Backyard entertaining has evolved beyond simply throwing some hot dogs on the barbeque and pouring lemonade. Today's outdoor cooking options offer an exciting array of fun and useful outdoor tools for every style of dining. Here are a few you might want to set up alongside your favorite grill.
1. Outdoor Refrigerator. Every indoor kitchen has a refrigerator, so why shouldn't every outdoor kitchen? A small weather-resistant refrigerator designed to be outside saves needless traveling back and forth from the house and gives you added food storage space. Use it for anything from outdoor-specific foods to overflow cold storage.
2. Beverage Center. Beverages of all kinds are one of the most common outdoor dining choices, so make sure you're ready to serve. Beverage stations can be large or small and are easily customized to your style of entertaining. They may include anything from a beer keg or wine cellar to a water bottle filling station. Be sure to include options for both hot and cold beverages for year-round use.
3. Ice Maker. Did you know that you can make ice outside where you need it? Most outdoor entertaining styles call for ice at some point, so always be ready by keeping it frozen and handy outside.
4. Sink. Outdoor cooking, dining, and entertainment can get messy—more so than other forms of home entertainment. Keep your whole hardscape area cleaner and more hygienic by installing a sink in the cooking area. Outdoor sinks can be simple, free-standing affairs or they can be part of the overall counter space for prep and cleanup.
5. Warming Drawer. Your outdoor refrigerator will keep cold things cold while you prep for dining, but what about keeping things hot? Lukewarm—or worse, cold—food is common with outdoor entertaining. Surprise everyone and make an impression by giving yourself the ability to keep things at the right temperatures even when all the food isn't ready at the same time. Warming drawers can be as small or as large as you need.
Where to Start
Which of these or other outdoor kitchen products could take your entertainment to the next level? No matter what you need, what your style of dining is, or how much budget you have to work with, the best place to begin is by visiting the inventory of a supplier near you. With their expertise and variety, you're sure to find exactly the products you're looking for.
Contact a local outdoor kitchen supplier for more information.
Share13 July 2022
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