GETTING STARTED: OUTDOOR KITCHEN BUYING GUIDE
Everything you need to know before buying an outdoor kitchen.
At Grillo, our goal is to ensure people are as well-educated about outdoor kitchens as possible, so we’ve pulled together this outdoor kitchen buying guide for you! We understand that this is likely to be the first outdoor kitchen you’ve ever purchased… that’s really exciting, but it probably means you have quite a few questions going through your mind about all the different aspects. We fully understand that an outdoor kitchen is a considered purchase, so you will want to ensure you are making an informed decision.
Therefore, in this buying guide, you’ll find a carefully-selected collection of all our most helpful outdoor kitchen articles and blog posts. These are laid out in a logical order, so the further you are through your outdoor kitchen buying ‘journey’, the further you’ll need to scroll down the page! Each link opens in a new tab so that you can easily return to this page at any time.
Here are some quick links to the main sections we’ll be covering in our outdoor kitchen buying guide:
Consideration       Planning       Preparation     Grillo product info     Ordering     Getting started
The consideration stage:
1.   Benefits of an outdoor kitchen   A fireside chat with garden designer Tim Horner
2.   Will an outdoor kitchen add value to my house?   (coming soon!)
3.   Latest Outdoor Living Trends   Rebecca Livermore researches the latest outdoor living trends
The planning stage:
4.    11 Best Outdoor Kitchens   A comparison of the top 11 outdoors kitchens available in the UK
5.    How much does an Outdoor Kitchen actually cost?   (coming soon!)
6.    14 Must-have Outdoor Kitchen Features   Make sure you don’t miss anything!
7.    What BBQs Should I Include In My Outdoor Kitchen?   A BBQ deep-dive with Matthew Hoggard
8.    Kamado BBQ Comparison   Big Green Egg, Kamado Joe, Primo, or Grillo Gusto? Guide with costs
9. Â Â Â The Top 7 Outdoor Kitchens Of 2022Â Â Â A dose of inspiration: Our favourite projects from 2022
10.    Small Outdoor Kitchen Ideas   Got a small space? Don’t let that hold you back!
11.   Best Outdoor Kitchens with Pizza Ovens   Pizza lover’s outdoor kitchen inspiration
12.   Outdoor kitchen materials   A guide on the best materials for outdoor kitchens
13.   Does my BBQ area need a roof over the top?   Pergola, sunshade, or nothing? A guide with typical costs
14.   Does my outdoor kitchen need a custom fitted cover?   (coming soon!)
15.   The Grillo Configurator   Dream and design in 3D!
16.   Book a virtual design consultation   Book a FOC chat with Grillo’s friendly design team
The preparation stage:
17.   Do I need a site visit?   (coming soon!)
18.    Preparing A Patio For Your Kitchen  recommendations for ensuring your patio / deck is ready!
19.   BBQ-Safe Locations   Some tips on keeping things safe
20. Â Â Â Do I Need To Fix My Kitchen Down? Â Â Advice for freestanding outdoor kitchens
21.   Connecting services / utilities   Simple guides on how to prepare for water, electrics and gas
Must-read pages about Grillo outdoor kitchens:
22.    Grillo Vantage Overview   Walkaround videos and Grillo BBQ overview
23.    Grillo Materials  A must-watch video about our testing processes, and the ‘why’ behind our material choices
24.    Grillo 3 Year Warranty   A must-watch video about the Grillo warranty
25.    Projects / Case Studies   A wide selection of projects for you to browse for inspiration
26.    Vantage Layouts & Pricing   Example Grillo kitchen layouts with pricing
27.    The Grillo Configurator   Dream and design in 3D!
Ordering your Grillo kitchen:
28.   The Grillo Configurator   Dream and design in 3D!
29.   How To Order Your Grillo Kitchen   Layla and Keagan talk you through the process
30.   Grillo lead-times   A quick link to the Grillo LIVE install availability calendar
Getting started!
31.   Recipe Videos   A selection of recipe ideas and videos to get your creative juices flowing
32.    How-To Videos   Tips, tricks and techniques with professional chefs
33.   Getting Started with Your Bull Gas BBQ   Best practice and troubleshooting
34.   Gusto Temperature Control   A guide on how to control the temperature on your Gusto BBQ
35.   Caring for your Grillo Kitchen   A simple guide to ensure your new kitchen stays in tip top condition!
36.    Iroko Timber Care   Pros and Cons of treating your Iroko timber
37.    Can I Move My Grillo Kitchen? Moving house? A must-read
38.    Grillo Cupboards – Storage Tips Keeping things tidy
39.    Which gas bottle do I need? Product recommendations and links
Summary
If you have unanswered questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to our friendly team, who will be delighted to chat at any time. Alternatively you could book a virtual design consultation, and one of our non-pushy design team will be in touch to chat about your requirements.
All the best with your outdoor kitchen research!