I just watched a video on how to use them I see they are placed over the stainless grate and then meat or other things on top of them, good thing I looked, I am such a noob. I see they make a non stick spray as well. I am definitely getting the chimney with the grill, I just wish Lowe's sold those grates too so I could get it all in one purchase, but patience is a virtue I suppose. I went with the deluxe because the propane light with the chimney seems really great. Having never really cooked on charcoal grill and such I am debating what I should try first using the baskets and managing direct and indirect heat. My fiance is giggling that I have put so much effort into the research but she will be amazed when she tastes the first grills haha! I spent 30 minutes going over these replies with her last night lol, she was like "So it won't have a side burner"? xD No,..love it won't have side burner.