as a professional chef i love using a "flat top" (as we call them) at home. plenty of room, well built, easy to clean/maintain, heats up fast and does an all around great job. couldn't give it 5 stars due to the grease management.....i'd like to see a deeper trough and the drip can be messy at times. a 1/2'' tube welded to the bottom would solve this issue. love the portability and sturdiness of this unit..........first impressions are this is a hit!