After eyeing it for 2+ years… I finally pulled the trigger on my first Big Green Egg! Wound up also building the table for it including pouring a concrete countertop. Pretty happy with how it turned out!
Separately, I’ve also been working on a BBQ app called Pit Pals for planning, logging and sharing cooks. It’s completely free and would love any feedback from this community as well!
6 weeks start to finish!
Guess how much? Southern VA.
Gemini created this mockup. The main run is 15 feet and the return is 5 feet. Using CT stone veneer. Not sure about countertop material yet. Plan is 30 inch griddle, large BGE, small sink, snd small beverage fridge.
Thoughts?
[Edits: There won’t be a smaller top ledge - AI added that and I couldn’t get rid of it. The CT stone veneer will match the fireplace and the steps down to the patio. The masonry guys doing it rock (pun intended!) There will definitely be outlets. Not sure about lighting. Also I will likely move the sink to the far left side (closer to the house where the plumbing is and out of the way of the cook area) and put the pull/out trash right next to it.
Big question is whether to go griddle or gas grill. I love cooking breakfast and would appreciate having a bigger stainless steel flattop (as opposed to a griddle insert on a gas grill). I’m leaning griddle but could be persuaded to go gas.
Been working on this outdoor kitchen for a while, and it’s finally at the point where it feels finished.
We removed the old fireplace and built the kitchen into that space. Went with barnwood cabinets with stainless doors and drawers, black leathered granite, a burnt-orange herringbone backsplash, and a Keveri H1 charcoal oven. The upper cabinets gave us some much-needed storage, and I added the rough-sawn beam and gooseneck lights to warm up all the stainless and black.
Still tweaking a few details, but I’m really happy with how it came together.
What would you add or change?
EDIT
The original photo had an AI lighting filter applied that made it look synthetic. Raw video of the space is linked in the comments for anyone genuinely interested in the build.
So we just had our soapstone counters added to our matchless cabinet outdoor kitchen. I went to start install my appliances and it seems like they fabricator cut the cutouts on the high end of the “max” depth that naplolean gives for my grill and side burner. It is flush on the front but the back has a small gap along the entire rear of about 3/16”?
Have a kamado Joe, and am looking at ways to vent the smoke in my covered balcony.
Anyone have a suggestion?
I am looking for some help. I just did my backyard over and I really don’t need to put in and install an actual outdoor kitchen. Can anyone give me recommendations on high-end luxury grills that somewhat come ready-made with a counter countertop large grilling space etc. I don’t need Plumbing. I don’t need a sink and I have a refrigerator nearby. I just don’t want the expense of an outdoor kitchen or do I have the room for?