Outdoor Kitchen Pergola Ideas
- February 8, 2022
Outdoor Kitchen Pergola Ideas for Your Backyard Space
Everyone dreams about creating a beautiful backyard space. It’s the few among us that actually choose to make these dreams a reality, that truly get to enjoy their backyard space. Over the years Pergolas have become a common outdoor structure. The same can also be said about outdoor kitchens. Therefore, it’s not surprising that the Wood or Vinyl Pergola and an outdoor kitchen pair perfectly together.
While cooking and barbequing have a long rich history, in the last number of years grilling in the backyard has taken on a new meaning. While some people still have a freestanding grill on the back patio, others have taken it to the next level. Adding outdoor kitchens that are fully stocked and ready to prepare a full meal is not uncommon. These kitchens often have a built-in grill, refrigerator, sinks, and maybe even a pizza oven.
A Wood or Vinyl Pergola gives your backyard space a beautiful outdoor structure that is easy to build your landscaping and the rest of your backyard around. Whether you are looking for more personal space or are creating a place for family and friends to gather outside, a Vinyl or Wood Pergola with an outdoor kitchen can be both.
Outdoor Kitchen Ideas in a Pergola
For a large majority of people, when creating a backyard space, the addition of an outdoor kitchen is absolutely imperative. We have some projects highlighted below to provide some ideas for your outdoor kitchen.
13×18 Heavy Timber Wood Pergola with a Kitchen
This is an immaculate 13×18 Heavy Timber Wood Pergola with an outdoor kitchen. This outdoor kitchen features a grill and a wood-fired pizza oven. We love the creativity in design and natural beauty this Wood Pergola brings to this already beautiful property.
Backyard Pool Pergola with an Outdoor Kitchen
This backyard pool pergola is perfect for summer days outside and while this customer didn’t choose to get a full-blown outdoor kitchen installed, they did recognize that this Vinyl Pergola would still be the perfect place to keep the grill during the summer.
10×10 Custom Wood Pergola with a Kitchen
This custom wood pergola is a unique but creative style to complement this backyard space. While most people think of a pergola as a square or rectangular structure such as a 10’x10’, this pergola was custom designed around the outdoor grill area. We love when you dream and are creative when designing your outdoor pergola.
How Do I Get an Outdoor Kitchen?
The beauty and convenience of outdoor kitchens are undeniable, so you are probably wondering what you need to do to get an outdoor kitchen installed underneath a pergola. At Lancaster County Backyard we do not install the outdoor kitchens. We recommend you get a mason contractor or landscaper to install the outdoor kitchen. We would then work with you and/or the contractor to figure out how your desired pergola and outdoor kitchen would fit together. At Lancaster County Backyard we are focused on making this a smooth and stress-free process for you.
How Much Does an Outdoor Kitchen Cost?
How much does an outdoor kitchen cost? Lancaster County Backyard does not install outdoor kitchens, (see the section above) so we can only offer ballpark costs. Size, style, grills, other appliances, etc. all will affect the price of your outdoor kitchen. While we estimate an outdoor kitchen to cost you anywhere from $3,000 to $15,000, it could be more or less.
There are some other cost-effective options that, while they might be not as luxurious, a grill or firepit can still be effective. Firepits and standalone grills can be a great alternative to an outdoor kitchen.
Here are a few firepit and grill options for your backyard pergola:
FAQ’s About Outdoor Kitchens and Firepits
Can I use a fire pit under a pergola?
Yes, you can use a fire pit under a pergola. However, you do need to take a few safety precautions.
1. If you have a portable firepit, do not set it on a combustible surface. Instead place your firepit on gravel, stone, concrete, or brick landscaping pavers.
2. Make sure your fireplace can vent properly. Venting a firepit that is under a pergola works great because a pergola does not have a roof. If you do have a shading canvas on the roof of your pergola, make sure it is pulled back, so it does not affect ventilation.
3. Keep your firepit 10ft away from any combustible surface.
4. Note: Smoke residue may remain on overhead beams and rafters.
Can you put a grill under a pergola?
Yes, you can put a grill under a pergola. We do recommend that you keep your grill between 2 of the corner posts and to the outside of the pergola. Because a pergola has no sidewalls and no roof, the smoke can properly vent.
Can you put a propane fire pit under a pergola?
Yes, you can put a propane fire pit under a pergola. While wood firepits are the most common firepits. Natural Gas, Propane, and Bioethanol, just to name a few, are also firepit options. These are all workable options that can safely burn underneath your pergola.
If you love a fresh burger or a nice juicy steak, just imagine how much better it would be on a summer evening in your backyard space you created. An outdoor kitchen is a must-have for both the food enthusiast and the casual bbq guy. If you already have a pergola, you should look into getting an outdoor kitchen installed. If you don’t have a pergola, request a free quote today!
