Before starting your outdoor kitchen adventure, it’s a good idea to consult a specialist for a consultation.
Outdoor kitchen package
Outdoor kitchen packages are custom designed with different options to suit your space. Installation is simple with these complete solutions.
Plan the space
First, determine the location for your outdoor kitchen package that considers the cooking surface, counterspace and other enhancements that will make a great alfresco experience for you – and your guests. Leave the design work to the experts, and with predefined modules, there’s an outdoor kitchen solution to suit almost any situation.
Which kind of kitchen?
There’s a multitude of designs that can be mixed and matched to suit your space and lifestyle. Aside from the BBQ, does your area allow for a sink and tap that will help clean up? Or what about having a handy outdoor fridge (single or double door) so your beverages are within reach while you’re cooking up a storm.
Not all barbeques are created equal
With a bewildering choice of BBQs on offer, choosing the right one for your outdoor kitchen can be difficult. That’s where an appliance specialist can help you determine the right appliance for your outdoor kitchen. There are also strict protocols for barbecues located within alfresco spaces that are more than half enclosed. You’ll need a BBQ that is certified for indoor use and installed by a qualified gasfitter; otherwise, prepare to take the heat from your local authority.
Other considerations are BBQ size and if you want your BBQ built into a bench or outdoor kitchen centre, which are fully customisable. Five burner BBQs are the most popular, but if you’re regularly catering for large groups of people, you may want something bigger. If you’re a serious outdoors-kind-of-chef, you can elevate your cooking by adding a wok-burner or teppanyaki plate. Infra-red rotisserie, the latest feature in BBQs, keeps meat tender by the continuous self-baste action in the motorised rotisserie.
Why air extraction is a big deal
It’s crucial to have the right method of extracting smoke, grease and odours from your outdoor kitchen, and that’s where rangehoods come in. If your outdoor living space is more than 50% enclosed, then by law a
rangehood must be installed. Rangehoods designed for outdoor use have a more powerful exhaust system that effectively captures grease, smoke, heat and oils and improves air quality. There may be a requirement to install an interlocker that automatically turns on the rangehood when you fire up the BBQ.
