The size (18”) is perfect for the two of us, but we could cook out for a few more if we wanted to. I like being able to wheel it around easily. We got rid of our big gas grill, which took up a lot of room. I like the simplicity of charcoal after years of fiddling with things that broke, like igniters, regulators, etc. The first grilled chicken from this grill was a treat.  I do wish it were a little easier to remove the round ash-catcher. It is a little kludgy, and it does need to be emptied before each use.