The 'Asado Grill' can be used on any surface, lawns, wood, glass or plastic without the fear of damage. The Stand is very versatile, you can use it for catering at parties. Line them up to create a sleek cooking space. If different tastes are required such as fish, meat or vegetarians then they can be used independently so as not to mix dishes. You can even bring the BBQ to and from a table, the 'Asado Grill' can be picked up by the base of its legs and maneuvered into position. People with limited space can easily use the 'Asado Grill'...have a spot of lunch on the ballconey or on a boat. The stand is great for beaches, picnics and camping without the fear of burning precious tables or lawns! This robust lightweight stand reduces the fire hazard to virtually nil. And once the Instant BBQ is finished just recycle the BBQ and retain the stand for future use. No more cleaning! last but not least the Asado Grill can be used for heating purposes. Warming the surrounding table area on those cooler summer evenings. In short there is no easier, cleaner, safer way to BBQ!