Outdoor Kitchens & BBQs: Australian Planning Guide

Start With How You Cook

An outdoor kitchen should be designed around the cooking appliances you will actually use. Decide whether the project needs a freestanding BBQ, built-in gas BBQ, live-fire parrilla or another current outdoor-cooking format before cabinetry and services are finalised.

Browse BBQs & Outdoor Cooking and Napoleon Outdoor Kitchens for current options.

Select Built-In Appliances Before Cabinetry

For an integrated outdoor kitchen, choose the exact BBQ and any compatible built-in components first. Use the current manufacturer installation documentation for cut-outs, ventilation, clearances, service access and surrounding-material requirements.

Plan Preparation and Serving Space

Allow usable bench space beside the main cooking area rather than filling the entire kitchen run with appliances. Think through the path from food preparation to cooking and serving.

Fuel and Services

Confirm the exact LPG or natural-gas configuration of gas appliances and plan electrical or other services required by the selected equipment. Fuel variants should not be treated as interchangeable.

Ventilation and Location

Outdoor-kitchen ventilation and clearance requirements depend on the appliance and enclosure. Do not rely on nominal grill dimensions or photographs when designing cabinetry.

Before Construction

Read Outdoorium's Built-In BBQs Australia Guide and use the exact manufacturer manuals as the final authority for the project.