Outdoor Kitchens in North Palm Beach, FL

Outdoor kitchens in North Palm Beach are often built a few steps from a seawall. Part of the village sits on an island surrounded by the Intracoastal Waterway, and when John D. MacArthur developed it in the 1950s, extensive dredging created waterfront cul-de-sacs. Many homes back onto canals, which makes the back patio the natural place to cook, eat and watch the boats. It also means salt, wind and humidity reach every part of the kitchen.

Built for salt air

On a canal lot, ordinary stainless steel can show rust spots within a season. We use 316 marine-grade stainless for grill heads, access doors and drawers, plus stainless fasteners and hinges. Cabinet boxes are stainless or marine polymer, never wood. Countertops are sealed or chosen from dense materials so salt residue rinses off instead of soaking in. We also recommend a simple routine: rinse the kitchen with fresh water every week or two and after storms.

Low ground and storm planning

The village's elevation is listed at 7 feet. That is not much margin when a storm pushes water up the canals. When we design here, we think about what happens if the patio gets wet from below: raised cabinet bases, appliances that can be unplugged and covered, and electrical outlets placed above the counter line on GFCI protection. A grill island that sits on a solid slab with a proper footing stays put when the yard does not.

Wind-rated covers and pergolas

A covered outdoor kitchen makes cooking comfortable in midday sun, but on the water the roof catches wind. Any permanent roof or pergola has to meet Florida Building Code wind requirements, and the code's 2010 edition brought significant changes to wind load design and to how its wind speed maps are presented. We design covers with proper connections and anchoring, and we can suggest louvered or open pergola styles where a solid roof would be too exposed.

Easy-to-use designs for long-time residents

The median age in North Palm Beach was 55.5 in the 2020 Census, and nearly a third of residents are 65 or older. Many owners want kitchens that are easy to use for years: counter heights that suit the cook, pull-out drawers instead of deep cabinets, good task lighting for evening grilling and level paths between the house and the island. We are glad to build those details in from the start.

Our outdoor kitchen services

• Custom outdoor kitchens for canal-side and Intracoastal patios
• Grill islands and BBQ stations, including built-in smokers and griddles
• Outdoor kitchen countertops selected for UV and salt resistance
• Marine-grade stainless and polymer cabinets
• Covered outdoor kitchens and pergolas engineered for wind
• Remodels and upgrades for islands that have rusted or faded

Permits and approvals

Gas lines, electrical circuits and plumbing for a sink typically need permits and inspections. Waterfront lots can also have setbacks from the seawall. We check the requirements that apply to your property, handle permits for our work and coordinate inspections.

Talk to us

Call (561) 304-8278 to set up a visit. We look at the lot, the seawall, the sun and the wind, then give you a free written quote with materials spelled out.

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