Outdoor Kitchens: The Fun of Cooking and Entertaining Outside
Sometimes a traditional outdoor grill is not sufficient, especially for families who love to entertain and host guests regularly. Installing outdoor kitchens on patios has become a popular trend among true lovers of outdoor cooking and hospitality.
It’s All About the Grill
The heart and soul of a standard outdoor kitchen is the gas grill, which is designed with much larger capacities than regular sized BBQ grills. The overall BTU rating in an outdoor kitchen island may be well above 60,000 BTU. Of course, there may also be hundreds of square inches of cooking space, not to mention Rotisseries.
Another useful feature of an outdoor kitchen is plenty of counter and shelf space for holding, serving, and storing food and beverages. Retractable garbage bins and sinks are some optional features of more sophisticated outdoor kitchens.
Design and Installation
Outdoor kitchens are meant for seasonal use, but they can be set up as permanent installations in areas with favorable weather. The most common designs of outdoor kitchen islands are made from natural stone and wood. The kitchens may be connected to a home’s plumbing system if water is required for the sink, but the built in grills use natural gas and propane tanks just like regular grills.
Installing an outdoor kitchen may be an expensive addition to a patio, but it is a worthy investment for homeowners who simply love to cook and relax outdoors with friends and family.
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