This device is ideal for placing on the table among the guests (comfortable for 4-6 people, possible until 7 or 8 at a squeeze) ..... It's a bit like fondue or raclette: c ' is relatively easy for guests and always the party for guests who love food in general this formula. We sell in department stores various trays of meat and preparations specially designed for teppanyaki; but the platters "gourmet" or "stone grill" can also be perfectly suitable. The mini sausages or mini-burgers, fish fillets, kebabs, etc. can also make you happy. For preparation, you only have to lightly oil the surface (personally, I use a cooking spray designed to grease the molds but a few drops of vegetable oil spread out with a paper towel than enough). Set the thermostat on 3-4 and it's hot in minutes. Avoid the thermostat 5 to not prematurely wear the surface and also to avoid mini-projections of grease or water on the hands of participants :-) It takes a little patience for cleaning (no parts can be washed in -Dishes, and anyway, the set is too large) but this is not difficult because the ceramic coating. Really a must, especially in winter. When you get into the habit of this kind of meal you do you deprive more. And this narrow and long device is ideal!