Whats important? - Non-Wakeboarding Discussion

(pdub) · (pdub) **Join Date: Jul 2009** 03-19-2012, 3:40 PM

Building a outdoor kitchen, footings go in tommorrow and wednesday. basically I know size and shape. But my question for those who have a outdoor kitchen is what would you do different. I`m going to have a gas grill /charcoal grill combo (side by side)and a griddle type cooktop (the kind you see in a japenease resturant-smaller) Refrigerator and plenty of storage, I`m debating on a sink? i`m a builder but hav`nt built a outdoor kitchen yet. just wondering whats the priortiy with an kitchen outside. storage? refrigeration? ice chest ? prep space? trash bin?Etc... thanks in advance for your imput.

(polarbill) · (polarbill) **Join Date: Jun 2003** 03-19-2012, 4:06 PM

I have no experience with building one but I would want an ice maker. Can't have too much ice for drinks.

(flackpack) · (flackpack) **Join Date: Feb 2004** 03-20-2012, 8:44 AM

2 things - Refrigerator space & counter space. We rarely use the sink except to hold a bag of extra ice. The griddle and pot burner are never used.

I have pulled out the ice maker that wasn't being used to it's potential and replaced it with a 2nd refrigerator. One is now set up for beer, the second for sodas and water. Counter space is always needed for serving.

(brett33) · (brett33) **Join Date: Apr 2011** 03-20-2012, 10:50 AM

Trash bin, fire extinguisher, ice maker, refrigeration, sink, cabinets, serving and prep space are all essentials.

some nice touches could include outdoor fans, some type of anti-slip application on the flooring, ample lighting, some type of optional bug defense such as a removable netting

(norcalrider) · (norcalrider) **Join Date: Jun 2002** 03-20-2012, 1:47 PM

I would definitely add the sink... I want a 3-basin when I finally make that move. Also will relocate my keezer out of the garage and to the outdoor kitchen.

(pdub) · (pdub) **Join Date: Jul 2009** 03-20-2012, 2:05 PM

thanks guys this is helping my cause with the wife,keep it coming

(wake77) · (wake77) **Join Date: Jan 2009** 03-20-2012, 2:33 PM

A kegarator.

(pdub) · (pdub) **Join Date: Jul 2009** 03-20-2012, 4:40 PM

nicccce, i knew this was going to be to post up on here(kegarator)

(pdub) · (pdub) **Join Date: Jul 2009** 03-20-2012, 5:11 PM

(Going to be good) was I meant to say

(flackpack) · (flackpack) **Join Date: Feb 2004** 03-21-2012, 1:29 PM

One of the least expensive accessories - A good bottle opener and a cap basket mounted near the refrigerator. It may be the most often used piece of the island.