Benefits of Outdoor Kitchen Kits

What’s an outdoor kitchen kit?

While outdoor kitchen kits go by many names (such as BBQ grill islands, BBQ island kits, and complete grill islands), all are designed to provide easy, all-in-one solutions for homeowners who want an outdoor kitchen with less effort. Imagine poring bleary-eyed through endless built-in grills, kitchen components, finishes and countertops for hours on end… only to realize it’s past midnight, and you’re browsing prefabricated kitchens built by Swedish people for college kids and hipsters! (Remember them?) Does that sound fun to you? Wouldn’t you rather spend that time doing, oh, how about literally anything else?

Rise above the churn. Get yourself an outdoor kitchen kit. These inclusive sets feature many perks — for starters, combining a built-in grill with a base island, curated kitchen appliances and components, the countertop, and a fitting exterior finish. There’s no cutting of countertops or materials, which should be a boon to any client. In fact, most islands assemble with a minimum of just 2 people, and often in as little as a single weekend. All of that, without a single Allen wrench or meatball in sight.

Outdoor Kitchen Kits Versus Complete Outdoor Kitchens

Of course, the bigger question might rear its head: why not expand up to a fully-featured outdoor kitchen? Not only are BBQ grill islands faster and cheaper to build, they save on the hard work in maintaining a full outdoor kitchen — such as staying on top of all that stainless steel and resealing the countertops. On the other hand, it takes effort to keep that kitchen looking just a few weeks old, and that’s more time and money taken away from your other priorities.

And who knows how far that budget would balloon? Even the most efficient contractors on the market still can’t predict the curveballs to an outdoor kitchen project, which can keep your drawers looking lean for your first few cooks. Meanwhile, an outdoor kitchen kit is a predictable expense — and you can even use some of that spare budget to fill those drawers with BBQ tools and accessories that might have hit the chopping block.

Finally, who says you have to commit to a BBQ island’s size? A little pre-planning can make it the basis of a much more comprehensive outdoor kitchen. Build it out in stages between grilling sessions; it’s easier on the budget and less at once to contend with. Installing a full kitchen is a more of a commitment, and you’re gambling that the final design will keep up with your tastes (and cooking style). If it doesn’t? Most lifestyles usually can’t squeeze a full remodel a few years down the line.