"How much does an outdoor kitchen cost?" has two honest answers, and which one applies to you depends on a decision most people haven't made yet when they start searching: are you buying a finished island or building one? The equipment side of both is priced below with real numbers. The construction side is your contractor's number, and this guide tells you exactly what to ask them to quote so it doesn't grow after you've committed.
The Short Answer
| Route | What you're buying | Equipment cost (freight included) | What's left to pay for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complete island | A finished outdoor kitchen — grill, side burner or trash drawer, refrigerator, storage, granite top and base — delivered as one unit | Bull Core Series ODK $11,249 · Bull Myrtle Beach DuraBull 8 ft $12,949 | A level pad, a gas line (or propane), a power outlet, and someone to connect them |
| Built-in | Drop-in appliances for a surround you (or your contractor) build | Bull grill heads $1,609–$4,729; charcoal grill $1,949; griddle $2,769; countertop pizza oven $1,749 | The structure, countertop, doors/drawers, refrigerator, utilities, permits and all the labor |
If you don't have a contractor lined up, don't want a six-month project, or the kitchen is going on an existing patio or deck, the complete island is almost always the cheaper finished number. If you're already building a patio, pool deck or hardscape and have trades on site, built-in gives you a custom footprint for the same appliance budget.
Not sure which route? Tell us what you're building and we'll tell you honestly which one your site wants.
Route 1: What a Complete Outdoor Kitchen Island Costs
A complete island is priced as one line because it arrives as one thing. Both Bull islands we carry include the appliances that make an outdoor kitchen work as a kitchen, not just a grill with a countertop.
| Bull Core Series ODK | Bull Myrtle Beach DuraBull | |
|---|---|---|
| Price, delivered | $11,249 | $12,949 |
| Grill | Bull Angus 30" — 4 burners, 75,000 BTU, infrared back burner, rotisserie, lights | Bull Angus 30" — same head |
| Also included | Single side burner, stainless refrigerator, door/drawer combo, leathered granite top | 5.0 cu ft deluxe refrigerator, double trash drawer, Galaxy White granite top |
| Base | Timber Tough in Charcoal or Walnut | ¾" marine-grade HDPE in Symphony Blue — doesn't rot, warp or rust; for pools, coasts and freeze-thaw winters |
| Length | Compact island | 8 ft |
| Fuel | Natural gas or propane | Natural gas or propane |
| Included accessories | Check the product page — on some builds we include the rotisserie kit and grill head cover at no charge | |
| Warranty | Bull lifetime on grill insert, grates and cast stainless burners; 1 year on island components | |
What's not in that number: a level pad or slab to set it on, a gas line stubbed to the island (or a propane tank), a GFCI outlet for the refrigerator and lights, and the plumber/electrician to connect them. Those are small jobs compared to a build, but they're real — get them quoted before you order so delivery day isn't the day you discover there's no outlet.
Route 2: What a Built-In Outdoor Kitchen Costs
A built-in kitchen has two budgets: the appliances (fixed, listed below) and the structure (your contractor's quote). People go wrong by pricing the grill and forgetting that the grill is often the smaller half.
Appliances — what we sell, delivered
| Appliance | Price | Fits an island of |
|---|---|---|
| Bull Steer 24" — 3 burner, 45,000 BTU | $1,609 | Small islands, 5–6 ft |
| Bull Outlaw 30" — 4 burner, 60,000 BTU | $1,749 | 6–8 ft |
| Bull Lonestar Select 30" — 4 burner, 60,000 BTU, lights | $2,129 | 6–8 ft |
| Bull Angus 30" — 4 burner, 75,000 BTU, infrared back burner, rotisserie | $2,839 | 6–8 ft — the most common spec |
| Bull Brahma 38" — 5 burner, 90,000 BTU | $3,789 | 8–10 ft |
| Bull Diablo 46" — 6 burner, 105,000 BTU | $4,729 | 10 ft and up |
| Bull Bison built-in charcoal | $1,949 | Alongside a gas head, or on its own |
| Bull 30" Professional griddle — 4 burner, 60,000 BTU | $2,769 | Second cooking station |
| Bull dual-fuel countertop pizza oven | $1,749 | Countertop |
Bull publishes the cutout dimensions for every head, which is what your mason or fabricator needs. Send us the island drawing and we'll confirm the cutout before you order — the wrong cutout is the most expensive mistake in a built-in project because it's cut in stone.
Structure — what to get quoted
- The base. Masonry block, steel-stud framing with cement board, or a modular frame kit. This is the biggest variable in the whole project.
- The countertop. Granite, concrete, quartzite or tile, cut for the grill and any side burner or sink.
- Doors, drawers and storage. Access doors under the grill are required for the gas connection and the propane tank if you're on LP.
- Refrigerator, side burner, sink. Optional, but a kitchen without a fridge is a grill.
- Utilities. Gas line, electrical (GFCI for fridge, lights, rotisserie motor), water and drain if there's a sink.
- Finish. Stone veneer, stucco or tile on the base.
- Permits. Gas and electrical work is permitted almost everywhere; a permanent structure may be too.
We don't build and we won't invent a national average for this. What we will do: send the cut sheets and installation manuals so your contractor is quoting the right cutout and clearances, and quote all the appliances on one sheet so nothing arrives separately.
See all built-in grills and griddles →
Complete Island vs. Built-In: How to Decide
| Complete island | Built-in | |
|---|---|---|
| Total cost certainty | High — one price plus utilities | Low until the contractor quotes |
| Timeline | Delivery date plus a day to connect | Weeks to months |
| Footprint | Fixed — Bull's layout | Anything — L-shape, bar seating, pizza oven, sink |
| Works on an existing patio or deck | Yes, on a level surface rated for the weight | Usually needs a slab or footings |
| Moving house | It can go with you | It's real estate |
| Best for | Existing patios, pool decks, people without a contractor, anyone who wants to cook this season | New hardscape projects, custom layouts, integrated pizza oven or fireplace |
Planning Checklist — Before You Order Anything
- Measure the space and the path to it. A complete island arrives on a liftgate truck and has to get from the curb to the patio. Gates, steps and slopes matter; tell us about them.
- Decide the fuel. Natural gas needs a line run by a plumber or gas fitter; propane needs a tank enclosure with ventilation. Every Bull grill comes in either — order the right one.
- Plan the power. A GFCI outlet at the island for the refrigerator, grill lights and rotisserie.
- Check clearances. Bull's installation manual sets the distance from the grill to combustible walls, overhangs and railings. If the kitchen sits under a roof or pergola, this is the first thing to check.
- Think about heat and shade. If you'll use it into October, budget a Bromic patio heater or an outdoor fireplace into the same layout now, while the gas line is open.
- Get one quote for all of it. Grill, griddle, fridge, pizza oven — on one sheet, shipped together where possible.
Does an Outdoor Kitchen Add Home Value?
A permanent, well-built outdoor kitchen is treated as an improvement in appraisals and listing photos the way a finished deck or patio is; a complete island is closer to a high-end appliance you can take with you. Neither is a reason to buy one. Buy it because you'll cook outside forty nights a year, and the value question takes care of itself.
Frequently Asked
What's the cheapest way to get a real outdoor kitchen?
A complete Bull island at $11,249 is the lowest all-in number for grill + fridge + storage + countertop that we know of that doesn't involve you managing trades. A built-in with a Bull Outlaw at $1,749 can come in lower or much higher depending entirely on the structure.
Can I put an outdoor kitchen on a deck?
A complete island can sit on a deck rated for its weight, with clearances to railings and the house per Bull's manual. A masonry built-in usually needs a slab. Send us photos and we'll tell you.
Natural gas or propane?
Natural gas if the house has it and the run to the patio is reasonable — no tanks, ever. Propane if not. Both are available on every Bull grill and island.
How does an island ship?
Insured freight with liftgate and a scheduled delivery appointment, free to the lower 48. We confirm site access before it ships. How freight works →
Do you install?
No. We supply the equipment, the manuals and the quote; a local contractor, plumber or electrician does the connection and any build.
Get a Written Quote for the Whole Kitchen
Send us the space (photos and rough dimensions), whether you have gas, and whether you're buying finished or building. You'll get a recommendation and a written quote for the complete equipment list within one business day — and if the complete island is the smarter buy for your site, that's what we'll tell you.
Tell us what you're building → | Call or text (814) 440-4817, Mon–Fri 9 AM–8 PM ET | Shop all outdoor kitchens →
Designers and contractors: we offer trade pricing and quote complete builds for your clients.
American Hearth Supply — Authorized Bull Outdoor Products Dealer. Prices are current authorized-dealer pricing with freight included and can change; the product pages are the source of truth.
