Garden Kitchens

You’ll need to consider plumbing if you’re looking to have a sink in your outdoor kitchen. For this you’ll need a mains line for fresh water and also a drain pipe for the waste water. Having a sink is not a necessity in an outdoor kitchen – especially if you’re mainly looking for BBQ area or outdoor dining space.

Yes an outdoor kitchen can be installed right next to the house. This can make it especially easy for setting up a plumbing system in your garden kitchen. You should take care though to avoid placing cooking appliances or BBQs near combustible material.

A roof, or at least partial covering, is a recommended feature of any garden kitchen. This will provide extra protection from the elements and help with the kitchen’s longevity. Having a covering such as a roof, canopy, or pergola also means you can still use the kitchen area if it’s raining. It also provides a nice cool shady area on hot sunny days which is always handy in a heatwave.

There are many surfaces you could use for outdoor countertops such as stone, granite, quartz, or brick and each one has its own characteristics. The most important aspect though is to choose something that will work well aesthetically with the rest of the kitchen, garden, and house.