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How to Plan for an Outdoor Kitchen

by: Heavenly Guides | last updated: May 31, 2010
Category: Kitchen Design | Tags: Outdoor kitchen, how to plan outdoor kitchen, planning kitchen in garden, outdoor kitchen requirements, kitchens, gardens
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How to Plan for an Outdoor Kitchen

Outdoor kitchens are fast catching up with the urban population who have the money and space to afford it. It is just a small kitchen set-up outside your house which can be used to cook food and snacks when you have a small party in your garden. But just having the resources to do it is not enough. You need to plan according the space, your requirements, and the scale at which you would be hosting gatherings. Here are some small tips about choosing the correct place in your garden, designing the countertop, essential equimentment and kitchen accessories to have while you go ahead with your mini vacation outside the house on that breezy summer holiday.

 
The basic requirement for you to have an outdoor kitchen is to have some space outside your house. If you are living in an apartment or a multi-storeyed building, then the only place where you can have such a luxury is the balcony.
 
The garden or the outdoor space which you have outside your house should be well maintained. Keep some things in mind while choosing a place. It should not be too close to the fence or the neighbors, as you don't want smoke and steam disturbing them. It should also be in such a position where the wind will not extinguish the gas burner while you are cooking. Also take into account the kind of gatherings you are planning to have there. If the numbers are always going to be large, then it is better to cover that much area.
 
Make sure that your plan is in accordance with the local safety regulations and standards. Also, get experts to decide the blue-print, as they would know best how to take into consideration aspects such as fire safety norms. They are also most likely to be more efficient with the space.
 
The base of the kitchen counter can be the place where you can use your artistic skills. The designs you can opt for can be stone-finish, brick, metal or wooden base.

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The most basic item is a barbecue grill, either gas or charcoal fired. You should also have a counter space, sink and a fridge which will make your work easy. A chimney is another addition to the outdoor kitchen because it can be used for cooking simple items, such as hot dogs or s'mores. No harm in adding toaster oven, cook top, rotisserie and microwave to the lot.
 
It would be handy to have cabinets so that you can store dishes, plates, disposable spoons and forks, tissues etc which are regularly used during a party. It will save time rather than running inside the house to fetch them every time there is a gathering in your backyard.
 
One important thing though. It would be great if you can accommodate a roof shelter for the entire kitchen set-up. That way you would be able to use the setup even when it is raining.

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