What shapes the investment
- Custom, pergola or pre-fabricated
- Size, counter length and appliance count
- Materials and finishes
- Gas, water, drain and electrical runs
- On a canyon lot, the terrace and structure it sits on
Outdoor Kitchens in Brentwood
Outdoor Kitchen Design and Build in Brentwood
Outdoor kitchens for Brentwood homes, from a compact grill and dining corner on a Brentwood Park lot to a pergola kitchen on a canyon terrace facing the view. We design it around how you cook and host, plan the privacy and the fire-zone materials with it, run the gas, water and electrical, pull the permits and build it with our own crews.
- 25+years of experience
- 10,000+projects completed
- In-housedesign-build crews
- LIC #715731licensed & insured
- 5-star
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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 Brentwood homeowners ask for most, shown in our work across Greater Los Angeles.
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01 A full kitchen in a compact space Grill, storage and counter fitted into a side yard or a corner of the patio, so a smaller flat lot still gets a real kitchen. See small-space kitchens -
02 Dining under a pergola A table beside the grill, under a pergola that filters the sun, so the cook stays part of the party. See entertaining kitchens -
03 A kitchen under its own roof A covered pavilion for the kitchen, the dining and a lounge beside the pool, usable at noon and on a cool canyon evening. See complete backyards -
04 Fire for the evening A fire pit or fireplace a few steps from the kitchen, placed and built to suit the fire zone. 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 terrace, the pool and the planting
- Built in stone, stucco or concrete that will not burn
- Full design customization
On your property Built in place on a concrete base. On a canyon lot it is part of the structural and grading plan; on a flat lot south of Sunset it is placed for privacy from the neighbors' windows.
- Terraces
- Pools and spas
- Bar seating
- Entertaining lighting
Kitchen Under a Pergola
Best for Homeowners who want the kitchen and the dining shaded and defined without closing in the view.
- Filters the sun while keeping the view open
- Defines the kitchen and dining as an outdoor room
- Room for lighting and heaters
- Lighter in look than a solid roof
- Can take a louvered or solid roof later
On your property A pergola is permitted with setbacks and height limits to meet. Above Sunset, in the fire zone, we build it in aluminum or steel rather than wood near the house.
- Pools and spas
- Outdoor lighting
- Fire features
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 terrace or concrete base. The gas, water and electrical still have to be run and permitted.
- Simple terraces
- 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, 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 LADBS 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, pergola or pre-fab
A custom island fits the space exactly, a pergola or a roof adds an outdoor room, and a pre-fab island saves time and money in fixed sizes.
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Flat lot or canyon lot
South of Sunset the kitchen is placed for privacy and flow from the house; up the canyons it is part of the terrace and grading plan, and its deliveries are sequenced around a single road.
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Fire-zone materials
Above Sunset, stone, stucco, concrete and steel keep the kitchen consistent with LAFD brush clearance and the ember-resistant zone around the house.
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Gas, water and electrical
Gas and electrical runs and a sink drain are what trigger permits, and in Brentwood those go through LADBS. Planned early, the lines run under the terrace instead of across it.
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Privacy and neighbors
Screening, the direction of the lighting and where the smoke drifts all get planned, especially on the closer-set lots of Brentwood Park.
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Shade and weather
A pergola filters the sun, a solid roof adds shelter, and heaters stretch the evenings once the marine air comes up the canyons.
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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
- LADBS permits, with hillside review where it applies
- Appliance and cabinet lead times
- Delivery sequencing on canyon roads
- Installation and system testing
Why zero edge chic 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 dining sits under the pergola beside the long pool, facing the hills.
- Shade A sleek metal pergola filters the sun over the table without closing in the view.
- Paving Concrete pads in river rock run from the pergola along the pool edge.
- Fencing Black metal fencing keeps the view open at the edge of the lot.
- Utilities The kitchen, gas and electrical were drawn on the same plan as the pool and the pergola.
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 added privacy hedges and paving-stone driveway made the home look completely different, and the result was easy to recommend. The transformation exceeded our expectations, and we immediately noticed the improved curb appeal and privacy. We've already referred several neighbors to them.
Malena Braff Google review Privacy hedges and a paving-stone driveway -
Across several projects, the project managers were knowledgeable, easy to work with, and kept communication steady throughout the process. That consistency and expertise made working with them a pleasure. We've hired them multiple times because of their reliability and clear communication.
Chris Sosa Google review Several projects, clear communication
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a permit for an outdoor kitchen in Brentwood?
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. Brentwood is in the City of Los Angeles, so they go through LADBS, and we handle them in house.
Can a kitchen fit on a smaller Brentwood Park lot?
Yes, if it is sized to the space. A grill and counter along a wall, a compact dining table and a cover or pergola can fit into a side yard or a corner of the patio, planned with the privacy from the neighbors' windows.
Is an outdoor kitchen safe in the fire zone above Sunset?
Built the right way, yes. The island and counters are in materials that do not burn, any roof or pergola near the house is built in ignition-resistant materials or metal, the gas line gets an accessible shutoff, and the planting nearby follows LAFD brush clearance rules.
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 shelter 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.
What does an outdoor kitchen cost in Brentwood?
It depends on size, counter length, appliances, materials, how far the gas, water and electrical have to run, whether it is covered, and on a canyon lot, the terrace it sits on. Your designer prices it from a measured plan.
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 terraces are going in costs less than opening finished work later.
Do you build outdoor kitchens across Brentwood?
Yes, from Brentwood Park to Mandeville, Sullivan and Kenter canyons, and in the neighboring Westside communities. Use the address checker on our Brentwood page to confirm coverage for your 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.