I bought this grill when I was younger and single and didn't expect it to be able to feed my family as it grew, but to my surprise it still does.  2 kids, a wife, and the occasional brother or friends stopping by are not too much to feed with this little work-horse. Its Economical on charcoal because of its small stature, but it still has enough room to fit several steaks and a chicken breast, or a rack of ribs and some kabobs. I keep putting off buying a bigger one, because this one hasn't let me down yet. Yes, I do have several other grills and smokers now, but many years and countless meals later, this little grill is by far used the most. There are not many things in life that only cost about 40 bucks and will give you this much trouble free use. Buy one and you too will be surprised.