I get the precooked sausages and burger patties, wrap in heavy foil or put it in small aluminum pans and set on top of the grate opening , hot soups, and most of all, hot coffee. I got an aluminum pitcher pump type cup I fill with bottled water and set on the top of the grate, let it get steamin and add my instant coffee. Nothing better than a hot lunch and a hot cup of coffee on the ice. Just remember to use a glove to get it off, it hurts !!