Outdoor kitchens in Port Richey
Grill islands, counters, sinks and drink fridges for the patio or pool deck, with the power, water and gas lines planned in from the start. A kitchen can stand on its own or sit under a pavilion roof, out of the sun and the afternoon rain.
What we build
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Grill islands
A concrete block island built around a built-in gas grill, with side burners and stainless access doors.
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Counters and bar seating
A prep counter on the cooking side and a raised bar top on the other side for stools.
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Drink fridges and ice makers
Outdoor-rated units set into the island on their own circuit.
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Sinks
A bar sink with a water line and a drain, for rinsing and cleanup outside.
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Kitchens under a pavilion
A roof over the cooking area with fans and lights, and the clearance or vent hood the grill calls for.
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Power, water and gas runs
The trenching and the lines from the house to the island, done under permit.
Planning it in Pasco County
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Power, water and gas
Each appliance needs a line from the house: a circuit for the fridge and outlets, a supply and drain for the sink, and a gas line or a propane tank for the grill. The farther the kitchen sits from the electric panel and the gas meter, the longer the trench, so the spot is picked with those runs in mind.
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Permits and HOA
The wiring, plumbing and gas line each need a permit from Pasco County, or from the city inside New Port Richey or Port Richey limits. If you have an HOA, the board may also want to see the island and where it sits before work starts.
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Salt air and storms
Near the Gulf, salt air rusts lower grades of stainless steel, so grill heads, doors and drawers should be 304 stainless or better. Before a storm, the grill cover goes on and anything loose on the counter goes inside.
Materials and options
- Island frame
- Concrete block finished in stucco or stone veneer, which stands up to grill heat and summer rain.
- Countertops
- Granite holds up well to sun and heat, and poured concrete tops can be tinted and sealed. Most engineered quartz is made for indoor use and can fade in full sun.
- Grills and doors
- Built-in gas grill heads, side burners, access doors and drawers in 304 stainless steel.
- Refrigeration
- Outdoor-rated drink fridges, kegerators and ice makers built for Florida heat and humidity.
- Sinks and faucets
- A stainless bar sink with a cold line, or hot and cold where a water heater line can reach.
- Lighting and outlets
- LED strips under the counter lip, a task light over the grill and GFCI outlets along the backsplash.
Outdoor kitchen questions
Can an outdoor kitchen go under a pergola or pavilion?
Yes. A grill under a roof needs the clearance its maker lists, or a vent hood, so the roof height and the beam layout are planned around the grill you pick.
Should the grill run on natural gas or propane?
Either one works. A natural gas grill needs a line run from the meter by a licensed gas contractor. A propane grill can run from a tank kept in a vented cabinet in the island.
Does an outdoor kitchen need a permit?
The new wiring, gas line and plumbing each need one. We pull the permits as part of the job and set up the inspections.
Which appliances can go in the island?
Grills, side burners, drink fridges, ice makers, sinks and storage drawers are the common ones. The island is drawn around the exact models you pick, because each one has its own cutout size.
Have a different question? Call (727) 555-0142.
