Cooking on the grill is a great way to entertain company or just feed the family without heating up the kitchen or making a mess for that fact.

Outdoor Kitchen Ideas

Its becoming trendy for many people to prepare a lot of their meals outside these days. Cooking on the grill is a great way to entertain company or just feed the family without heating up the kitchen or making a mess for that fact. Running back and forth from the kitchen to the patio gets old. These days grilling is easier and more enjoyable by putting together an outdoor kitchen. Setups can be simple or complex but either way they all help to make cooking outdoors more efficient. Of course the fanciest ones will mean that you dont have to set foot inside again until youve farewelled all of your guests. Charcoal grilling used to be the preferred method but a lot of people are turning to gas for the convenience. Todays most advanced grills have side burners, storage space and work areas built right in. They are all designed with the aim of making entertaining more relaxing and fun.

Gas and Charcoal BBQ

If you think you have great barbecue skills and frequently entertain large groups of people then maybe you should consider upgrading to an outdoor kitchen. Maybe you grill in large amounts and need more of an easier way to do this. An outdoor kitchen might also be great if you have an unused patio or deck. An outdoor kitchen could also help you unleash your creative skills and you might find yourself preparing more advanced meals rather than the usual dogs and burgers. An outdoor kitchen could also help you reduce your electricity bills as you wont need to run the air conditioner because of an overheated kitchen.

The grill is the centerpiece but the rest of the outdoor kitchen can be as large or as small as your requirements allow. The most common grills come with wheels that you can take with you when you move and come in a wide variety of sizes, features and price. These are also fun to take to the beach as well. Some home owners get professional installations that are a permanent part of the home. Much like your inside kitchen these will have all the utilities you need at your disposal. Some of the accessories you will need are: baskets for grilling fish, vegetables or hush puppies, a griddle, tongs and a reliable meat thermometer. If you choose a grill model that doesnt have sideburners you could always use a cheap portable camping stove instead. Before you start cooking make sure your food preparation area is sanitized. There are many styles of outdoor lighting available but for above the food preparation and cooking area you should go for a direct light source. Charcoal Grills

If you want to get your meat perfect every time consider a clip on light that attaches directly to the grill. Keep your outdoor kitchen area warm with a patio heater or fire pit. Youll be able to enjoy your outdoor space more often all year round. Always have insect repellant on hand so your parties dont get ruined by pesky little uninvited guests. An exhaust hood will also keep the smoke out of your guests eyes. Other important things to remember are having enough electrical outlets, a refrigerator, sink and warming drawers to keep food heated till time to serve. An ice machine is also convenient (no ugly, bulky coolers) and of course the wine storage.

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