All you really need to cook outside is food and a way to heat it, the same way it’s been done since the time of cavemen. Luckily, outdoor cooking has evolved significantly, so we can worry more about keeping our guests entertained and comfortable and less about defending our meal from predators.
Today, homeowners have two main options for building an outdoor kitchen: purchasing a modular outdoor kitchen with appliances that have pre-set dimensions and designing your space around them, or completely customizing your layout from scratch.