Outdoor Kitchen Remodeling Tips In the first place, having an outdoor kitchen is a great way to entertain friends and family. Spend time with loved ones and enjoy the great outdoors while cooking a delicious meal. Approximately one third of Americans own a grill or barbeque smoker. More than a third of grill owners utilize their grills to host family and friends at their homes. Grills on patios will give you a distinctive taste, but they don't lend themselves so well to outdoor entertaining. Outdoor kitchens are perfect for that. Your Outdoor Kitchen Needs and requirements Be clear about what you want from your kitchen before you build it. Does your ideal kitchen have a sink, a stove, a grill,