How to Choose a Built-In Grill for Outdoor Kitchens

Building an outdoor kitchen cabinet - complete with a built-in bbq grill - is usually a dream come true. No matter how much you spend on your outdoor cooking space, it feels luxurious. The question is what kind of built in gas bbq grill you should choose. There are so many options, brands and considerations. How do you know which built in gas bbq grill is right for you?

When you're looking to choose a built in gas bbq grill for your outdoor kitchen space, there are a lot of things to consider, such as how much space you have available, how large your island or peninsula is, what materials it will be made of, the size of the cooking surface area you'll need for your purposes, and what your future expansion plans might include.

Choosing the right size for your built-in bbq grill is crucial. It's not just the size of the bbq grill itself, but also how it fits into your outdoor kitchen or patio space. For expansive outdoor kitchens, a larger bbq grill is ideal, while compact patios benefit from a more modestly sized bbq grill.

The “standard” size of built-in bbq grills is really more of a range. Most people choose a 34 to 40 inch built-in bbq grill. It's just a matter of comfort - it's a size that most people are used to in a free-standing bbq grill. On the smaller end of the scale, it can give you three burners, and on the higher end, it can give you four to five

We have a built in gas bbq grill with 3-8 burners for you to choose from, and of course, if you prefer a built in bbq grill with carbon we have that too.

Additionally, you need to make sure that there is enough space for your bbq grill cover to open. This describes the depth of your outdoor kitchen counter. In general, we recommend at least 3.75 inches behind the bbq grill surface to ensure that the hood can be opened without hitting anything else (such as a wall or fence). The exact requirement here will depend on the exact bbq grill you purchase, but for planning purposes, leaving about 4 inches should be enough!

Putting your layout into a physical (or digital) drawing will also help you identify other accessories that you will be able to fit into your outdoor kitchen space. Like installing a storage cabinet, refrigerator, trash can under your built-in grill.

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