I wouldn't be able to. I think I can cook on this Genesis Gold I just finished, but that's probably only because I have an even nicer version of the same grill sitting next to it. I'm going to try and flip it first though because I spent more money on parts than I usually do which is just proof of how bad it was to start. If I can't get the right money for it, on my patio it goes. I don't mind having a nice grill to cook on and then I can restore the Platinum series 1200 that I'm currently using.