We bought this because I do not want make the centre of our pergola into a permanent fire pit, just yet. Also, in order to have a gas bbq we need someone to come to our home and get a gas line installed. This is a better option because no one needs to come over and install anything for us. The small fire pit is easy to assemble.
In case of an emergency, we have something to cook food with. It requires no gas or electricity and is transportable. It is a practical solution for those in the city with a small backyard.