wife, No question. Get him the LGE. We have an LGE we have had for 10 years that I love. It lives at our beach house where we do the most of our entertaining. Our primary house is in the City, so room is at a premium. Our Son gave me a Medium for my birthday which lives in the City and for the two of us it is perfect. I have cooked meals for up to 8 folks (just the main course). Get him the LGE...he will be very pleased and will own it for many years.