A good-quality pan sitting on a stove may get you far but some dishes just land better prepared on a griddle. Cooking with a flat-top is the best way to achieve a perfect sear. And if youre cooking for an army, more space means you can load food onto waiting plates even faster. Griddles are easy to use or clean, and many find them easier to handle. If you think theyre worth the splurge, you might as well get one big enough to fit over two burners instead of just one! cat. KTGRIDDTNS