SERVING GRAPEVINE, TEXAS
Outdoor Kitchens in Grapevine, TX
In a lot of Grapevine backyards the grill sits alone at the edge of the slab while everyone else gathers somewhere else. An outdoor kitchen puts counters, storage and the cook in the middle of the party, under shade, with everything within reach.
Test the grills before you pick one
Most kitchen companies hand you a brochure. We hand you a grill handle. The Collective Outdoors runs a showroom of more than 10,000 square feet at 621 South Freeway in Fort Worth, with working displays of full outdoor kitchens. Twin Eagles and Hestan grills, Big Green Egg cookers, refrigeration and storage are all set up at counter height so you can see how they fit together.
Grapevine families often spend an hour there with their designer, opening drawers and talking through how they cook. By the end, the layout is half drawn. Readers of Fort Worth Magazine have voted the showroom Best Outdoor Store five years running, and it is the easiest way to make appliance decisions you will not second guess. Plan a visit on our showroom page.
Laying out a kitchen for the way Grapevine families host
Size follows habit. A couple who grills twice a week needs something different from a family that hosts the whole cul de sac every Fourth of July. Most Grapevine kitchens we design fall between a compact grill island and an L-shaped run with bar seating.
The kitchen in this photo shows a full build. Stacked stone wraps the counters and a separate island. Stainless drawers, a sink and refrigeration sit along the back wall under a cedar ceiling with a big fan. A linear fire table with blue glass anchors the lounge side, so the cook and the guests share one room.
What goes into a TCO outdoor kitchen
Masonry you can lean on
Masonry came first for us, on large-scale jobs. That is why the block, brick and stone bases we build can bear heavy granite tops and shrug off years of Texas heat.
Appliances chosen in person
Grills, side burners, kamado cookers, fridges and drawers picked from brands you have handled in our showroom, not guessed from a spec sheet.
Shade, light and power
Gas, electrical and lighting are planned with the layout. Most kitchens sit under a cover so the cook is out of the afternoon sun.
Pair your kitchen with shade and seating
An outdoor kitchen is rarely a stand-alone project. We usually design it alongside a Grapevine patio cover that keeps the grill dry and shaded, and an expanded slab from our patio and walkway services so there is room for a table. A fireplace or fire pit nearby keeps people outside long after the food is gone.
Because one company designs, permits and builds the whole space, the gas line, the roof framing and the counter heights are all coordinated from the first drawing. No one has to call three contractors to figure out why the vent hood does not line up. When we are done, our showroom can furnish the space too. See how each phase works on our process page.
Outdoor kitchen questions from Grapevine
What size kitchen fits a typical Grapevine patio?
It depends on your slab and how many people you feed. A straight grill island fits most existing patios. An L or U shape with seating usually means extending the patio, which we can plan at the same time.
Do I need a cover over my outdoor kitchen?
It is not required, but we recommend one. Shade protects the appliances, keeps counters from getting too hot to touch and makes the kitchen usable on summer afternoons.
Can you run gas to the kitchen?
Yes. Our licensed trade partners handle gas and electrical as part of the build, coordinated with permits so inspections happen in the right order.
Is financing available for a full kitchen?
Yes. We partner with LYON Financial, and approval rests with the lender. A lot of Grapevine families finance the kitchen and a cover as one project.
Start your Grapevine outdoor kitchen
Come test the grills, then let our designers draw a layout around your yard and the way you cook. Explore the rest of our Grapevine work on the outdoor living page for Grapevine.
Request a Free ConsultationVisit the Fort Worth showroom
621 South Freeway
Fort Worth, TX 76104
Monday to Friday, 10 AM to 6 PM
Saturday by appointment
Sunday closed