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Outdoor Kitchen Appliances Must-Haves
Best Outdoor Kitchen Appliance Brands
6 Best Outdoor Kitchen Appliances
How to Choose Outdoor Appliances for Bay Area Homes
One of the best ways to entertain guests in your home is with an outdoor kitchen. You don’t have to worry about cleaning up inside after everyone leaves and you can enjoy the beautiful California climate that attracts so many people to this state. Whether your guests are lounging by the pool or playing backyard games, a furnished patio with outdoor kitchen appliances provides the perfect mix of entertainment and good food.
This guide can help you build the perfect outdoor patio space. Explore some top-rated outdoor kitchen appliances and learn about the unique items you can add to your home. Soon, you can create a backyard that attracts everyone to your home to relax and play.
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There are two categories of outdoor kitchen appliances: must-haves and optional items. The must-have items include a grill, outdoor refrigerator, and ample space to prepare and present meals. If you don’t have a table or counterspace, your guests won’t know where to eat.
However, the fun begins when you start shopping for optional add-ons. These can range from wine coolers if you love collecting different bottles to pizza ovens for family game nights. You can even find ice makers, griddles, smokers, and other unique items that perfectly accommodate your lifestyle.
For example, an outdoor fridge is great for storing meat that is marinating ahead of an event or chopped vegetables for kabobs. However, a wine cooler or beer fridge allows your guests to get their own drinks – while keeping them out of the interior of your home.
Explore the various outdoor kitchen appliances available and design a fun patio where your guests can relax and enjoy your delicious meals.
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Best Outdoor Kitchen Appliance Brands
As you start searching for outdoor kitchen appliances, you will find that some brands are better than others. Here are five elite brands that produce luxury appliances for outdoor patios and seating areas. You will love the appliances that each of these brands sells.
➥ Alfresco is a luxury outdoor kitchen appliance company. While it specializes in grills, it has expanded into other specialty cooking appliances that are hard to find in other brands.
➥ Coyote is another brand that specifically makes outdoor kitchen appliances. It has a wide selection of grills and smokers. You can also find a variety of accessories to support your grilling needs.
➥ Perlick is a commercial refrigeration company. Choose this brand for your outdoor refrigerators, ice makers, and wine coolers.
➥ DCS is a luxury grilling company. While it sells some refrigerators, it specializes in grilling appliances and specialty cooking items like griddles, side burners, and power burners.
➥ Broil King is another leader in grilling technology. You can find a wide selection of grills that meet your size and power needs.
While all of these brands are worth considering, you may find that you prefer some over others. You can still with one brand to furnish your entire patio or pick and choose the best appliances from each one.
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6 Best Outdoor Kitchen Appliances
Your options for outdoor kitchen appliances might be more diverse than you think. Here are a few top picks as you design your patio or exterior living space. Fall in love with pizza ovens, drink coolers, smokers, and other fun home accessories.
Alfresco™ ALXE Series 42" Natural Gas Stainless Steel Built In Grill
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The first place to start in your search for the best outdoor kitchen appliances is with a grill. This powerful option has a total maximum power level of 82,500 BTUs, including an 18,500 BTU infrared burner. This outdoor grill is also notable because of its expansive cooking space. There are 770 sq. in. of grilling area, leaving plenty of room for grilled meat, veggies, and even fruits for dessert. It also comes with a three-position warming rack for keeping your food ready to eat.
Coyote Asado Smoker
Consider this outdoor smoker if you love slowly cooking meat to its perfect level of tenderness. It comes with 254 sq. in. of cooking space and adjustable venting for quality temperature management. The two side shelves can be lowered when not in use, making storage easy. You also don’t have to use this as a smoker. It can serve as a traditional grill when you quickly want to make burgers and hotdogs for your family.
Alfresco™ 30" Pizza Oven For Countertop Mounting-Stainless Steel
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An outdoor pizza oven is a great addition to your home if you love making creative pies that you serve to guests. Pack your pizzas with pineapple and ham or stick with traditional toppings like pepperoni. This pizza oven is powered by a 20,000 BTU tube log burner. It has removable hinges and doors, along with 456 sq. in. of cooking space. Advanced technology by Alfresco™ keeps the control panel cool, allowing you to safely handle this outdoor kitchen appliance.
Perlick® Signature Series 14.88" Panel Ready Indoor/Outdoor Clear Ice Maker
If you don’t want to install a full outdoor refrigerator, you add an outdoor icemaker to your patio instead. Fresh ice will make your drinks taste better and provide a safer option for guests than ice bags bought from the store. This option produces 55 lbs of ice in 24 hours. It can store 22 lbs of ice ahead of an event. It even produces top hat-shaped ice for a unique drink experience.
DCS Series 9 30" Stainless Steel Natural Gas Griddle
A griddle is one of the unsung heroes of your outdoor appliances. You might not realize how immensely flexible these appliances can be. Fire up this griddle to make eggs and pancakes for brunch or use a griddle over a grill to make burgers. When you are done, pull out the drip tray and remove any grease to keep your griddle clean. This is a fun, low-mainteannce appliance.
Broil King® Regal S 690 PRO Infrared 70" Stainless Steel Freestanding Gas Grill
Rounding out the list of top luxury outdoor kitchen appliances is this beautiful grill. It boasts 750 sq. in. of cooking space, including two warming racks. The cooking boxes are designed to retain heat, so your food stays ready for longer. This grill is designed with the Flav-R-Wave™ system that evenly distributes heat. This way you don’t have to worry that one set of burgers is charring faster than others.
How to Choose Outdoor Appliances for Bay Area Homes
There are plenty of outdoor kitchen appliances to choose from, which can make it hard to narrow your search. Fortunately, you can take steps to choose the best brands, products, and sizes based on your living space.
Here are a few steps to choose outdoor cooking appliances in the Bay Area.
- Identify your essentials: Decide which items you can’t live without, like a grill, outdoor refrigerator, and ice maker.
- Only look at outdoor-rated appliances: Just because the weather in the Bay Area is temperate compared to the rest of the country doesn’t mean you can place indoor appliances outside. If you want your items to last, make sure they are made to withstand high outdoor temperatures, rain, humidity, and other elements.
- Measure your space: Make sure there is enough room for all of your designed appliances along with enough seating for your guests.
- Evaluate different brands: Use the brands from this list as a guide to learn which ones are best.
- Make sure you get the top features you need: Quality features like high power levels, flexible racks, and bonus drawers can make using appliances more enjoyable.
You should also set a budget for your search. Luxury kitchen appliances can get expensive and you don’t want to overpay for outdoor items.
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FAQ
Can I put an oven in my outdoor kitchen?
You can put an oven in your outdoor kitchen if you don’t want to use both indoor and outdoor appliances at the same time. One alternative to an outdoor oven is an outdoor pizza oven that might even come with a pizza stone. Your guests can make their own pizza pies with whatever toppings they prefer, then fire up their creations in the outdoor oven.
How to choose durable outdoor kitchen appliances?
The most important thing when looking for outdoor appliances is to find models that were made to withstand the elements. Do not put an indoor appliance outside, no matter how temperate the weather is. Indoor elements will wear out faster because of the fluctuating temperatures, rain, and humidity. Outdoor appliances are made to last.
Where to buy outdoor kitchen appliances near me?
Friedmans Appliance is the best place to find outdoor grills, refrigerators, and other appliances in the Pleasant Hill area. You can find great deals on luxury appliances and helpful staff members who can guide you through the purchase process. Stop by today and find appliances you love.
Why Trust Friedmans Appliance?
Established in 1922, Friedmans Appliance has been the most trusted name in the Bay Area for over 100 years. What started as a small appliance store in Oakland has expanded to include every appliance you need for your home. Our commitment to value, inspiration, and character has only grown, creating an unbeatable reputation for top-notch appliances. At Friedmans, we strive to give our customers the best of the best, including our selection of top appliance brands and our exceptional customer service. Speaking of which, we offer a 100-day price guarantee on all our products — the longest in the industry!
Our wide selection of appliances is just one of the reasons we’re the best Bay Area appliance store. We carry refrigerators in every style, every cooking appliance to show off your chef skills, and every dishwasher or laundry appliance you need for cleanup.
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See for yourself why Friedmans is a trusted name in the Bay Area and shop outdoor kitchen appliances online. While we are located in Pleasant Hill, we deliver to all of Northern California — even Reno! If you have any questions, our team is always happy to help you shop for outdoor kitchen appliances, whether you call us at 925-808-2950, email us, or use our online chat feature. Better yet, stop by our appliance store in Pleasant Hill to experience the quality in person. Visit us today!
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