The 8 Best Outdoor Kitchen Kits for Backyard Cooking

If your idea of an outdoor kitchen is grilling, grilling and more grilling, then this Prokan Pro Elite 5-Burner Propane Grill may be calling your name. It features four powerful burners, an infrared rear burner, a stainless-steel refrigerator, drawer and cabinet space, and a custom-fit cover.

Content Director Nicole Doster tested the Prokan Pro Elite outdoor kitchen. “The kitchen kit came almost fully assembled with just a few parts, like the grill grates, to install,” she says. “It was simple: We only needed to unpack the grill and place the cooking rack, warming rack and flame tamers inside it. No tools were needed!”

While assembly was easy, moving the grill was tougher for Nicole.

“I’d check that the delivery driver is able to place the item where it needs to be. Otherwise, you will need 4+ people to move it,” she adds.

The cooktop measures 28-1/4 inches by 17-1/2 inches, allowing for plenty of cooking space. It also has a convenient warming rack Nicole likes to use for toasting buns. The grill has interior and accent lights around the controls, which are great for cooking at night. The kit also has a built-in cooler, two storage drawers and hidden storage for the propane tank. Plus, the grill has a rotisserie feature.

“The grill is stunning in person,” Nicole says. However, after exposure to the elements, there is already some slight rusting around the hinges and latches. Additionally, the grill gets very hot quickly, but it can be hard to control flare-ups.”

You can work with that feature if you don’t mind watching the grill. “Overall, the kitchen kit provides a great area for prepping food, and the outdoor fridge is very luxurious if you want to grab a cool beverage when enjoying the pool,” Nicole says. A faux stone finish and high-end hardware make this a great backyard addition.

This budget-friendly Amazon kitchen kit includes a large propane grill, prep area and side burner—everything you need in a basic kit. This pick requires self-assembly, so grab your power drill and a friend. Our Product Tester, Pamela Bondurant, assembled the Mellcom Grill in about an hour.

“This backyard grill comes at a fair price compared to others on Amazon,” she says. “Plus, this one has been exposed to the elements and still looks pretty good.”

“It works great for grilling vegetables and non-greasy things that don’t cause flare-ups. The grates are narrow enough to prevent most veggies from falling through the cracks,” Bondy says. “However, the burners are very close to the ceramic-coated grate, which can cause flare-ups.”

This propane gas grill has six burners and a quick-start control knob. The thermometer on the stainless-steel lid makes it easy to monitor the grill’s internal temperature. We love the side burner, perfect for sauces and side dishes or boiling water. When the side burner is unused, the lid folds to provide extra room for work or preparation. This propane gas grill is perfect for any outdoor space—backyards, patios, balconies and more.

While you can’t exactly load it in the car and take it to a local park, this island from Tytus is a portable gas grill with sturdy wheels that allow you to move it around your patio or deck. It’s more like an outdoor kitchen island with a grilling surface. The grill is fueled by propane and has no electrical parts, just a side sear burner and an ice bucket.

“You can’t beat the convenience of a propane grill, and this one looks great and has everything you need within reach,” says Shopping Editor Mary Henn. “It has a cooler compartment on the left for ice-cold beer and sodas and a burner on the right for warming beans and sauces. Its wheels make it super easy to slide around the patio or deck to make room for hungry guests on any occasion.”

“I don’t notice any flare-ups when using the Tytus Island Grill,” Mary adds. “I’ve always been able to achieve a nice even cook on meats using it. My partner, who does much more grilling and smoking than I do, loves this grill.”

You don’t need to carve out hours for Sunday grilling, either. Make a game-time decision to throw some brats and burgers on the grill, and the Tytus fires up instantly. Plus, concealed storage shelves let you keep all the tools and supplies you’ll need right at your cooking station.

If you want to customize your outdoor kitchen, check out this New Age Outdoor Kitchen, which has a propane grill and countertop workspace for prepping food. The grill is outfitted with three burners plus a fourth rotisserie burner. New Age has options for adding cooking accessories, appliances and even a second grill to your setup! The brand also offers built-in stainless steel pizza ovens, outdoor refrigerators, sinks and charcoal grills that you can add to your outdoor kitchen island.

This starter kitchen from New Age has a three-drawer countertop, grill cabinet and propane grill. It provides a base to which you can add whatever features you’d use most in your outdoor space. The 304 stainless steel is weather-resistant, and the cabinets include soft-close hardware.

It does require assembly, but the effort is worth it for a custom stainless steel outdoor kitchen. Uneven deck? No problem. The kitchen kit comes with adjustable levelers to accommodate uneven surfaces. With New Age, you can also pick which cabinet styles, systems and finishes you want.

If you’ve got masonry skills, you can build an outdoor kitchen to your specs and install your appliances. This seven-piece kit includes everything you need to build a kitchen.

It consists of a 40-inch gas grill, a gas double-side burner, a 5.5-cubic-foot refrigerator, stainless steel storage doors and vents. The natural gas grill has an LED-lit control system and hood lighting for nighttime entertaining. Patented, triangle-shaped searing rods on the cooking space allow for searing the perfect steak while also keeping your veggies from rolling away. The removable warming rack keeps buns toasty while you finish cooking.

The double burners have red lights to provide nighttime visibility, too. Even the compact fridge has white LED lights for late-night use. Plus, it can hold 152 cans at once!  The double-access door lets you build in storage wherever you need it, and the vents help prevent dangerous gas buildup. A grill cover is included so you can preserve your investment for the long haul.

All that’s left is building a frame and weather-resistant outdoor countertop around these components! Using a DIY kit like the Blaze Premium Kitchen Package grants you full control over your outdoor space. For instance, if you don’t want your grill and outdoor kitchen appliances all in one large modular block, you can separate each component and place it wherever you want.