Outdoor Kitchen

[buggyman1]

Finally started on the outdoor kitchen. Been kinda busy sense bridge #2. Had a pool put in last summer, and I used the dirt to build up the area for the kitchen. The pool is 18' x 38' and 10 feet deep...man! a lot of dirt came out of that hole and I needed it all. I'll post some pics of my progress later tonight.

 

[buggyman1]

Heres a pic of me digging the pool out, and one of it finished.

 

[buggyman1]

Part of the foundation poured. I used 86 60lb bags of concrete for the whole foundation, it took me two days to get it done.

 

[buggyman1]

Another pic of the first pour.

 

[buggyman1]

Water, electric, and drain. I put them in last year. I ran 6/4 wire from my garage to a small outdoor breaker box that will be supplied with 50 amps.

 

[buggyman1]

Here's a pic of a run-off drain, I also have 3 french drains to control the run-off water.

 

[buggyman1]

Rocks from the pool digging. I'm going to use them for the patio pavers.

 

[buggyman1]

Look what showed up in my garden one morning. She was about starved and froze to death. The vet said she was 4 weeks old, and he thought she was a full blooded boxer. We named her Charlie, for her tiger stripes.

 

[buggyman1]

Charlie prints.

 

[crash325]

Look what showed up in my garden one morning. She was about starved and froze to death. The vet said she was 4 weeks old, and he thought she was a full blooded boxer. We named her Charlie, for her tiger stripes.

How did you get my dog? Not the little one, the big one. :laughing:
Good luck with Charlie. Pictures are my girl "Kirby". The one on her back is a "grin" when she gets really happy, every tooth shows. She is now a little over weight at about 150 pounds.

like your project. Looks like more fun than you may have wanted.
Have fun

 

[Redneck in training]

You have it probably already designed but here is an idea I really liked.
The Authentic Argentine Grill
or
http://argentinastravel.com/61/the-parilla-a-delicious-staple-of-the-argentine-table/
or
http://hoobingfamilyadventures.com/2009/10/14/parrilla-argentina/

or google argentine parilla
I was working in Argentina few years back and I really liked their grills. The grid is made from small stainless U or V channels that are opened up. The grid is slightly sloped so most of the grease runs toward front where it is collected instead dripping on charcoal or burner. The grid can be cranked up or down.

 

[buggyman1]

Good looking dog, my big one's name is Bud, he does look a lot like Kirby.

 

[jdfire]

The kitchen looks like it's coming along nicely. What a beautiful setting in the trees! Good luck.

 

[BeezFun]

Part of the foundation poured. I used 86 60lb bags of concrete for the whole foundation, it took me two days to get it done.

True grit mixing 86 bags with that little mixer. You must be young, I'm not sure I could lift the bags anymore. The concept of an outdoor kitchen is a little foreign here in the Chicago weather area, I'm anxious to see what this is going to look like. Especially since the footing is an unusual shape and not completely enclosed. I guess the foundation supports some kind of heavy stone wall that houses sink and stove, etc.

 

[moored4]

Looks Like a nice project, It will be interesting to follow. I'll be doing something like this this winter. Keep up the reports and pictures, please and thanks!:thumbsup:

 

[Maxfli]

I would build in a Big Green Egg. Not the prettiest thing to look at but it will change your whole view of how to barbeque.

Big Green Egg, The Ultimate Cooking Experience

I am ready to toss the gas grill.

 

[Western]

Looks fun!. I am glad my wife doesn't get on here, that would be another "project".

 

[buggyman1]

I would build in a Big Green Egg. Not the prettiest thing to look at but it will change your whole view of how to barbeque.

Big Green Egg, The Ultimate Cooking Experience

I am ready to toss the gas grill.

Big Green Egg is in the plans.

 

[buggyman1]

True grit mixing 86 bags with that little mixer. You must be young, I'm not sure I could lift the bags anymore. The concept of an outdoor kitchen is a little foreign here in the Chicago weather area, I'm anxious to see what this is going to look like. Especially since the footing is an unusual shape and not completely enclosed. I guess the foundation supports some kind of heavy stone wall that houses sink and stove, etc.

40'ish, but I still feel young. It will have cabinets and countertops, kinda like an indoor kitchen.

 

[buggyman1]

You have it probably already designed but here is an idea I really liked.
The Authentic Argentine Grill
or
The Parilla, a Delicious Staple of the Argentine Table
or
Parrilla Argentina

or google argentine parilla
I was working in Argentina few years back and I really liked their grills. The grid is made from small stainless U or V channels that are opened up. The grid is slightly sloped so most of the grease runs toward front where it is collected instead dripping on charcoal or burner. The grid can be cranked up or down.

I like your idea for the Argentine grill. It looks like big $$$.