Great for a fire! We have not cooked on it yet. Small problem with the log grate. We start fires with kindling and it kept falling through the holes in the grate. We put a screen across and it worked very well. We also placed bricks under the log grate to protect the bottom of the pit. It lays about 2 inches from the bottom which we felt was too close and we want it to last a long time and it will. There is no drain hole so you have to let the fire burn itself out. You will need to purchase a cover to protect the fire pit. These are just minor issues and we recommend this product!