Built-In Grills & Counters
Grill islands and counters sized for the appliances you choose, with workable prep space beside them.
Trade 03 · Outdoor Kitchens
Outdoor Kitchens
Built-in cooking and serving spaces coordinated around flow, utilities, storage and year-round use.
What We Build
Sub-services
A kitchen built for cooking outside, not a grill on a patio
Islands & Bars
Serving and seating edges so guests can sit with the cook without crowding the grill.
Storage & Cabinetry
Weather-ready cabinets, drawers and trash or propane storage kept close to where they are used.
Utility Coordination
Gas, electrical and water plans sorted out before construction, with licensed trades where required.
Appliance Integration
Space and cutouts planned for grills, side burners, refrigeration and other appliances that are actually quoted for the job.
Cover, Lighting & Seating
The roof, task lighting and seating zones that make a kitchen usable after dark and in the rain.
Why It Matters
Outdoor Kitchens
The layout is what makes it work
An outdoor kitchen is a small construction project with real utilities. If gas, power, drainage and appliance clearances are not planned first, you end up with a counter that looks good and a kitchen that is awkward to use.
In the Pacific Northwest, a cover and good lighting often decide whether a kitchen gets used through the year or only on a few dry evenings.
What good looks like
- Plan the work triangle for grill, prep and storage before choosing finishes.
- Locate gas, electric and water runs early, and use licensed trades where required.
- Choose cabinet and counter materials that handle weather and heat.
- Consider cover, ventilation and clearances to the house.
Design Options
Make it yours
Choices that shape how it looks and how it cooks
Straight, L-Shaped or Island
The shape follows your space, how many people cook and how you entertain.
Counter Surfaces
Stone, concrete and similar weather-tolerant surfaces each handle heat, stains and sun differently.
Veneers & Finishes
Stone-look, brick-look and stucco-style finishes can tie the kitchen to the house or the patio.
Grill, Burners & Refrigeration
Pick only what you will use. Appliance sizes drive the framing and the counter layout.
Bar Seating, Lighting & Cover
A bar edge, task lighting and a roof or pergola make the space livable beyond the summer.
Materials
Suppliers & collections
Where to look for kitchen materials
Stone, veneer and hardscape systems come from suppliers and manufacturers we work with or can source through. Appliances and fire features are selected with you and confirmed in your proposal. Product availability, colors and pricing can change, so a saved link is a selection request, not a guarantee.
Belgard
Outdoor-living systems, stone and hardscape collections to browse for cabinet bases and counters.
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Outdoor-living categories and accessories through SiteOne Landscape Supply.
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Explore supplier collections, paste the product links you like into your project request, and we will confirm availability, suitability and pricing during design and estimating.
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6 Steps
How an outdoor kitchen comes together
Layout & Utilities Plan
We lay out appliances, counters and clearances and confirm where gas, electric and water will come from.
Foundation & Pad
A stable, level base or slab is prepared to carry the weight of the counters and appliances and to shed water.
Structure & Framing
The kitchen is framed or built in masonry with materials suited to heat near the grill and to outdoor weather.
Utility Rough-In
Gas, electric and any water or drain lines are run and tested, with licensed trades and inspections where they apply.
Counters, Cladding & Appliances
Counters, cladding and appliance cutouts are finished, then appliances are set and connected.
Final Walkthrough
We review how each appliance and utility works, and the care each material needs.
Warranty & Credentials
What stands behind the work
Workmanship coverage and credentials are confirmed in writing with your proposal.
What Affects the Cost
Factors, not prices
What affects the cost of an outdoor kitchen
Size & layout
A larger or more complex layout means more structure, more material and more finish work.
Utilities
Distance from existing gas, power and water, and any trenching, shapes the utility scope.
Appliance selection
Appliances vary widely and drive cutouts, ventilation and the structure around them.
Counters & finishes
Counter material, cladding and cabinet quality all influence the finished cost.
Cover & lighting
A roof, pergola or lighting added to the kitchen is part of the scope.
Site & access
Slope, base preparation and how material reaches the site add to preparation.
Every property is different. After we assess yours, your proposal sets out the written scope, options and pricing assumptions.
FAQ
Outdoor Kitchens
Do I need gas, or can I use propane?
Either can work. Natural gas needs a line run to the kitchen; propane uses a tank or bottle. We talk through the trade-offs for your property during design.
Will an outdoor kitchen need permits?
Gas lines, electrical work and structures often require permits and inspections, depending on the city or county. We confirm what applies to your project.
Can an outdoor kitchen be used in the rain or winter?
With a roof or pergola, good lighting and the right materials, many homeowners use them far beyond summer. We help you decide how much cover makes sense.
Do you supply the appliances?
We help you choose appliances and build the kitchen around them. The specific products, brands and who supplies them are confirmed in your proposal.
What does an outdoor kitchen cost?
Size, utilities, appliances, counters and finishes, cover and site access all affect cost. We write that scope up in your proposal after the assessment.
Let us build the space you have been planning
Tell us what you want to change and any materials that have caught your eye. We will help you understand the right next step.