# Expansive Stove Cooking Surfaces The Steelmade Flat Top Griddle Transforms Any Stovetop By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-06-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flat-top-griddle References: [werd](https://www.werd.com/58315/instead-of-pots-pans-cook-it-all-on-the-flat-top/) & [steelmadeusa](https://steelmadeusa.com/) The Steelmade Flat Top Griddle is an aftermarket product for use on any kind of stovetop that will immediately transform it into an [expansive surface for cooking](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multimaker-flex-press-grill-system) a wide range of recipes. The premium griddle surface is crafted in Kansas using 3/16" American steel and is designed to handle heat levels as high as 600-degrees Fahrenheit. The cooktop griddle comes in several model options to be used with a [ceramic-top, glass-top, electric or gas stove](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/countertop-cooking-appliance). The Steelmade Flat Top Griddles will drastically enhance the amount of space available for preparing meals and will eliminate the need for [conventional cookware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cast-iron-cookware), depending on the recipe. This will work effectively for large families or gatherings where big portions of food needs to be prepared to feed everyone. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Expansive Cookware Surfaces:** The trend of expanding the usable surface area of stovetops can be applied to other appliances like ovens and grills. - **American-made Premium Materials:** The trend of American-made cooking materials can extend to other kitchen appliances and tools. - **Versatile Cookware Designs:** The trend of multi-functional cookware can be applied to other kitchen accessories like bakeware and serving dishes. ### Who This Affects Most - **Kitchen Appliance Manufacturing:** Manufacturing companies can explore expanding their cookware product lines with versatile and premium materials. - **Home Goods Retail:** Retail stores can stock versatile and premium cookware for consumers looking to improve their cooking experiences. - **Catering and Event Planning Services:** Catering businesses can utilize expansive cookware surfaces to efficiently prepare large portions of food for events and gatherings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Metallic Speedy Cooking Griddles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solo-stove-steelfire-30-griddle.md) - [Double Burner Griddles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/double-burner-griddle.md) - [Versatile Ceramic Griddles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-griddle.md) - [Wood-Fired Griddle Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recteq-smokestone-600.md) - [Smart Breakfast Griddles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/briochef.md) - [Theatrical Electric Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-teppanyaki.md) - [Collapsible Top-Heated Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revo-stovigo.md) - [Small Space Exterior Griddles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/traeger-flatrock-2-zone.md) - [High-End Flattop Barbecues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/traeger-flatrock-grill.md)