Installing a garden kitchen is one of the best ways to get more from your outdoor space and instantly transform it into a luxurious living area. Here are the best outdoor kitchens you can buy today, from small barbecue tables to sleek built-in units.
We all love a barbecue, but if you want to take your al fresco dining experience up a notch, installing an outdoor kitchen is a great choice. Not only will it allow more time for socialising by saving you dashing in and out of the house, but it’ll add a stylish extra element to your garden, boosting its appeal and possibly even your property value.
As outdoor kitchens have become more popular over the years, there’s now plenty of choice when it comes to design. You could opt for something compact to house an egg-style barbecue and a few tools, or go all-out with sleek, built-in units including a fridge and sink, and space for a pizza oven too.
There’s also a great choice of styles available, from easy-clean stainless steel to natural wood and classic painted designs. Here are the best outdoor kitchens we’ve found.
Best outdoor kitchens for instant al fresco style
Keter Unity XL Portable
Here at Gardens Illustrated, we often turn to Keter for durable outdoor furniture, so we were pleased to find this outdoor workstation in the brand’s current collection. It’s made from weather-resistant polypropylene resin with a wood-like look, and comes with a 201-grade stainless steel worktop for easy cleaning.
You also get a few added extras to make outdoor cooking more convenient; there are two side bars: one to secure a kitchen roll and the other with four hook hangers for tools and tea towels. You also get an in-built rack for spices and condiments, as well as a bottle opener.
As it comes with two wheels, it’s easy to move around the garden or use as a serving cart when guests come over. Add a tabletop barbecue or pizza oven for a neat outdoor kitchen set-up.
Maze Bali Outdoor Kitchen Storage Unit
Buy from Maze (£1,199.00)
Known for its high-quality and sustainable garden furniture, Maze is well worth considering if you’re in the market for a new outdoor kitchen. Not only does it send 0% of its waste to landfill, but it delivers products in ULEZ-compliant vehicles and recycles any leftover packaging.
The brand’s Bali kitchen is a great option if you’re after a natural wood look. It’s made from solid FSC acacia wood with a durable waxed concrete worktop, and it’s the perfect size for a BeefEater Discovery 1500 gas barbecue, which you can buy separately.
Order the small unit for three cupboards or the large version for four cupboards and three drawers.
Boss Grill Texas Outdoor Kitchen - 4 Burner Gas BBQ Grill with Side Burner
Complete with a gas barbecue, chopping board and sink with a hose pipe connection, this relatively inexpensive option has to be one of the best outdoor kitchens for cost-efficiency. The design also includes a warming rack, storage basket and utensil hooks to keep everything neatly organised.
While this isn’t the biggest outdoor kitchen unit on our list, the barbecue has enough room to cook around 25 burgers at a time, and comes with a grilling and searing plate, as well as a side burner for frying onions and warming sauces. The temperature goes all the way up to 430°C, and there’s a double-skin lid to boost fuel-efficiency too.
Choose the Premium or Ultimate stainless steel models for a slightly different configuration.
Cirencester 6 BBQ, Fridge, Sink Unit & Gas Bottle Cabinet
Buy from Lime Lace (£4,199.00)
For a full outdoor kitchen installation, consider Lime Lace’s Cirencester range. This set of modular units is made from high-quality 430 stainless steel, so it’s designed to be a durable and long-lasting addition to any garden.
The set as a whole includes a fridge, sink and gas bottle cabinet alongside a large outdoor oven, and has useful castors underneath each unit to keep it level on uneven patios.
Table with Cabinet and Drawers
If you’re working with limited space or just want an extra storage table for food prep, this inexpensive cabinet could be ideal. It’s made from solid fir wood and has a zinc metal work surface with raised sides to stop items falling off.
Although this is a compact outdoor kitchen, it does have a cabinet, drawer and small shelf for storing spices and condiments. Plus, you get three side hooks to hang tools and oven gloves.
You can also buy this workstation in grey and a lighter wood tone to match your other outdoor furniture.
Beefeater Cabinex Classic Outdoor Kitchen
Buy from Maze (£9,235.00)
At the premium end of the scale is Maze’s Beefeater Cabinex Classic Outdoor Kitchen. It comes with a sink and an LED-lit fridge, with a triple-glazed door to block UV rays and boost energy efficiency.
Maze has also gone the extra mile to make sure this outdoor kitchen stays looking smart. It’s got porcelain worktops, which are resistant to scratches, chemicals and UV rays, while the cooking grates are made from 403 stainless steel to avoid rusting. Underneath the units, you’ll find strong aluminium frames and adjustable feet for levelling.
Browse the brand’s other Cabinex kitchens for extra storage space.
Kamado, BGE, BBQ and pizza table
Buy from Etsy (£589.00)
This wooden unit is one of the best outdoor kitchens to buy if you already have a kamado or egg-style oven. It’s designed to fit most barbecues, as well as a pizza oven, and you can tell the makers your make and model for a perfect fit – or get in touch for specific requests.
There are three cabinet sizes to choose from, available in a natural or painted finish. The design itself includes a cupboard to store gas bottles or any cooking equipment, a side rail and a bottle opener.
Maze Linear Outdoor Kitchen 6 Burner
Buy from Maze (£5,499.00)
Another great option for an industrial look is this outdoor kitchen from Maze, made with top-quality 304 grade stainless steel for durability. It comes with a six-burner barbecue, as well as an in-built sink and fridge.
This kitchen has a sleek, modern feel, thanks to its minimalist design and backlit LED control knobs.
For different models, try the larger version or the corner cabinet in black or stainless steel.
For different models, try the larger version or the corner cabinet in black or stainless steel.
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