Propane or butane gas provide alternative cooking options along with electric system. With electric system, there is less chance of fire as flame is not direct. Plus, you need not think too much on venting your cooking area. That is an auto deal.

With propane or butane, your flame has an important role to play and can cause a few fires. However your grilled and barbequed food will have ethnic taste. These gases have a peculiar smell that adds up to the food taste and ensure better cooking.

Choosing between propane or butane is a tougher job. While you will get butane quite cheaper than propane, it is more prone to explosions. It is also harder to fully exhaust and leaves its traces in soot on your kitchen ceiling.

Butane works better with grilled food. However if you are cooking fried or baked food, propane is an obviously better choice.