This griddle is great for when the weather doesn't allow one to use a full-sized rolled-steel flat-top griddle outside. The cooking surface is great for up to 3-4 people, and the clean-up is about as easy as it can be - much easier than an outdoor griddle. The only drawback is that when cool or cold foods are placed on this griddle, the temperature of the griddle surface drops dramatically. I find myself bumping the temp up by 50^F or so when I'm about to place cold/frozen food on the surface, then adjusting back down as the temperature recovers. I believe that happens as the griddle is very thin, so heat comes and goes rather quickly. The grease cup has plenty of capacity to handle a big breakfast meal with bacon %26 sausauge for 8-10 people before having to clean it out. Another potential drawback is that if you have to place this on a counter with standard height cabinets above, you won't be able to open the lid all the way, so try to place in an area where there is clearance above, or just use without the lid, which comes off very easily. This is an easy to use electric griddle, and it's pretty easily transported in an RV or the back of a vehicle if going to a camping cabin.