Steve M Horton,I have a medium [and a small]. I have cooked meat for 30, with plenty left over.If you can afford it -- get a large. Gives you more flexibility to prepare meats/veggies simultaneously...If you can afford it "even more," get a large and a small.If there's an Eggfest you can get to, you might expect to pay about $650 for what you describe. Be sure to get a plate setter... and I use the cast iron grid all the time.You MAY be able to save a little money by shopping on line... but be careful... If your Egg doesn't come from an official Egg dealer, you won't have a lifetime warranty...And ultimately you will want the warranty.Good luck --Some dealers will probably answer you... maybe via email.~ Broc