Also I was given a gas grill need suggestions to make the steak taste charcoal grilled more importantly gooood cleaning tips it was given to me by someone that grilled 2-3 tmes a week and is in need of a good cleaning and replacement of the igitor.

I have never been one to grill so I am hoping it all goes well

You'll never get real charcoal flavor on a gas grill, but you can try using Liquid Smoke(lightly) mixed in a basting liquid like butter and brushed on during cooking or you can add it to a marinade. Or you can put some hickory chips in foil over direct heat until they smoke.

If you've never grilled before, I'd strongly suggest practicing before your party. Don't make the party be the first time you use this grill. All grills are different and you should learn how yours is going to work first. Where it's hot and cold spots are. Where and how the controls are operated, etc. Not trying to talk down to you, just want a good experience for you. You're already going to have the stress and pressure of throwing a party on your shoulders and complicating it with a first time grill experience could lead to disappointment. Take that baby out for a test drive first!

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I have grilled leeks, sliced into disks, and they came out great.