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 roof, terrace and lighting around it
Outdoor Kitchens in Calabasas
Outdoor Kitchen Design and Build in Calabasas
Outdoor kitchens for Calabasas homes, from a grill island on the terrace to a covered kitchen pavilion with a pizza oven, a fireplace and a place to watch the game. We design it around how you cook and host, run the gas, water and electrical, take it through the city and your HOA, 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 Calabasas homeowners ask for most, shown in our work across Greater Los Angeles.
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01 A full kitchen outdoors Grill, burners, refrigeration and storage in one run, so a whole meal gets cooked without going back inside. See outdoor kitchens -
02 A kitchen under its own roof A pavilion over the kitchen, the dining and a lounge, with fans and heaters, so the outdoor room works at noon in August and on a cool evening. See entertaining kitchens -
03 A counter that faces the view Bar seating along the counter, turned toward the hills, so the cook and the guests look the same way. See hillside kitchens -
04 Fire for the evening A fire pit or fireplace a few steps from the kitchen, so the evening keeps going once 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 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, in materials and colors your HOA will approve and that match the house. Gas, water and electrical are run and permitted with it.
- Stone terraces
- Pools and spas
- Bar seating
- 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, a TV and lighting
- Kitchen, dining and lounge in one outdoor room
- Gas and wiring run inside the structure
- A roof that matches the house reads as part of it
On your property A covered structure is permitted in its own right, with setbacks, height and engineering to meet, and it usually goes through HOA review. Near the open space we build it with ignition-resistant materials.
- Pools and spas
- Outdoor fireplaces
- Outdoor lighting
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, oven, refrigeration, storage and finishes, drawn with the pool, the dining and the lounge around them and shown in 3D for you and your HOA.
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Utilities Utilities, HOA and permits
Gas, water, drain and electrical runs are planned, and the city permits and HOA approval secured, before any cabinet is set.
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Installation Installation
Our crews build the base, the island and any pavilion, 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 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, facing the pool or the view, and placed so smoke drifts away from the seating and the neighbors.
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HOA guidelines
Many Calabasas communities review structures, roof materials and colors. We design to the guidelines from the start and submit with the 3D model.
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Gas, water and electrical
Gas and electrical runs and a sink drain are what trigger permits from the City of Calabasas. Planned early, the lines run under the paving instead of across it.
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Fire-safe materials
Stone, stucco, concrete and steel do not burn, and a roof near the open space is built with ignition-resistant materials.
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Shade and weather
A pergola filters the sun, a solid roof adds shelter, and fans and heaters stretch the season through hot afternoons and cool canyon evenings.
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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
- HOA review and City of Calabasas permits
- Appliance and cabinet lead times
- Installation and system testing
- Surrounding hardscape and planting
Why entertainer's cabana 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 run sits along the side wall, a few steps from the house and the dining table.
- Cover A timber cabana with its own bar and screen anchors the far end of the pool.
- Dining A long table under string lights sits between the kitchen and the pool.
- Fire A gas fire table with cushioned benches carries the evening on after dinner.
- Utilities Gas, water and electrical were drawn on the plan with the pool equipment, so the lines run under the paving.
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 pool, spa, and patio renovation turned out beautifully, and the custom waterslide became a favorite feature for the family. Our kids absolutely love it, and it's become the gathering spot for our entire neighborhood. The quality of the work and attention to creating a family-friendly space was exceptional.
Monty Richards Google review Pool, spa, patio and a custom waterslide -
To show the professionalism of this company, over half a year after the project wrapped we had a concern that some water running off from a gutter drain on our house had washed away some of the front yard side path. Within days, Jorge had a team out here to install a pipe at the end of the gutter drain to redirect water away from it, and filled the path back in. They did this so fast, we never even knew they were here. They didn't have to do that, especially considered the time between the project ending and the issue coming up, but they did.
Justin McLaughlin Google review Follow-up service after the project
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a permit for an outdoor kitchen in Calabasas?
Usually, if the kitchen has gas, electrical or plumbing. The gas line, new circuits and a sink drain are what typically trigger permits from the City of Calabasas, and a pavilion or covered structure needs its own. We handle them in house.
Will our HOA need to approve it?
In many Calabasas communities, yes, especially for a pavilion or anything visible from the street or the neighbors. We design to your association's guidelines and submit with the 3D model, so the approval runs alongside the city permit.
Is an outdoor kitchen safe near open space?
Built the right way, yes. The island and counters are in materials that do not burn, any roof is built with ignition-resistant materials, the gas line gets an accessible shutoff, and the planting nearby is low, spaced and irrigated.
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, a TV and lighting. We plan it with the permits and the HOA.
What does an outdoor kitchen cost in Calabasas?
It depends on size, counter length, appliances, materials, how far the gas, water and electrical have to run, and whether it has a roof. A pre-fab island and a full kitchen pavilion sit at very different ends of the range. 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 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 Calabasas?
Yes, in the gated communities and on the hillside lots alike, and in the neighboring Conejo Valley and west San Fernando Valley communities. Use the address checker on our Calabasas 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.