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Sarasota and Manatee counties

Custom outdoor kitchens in Sarasota and Manatee counties

Shore Home designs and builds custom outdoor kitchens for homes in Sarasota and Manatee counties, from a grill island on the patio to a full covered kitchen with bar seating, a pizza oven and refrigeration. We plan the layout, the gas, water and electric, the materials that hold up to Florida sun and humidity, and the paver floor it sits on.

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Outdoor kitchen with a stainless grill, griddle and pizza oven under a louvered pergola on travertine pavers

What we build

  • Grill islands and full outdoor kitchens
  • Covered outdoor kitchens under a pergola, pavilion or roof
  • Stone, stucco and tile finishes
  • Granite and other outdoor-rated countertops
  • Grills, griddles, side burners, pizza ovens, refrigerators and storage
  • Bar counters and seating
  • Gas, water and electric planning, with permits
  • Paver floors and patios around the kitchen

From grill island to outdoor room

Some homeowners want a well-built grill station next to the pool. Others want a second kitchen outside, with seating for a crowd. Shore Home builds both, and everything in between.

How we plan an outdoor kitchen

  1. How you cook and host. How many people, what you cook, where guests sit. That sets the size and the appliance list.
  2. Layout. Grill, prep space, sink and refrigeration in a sensible order, with landing space beside the grill and room to walk behind the cook.
  3. Utilities. Gas, water and electric are planned early, run under the patio before pavers go down, and permitted.
  4. Materials. Outdoor-rated appliances, a masonry base and a countertop that handles sun and rain.
  5. Build. Base, utilities, countertop, appliances, then the finished floor and any cover.

Kitchens we have built

The photos on this page are Shore Home jobs: a kitchen under a louvered pergola with a griddle and pizza oven, a stone island with a granite top inside a screened patio, and a covered kitchen with a patterned tile wall and vent hood.

Recent outdoor kitchens

Photos of Shore Home jobs. See the full gallery.

  • Outdoor kitchen with a stainless grill, griddle, sink and pizza oven under a louvered pergola with privacy slats, on travertine pavers
    Outdoor kitchen under louvered pergola Outdoor kitchens Covered kitchen with grill, griddle, sink, pizza oven and beverage fridge.
  • Outdoor kitchen island with a stacked stone base and granite countertop inside a screened patio, photographed during construction
    Stone kitchen island in screened patio Outdoor kitchens Stone island with a granite top inside a screened patio, during the build.
  • Covered outdoor kitchen with a stainless grill, refrigerator and storage doors under a vent hood, with a black and white patterned tile wall
    Covered kitchen with tile wall Outdoor kitchens Covered kitchen with vent hood and patterned tile wall.

From first call to finished job

  1. 01

    Call or send the form

    Tell us what you have in mind. John or the office calls you back to ask a few questions.

  2. 02

    On-site visit

    We look at the space, take measurements and talk through materials, layout and permits.

  3. 03

    Written estimate

    You get a written price and scope. No pressure, and the estimate is free.

  4. 04

    Build and walk-through

    We pull the permit where one is needed, build it, and walk the finished job with you.

What homeowners say

5.0 on Google

Shore Home is rated 5.0 out of 5 on Google from 13 reviews by homeowners in Sarasota and Manatee counties. Read them on our Google Business Profile.

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Outdoor kitchens: common questions

What materials work best for an outdoor kitchen in Florida?

Heat, humidity, rain and salt air are hard on materials. Stainless steel appliances rated for outdoor use, masonry or stone bases, and sealed granite or other outdoor-rated countertops hold up well. We avoid materials that swell, rust or fade quickly outdoors.

Should my outdoor kitchen be covered?

A roof, pergola or pavilion shades the cook, protects appliances and finishes from rain and sun, and makes the kitchen usable more of the year. If you cover a grill, you need enough height and ventilation, and sometimes a vent hood. See our covered outdoor kitchens page for more.

Do outdoor kitchens need permits?

Gas lines, electrical circuits, plumbing and roof structures generally need permits and inspections in Sarasota and Manatee counties. A simple grill island without new utilities may not. We confirm what your project needs and pull the permits.

Can you build the patio and the kitchen together?

Yes, and it is usually the best way to do it. Utility lines run under the patio before the pavers go down, and the kitchen footprint and the patio size are planned as one space.

Where we build outdoor kitchens

Homeowners across Sarasota County and Manatee County. Tap a city for local permit details.

Free estimate for outdoor kitchens

Name, phone and what you need are enough to start. We call you back to set up a time to see the project.

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