This grill is extremely easy to set up out of the box.  I have purchased compact grills in the past that have taken hours and required several tools.  Cuisinart made set-up easy for this particular product out of the box; just place two leg pieces at the bottom of the "VersaStand" and start grilling.  The telescoping legs can be slightly tricky to move up and down for one person, but is not a deal-breaker, and the transport handle is a very valuable and easy to use feature.  The grilling surface can easily fit about 6 large hamburgers or chicken breasts, not too small for a crowd or too large for a couple.  I used the grill for chicken and burgers, both of which were extremely tender and had excellent flavor.