Modular Outdoor BBQ Options

Updated for 2021


Building an outdoor kitchen presents as many options and challenges as constructing a conventional kitchen. Unfortunately, this can also bring outdoor kitchens into the same budget range as a regular kitchen.

One potential solution is to use prefabricated modular island units and components to reduce costs, in place of expensive custom built islands and masonry.

It used to be that there weren’t a lot a good options of modular units. Choices were  simple low cost stucco boxes with limited choice and customization options. However as outdoor kitchens have grown in popularity so have the choices. There are scores of options, but here are a few different manufacturers of higher end modular islands.


Danver Outdoor Kitchens: Danver (also sold as Jordan Brown Kitchens) offers the most choice and cabinet options of any modular system. With customizable cabinets and a full range of appliances there is a solution for almost any desired configuration.

Challenger Designs: Offers several different modular island designs with a clean modern look.

Gensun: In addition to a full line of outdoor furniture, Gensun also has some interesting islands, with a full range of colors and detailing options.

DCS: Appliance maker DCS offers different cart system components as a modular outdoor kitchen solution. Their system does not offer much customization, but you can get a full kitchen island at a competitive price including appliances.

Firemagic: Offers a line of cart based solutions

Stoll Industries: Offers both off the shelf and custom modular unit options.

BBQ Guys: The online retailer offers a variety of island options at varying qualities and price points.


Below are a couple of our recent custom island installations featuring bluestone countertops and stone veneered masonry islands.

BBQ Island and Green Egg Smoker- Petaluma
Custom BBQ Island- Larkspur