Hot Slate: Does the plate replace the grill grate?
Interest in hot plates – whether plancha, griddle, or fire plate – has already increased significantly in grill sales. Almost every grill brand has expanded its product portfolio to include this segment in recent years.
Since North American grill brands like Blackstone, Pitboss, and Weber have brought their planchas and griddles to Europe, this type of grilling has gained increasing popularity. The advantages of the griddle have convinced many consumers. It's a grill for everyday use! From morning till night, from egg dishes for breakfast to grilled delicacies for lunch and seafood for an evening snack.
This versatility makes the plancha a true all-rounder. Its ease of use, grilling without flare-ups, and subsequent easy cleaning are further compelling arguments in its favor.
"Plancha grilling" is the grilling theme for 2026. To coincide with this, FIRE&FOOD has added number 10 to its popular bookazine series: "Hot Slate," created in collaboration with Weber, showcases everyday recipes and surprising culinary creations from Weber's grill masters. Suggestions and tips make "Hot Slate" a definitive guide to using the plancha.
FIRE&FOOD Bookazine No. 10, in collaboration with grill manufacturer Weber, will be released at the end of February for €16.90. It will be available in Weber stores and the FIRE&FOOD online shop. Pre-orders are now being accepted HERE !
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With the "Planchamania" event, FIRE&FOOD will bring together leading grill, plancha, and fire plate brands on the Spanish island of Mallorca on March 22, 2026, to showcase the diversity and trends surrounding planchas and fire plates. The event will take place at Motorworld Mallorca. Around 500 guests are invited, including influencers, international press, and grilling enthusiasts.
Be there – get your ticket to the first FIRE&FOOD Planchamania event. Experience and enjoy the hottest trend of the 2026 grilling season.
