Although it is no longer necessary to cook in the fireplace, it is quite an enjoyable activity. The only things needed for cooking with andirons are a fireplace andiron with spit hooks, a spit and a drip tray if fat comes off the food. You can thread all kinds of food onto the spit and grill or cook it.

Do I need fireplace andirons?

Why you need a fireplace grate Fireplace grates, andirons and firedogs provide a better draft in the fireplace, better burning of the wood (environmental aspect) and hold the wood so that it cannot easily roll out of the fireplace (safety).

Do I need a fireplace grate?

Fireplace grates can be an essential tool for any open wood burning fireplace, and can help tremendously when it comes to being able to light fires successfully and keep the heat of a fire away from the hearth and the walls of the firebox.