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The term “outdoor kitchen” can include a lot of definitions, from a simple grill and a picnic table to a fully outfitted gourmet kitchen system that would make a five-star chef proud.
Whatever your idea of an outdoor kitchen is, Doodlebuggers Fireplace, Grill & Outdoor Store of Pensacola, FL, and Destin, FL, would like to share some suggestions on a few additions and accents you might really enjoy if you don’t already have them.
Here are some useful and helpful components for modern outdoor kitchens.
This is pretty much where it all starts. Grills today come in a variety of sizes, styles, appearances and functionalities. You can get grills that run on gas, propane, wood, electricity or infrared power.
You can have a full oven in your backyard cooking scheme. You can also add a dedicated pizza oven and make mouthwatering pizza like the finest Italian restaurants do.
Complete the cooking part of your kitchen with a convenient side burner that serves as a stove top and as a griddle for pancakes, crepes, fried veggies and a bunch of other tasty treats. You can even add a smoker.
An outdoor kitchen can include stylish cabinetry and storage spaces. Cabinets are a major aesthetic element of a backyard cooking setup and can be made from wood, stainless steel, polyethylene and other durable materials. Put some thought into how you want yours to be designed and finished.
For food prep, meal assembly and plating, you need flat space. You can custom-design the countertops for your outdoor kitchen to give you exactly what you need to make cooking more efficient and convenient.
A good sink system is a critical backyard kitchen component. Sinks can be installed in sizes ranging from small to large and can include water-saving faucets, garbage disposals and other helpful features.
Here are a few other amenities to consider:
Your kitchen will be enjoyable to the extent that it’s safe. Here are two safety measures to keep in mind.
Although all your cooking will be done in the great outdoors, that doesn’t mean your heated cooking appliances don’t need proper ventilation. Anything with a flame needs to be vented in order to reduce the chance of toxic combustion gases spreading into the air to be breathed by people in the vicinity.
Vent hoods and island vents are good ways to keep an outdoor cooking area safe.
Along with ventilation, cooking appliances must be installed with an eye to safe clearance from combustible materials. Additionally, cooling equipment, such as refrigerators and freezers, need sufficient space around them so they can vent safely.
Clearances also come into play in the overall design of your outdoor kitchen. Make sure doors, hoods, shelves, retractable compartments and anything else that moves is able to do so without hitting something nearby.
Doodlebuggers is here to help you design the perfect outdoor kitchen and then expertly build it for you. We specialize in these types of projects throughout the greater Pensacola, FL, and Destin, FL, areas. Learn more by giving us a call or reaching out with our contact form.
