4 Does your budget allow for prep, serving and seating areas? You can add modular elements as finances allow.
5 What's the best spot for it? Consider prevailing winds (avoid smoke blowing on guests or into the house), sunlight and proximity to neighbours. In a large yard, you might opt for a separate area with a path leading to the kitchen, a roof structure and perhaps lattice or trellis walls.
6 What about the design? Lawrence Winterburn of gardenstructure.com, a designer and builder of outdoor kitchens, says that you needn't slavishly copy your home's look, but your new kitchen should harmonize in design and materials.
Choosing a grill
The grill is the heart of any outdoor kitchen. These are the most important options to consider when purchasing.
- Stainless-steel construction: Look for tightly sealed seams, high-quality steel.
- Built-in or portable unit? With built-in storage? How big a cooking surface? Surfaces range from 26 to 57 inches wide or more.
- Side burners, either single or double, for convenient cooking of veggies and side dishes.
- Temperature gauges: stand-alone or built-in.
- High BTU output: Some higher-quality grills can furnish as much as 65,000 BTUs.
- Energy source: Natural gas is cheaper and more convenient but requires a built-in line; propane is more portable but requires tanks and regular refilling.
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