Outdoor Kitchen - initial planning stages (with pics)

gasman79

So, I have recently gotten the bug and been inspired (due to a complete disaster of a cooking area) to construct an outdoor kitchen. Will be trying to keep this relatively inexpensive so planning on a custom wood table or maybe wood with granite top.

I have an area picked out and sketched out the dimensions.  Currently have a XL and a medium so need to incorporate those obviously. Ordered a Roccbox which will arrive in next few weeks. Also have a natural gas line which is there but hasn’t been used since we moved in 5 years ago.

I was thinking of putting in a small gasser in the 4’ section by the overhang and using the overhang as a potential bar area. Small sink by there to mainly wash hands - this would be without access to sewer so can’t do disposal or anything like that there and still have to figure out how to get water there - either from house or from irrigation system which is right there (what I’m thinking is a better idea).

Also have potential for a fridge and/or kegerator by the bar. Wasn’t planning for an ice maker as they seem to be more hassle than it’s worth and can just get a cooler and fill with ice when needed.

What changes or suggestions would y’all make? Thanks in advance.

FearlessTheEggNoob

I would put the xl in the corner to maximize counter space. Put the med to the left of the xl.

gasman79

Thanks. After rearranging the eggs i 100% agree.  I do need them in the corner to be under a vent hood though because the smoke gets bad for SWMBO

Now just need to plan the table

WeberWho

Looking forward to seeing the results!

Kent8621

I would test drive vent hoods and get as quiet as you can, no wants to hang out around a roaring leaf blower at a bbq.  I like the idea but maybe instead of a vent hood you can put them along the wood slatted wall and let it trickle out the backside there.  you could even leave the XL in the corner and put the medium along that side then you have some prep space on both sides of your eggs.  if the smoke sticks around you could add a small fan to pull the smoke out.

DoubleEgger

My random thoughts and .02

Scrap the gasser and put in a flat top griddle. Think about trash management. Do you really need a kegerator? I wouldn’t put the eggs against the house. 

NorthPilot06

Definitely agree, scrap the kegerator.  And trash management is a must. 

thetrim

On empty bottles w a kegerator. 

gasman79

Why the griddle instead of a grill? I couldn’t figure cooking much on a griddle plus i have a natural gas line there already. 

Issue with eggs eggs against the house?

tried the fan route. Issue is it’s loud and doesn’t even capture everything. See first pic. Good idea about test driving vent hoods.