I finally bought Weber kettle after avoiding them because I thought any old grill could work just as well, but Webers really are the best! This 18" grill is perfect for individual meals or a small family to cook on. I have cooked entire meals including side dishes on this 18" grill and nothing beats the flavor you get from a charcoal grill! If you only cook small meals like burgers, dogs, chicken breasts, steaks, etc. this is the grill you want!