Most people love spending quality time on their patios. A gorgeous evening spent on a well-designed patio with family and friends is all that you need in life.
For foodies like me though, a simple patio is just not enough. I am a patio kitchen type of person. I need my patio to fulfil my gastronomic needs.
I feel you do not need a comprehensive kitchen in your patio to cater to your culinary desires. Just a few items are enough to turn your patio into a foodie’s delight.
So for all kindred spirits out there, here is my list of five absolute must haves for your patio.
1) Woodfire Ovens, Conventional Ovens or Barbecue Grills
Let’s start with the absolute must have. Every patio should have an oven or a barbecue grill.
Some homeowners even prefer to have a woodfire oven in their patio kitchen. Woodfire ovens are obviously amazing to make pizza with the family. Also they lend an artistic value to your patio décor.
However, the number of items you can cook in a woodfire oven is quite limited. In that case, you can simply opt for the regular ovens that you would have in a normal kitchen inside the house.
Regardless of your cooking skills, ovens can help make a whole range of delicacies for the entire family.
Then of course is the ever amazing barbecue grill. Grilling any kind of meat or veggies in your patio garden is a must-do activity for the family.
Between grills and ovens, you can cook a whole plethora of dishes. Budget and space permitting, ideally you should have all three in your patio kitchen. If it is not possible, at least having one between a woodfire oven, conventional oven or a barbecue grill is an absolute must.
2) Air Fryer
An air fryer might sound unusual to some for a patio kitchen. However, air fryers with their versatility, ease of use and health benefits have become a must for any household.
Air fryers are easy to operate. They can be easily stored inside cabinets when not in use and you can then have the option of fried food in your patio without the hassles of handling oil or gas.
The health benefits of air fryers are what made this incredible gadget so popular and now they make the perfect addition to your patio.
The only thing better than enjoying a beautiful evening with delicious food in your patio is enjoying the evening with delicious and healthy food. Air fryers allow that and have a quick cooking time as well.
3) Cooking Table with Storage
As I had mentioned above in the introduction, you do not need a comprehensive kitchen to enjoy cooking in your patio.
However, you do at least need a good cooking table with smart storage options.
Cooking table is necessary for cutting and chopping veggies, meats, fruits etc. You can also store kitchen essentials as that will save you from running inside your house kitchen every time you need something.
Patio furniture are nowadays incomplete without a good well-made cooking table. You absolutely must have one to truly enjoy cooking in your patio kitchen.
4) Patio Refrigerators
There are refrigerators that are made especially for outdoors like a patio.
Having the option to have cool drinks whenever you want in your patio is just awesome. You can also use a patio refrigerator for storing marinated meats.
These refrigerators can also be integrated with cooking tables or stored neatly inside cabinets.
Just make sure when purchasing a patio refrigerator that it is outdoor rated as standard refrigerators will not work regardless of their size.
5) Herb Garden
Finally I believe all patio kitchens must come with their own herb garden.
Growing herbs is actually quite simple and do not take much care. You can easily grow basil, rosemary, thyme etc.
Can you imagine cooking outdoors in your beautiful patio and using fresh herbs from your own garden.
I just can’t think of anything better. Even if you do not want to grow herbs from scratch, just buy potted herbs and take care of them. They will give you an endless supply and not to mention, the aroma in your patio will be simply divine.
Final thoughts
These were my must-haves for a patio kitchen. Do share anything you feel is an essential for you. I’d love to know what fellow foodies are doing with their patios.
Happy cooking!
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