Outdoor kitchens designed around how you cook and host
A good outdoor kitchen puts the grill, counter space, and storage where you need them, close to the table and the house. We design and build custom outdoor kitchens in stacked stone and stucco, along with the patio, cover, and seating around them.
Planning an outdoor kitchen
An outdoor kitchen makes the most sense where you already cook and eat outside, or where you want to. It works best as part of an outdoor room with a patio, shade, and seating, so the cook is part of the gathering.
If the kitchen is going under a new cover or onto a new patio, plan them together. See outdoor living spaces.
What we plan in an outdoor kitchen
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Layout
A straight run, an L shape, or an island. The right shape depends on the space and on where people gather while you cook.
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Placement
Close enough to the house to carry food, far enough that smoke does not drift inside, and near the dining table.
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Counter space
Room to prep beside the grill and a landing spot for plates matter more than extra appliances.
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Finish
Stacked stone, stucco, and stone or concrete countertops can match the house or the rest of the hardscape.
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Utilities
Gas, power, and water need to reach the kitchen. Where they run is decided during design, before paving goes in.
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Shade and weather
A patio cover over the kitchen keeps the cook comfortable in summer and protects the equipment.
What an outdoor kitchen can include
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- Built-in grill islands in stacked stone or stucco
- Straight and L-shaped counters
- Sinks, drawers, and storage
- Dining areas beside the kitchen
- Patio covers over the cooking area
- Lighting for cooking after dark
How the project comes together
Design and construction under one contract, so nothing gets lost between trades.
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Consultation
We talk through how you cook and host, look at the space, and discuss budget. The first consultation is complimentary.
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Design
We plan the layout, finishes, and grill and sink locations with the patio and cover around them.
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Construction
Our crew builds the base, the kitchen structure, and the finishes.
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Finishing
Countertops, fixtures, and lighting complete the kitchen.
Questions about outdoor kitchens
Something else on your mind? Call (916) 349-8755.
Stone or stucco for an outdoor kitchen?
Both hold up outside. Stacked stone has texture and pairs well with stone walls and planters. Stucco is smoother and can match the house. Both finishes appear in our project photos, and we talk through which suits your house during the consultation.
Can an outdoor kitchen be added to an existing patio?
Sometimes. It depends on the existing slab, the layout, and where utilities need to reach. We look at those conditions during the consultation.
Should the kitchen be covered?
Covering the kitchen makes it more comfortable to use in summer and protects the equipment. A patio cover can be planned with the kitchen.
Plan your outdoor kitchens project with Primavera
Tell us about the yard and what you want from it. The first consultation is complimentary.
Serving homeowners in Granite Bay, Roseville, Folsom, Rocklin, El Dorado Hills, Loomis, and Lincoln, and across the Greater Sacramento Area.