one.
Pros
- 19 × 19 × 2 cm round with legs, at £5.41
- Bullets state 304 stainless steel
- Listed weight 100 g
- The one written UK review says the size suits cooking for one
Cons
- Only 2 ratings, and only one review text is in the file
- 19 cm is a one-person or fire-pit size, not a kettle grate
- Bar diameter is not stated
- Dishwasher safety is asked and not answered on the specification table
Best for: A fire pit or small grill you have measured at about 19 cm, when you are cooking for one person.
Less suitable: A family kettle, a rectangular barbecue, or a buyer who wants more than one written review.
Specifications
- Model
- LegendTech 19 cm mesh with legs
- Brand
- LegendTech
- Price
- ∼£5
- Customer rating
- 5.0/5(2)
- Size
- 19 × 19 × 2 cm
- Shape
- Round
- Stated grade
- 304 in bullets
- Weight
- 100 g
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Role
- Mesh with legs
Common questions
What size is it?
Product dimensions are 19 × 19 × 2 cm and the weight is 100 g. The colour field repeats 19 cm / 7.5 inch.
Does it have legs?
The title says the mesh has legs.
What do the reviews say?
The listing shows 5.0 from 2 reviews. The saved listing has one UK review, which says the size is right for cooking for one. It states no fault.
Our view
The AMJKEJI mesh is a 15 cm round at £4.99, listed at 90 g, with package dimensions of 15 × 14.9 × 1.3 cm. The bullets say 304 stainless steel, and the specification material field says stainless steel. Across 50 amazon.co.uk ratings at 4.4, reviewers mostly use it as a small stand: under a coffee percolator, on a toaster, in an air fryer, or on a camping stove. One buyer measured 150 mm and fitted it to a tube, and another said it stayed stable on a hobo stove outdoors. A UK review calls it very small. A Belgian review says it burned through and deformed after one use, a French review says the mesh is magnetic and only the rim seems stainless, and a Swedish review says it arrived crooked. That magnet comment is one person's check, not a laboratory grade. It is a cheap 15 cm net for a pot or a single item, not a cooking grate for a kettle.
Pros
- About 15 cm round at £4.99, listed weight 90 g
- Bullets state 304 stainless steel
- 4.4 from 50 ratings, the largest count in this set
- Reviewers used it under a percolator, on a toaster, and on a camping stove
Cons
- Far too small for a kettle cooking grate
- One review says it burned through and deformed after a single use
- One review disputes the 304 claim because the mesh is magnetic
- Reports of a crooked mesh and of a smaller grate than ordered
Best for: A 15 cm stand for a small pot, a toaster, or one item on a camping stove, after you have measured 150 mm.
Less suitable: Any kettle, chiminea, or family barbecue that needs a full cooking grate.
Specifications
- Model
- AMJKEJI 15 cm round mesh
- Brand
- AMJKEJI
- Price
- ∼£5
- Customer rating
- 4.4/5(50)
- Size
- 15 × 14.9 × 1.3 cm
- Shape
- Round
- Stated grade
- 304 in bullets
- Weight
- 90 g
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Role
- Small mesh
Common questions
How big is it?
The title says 15 cm. Package dimensions are 15 × 14.9 × 1.3 cm and the weight is 90 g. One review says it measured 150 mm.
Is the 304 claim undisputed in the reviews?
The bullets say 304. One French review says the mesh is magnetic and only the rim seems stainless. That is a review, not a lab test.
Is it dishwasher safe?
The page asks the question. The specification table does not answer it.
Our view
The MMLFX 45 × 30 cm mesh is £5.59 and is the best value in this set when you have measured a rectangular opening and you can accept thin wire. The title says 304, the specification material field says stainless steel, assembly is listed as not required, and the cooking surface is given as 1,350 square centimetres. The listing shows 4.1 out of 5 from 28 ratings, and the same 12 review texts appear on the 40 × 30 cm and 40 × 40 cm MMLFX ASINs. Reviewers used a sheet to cover a collapsed coal tray and to hold a pork shoulder in a smoker, and one called it easy to clean afterwards. The repeated complaints are thin wire that does not match the photo, sheets that arrived bent so food rolls inward, and wire that bends under the weight of meat. The printed weight of 1 g is the figure on the listing, not a weight you should treat as real. A Spanish review reports rusty welds after a month in fresh water, on an aquarium divider rather than a barbecue.
Pros
- 45 × 30 cm mesh at £5.59, the lowest of the three MMLFX sizes
- Assembly listed as not required
- Cooking surface listed as 1,350 square centimetres
- Reviews include a coal-tray patch and a pork shoulder in a smoker
Cons
- 304 appears in the title, not as a specification grade
- The same 12 review texts are shared across three MMLFX sizes
- Thin wire, bent on arrival, and bars that flex under meat
- Listed weight of 1 g is not a credible figure
Best for: A rectangular opening you have measured near 45 × 30 cm, when a thin sheet is enough to bridge a gap or hold lighter food.
Less suitable: A kettle grate, a heavy joint, or anyone who needs bars that stay flat.
Specifications
- Model
- MMLFX mesh 45 × 30 cm
- Brand
- MMLFX
- Price
- ∼£6
- Customer rating
- 4.1/5(28)
- Size
- 45 × 30 cm
- Shape
- Rectangular
- Stated grade
- 304 in title
- Weight
- 1 g listed
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Fuel
- Charcoal
- Role
- Mesh sheet
Common questions
What size is this mesh?
The variation label is 45 × 30 cm. Cooking surface area is listed as 1350 square centimetres.
Does it need assembly?
This ASIN says assembly is not required. The 40 × 30 cm and 40 × 40 cm MMLFX ASINs say assembly is required.
What do the reviews repeat?
The same review text is on three MMLFX sizes: thin wire, bent on arrival, and one use as a patch over a collapsed coal tray.
Our view
This MMLFX sheet is the 40 × 30 cm size at £5.99. The title says 304, the specification says stainless steel, and assembly is listed as required, unlike the 45 × 30 cm ASIN which says assembly is not required. It carries the same 4.1 from 28 ratings and the same review texts as the other two MMLFX sizes in this comparison. Those texts praise a patch over a collapsed coal tray and a pork shoulder the mesh supported, and they criticise thin wire, bends on arrival, and bars that flex under meat. There is no separate dimension table, no bar diameter, and the listed weight of 1 g is copied as printed. You pay 40p more than the 45 × 30 cm sheet for a smaller label and an assembly step, on evidence that does not belong to this size alone.
Pros
- Size label 40 × 30 cm at £5.99
- Title says 304 stainless steel
- Same review block cites a coal-tray patch and a smoker joint
- Charcoal is the listed fuel
Cons
- Assembly is listed as required
- Review texts are shared with the other MMLFX sizes, not a separate test
- Thin wire and bent arrivals recur in that block
- Listed weight of 1 g
Best for: A rectangular gap you have measured near 40 × 30 cm, if you are willing to assemble the sheet.
Less suitable: A round kettle, or a cook who needs the mesh to arrive flat and stay flat under a roast.
Specifications
- Model
- MMLFX mesh 40 × 30 cm
- Brand
- MMLFX
- Price
- ∼£6
- Customer rating
- 4.1/5(28)
- Size
- 40 × 30 cm
- Shape
- Rectangular
- Stated grade
- 304 in title
- Weight
- 1 g listed
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Fuel
- Charcoal
- Role
- Mesh sheet
Common questions
What size is this mesh?
The variation label is 40 × 30 cm. There is no separate dimension table.
Does it need assembly?
This ASIN says assembly is required.
Is the star rating only for 40 × 30 cm?
The listing shows 4.1 from 28 reviews, and the review text matches the other two MMLFX sizes in this set.
Our view
The MMLFX 40 × 40 cm mesh is the square of the trio, at £7.29. The title says 304, assembly is listed as required, and the fuel line says charcoal. It shares the 4.1 from 28 ratings and the same review texts as the rectangular MMLFX sheets. Reviewers who liked the mesh used it as a coal-tray cover or under a joint, and they still described wire fine enough that meat bends it once it is hot. Poor packing and a bent arrival show up in that same block. At £7.29 it is the dearest of the three sizes for one shared review sample, and the printed weight of 1 g is not a usable figure. A square of this size can cover a small fire box you have measured, and it is a weak choice if you need bars that stay flat under a roast.
Pros
- Square size label 40 × 40 cm
- Title says 304, and charcoal is the listed fuel
- Shared reviews include a coal-tray cover and a joint in a smoker
- One sheet, listed as a single stainless grill
Cons
- £7.29, the dearest of the three MMLFX sizes, for the same review texts
- Assembly is listed as required
- Wire described as fine enough that meat bends it
- Listed weight of 1 g
Best for: A small square fire box you have measured near 40 × 40 cm, for lighter food rather than a heavy roast.
Less suitable: A round kettle grate, or a buyer who wants a thicker bar than this review block describes.
Specifications
- Model
- MMLFX mesh 40 × 40 cm
- Brand
- MMLFX
- Price
- ∼£7
- Customer rating
- 4.1/5(28)
- Size
- 40 × 40 cm
- Shape
- Square
- Stated grade
- 304 in title
- Weight
- 1 g listed
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Fuel
- Charcoal
- Role
- Mesh sheet
Common questions
What size is this mesh?
The variation label is 40 × 40 cm.
Does it need assembly?
This ASIN says assembly is required.
What fuel does the listing name?
Fuel type is charcoal. Primary cooking method is listed as grilling and pastry.
Our view
This 40 cm round grate is £10.88, measures 40 × 40 × 5 cm on the listing, and is the top pick in this set when you have measured a round opening of about 40 cm. The material line says stainless steel and does not give a grade number, a bar diameter, or a weight. The listing shows 3.8 out of 5 from 16 ratings, and those texts are the same block as the 45 cm ASIN, so they are one sample rather than two tests. One review in that block is about batteries and does not describe a grate. Grate comments mention a chiminea fit, a chunky feel, easy cleaning, and two side handles for lifting the metal when it is hot. The same block says the bars were thinner than the photos, and a comment that names a 50 cm grate calls the gaps wide, which is not a measurement of this 40 cm title. You pay £3.60 less than the 45 cm listing for that shared text, which is why it leads this comparison, with the 3.8-star mix as the limit.
Pros
- Stated diameter 40 cm at £10.88, £3.60 under the 45 cm listing
- Shared reviews mention a chiminea fit and two side handles
- Described as chunky and easy to clean in that review block
- Round cooking grate rather than a 15 cm or 19 cm net
Cons
- No steel grade number, bar diameter, or weight
- 3.8 from 16 ratings, shared with the 45 cm ASIN
- Bars called thinner than the photos
- One review in the block is about batteries, and one gap complaint names a 50 cm grate
Best for: A round opening you have measured at about 40 cm, such as a chiminea or a small fire bowl.
Less suitable: A 47 cm or 57 cm Weber kettle, or a buyer who needs 304 printed on the specification table.
Specifications
- Model
- Round grate, 40 cm
- Brand
- Generic
- Price
- ∼£11
- Customer rating
- 3.8/5(16)
- Size
- 40 × 40 × 5 cm
- Shape
- Round
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Role
- Cooking grate
Common questions
What size is this ASIN?
The title says diameter 40 cm. Dimensions are 40 × 40 × 5 cm.
Can it be used on a charcoal grill?
The listing asks that question and does not answer it in the specification table. The bullets mention camping and picnics.
Are the reviews only about this 40 cm grate?
The saved review text matches the 45 cm ASIN, including a comment about a 50 cm grate and one review about batteries.
Our view
This 45 cm round grate is listed at £14.48, with dimensions 45 × 45 × 5 cm, and the material line says stainless steel without a grade number. It shows 3.8 out of 5 from 16 ratings, and those texts are the same block as the 40 cm ASIN, so they are one sample. Reviewers describe a chunky grate that fitted a chiminea, cleaned easily, and had two side handles for lifting it when hot. Others say the bars were thinner than the photos, and one calls the gaps too wide while also saying the grate was 50 cm, which is not this title. A review in the block is about batteries and does not describe a grate. You pay the highest price in this set for a diameter the specification table does not grade.
Pros
- Stated diameter 45 cm, dimensions 45 × 45 × 5 cm
- Shared reviews mention a chiminea fit and two side handles
- Described as chunky and easy to clean in that review block
- Also used as a solid shelf in a smoker build
Cons
- No steel grade number on the specification table
- 3.8 from 16 ratings, shared with the 40 cm ASIN
- Bars called thinner than the photos, and one gap complaint names a 50 cm grate
- £14.48 is the highest price in this set
Best for: A round opening you have measured at about 45 cm, such as a chiminea, if you accept an ungraded stainless line.
Less suitable: A buyer who needs a stated 304 grade, or a 47 cm or 57 cm Weber kettle.
Specifications
- Model
- Round grate, 45 cm
- Brand
- Generic
- Price
- ∼£14
- Customer rating
- 3.8/5(16)
- Size
- 45 × 45 × 5 cm
- Shape
- Round
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Role
- Cooking grate
Common questions
What diameter is this ASIN?
The title says Ø45 cm and the product dimensions are 45 × 45 × 5 cm. Other diameters in the bullets are other variations.
Does the listing name a steel grade?
The material field says stainless steel. It does not say 304 or 430.
Is it listed as dishwasher safe?
The page asks the question. The specification table does not answer it.
Our view
The Rovelin listing is a 30 cm round charcoal grate, 30 × 30 × 1 cm, with a stated weight of 600 g and 304 stainless steel written in the bullets. It is sold as a replacement for a 30 cm kettle, and the listing tells you to measure the grate you already have before you order. Bar diameter is not stated, and the warranty field is only a slash. There is no amazon.co.uk star line and no review text, so this file cannot tell you whether the bars stay flat or whether the 304 claim survives a wet week in the garden. At £10.39 it sits between the mesh sheets and the 45 cm round. It is the only grate here that states both a grade and a weight that looks like a real object, and that specification is still untested on the listing. A 30 cm disc does not fit a 47 cm or 57 cm Weber kettle.
Pros
- 30 × 30 × 1 cm round charcoal grate at £10.39
- Bullets state 304 stainless steel
- Listed weight 600 g
- Sold as a 30 cm kettle replacement, and the listing says to measure first
- A recipe guide is included
Cons
- No amazon.co.uk rating and no review text
- Bar diameter is not stated
- A 30 cm disc does not fit a 47 cm or 57 cm Weber kettle
- The warranty field on the listing is only a slash
Best for: A 30 cm charcoal kettle whose old cooking grate you have already measured across the centre.
Less suitable: A 47 cm or 57 cm Weber kettle, or a buyer who wants reviews before ordering.
Specifications
- Model
- Rovelin 30 cm round grate
- Brand
- Rovelin
- Price
- ∼£10
- Size
- 30 × 30 × 1 cm
- Shape
- Round
- Stated grade
- 304
- Weight
- 600 g
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Fuel
- Charcoal
- Role
- 30 cm kettle
Common questions
What size does the listing give?
Item dimensions are 30 × 30 × 1 cm, and the weight is 600 g. The text says to measure your existing grate before you order.
Which steel grade is stated?
The bullets state 304 stainless steel. Bar diameter is not given.
Is there an amazon.co.uk rating?
The listing has no customer-review line and no review text.
How we compared
For this comparison we read eight amazon.co.uk listings on 15 October 2026 and the review notes in those files. Shelf prices are the figures in the files, not a live price check. A duplicated review block is counted once. Nothing here is a lab cook. Scores compare only these retained listings.
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Review evidence
35%Star line, review count, and whether the texts describe this product. Empty review files sit near the floor. Two ratings with one paragraph do not earn a full evidence score. Texts about batteries, a 50 cm grate, an aquarium divider, a toaster or a coffee pot do not count as tests of a different size.
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Specification
25%Stated grade, size, a weight that is credible, and bar diameter, judged as a barbecue cooking grate. A grade that appears only in the title, a missing grade number, and a printed weight of 1 g lower the score.
3
Review sentiment
20%What the review texts that do describe a grate actually say. Thin wire that bends under meat lowers the score even when the star line is above 4.
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Price against the job
20%Shelf price against the job that the evidence supports. The same review block at a higher price scores lower on this part. Best value is judged separately from the top-pick score.
Independent review
Last updated: October 2026
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Stainless steel barbecue grill grate buying guide
Use this section to match a measured opening before you read the stars. The table ranks eight amazon.co.uk listings from 15 October 2026. It does not time a cook, and it does not treat a title that says 304 as a specification grade. Chiminea and fire-bowl cooks need a round they have measured. A rectangular gap needs a mesh only if thin wire is acceptable. A 47 cm or 57 cm Weber kettle is a different part from every row here. The notes below follow the buying criteria for this set.
What is a stainless steel barbecue grill grate?
A stainless steel barbecue grill grate is the cooking grid the food sits on. It is not the charcoal grate, a fish basket or a grate lifter. Round rod grates sit in kettles and fire bowls. Mesh sheets are flat welded nets, round or rectangular, often one photograph for several sizes. The 15 cm and 19 cm rounds in this set are trivets or one-person grids. The charcoal grate is a different part.
Best for
- A round opening you have measured at about 40 cm, such as a chiminea
- A rectangular opening near 45 × 30 cm where a thin mesh is enough
Not ideal for
- A 47 cm or 57 cm Weber kettle
- Anyone who needs a stated bar diameter or 304 on the specification table
Mistakes to avoid
- 1
Ordering the bowl size
A 57 cm Weber kettle takes a cooking grate of about 54.5–54.6 cm, and a 47 cm kettle takes a plated grate listed at 44.5 cm. Measuring the outside rim, or typing the kettle name into the search, orders the wrong disc. If the old grate is missing, measure the inner ledge.
- 2
Buying the charcoal grate
The cooking grate holds food. The charcoal grate holds fuel. Weber’s kettle manual draws them as separate parts. A 43 cm charcoal grate on a 57 cm kettle is not the surface you cook on, and a mesh sheet is not a substitute for that fuel grate.
- 3
Trusting a title grade or a photo for thickness
A 304 claim only in the title is weaker than a grade on the specification table. Bar diameter is missing on every listing in this set. Reviewers of the MMLFX sheets describe thin wire that bends under meat, and the shared round-grate block calls bars thinner than the photos. Do not clean the grid with steel wool or bleach.
What to weigh up
Measured size and the right part
HighStart with the grate you already have. Measure across the centre, outer wire to outer wire, then at 90 degrees. If that grate is gone, measure the inner ledge, not the outside rim and not the number on the bowl. A 57 cm Weber kettle takes a cooking grate of about 54.5–54.6 cm. wowbbq states that stainless part 7437 does not measure 57 cm across. Weber UK lists plated part 8413 for 47 cm kettles at 44.5 cm and £29.99 including VAT. That part is plated steel, not stainless.
Grade, bar thickness and price
HighRead the grade on the specification table, not only in the title. 304 (1.4301) contains about 8–10.5% nickel and resists outdoor corrosion better than 430 (1.4016), which has no nickel. A magnet is not a certificate: 430 is strongly magnetic, and cold-worked 304 can be magnetic too. The British Stainless Steel Association food-processing article does not say that only 304 may touch food. Do not call a listing food-certified. In this set the Rovelin bullets and the small-mesh bullets state 304.
Which option suits you?
Three typical situations, each with a recommendation from this comparison.
Rectangular opening
You have measured a rectangle near 45 × 30 cm and a thin sheet is enough. The MMLFX mesh is £5.59, assembly is listed as not required, and the shared reviews describe wire that flexes under meat.
30 cm charcoal kettle
You have measured a 30 cm charcoal kettle across the centre. The Rovelin grate states 304 in the bullets and 600 g at £10.39. There is no star line. A 30 cm disc does not fit a 47 cm or 57 cm Weber kettle.
Common questions about stainless steel barbecue grill grates
Which stainless steel barbecue grill grate is the top pick in this set?
The 40 cm round grate is the top pick. It is listed at £10.88, with dimensions 40 × 40 × 5 cm, and it costs £3.60 less than the 45 cm listing that shares the same 3.8 from 16 ratings. Notes in that shared block mention a chiminea and easy cleaning. There is no grade number. The bars are called thinner than the photos, one review is about batteries, and a gap complaint names a 50 cm grate.
How much does a stainless steel barbecue grill grate cost?
In this amazon.co.uk set the shelf prices on 15 October 2026 run from £4.99 to £14.48. The 15 cm mesh is £4.99, the 19 cm mesh is £5.41, and the MMLFX sheets are £5.59, £5.99 and £7.29. The 30 cm round is £10.39, the 40 cm round is £10.88 and the 45 cm round is £14.48. A plated Weber 47 cm part is £29.99, and UK-made 304 bar starts at £109.
What should you measure before you order a replacement grate?
Measure the cooking grate you already have, across the centre, outer wire to outer wire, then again at 90 degrees. If that grate is missing, measure the inner ledge, not the outside rim. A 57 cm Weber kettle takes a cooking grate of about 54.5–54.6 cm, and Weber UK lists a plated 44.5 cm grate for 47 cm kettles. Ordering the bowl size, or the charcoal grate, misses the cooking grid. None of these eight listings is that Weber part.
Is 304 stainless steel better than 430 on a barbecue grate?
304 (1.4301) contains about 8–10.5% nickel and resists outdoor corrosion better than 430 (1.4016), which has no nickel. Read the grade on the specification table. A 304 claim only in the title is weaker. A magnet is not a certificate: 430 is strongly magnetic, and cold-worked 304 can be magnetic too. The British Stainless Steel Association’s food-processing article does not say that only 304 may touch food. Do not treat a listing as food-certified 304.
Will one of these grates fit a Weber kettle?
No listing here is the Weber cooking grate for a 47 cm or 57 cm kettle. A 30 cm, 15 cm or 19 cm grid does not fit those bowls. Weber part 8413 is plated steel, 44.5 cm, at £29.99 including VAT, not stainless. The stainless hinged grate sold as part 7437 is for 57 cm kettles and does not measure 57 cm across. The Weber barbecue comparison is the barbecue, not this spare-grate table.
Can you use a stainless grate on a balcony or indoors?
A stainless grid does not make charcoal safe indoors, in a tent or on a balcony. London Fire Brigade, in its April 2024 leaflet, says never barbecue indoors or on a balcony, and do not bring the barbecue inside to cool, because carbon monoxide kills in enclosed spaces. Scottish Fire and Rescue says no portable barbecue or lit charcoal in a tent or caravan. Ask the building or the council if a balcony or a park ban applies.
What is the difference between a cooking grate and a charcoal grate?
The cooking grate is the grid the food sits on. The charcoal grate holds the fuel, and Weber’s kettle manual draws them as separate parts. A 43 cm charcoal grate is the fuel grate on a 57 cm kettle, not the cooking surface. Mesh sheets in this set are flat welded nets. The 15 cm and 19 cm rounds are trivets or one-person grids, not family kettle grates.
How should you clean a stainless barbecue grate?
Do not use steel wool or bleach. The British Stainless Steel Association’s cleaning guidance warns against steel wool and against chlorides. The Consumer Rights Act 2015, section 22, gives a 30-day short-term right to reject if the grate is not as described, which is a shop remedy when the grade or the size was not what the listing stated. Wash the grid and dry it. Do not bring a charcoal barbecue indoors to cool.
Our verdict
Eight amazon.co.uk listings, with shelf prices from the files of 15 October 2026. The top pick is AMJKEJI 15 cm round mesh, with the highest score in this comparison (5.9 out of 10, from 50 amazon.co.uk reviews). The best value is the MMLFX 45 × 30 cm mesh at £5.59, with assembly listed as not required, a shared 4.1 from 28 ratings, and thin wire in those reviews. These scores compare only the retained listings.
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MMLFX mesh 45 × 30 cm
£5.59 is the lowest price here for a mesh you can use on a measured rectangle. Assembly is listed as not required. Title-only 304, a printed weight of 1 g, bent arrivals and wire that flexes under meat are the limit stated in the shared reviews.
Editorial
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Peter F. is the editor for DIY & tools at productscompared.co.uk. Comparisons in this category are checked against amazon.co.uk listings, review evidence and public UK sources.
Updated: October 2026
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Guides to stainless steel barbecue grill grates
Guides on what to look for, how to use a product, and common mistakes.
Stainless grate buying guideFit, grade and thickness in order, without a product ranking.Best stainless grate for the jobWho each kind of grate is for, with the exclusions attached.How to fit and clean a stainless grateMeasure, seat, wash and dry. Not a ranking.304 or 430 stainless grateNickel grade and ferritic grade, including the magnet limit.Weber kettle grate sizes47 cm and 57 cm kettle geometry only, not the mesh sheets.
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Sources
Listing prices and ratings are from amazon.co.uk files read on 15 October 2026. The public sources below cover kettle parts, steel grades, cleaning and outdoor fire safety.
- Weber UK: spare part 8413 for 47 cm charcoal barbecues (retrieved 15 October 2026)
- Weber kettle manual: cooking grate and charcoal grate (retrieved 15 October 2026)
- wowbbq: Weber stainless hinged cooking grate 7437 (retrieved 15 October 2026)
- BSSA: stainless steels for the food processing industries (retrieved 15 October 2026)
- thyssenkrupp Materials UK: 304 and 430 stainless steel (retrieved 15 October 2026)
- BSSA: cleaning methods for stainless steel (retrieved 15 October 2026)
- London Fire Brigade: barbecue safety leaflet, April 2024 (retrieved 15 October 2026)
- barbecue-smoker-recipes.com: stainless steel cooking grates (retrieved 15 October 2026)
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