Outdoor Kitchens
The backyard becomes the best room in the house with a custom outdoor kitchen designed for the way you cook, entertain, and live on the Carolina coast.
Entertain, Cook & Live — All Under Open Skies
A custom outdoor kitchen isn't just a grill on a patio — it's a fully designed cooking and entertaining space that extends your home's living area into the open air. At Bluefin Designs, we build outdoor kitchens from the ground up, tailored to your property, your cooking style, and the coastal conditions unique to Wilmington and the Cape Fear region.
Whether you're envisioning a compact grilling station with bar seating or a full chef's kitchen with refrigeration, sinks, smokers, and storage, we design and build every element to withstand salt air, humidity, and heavy use — while looking like it belongs in a design magazine.
Every outdoor kitchen project starts with a custom design, complete with 2D and 3D renderings so you can visualize the finished space before we break ground. We handle material selection, permitting, utility connections, and construction in-house.
- Custom-built islands and countertops
- Built-in grills, burners, and smokers
- Refrigeration and storage solutions
- Bar seating and dining areas
- Weather-resistant materials rated for coastal conditions
Why homeowners choose outdoor kitchens.
We start with an on-site consultation to understand your cooking habits, entertaining style, and how the kitchen fits into your overall backyard plan. From there, our design team creates custom renderings and a detailed material spec. Once approved, our crew handles everything — from concrete and utility work to the final countertop polish.
01
Entertain Without the Mess
Keep the cooking, grease, and smoke outside while keeping friends and family close. No more running back and forth between the kitchen and the yard.
02
Increase Property Value
A well-built outdoor kitchen is one of the highest-ROI outdoor improvements you can make — especially in a market like Wilmington where outdoor living is year-round.
03
Built for the Coast
We spec marine-grade stainless steel, UV-resistant countertops, and corrosion-proof hardware because standard materials won't survive salt air.
04
Fully Custom
No pre-fabricated kits. Every island, countertop, and layout is designed specifically for your space, your appliances, and the way you cook.
How we build your outdoor kitchens.
We start with an on-site consultation to understand your cooking habits, entertaining style, and how the kitchen fits into your overall backyard plan. From there, our design team creates custom renderings and a detailed material spec. Once approved, our crew handles everything — from concrete and utility work to the final countertop polish.
01
Site Assessment
We evaluate your space, existing utilities, and how the kitchen integrates with your home's architecture and landscape.
02
Custom Design
Detailed 2D/3D renderings let you see every angle of your kitchen — appliance placement, countertop flow, seating, and storage.
03
Material Selection
We walk you through options for countertops, cabinetry, appliances, and finishes — all rated for outdoor coastal use.
04
Build & Install
Our crew handles all construction, utility connections, and finishing work. One team, start to finish.
Recent outdoor kitchens projects.
Common questions.
Have a question we haven't answered? Call us at (910) 508-3437 or send us a message.
Costs vary widely based on size, materials, and appliances. Simple grilling stations start around $8,000–$15,000, while full kitchens with premium finishes can range from $25,000 to $60,000+. We provide detailed proposals after our on-site consultation.
Let’s design your outdoor kitchens.
Tell us about your space and your vision. We’ll handle the design, the materials, and every detail of the build.