What shapes the investment
- Custom, pavilion or pre-fabricated
- Size, counter length and appliance count
- Materials and finishes
- Gas, water, drain and electrical runs
- The shade structure, paving and lighting around it
Outdoor Kitchens in Beverly Hills
Outdoor Kitchen Design and Build in Beverly Hills
Outdoor kitchens for Beverly Hills homes, planned with the pool, the shade and the privacy around them. We design the kitchen around how you cook and how you host, run the gas, water and electrical, pull the permits and build it with our own crews, from a grill island on the terrace to a covered kitchen pavilion beside the pool.
- 25+years of experience
- 10,000+projects completed
- In-housedesign-build crews
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What you're looking for
Start with how you cook and how you host; the size, the appliances and the cover mostly follow from it. These are the four kitchens Beverly Hills homeowners ask for most, shown in our Greater Los Angeles work.
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01 A full kitchen outdoors Grill, prep space, sink, refrigeration and storage in one run, so a whole meal gets cooked without going back inside. See outdoor kitchens -
02 A covered kitchen and bar A roof, fans and lighting over the kitchen and counter seating, so it works at noon in August and on a cool evening alike. See patio covers -
03 Dining under a pergola A table for eight beside the grill, under a pergola that filters the sun, so the cook stays part of the party. See pergolas -
04 Fire for the evening A pizza oven or an outdoor fireplace beside the kitchen, so the evening keeps going after the grill is off. See fire features
Service options
Custom-Built Outdoor Kitchen
Best for Anyone who wants the exact layout, appliances and finish they have in mind.
- Any size, shape and configuration
- Choose all appliances and finishes
- Integrates with the patio, the pool and the planting
- Built to last in stone, stucco or concrete
- Full design customization
On your property Built in place on a concrete base, in materials that match the house: tile and stucco on a Spanish Colonial house, smooth plaster and steel on a modern one. Gas, water and electrical are run and permitted with it.
- Patios
- Pergolas
- Bar seating walls
- Entertaining lighting
Covered Kitchen Pavilion
Best for Homeowners who want the kitchen, dining and lounge under one roof beside the pool, usable at midday and into the evening.
- A solid roof for shade and the occasional rain
- Room for ceiling fans, heaters and lighting
- Kitchen, dining and lounge in one outdoor room
- Gas and wiring run inside the structure
- Reads as part of the house rather than an add-on
On your property A covered structure is permitted in its own right, with setbacks, height and engineering to meet. On a Beverly Hills lot we place it where it also screens the yard from the neighbors.
- Pools and spas
- Outdoor lighting
- Privacy planting
Pre-Fab Kitchen Island
Best for Homeowners on a tighter budget or timeline who want a quality kitchen quickly.
- Faster installation than custom
- Fixed sizes from manufacturers
- Most economical option
- Includes grill and basic prep space
- Can add storage, freezer or cooler
On your property Arrives as modular units and is installed on a prepared patio or concrete base. The gas, water and electrical still have to be run and permitted.
- Simple patios
- Existing utilities
- Modest entertaining spaces
How we work
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Before Assess how you cook and host
How often you cook, what you cook and how many people you feed decide the size, the appliances and whether the kitchen needs a roof.
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Design Design and appliance selection
Layout, grill, burners, refrigeration, storage and finishes, drawn with the pool, the dining and the privacy around them and shown in 3D.
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Utilities Utilities and permits
Gas, water, drain and electrical runs are planned, and the City of Beverly Hills permits pulled, before any cabinet is set.
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Installation Installation
Our crews build the base and the island, install and test the appliances and finish the counters. Pre-fab islands arrive mostly ready.
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Finished Integration and finishing
Paving, seating, shade, lighting and planting finish the outdoor room around the kitchen.
Key decisions
Things worth knowing before a first consultation.
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Custom, pavilion or pre-fab
A custom island fits the space exactly, a covered pavilion adds a room, and a pre-fab island saves time and money in fixed sizes.
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Where it sits
Close enough to the house to carry food out, far enough from the neighbors' windows that smoke and noise stay in your yard, and facing the pool or the guests rather than a wall.
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Gas, water and electrical
Gas and electrical runs and a sink drain are what trigger permits, and in Beverly Hills those go through the city. Planned early, the lines run under the paving instead of across it.
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Shade and weather
A pergola filters the sun, a solid roof adds shelter, and fans and heaters stretch the season. Beverly Hills evenings cool off quickly, so the cover matters as much after sunset as at midday.
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Materials
Stainless and stone in the island, counters that will not stain or etch in the sun, and finishes that match the house rather than a catalog.
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Privacy and neighbors
Second-story windows look into most yards in the flats, so screening, the direction of the lighting and where the smoke drifts all get planned.
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Integration with the yard
The kitchen anchors an outdoor room. The pool, dining, lounge, lighting and planting complete it.
Investment and timeline
No quote written off a photograph can account for what your property is like.
What shapes the schedule
- Design and appliance selection
- City of Beverly Hills permits and utility coordination
- Appliance and cabinet lead times
- Installation and system testing
- Surrounding hardscape, and the work hours the city allows
Why arcing fountain pool was drawn together with the rest of the property
Decking, drainage, utilities, planting, shade and lighting all bear on where a feature goes and how it gets built. Settling them on one set of drawings is what keeps conduit out of the wrong trench and stops paving being cut to fit afterward.
- Placement The kitchen pavilion sits at the end of the pool, so the cook faces the water and the guests.
- Cover A solid roof with ceiling fans and a heater, so the kitchen and dining work at midday and on cool evenings.
- Counter and storage A built-in grill, a sink and stainless doors and drawers along the back wall.
- Dining and lounge A dining table and a lounge group share the pavilion floor, one step from the pool deck.
- Privacy Dark slatted fence panels run behind the pavilion and along the pool, screening the yard from the neighbors.
Access, engineering, permits, finishes and scope vary a lot from one property to the next, so the investment and the schedule for your project are set once we have seen the site and the design is settled.
Tell us about the property and what you want the space to do. We will walk through the design, site and permitting factors likely to shape it.
What customers say
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After redoing the backyard, Pacific Outdoor Living also handled the driveway, walkway, and outdoor kitchen, creating a home made for hosting. Each project coordinated seamlessly with the others, and the vision came together beautifully. We now have an outdoor space perfect for entertaining and family gatherings.
Lily Chavis Google review Backyard, driveway and outdoor kitchen -
The new backyard living area turned out beautifully, with responsive people throughout and the project completed within the expected time and budget. Their responsiveness and professionalism made the entire process smooth and stress-free. We were impressed by their commitment to staying on schedule and respecting our budget.
Sam Strom Google review New backyard living area -
The company used its own crews, treated the yard and homeowner with respect, and got the job done on time. Having the same team throughout meant consistency and accountability. We appreciated their professional approach and the respect they showed our property.
Ronnie Stewart Google review Own crews, finished on time
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a permit for an outdoor kitchen in Beverly Hills?
Usually, if the kitchen has gas, electrical or plumbing. The gas line, new circuits and a sink drain are what typically trigger permits, and a covered structure needs its own. Beverly Hills issues its own permits, and we handle them in house.
Can an outdoor kitchen go on our existing patio?
A pre-fab island can sit on any sound, level patio. A custom kitchen needs a proper concrete base and a route for the gas, water and electrical, which often means opening the paving where the lines run. We check what is under the patio during the site analysis.
What appliances should we include?
Start with how you cook. A grill and enough prep space are essential; refrigeration, a sink, side burners, a pizza oven and a warming drawer are the most popular additions. We size the counter to the appliances you will actually use.
Should the kitchen be covered?
If you will cook at midday or use it in the evenings, usually yes. A pergola filters the sun; a solid roof adds rain and heat protection and makes room for fans, heaters and lighting. A covered structure has setbacks and height limits to meet, so we plan it with the permits.
How do you keep smoke and noise from bothering the neighbors?
Placement first: the grill goes where the smoke clears away from the neighbors' windows, with any roof or hood venting well clear of them. Lighting is aimed down, and screening planting and slatted fences soften both the sound and the sightlines.
What does an outdoor kitchen cost in Beverly Hills?
It depends on size, counter length, appliances, materials, how far the gas, water and electrical have to run, and whether it is covered. A pre-fab island and a covered kitchen pavilion sit at very different ends of the range. Your designer prices it from a measured plan, so the figure reflects your yard rather than an average.
Can you build the kitchen as part of a larger remodel?
Yes, and it is often the best value. Running the gas, water and electrical while the pool and paving are going in costs less than opening finished work later, and the kitchen gets placed as part of the whole yard.
Do you build outdoor kitchens across Beverly Hills?
Yes, from the flats to Trousdale Estates and the hillside lots above Sunset, and in the neighboring Westside communities. Use the address checker on our Beverly Hills page to confirm coverage for your exact property.
Ready to get started?
Schedule a consultation with one of our designers to discuss your project goals and explore what's possible on your property.
What happens next: we set up a visit, measure the property and talk through what you want the space to do. Then you get a design to look at before you commit to anything.