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Tired of getting stuck in a stuffy kitchen? Want to entertain but afraid you don’t have the space? An outdoor kitchen may be just the solution you need to get outdoors and spend time with friends. See how you can take things outside with an outdoor kitchen.

Types of Outdoor Kitchens

Outdoor kitchens come in as many shapes and sizes as indoor kitchens. From family-style cook spaces with an island to sit around to extravagant wine and dine spaces, you can choose an outdoor kitchen that fits your style and your budget.

Simple Prep Station

These usually consist of a grill or stove top, counter space to prepare meals and possibly a small sink for washing up. Prep stations can be added to existing space for a minimal cost and can include a table or island for dining.

The Full Kitchen Setup

These outdoor kitchens include multiple cooking appliances, a refrigerator, storage space for utensils and cookware and plenty of counter space. This setup is like moving your entire kitchen to the great outdoors.

All the Bells and Whistles

Customized outdoor kitchens can include stone pizza ovens, a rotisserie, a full bar or anything you desire in a kitchen. Landscaping and built-in décor complete these types of outdoor kitchens.

Benefits of an Outdoor Kitchen

What makes outdoor kitchens go the extra mile? These benefits might surprise you.

Expanded Living Space

When you add an outdoor kitchen, you can nix the expense of building additional walls and a roof because you use the space you already have. Porches, covered patios and even gazebos serve as a great starting point and give you more space to enjoy at home.

Increased Property Value

The money you invest in an outdoor kitchen not only provides you with the joy of being able to cook outside, but it immediately raises the value of your home. If you ever decide you want to sell, you’ll enjoy a good return on investment.

Great Entertainment Value

If you only have a grill and a picnic table, you spend most of your time running back and forth between your kitchen and yard, leaving little time to spend with your guests. But when you bring the kitchen outdoors, you get to hang with your family and friends while you cook and leave all the running to your workouts.

Savings on Utility Bills

Cooking indoors means you have the added expense of cooling your home while you cook, especially in the summertime. Using an outdoor kitchen saves utility costs by lowering your energy consumption.

Smells Stay Outside

Most food smells wonderful while it cooks, but odors from fish and deep-fried foods can linger inside for days. Outdoor kitchens eliminate that problem and send the smells on their way so your home keeps smelling fresh.

Foods for Outdoor Cooking

You can cook just about anything outdoors that you can indoors, but some foods really speak to living it up outside. Consider these foods for a fresh take on outdoor cooking.

Shrimp and Seafood: You won’t have to worry about that fishy smell lingering, and you can surpass the usual fish fry by grilling and exploring new flavors.

Ribs, Chops and Steaks: The epitome of grilling, these are perfect choices for bringing friends together for an afternoon or evening of fun.

Chicken, Turkey and All the Fixin’s: Fry them, roast them or grill them, but these birds will make outdoor cooking fly to new heights. With an outdoor oven, you could even host the most gracious of Thanksgiving dinners outside.

Grilled Sandwiches: Not just for cheese anymore, you can keep it simple to feed the kids and their friends, or grill paninis and other favorites for a luncheon or just kicking back.

Outdoor kitchens can be your ticket to fun and relaxation. To start planning your new cooking space, contact us to see how we can help.