Category: Outdoor Kitchen Built-in Grills

EOK Owners Build SEC Football Lanai Kitchen Retreat

Elegant Outdoor Kitchen Constructed Summer Kitchen - SWFL Outdoor Kitchen Builders

Owners of Elegant Outdoor Kitchens Build Lanai Kitchen Retreat

We just wanted to showcase The Poulton’s brand-new lanai kitchen; they finally decided to treat themselves with the services they provide. This custom outdoor kitchen is classy, too! It not only has style, but they’ve managed to give it a few unique features that set it apart from some of the other beautiful outdoor kitchen designs they built in the past. This commentary is coming from over a decade within the outdoor living industry. The professionals at EOK know how to build beautiful summer kitchens. The wood inlays and accent pieces give this project its unique rustic flair! Andrea and Ben, you can design and construct my outdoor kitchen anytime!

All in all, the photos we’ve included demonstrate the professional craftsmanship you’ll receive when you hire Elegant Outdoor Kitchens to create your stay-cation destination!

If you’re interested in have #EOK design and build your Summer Kitchen, you can schedule an outdoor kitchen design consultation here at the official EOK site – https://elegantoutdoorkitchens.com/estimate-request.

You can also give them a call at (239) 229-9033 to schedule a consultation as well. One thing is for sure. EOK can’t wait to exceed your expectations. Plus, they are licensed and bonded contractors of the SWFL region. What that means is the project is considered an investment in your property. Not to be confused with the lawn furniture those other outdoor kitchen stores are pushing, also, as a rule of thumb. If you have to crane or wheel your outdoor kitchen into your outdoor living space, you might want to classify it as expensive lawn furniture. We are just stating the facts. At EOK, you can rest assured you will be investing in an outdoor kitchen addition to your lanai, which means they bring value to your property, literally.

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Transform Your Lanai Into The Ultimate Stay-Cation Destination

Welcome to Elegant Outdoor Kitchens! Your Source For Lanai Kitchens in Southwest Florida

If your lanai needs some TLC to reach its full potential as the Stay-Cation spot you’ve always imagined it could be, give the professionals at Elegant Outdoor Kitchens a call today! Our team is ready to turn your ordinary lanai into something extraordinary. We want to assist you in turning it into an outdoor living space where you can enjoy the company of family friends, along with some delicious grilled meals. We want to upgrade your home’s functionality by providing you with alternative ways to cook or grill breakfast, lunch, and dinner. From flat-top grills, smokers, multi-functional grills to traditional grills, at Elegant Outdoor Kitchens, our mission is to help you figure out just what you want to from your outdoor kitchen space.

Our team is here to help when you have questions about cost, equipment, and outdoor kitchen style. You have a friend in the outdoor living industry. Whatever you want to learn more about when it comes to your outdoor space, we are more than happy to inform you on the subject. Want to know more about outdoor fireplaces, firepits, guest seating, and overall outdoor kitchen layout? Well, we are your source within the Southwest Florida region, and we can’t wait to exceed your expectations.

Please give us a call to schedule an on-site outdoor kitchen consultation. We feel our process will get you excited about the possibilities available to you and your outdoor kitchen project. Plus, we design with CAD software, enabling you to see your design before starting your project. You can’t go wrong with Elegant Outdoor Kitchens!

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Barbecued Picnic Chicken – TasteOfHome.com Recipe

Barbecued Picnic Chicken Recipe - Courtesy of TasteOfHome.com
Total Time Prep. Prep: 15 min. Grill: 45 min.
Makes 8 servings

The recipe is courtesy of https://tasteofthehome.com.

If you’re looking online for a blow-your-hair-back barbecue chicken recipe, you might want to give the “Barbecued Picnic Chicken” recipe a try! This smok’in recipe is courtesy of TasteOfHome.com. We’ve included the video recipe as well, for all you non-readers out there. If you’re still stuck using your indoor kitchen, you might want to give Elegant Outdoor Kitchens of Southwest Florida a call. We’ve got you covered within the outdoor living area department. We build beautiful, custom outdoor kitchens that not only look amazing, but they will bring a whole new world of diversity when it comes to your meal plans. Call EOK now at (239) 229-9033!

Ingredients

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 teaspoons butter
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup chili sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon celery seed
  • 1 tablespoon prepared mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 dashes hot pepper sauce
  • 2 broiler/fryer chickens (3-1/2 to 4 pounds each), cut up

Directions

  • In a large saucepan, saute garlic in butter until tender. Add the next 8 ingredients. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; set aside.
  • On a lightly greased grill rack, grill chicken, covered, over medium heat for 30 minutes, turning occasionally. Baste with sauce. Grill 15 minutes longer or until a thermometer reaches 170°, basting and turning several times.

Test Kitchen Tips

  • This sauce is best when made a day or two in advance, giving the flavors time to come together.
  • If you don’t have chili sauce on hand, you can use 1/4 cup extra ketchup or 1/4 cup cocktail sauce.
  • Try this cool-guy move if you don’t have a basting brush: Tie a few sprigs of rosemary or another hearty herb together with twine, then baste with it.
Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 296 calories, 14g fat (4g saturated fat), 79mg cholesterol, 761mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 1g fiber), 25g protein.

Easy Marinated Grilled Flank Steak – Courtesy of tasteofhome.com

Easy Marinated Grilled Flank Steak
Total Time Prep. Prep: 5 min. + marinating Grill: 15 min.
Makes 8 servings

Here’s a recipe that’s quick, easy, and extremely delicious! The “Easy Marinated Grilled Flank Steak” is a recipe you can’t go wrong with, especially when it has “easy” in the title. Here at Elegant Outdoor Kitchens, we whole-heartedly understand that sometimes you need a meal that you can prep and put on the grill. This Flank Steak recipe is one of those quickies that the family will love!

The recipe is courtesy of https://tasteofthehome.com.

Nutrition Facts

3 ounces cooked steak with 1-1/2 tablespoons reserved marinade: 195 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 54mg cholesterol, 271mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 fat.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup barbecue sauce
  • 1/2 cup burgundy wine or beef broth
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 beef flank steak (2 pounds)

Directions

  • In a small bowl, whisk barbecue sauce, wine, and lemon juice until blended. Pour 1 cup marinade into a shallow dish. Add beef and turn to coat. Cover; refrigerate 4 hours or overnight. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade.
  • Drain beef, discarding marinade. Grill steak, covered, over medium heat until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°), 6-8 minutes on each side. Let stand 5 minutes before thinly slicing across the grain. Serve with reserved marinade.

The Original TasteOfTheHome.com recipe can be found here.

Benefits of Owning a Custom Outdoor Kitchen

Close-up of Blaze Traditional Series 32 Inch 4-Burner Barbecue Grill

The Benefits of Owning A Custom Outdoor Kitchen

The Benefits that come with building a custom outdoor kitchen & outdoor living area are immense. First off, building a Summer Kitchen is a great way to diversify your everyday meals. Everyone knows that there’s nothing quite like using the direct flame for cooking your meals, and when done correctly, you won’t miss those restaurants that you frequent for dinner during the week, not even a little bit.

With Elegant Outdoor Kitchens, we can plan your custom outdoor kitchen with the way you want to grill & cook kept in mind. We can integrate the latest cooking technologies from brands such as Blaze, Memphis, Summerset, EVO, Lynx, Alfresco, and DCS. If you’re interested in a flattop grill, we can customize an outdoor kitchen design that works optimally with your outdoor living space. Need a built-in smoker? Sure, what brand were you considering? That’s what you can expect with the professionals at Elegant Outdoor Kitchens of Southwest Florida.

Everyday Meal Diversification

The Benefits that come with building an outdoor kitchen & outdoor living area are immense. First off, building a Summer Kitchen is a great way to diversify your everyday meals. Everyone knows that there’s nothing quite like using the direct flame for cooking your meals, and when done correctly, you won’t miss those restaurants that you frequent for dinner during the week, not even a little bit.

Planning your Custom Outdoor Kitchen with Elegant Outdoor Kitchens

Planning your Custom Outdoor Kitchen with Elegant Outdoor Kitchens

Planning Your Custom Outdoor Kitchen the Way You Want It!

With Elegant Outdoor Kitchens, we can plan your custom outdoor kitchen with the way you want to grill food kept in mind. We can integrate the latest cooking technologies from brands such as Blaze, Memphis, Summerset, EVO, Lynx, Alfresco, and DCS. If you’re interested in a flattop grill, we can customize an outdoor kitchen design that works optimally with your outdoor living space. Need a built-in smoker? Sure, what brand were you considering? That’s what you can expect with the professionals at Elegant Outdoor Kitchens of Southwest Florida.

Dining in style, having a family meal, and enjoying your time with friends all become easy & effortless when you have an outdoor kitchen & living area built by Elegant Outdoor Kitchens. Free yourself from the cramped inside space and invest in an outdoor kitchen. By browsing our official website, you’ll see that it’s designed in a way that allows for easy access to all our information & inquiries regarding the process of planning, designing, and ultimately building a custom outdoor kitchen.

We also have our official EOK BBQ store at Grills Gone Wild Shop, where you’re able to browse all of our most popular items such as barbecue grills, grill cooktops, grill accessories, and so much more.

For the budget-minded customer, we will help you select the “best bang for the buck outdoor kitchen products” for your summer kitchen. It is all about helping you save money in certain areas to go big in other areas, where it counts!

The Blaze LTE 32-Inch Four Burner Grill is the one appliance that truly comes complete with everything you need to grill your meals like the professionals. It’s great for various outdoor grilling situations, with a total cooking area of 748 Sq. Inches, a sleek stainless-steel finish, and four burners that output a total of 56,000 BTUs, it’s no wonder it’s one of the grills we frequently integrate into the outdoor kitchens that we design. It’s truly a barbecue grill for the serious outdoor cooking enthusiasts. This solid unit is comprised of a #304 stainless-steel body and packs a massive cooking punch where the four burners are considered. You can check out this grill, plus a few more, and schedule a free on-site outdoor living consultation here on our Estimate Request From

Outdoor Kitchen Component List – Essentials on a Budget

The Essential Outdoor Kitchen Component List to Include When On a Budget

We understand that not everyone is a Rockefeller; that’s why we assembled this article that covers the essentials where it concerns outdoor living.

Your outdoor kitchen is built primarily for one purpose, and that’s to house your professional barbecue grill. Running back and forth from your indoor kitchen to your outdoor kitchen happens, but if we can help you reduce those trips, we’re all for it. Most people don’t just eat barbecue when they grill. You tend to serve the meal with a few side dishes. So, the first must-have component of the list is going to be a side burner/s (preferably a double side burner, to heat more than one side).

The Essentials Article The Side Burner - Elegant Outdoor Kitchens
The Essentials Article The Side Burner – Elegant Outdoor Kitchens

This precision cut, handmade side burner is made of stainless steel and will provide you years of outdoor cooking enjoyment. If you are looking to create a gourmet outdoor meal complete with soups or side dishes, a drop-in side burner is an ideal addition to your outdoor kitchen. As of March 15, 2016 — Blaze side burners have a lifetime warranty that warrants against any defects in the manufacturing and workmanship of the burner, burner grate, body, lid, and control valve. While the ignition system is covered for one (1) year after the date of purchase. The product must be registered within thirty days for the warranty to apply.
Gas Conversions

Blaze Single Side Burner
SKU: BLZ-SB1 Category: Side Burners & Power Burner Components
Additional information: View Additional Information about the Blaze Single Side Burner

Next on our essential outdoor kitchen component list is the built-in mini-refrigerator. There’s just something so satisfying about having quick access to a cold beverage. Believe us when we say that this mini fridge will get its use.

The Essentials Article The Built-In Refrigerator – Elegant Outdoor Kitchens

The Blaze 4.5 Compact Refrigerator is the ideal space-saving solution for family rooms, game rooms, apartments or anywhere else. Interior design offers plenty of shelf space for all your favorite refreshments and foods. The refrigerator, including the compressor, is warranted for 1 year to the original owner against defects in manufacturing and workmanship. This warranty extends to the original purchaser against manufacture defects for products purchased for ordinary single-family home use.

Stainless Front Fridge 4.5 Cubic Feet
SKU: BLZ-SSRF130
Additional Information: Stainless Front Fridge 4.5 Cubic Feet

The Mandatory Outdoor Kitchen Component

The last item on our essentials list is a functional requirement. It serves a few purposes, the first being the accessibility to your internal gas, electrical, and plumbing lines for your barbecue grill and any other components you install, and the second is acting as a dry storage area. Your outdoor kitchen cabinet has plenty of space that you can convert into a dry storage area. Depending on the size of your outdoor kitchen, you’ll need to install at least one access door. In our experience, though, a combination access door and drawer unit will only lend to both the aesthetic appeal and functionality of your outdoor living area.


The Essentials Article Outdoor Kitchen Access Door - Elegant Outdoor Kitchens
The Essentials Article Outdoor Kitchen Access Door – Elegant Outdoor Kitchens

The Blaze 25 inch Double Access Doors feature an ideal access size for an island and an outdoor kitchen. Blaze’s commercial grade 304 Stainless Steel construction is made for withstanding outdoor elements. The access doors are the perfect storage solution for any outdoor kitchen! Door opening measurements 20 3/4 W x 16 3/4 H.

Blaze 25″ Double Door
SKU: BLZ-AD25-R
Additional Information: Blaze 25″ Double Door

There are a plethora of other components that can you can add that will expand the functionality of your outdoor living space. You can add elements such as a trash receptacle, sink & faucet, ice maker, warming drawer, ice maker, beverage station, ice bin, power burner, and many other components. You can, in my opinion, make your outdoor living area better than your indoor kitchen, and some people do just that.

Elegant Outdoor Kitchens is your source for professional outdoor kitchen design and contracting services. If you’ve been considering an outdoor kitchen area, give us a call today to schedule an on-site design consultation. We know that once you see your outdoor kitchen mocked up as a 3D design, it’ll be an easy decision when it comes to starting the construction process.

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Maintaining and Cleaning your Outdoor Kitchen

You’ve done it! You are now the proud owner of a Custom Outdoor Kitchen, undoubtedly you’ve hosted a few outdoor cookouts and relaxed under the sun with friends and family. It’s easy to enjoy your investment but let’s not forget to keep up with maintaining our wonderful Outdoor Living Space. By its very nature, our outdoor kitchens will attract dirt and, and not to mention wear and tear from the elements. Let’s go over some basic tips and guides for maintaining and cleaning our outdoor kitchens.

Cleaning Stainless Steel Appliances and Surfaces

Our outdoor living spaces were designed to meet the outdoor weather head-on! However, that doesn’t make them invincible against wear and tear. As a general rule of thumb, never cut on a stainless steel surface, instead bring out or store a cutting board in your outdoor living space. With that said stainless is really easy to clean! Typically you’ll only need soapy water a microfiber towel and good helping of elbow grease. Be sure to clean these surfaces regularly by including in your weekly cleaning schedule.

How to make it Shine!

We’ve all been there, after a few months or a year of heavy use, oil and finger smudges accumulate into a fine but noticeable haze that covers the surface or certain spots of your shiny stainless steel appliances and surfaces. Never fear! Stainless Steel Polish is here! Apply a penny-sized drop of polish to a microfiber towel and rub the polish into the stainless steel in a single direction, working it in circular motions can lead to “swirling” which will only complicate resurfacing it next year. After applying the polish be sure to rinse it off completely using a CLEAN microfiber towel and soapy water. Once down rinsing dry the stainless steel with another microfiber towel as the chloride found in most tap water will stain your shiny new surface.

Protect that new shine

For this step, you may want to consult a professional but it is a task that most outdoor fanatics can tackle. To protect your stainless steel appliances and surfaces from corrosion and rust you can add a few coats of powder or clear coat. Clearcoat with brings out another level shine that polish alone cannot produce, while powder coating surfaces can add a layer of color and texture. Think of this step as you would a leather jacket, it will keep you both safe from the weather and most minor abrasions.

Update your Outdoor Kitchen Living Space

Spending time outside enjoying the lovely Florida sun with friends and family is arguably the sweetest fruit of our labor. The size of the outdoor space hardly matters you make it your unique outdoor paradise. Planning your outdoor kitchen correctly and safely will maximize the usable outdoor kitchen living space available to you.

Outdoor Fung Shui

The right tile and outdoor material will bring out the desired color of your outdoor kitchen living space. Outdoor tiles and materials are the foundation that brings the entire outdoor experience together. Whether you go with a neutral finish such as stone or opt for warmer materials such as brick molded concrete, the outdoor floor defines the mood of the space

A touch of Green Thumb

Having plants in your outdoor living space helps elevate the mood and makes the whole experience more organic. Plan the color of your fixtures around the color of the types of plants you’d like to have to create an additional layer of aesthetic. Plants introduce a number of benefits that include lowering the carbon dioxide levels, and keeping the temperature a little lower!

A Splash of Water Features

Whether it’s a bubbling hot tub or a pouring fountain, there is nothing more relaxing than the sound of moving water. Introducing this pleasant babbling feature no matter the size will help stress relief for both you and your loved ones.

Safe Grilling Guide

Grill safety starts with Grill education

Before you start planning your next barbeque, dig into that junk drawer and grab the saftey instructions that came with your grill. Read them thoroughly as things such as gas build up are very real safety hazards that you need to be aware of.

Get to know your Gas Lines

Grills connected to natural gas lines or bulk storage are built with a safety shut off switch. Look around and nearby, if you can’t find it give your outdoor kitchen builder a phone call. Get comfortable with the location of the shut off switch and test that it functions correctly.

Light her up!

Now that your familiar with how to operate your grill safety lets go over a few general lighting procedures, but be sure to confirm them with the owners manual of your particular make and model of gas grill.

  • Always make sure all burner valves are in the OFF position before opening the gas line for your gas grill.
  • Ensure that your grills hood is in the open position, this helps minimize gas build up. With the grill up open the gas line.
  • With the grill hood in the open position light the gas burners, if the burners don’t ignite within 5 seconds, turn them off and allow the gas to dissipate and then try again.

Safety Padding

Great outdoor kitchen layouts will always ensure that at least 20 inches separate the sides and back from accidental contact, helping to keep children and pets safe from potential burns.