Size is about how many you feed at once
Every Blackstone uses the same Omnivore-style rolled-steel plate. The number is the width of the cooking surface, which decides how many burgers, smash patties or breakfasts you can run at the same time.
Match the top to your cooking
A practical translation:
- 22" tabletop — two to four people; tailgates, balconies, boats and campsites.
- 28" cart — the everyday family size; two heat zones for cooking protein and vegetables side by side.
- 36" cart — four burners and four zones; the entertaining and breakfast-for-a-crowd size.
- Air fryer combo — a 36" top with fryer drawers built into the cart for wings and fries alongside the flat top.
Hoods, carts and storage
A hood keeps wind and rain off the plate and lets you melt cheese and steam vegetables. Cabinet carts hide the tank and give you shelf space; open carts cost less and roll lighter.
In coastal South Florida, a cover is not optional. Season the plate, keep it oiled and covered, and a Blackstone lasts for years.
Frequently asked
- Is a 28" or 36" Blackstone better?
- Cook for four or fewer most nights and the 28" is plenty. If you host or cook breakfast for a crowd, the extra two zones on the 36" are worth it.
- Do I need the hood?
- It helps for melting, steaming and keeping wind and debris off the plate. If you cook outdoors year-round in Florida, get the hood.
- Can I see them in Delray Beach?
- Yes — Blackstone griddles are stocked at Hessler Ace Hardware, and grills bought in store are assembled by our team.