Abstract: A ventless downdraft system may include a housing; a table frame disposed on top of the housing, the table frame including a top surface; a first heating element and a second heating element supported by the table frame; a vent disposed between the first and second heating elements in the table frame and configured for directing smoke generated by the first and second heating elements downwardly into the housing; a vent cover disposed on the vent and outwardly from the top surface of the table frame, where the vent cover includes a first surface extending outwardly from the top surface of the table frame and facing the first heating element and a second surface extending outwardly from the top surface of the table frame and facing the second heating element; and a filter assembly disposed in the housing and configured for filtering the smoke directed into the housing.