Pretty straight forward assembly. Took about 45 minutes to complete. Fitment of holes is totally precise so best to leave all hardware finger tight until assembly is complete. Ran one round of charcoal to burn off any oils and contaminants. After that you should be good to go. Cooked burgers and brats for 50 people for its first endeavor. Plenty of room and nice even cooking. Temperature is easily controlled. Solid once assembled and smoker is a great little touch. Works as a warmer when grilling large amounts of food. Love this grill and would definitely recommend.