Like the usual indoor kitchen, an outdoor kitchen can be constructed by following these patterns: single-file kitchen or one-way gallery, double-file kitchen or two-way gallery, L-kitchen, U-kitchen, and block kitchen (or island).
In single-file kitchen, all the important kitchen elements (such as refrigerators and cabinets) are aligned/attached along one wall – the work triangle degenerates to a line. This is the most common set-up for outdoor kitchens because of space constraints.
The double-file kitchen is characterized by having two rows of cabinets at opposite walls, forming parallel lines. This is the classic setup for an indoor kitchen, but is rarely used for outdoor kitchen plans because it eats a lot of space.
The L-kitchen’s cabinets are arranged in “L” shape, hence the name. These cabinets are built in two adjacent walls. Like the single-file kitchen, this set-up is the most common and popular for outdoor kitchens.
The U-kitchen is for those who are planning to have a large outdoor kitchen. The design’s cabinets are arranged in a “U,” with the sink typically at the base. The grandest of all outdoor kitchens we have in our collection follow this set-up.
The block kitchen is the newest set-up to be adapted for outdoor kitchens. Here, the sink and the stove/grill is placed in cabinets following the “L” or “U” set-up, in a “freestanding island.” It is the most advisable design for outdoor kitchens, as it makes the stove/grill accessible from all sides (such that two persons can cook together).
Search the internet for outdoor kitchen illustrations; there are many online.