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Outdoor Kitchens

A full culinary space built into your backyard — grills, counters, storage, and seating designed around how you actually cook and entertain.

What We Build

Built for How You Entertain

Every outdoor kitchen starts with how you'll use it — weeknight grilling, weekend crowds, or both. We lay out counters, storage, and seating to match, then build it in materials that hold up to weather and daily use.

Grill Islands

Custom-built islands sized for your grill, side burners, and prep space.

Countertops & Storage

Weather-rated countertops with cabinetry and drawers built into the masonry base.

Bar Seating

Raised bar tops and seat walls that turn the kitchen into the gathering point.

Pizza Ovens

Wood-fired and gas pizza ovens built directly into your outdoor kitchen layout.

Custom Outdoor Kitchen Construction

A Kitchen Tailored to You

An outdoor kitchen can be customized in any number of ways to match your style, taste, and cooking preferences. We'll walk you through the location, layout, materials, amenities, and seating or dining area before a single block goes down.

Premium Appliances

We'll help you select the right appliances to make your kitchen beautiful and functional — ventilation hoods, refrigerators, gas and charcoal grills, freezers, ice makers, sinks, wet bars, and warmers.

Materials

Granite countertops for outdoor kitchens

Granite Countertops

Natural stone material for outdoor kitchens

Stone

Brick material for outdoor kitchens

Brick

Marble countertops for outdoor kitchens

Marble Countertops

Quartz countertops for outdoor kitchens

Quartz Countertops

Lueders limestone for outdoor kitchens

Lueders

Features & Add-Ons

Gas and electric ovens for outdoor kitchens

Gas & Electric Ovens

Bars and islands for outdoor kitchens

Bars & Islands

Gas, electric, and charcoal grills for outdoor kitchens

Gas, Electric, Charcoal Grills

Storage for outdoor kitchens

Storage

Refrigerators for outdoor kitchens

Refrigerators

Lighting for outdoor kitchens

Lighting

Pizza ovens for outdoor kitchens

Pizza Ovens

Ice makers for outdoor kitchens

Ice Makers

Warming ovens for outdoor kitchens

Warming Ovens

Appliance Brands

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How It Works

Our Build Process

Designing an outdoor kitchen layout

1. Design

Every household grills differently, so the layout gets built around how you actually cook and entertain.

Preparing the foundation for an outdoor kitchen

2. Prepare

An outdoor kitchen is heavy. We pour a proper concrete footer underneath before any masonry goes up.

Building an outdoor kitchen

3. Build

Framing, masonry, countertops, and appliance install all come together — this is where an experienced crew matters most.

Finished outdoor kitchen ready to use

4. Live

Once the last appliance is set, it's time to fire up the grill and put the space to work.

Recent Work

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Built For Houston

Built for Houston Heat and Humidity

Gulf Coast humidity is hard on anything with a motor or a hinge, and constant sun exposure fades and cracks materials that aren't rated for it. We spec stainless and outdoor-rated appliances, seal stone and grout against moisture, and plan roof or shade coverage so your kitchen holds up through a full Houston summer, not just the first one.

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Pricing

What Affects the Cost

Outdoor kitchens range more in price than almost anything else we build, since the appliance package alone can vary widely. A few things decide where yours lands:

Size & layout — a straight grill island costs less than an L- or U-shaped kitchen with more counter and seating.

Countertop material — granite, brick, marble, and quartz all sit at different price points.

Appliance package — a grill alone costs far less than a full setup with a fridge, sink, ice maker, and pizza oven.

Utility hookups — running new gas, electric, and water lines to the site adds cost depending on distance from the house.

Site prep — the concrete footer required under a heavy masonry kitchen depends on your existing slab and soil.

Roof or shade coverage — pairing the kitchen with a pergola or covered patio adds scope but protects the investment.

We walk every property in person and give you a free, detailed estimate before any work starts — no guessing over the phone.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long do stone outdoor kitchens last?

The masonry structure itself can last decades with basic upkeep. Appliances and seals typically need attention sooner — expect to reseal stone every couple of years and replace appliances on their own timeline.

Do outdoor kitchen appliances rust in Houston humidity?

Standard indoor appliances will. We spec outdoor-rated stainless components specifically because they hold up to Gulf Coast humidity and salt air far better than anything built for indoor use.

How do I clean and maintain a stone outdoor kitchen?

Mild soap and water handle most day-to-day cleaning. Reseal stone or grout on a regular schedule, and wipe down stainless appliances after use to keep grease from baking on in the heat.

How big should my outdoor kitchen be?

It depends on how you entertain. A simple grill island can fit in a modest footprint, while an L- or U-shaped kitchen with seating needs more room to keep walkways comfortable around it.

How far from the house should the grill be positioned?

Most local codes call for at least a few feet of clearance from the house and any overhang, plus proper ventilation if it's under a roof. We confirm exact clearances for your property before finalizing the layout.

Are stone outdoor kitchens worth the investment?

Outdoor kitchens are consistently one of the outdoor upgrades buyers notice, and a well-built one extends how much of the year your outdoor space actually gets used.

Does a U-shaped kitchen cost more than a straight island?

Generally yes — more linear feet of counter and masonry means more material and labor. A straight island is the most budget-friendly layout for the same finish level.

What are your grill islands built from?

A block or concrete structural frame, finished in brick, natural stone, or stucco to match your home, topped with a granite, marble, or quartz counter.

Can you build an outdoor kitchen on top of an existing patio?

Only if that slab is structurally sound enough to carry the weight. An outdoor kitchen is heavy, so we typically pour a dedicated concrete footer rather than risk it settling unevenly on an existing surface.

Why choose Coronado Exteriors for an outdoor kitchen?

We handle the whole build in-house, from the concrete footer to the final appliance install, so nothing gets lost between subcontractors — and we design every layout around how you actually cook and entertain.

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