2023 is the year of the designer outdoor kitchen
With brands from Molteni & C to Ethimo now designing for al fresco cooks, this is the year to upgrade from your tired barbecue
Our gardens, patios and terraces have never had it so good! Inspired by the love affair we all developed with our private patches of nature during the pandemic, many designer furniture brands were inspired to accelerate their plans for outdoor collections – Molteni & C and Ethimo both launched their’s this year. And, with this renewed interest in the outdoors comes an increased focus on al fresco entertaining.
For those looking for a serious update to the classic barbecue or beloved Big Green Egg, there’s plenty of outdoor kitchens available that offer the kind of cooking experience usually reserved for indoors. Here, we share some of the most luxurious options on the market. There’s even one by Guy Ritchie (yes, Lock Stock and Snatch)! More on that later…
‘Helios’ outdoor kitchen, Molteni & C
A true dream kitchen purchase, this kitchen is designed with the same restrained eye for luxury as the rest of the brand‘s outdoor collection – the work of creative director Vincent Van Duysen. A choice of materials (teak, steel, ceramic and stone) and a vast array of customisation options make it an option that will fit effortlessly into any outdoor space. From £35,000, molteni.it
‘Phil’ outdoor kitchen, Ethimo
Ethimo’s first kitchen is a modular delight. Each of its three drum-like units by architect Gordon Guillaumier has a unique function – as barbecue, induction hob and sink. Al fresco chefs can choose all three, or collect them over time. With the exception of the sink, which requires plumbing, they can be fitted with wheels to move between sun and shade. Price on application, ethimo.com
‘Forte Slimline’ outdoor kitchen, Indian Ocean
Constructed from stainless steel and sporting an HPL finish with a concrete look, this kitchen offers pro-level cooking under the stars. There’s an integrated grill and outdoor fridge, as well as a teppanyaki-style hot plate and four gas burners that are capable of culinary heights way beyond the traditional charred hot dog. £36,655, indian-ocean.co.uk
‘Frame’ outdoor kitchen, Fantin
Launched back in 2018 and designed by Salvatore Idriolo, this early outdoor kitchen has a utilitarian design, crafted from stainless steel, that’s offset by two colour choices – ‘Sage Green’ (pictured) and ‘Sand’. Thanks to the brand’s electrophoretic painting process, the finish is protected from rust, whatever the weather conditions. £11,619, shop.mohd.it
‘Base’ outdoor kitchen, Kettal
This sleek modular design, with its steel frame and ceramic finish, is available in double, triple or quadruple (pictured) options. It’s your choice what you include – integrated sink, dual gas burners, grill? Plus, you can always add more modules as your garden parties become more notorious. Price on application, kettal.com
‘Very Simple Outdoor Kitchen’, Very Simple kitchen
This relatively new Italian brand’s modular and colourful take on kitchen design has won it fast acclaim. For its outdoor collection, which was launched in 2022, it applies its same level of customisation and endless finishes, adding the option of outdoor-specific cooking appliances, like covered sinks, barbecues and hot plates. Price on application, verysimplekitchen.com
Outdoor kitchen, Officine Gullo
Crafted in Florence, as are all Officine Gullo designs, the brand’s outdoor kitchens offer the same luxurious style as their indoor counterparts, encouraging you to shift the heart of your home into the sunshine. The cabinetry is made from high-quality AISI 316 stainless steel, known for its excellent anti-corrosive qualities – and it can be finished in the RAL colour of your choice. Price on application, officinegullo.com
‘WildTable 12’ outdoor kitchen, WildKitchens
Combining the romanticism of cooking al fresco over flames with the utmost comforts, this concept from the mind of film director Guy Ritchie is a highly sociable outdoor kitchen. An oven, grill, teppanyaki, skillet and hob, the central cooking area can run on wood or charcoal, with all of the smoke whisked away via a flue. This 12-seater version is ideal for party people, but sizes start from a four-seater. Price on application, ccwildkitchens.com
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