This solid cast iron stacking grate is a versatile campfire cooking accessory for Forest School sessions, outdoor learning, bushcraft cooking, scout camps and group campfire activities. Designed for use inside a Dutch oven, over embers, or directly in campfire coals, it gives leaders a practical way to cook, bake, steam and warm food in an outdoor setting.
Made from durable cast iron, the grate helps spread heat evenly, making it ideal for Dutch oven baking, slow cooking, steaming vegetables, warming bread, cooking meat, or keeping food lifted away from the base of the pot. The three raised feet create space underneath the food, helping to reduce burning and improve airflow while cooking. This makes it especially useful when teaching children about traditional campfire cooking, heat control and outdoor food preparation.
One of the key benefits of this cast iron cooking grate is that it can be placed directly onto hot campfire coals. Used this way, it works as a compact grill surface, giving food direct heat from the embers and producing attractive seared grill marks. It is a simple, robust option for cooking small portions, demonstrating ember cooking techniques, or making the most of a controlled campfire without needing a full grill setup.
The grate can also be stacked with additional grates inside a Dutch oven to create multiple cooking levels, making it useful for steaming, baking or separating different foods. When placed in the fire, it can be used as a sturdy base for a kettle, percolator, Dutch oven without legs, or other suitable campfire cookware. Away from the fire, it doubles as a practical cast iron trivet for protecting tables and outdoor work surfaces from hot pots and pans.
Supplied with a seasoned finish, this cast iron grate is ready to use straight away. After use, allow it to cool fully, clean and dry it thoroughly, then apply a light coat of cooking oil to help maintain the cast iron surface.
A tough, multi-use piece of outdoor cooking equipment for Forest Schools, bushcraft groups, outdoor classrooms, camping kitchens and campfire cooking demonstrations.
Size / Specification
Size: Small
Diameter: 23cm
Height: 4.8cm
Suitable for: Dutch ovens from 3.5ltr in size and larger if being used in this way.
Age Verification 18+
