Why You Need an Outdoor Kitchen With Your Pool

Great eats are just as critical to backyard summer fun as your swimming experience. Therefore, it may be time to build an outdoor kitchen next to your pool. At Bellareed Luxury Pools, we know that a pool party is never just about the pool. That’s why our clients throughout Tennessee enjoy backyard cooking and dining experiences that bring warm memories and add value to their homes even when the swim season is over.

Anthony Bourdain, who was legendary for cooking and eating remarkable cuisine all over the world, once said he was “never happier” when he was cooking for his family in his backyard. If that isn’t enough to prove how much an outdoor kitchen can enhance your backyard living experience, here are a few more of our favorites. 

The Food

There’s something about a meal that’s cooked on the grill. Big flames. Bold flavors. These elements come together in a way that makes your taste buds say, “This is just what we needed on this hot summer day.” Well, imagine if, in addition to a top-of-the-line grill, you had a wet bar, a warming station, a pizza oven, and/or a variety of other chef-grade kitchen features right there with you in the sunshine? That is the experience you get with a luxury outdoor kitchen.

An outdoor kitchen from Bellareed puts all sorts of culinary adventures at your fingertips. Your backyard may become your favorite cooking environment between your bacon-wrapped scallops, fire-roasted corn on the cob, and filet mignon. 

The Fellowship

Kitchens are for creating meals and memories. And the outdoors encourage us to be active. So whether your whole neighborhood shows up for your poolside barbecue, or if it’s just you and your family, an outdoor kitchen helps you and those you cherish fill their hearts and bellies in a way they will never forget. 

Between the appetizing aromas and the open seating at your fully stocked wet bar, you’ll be hard-pressed not to bring people together in good spirits. Just remind them that giving you a hand with the preparation can be part of the fun too!

The Convenience

Convenience is another important benefit of having an outdoor kitchen. In a typical outdoor cooking situation, a lot of the preparation needs to happen indoors on the kitchen countertop first. Only when that is complete can you move all your grill-ready food and equipment outside. This process can be rather cumbersome and time-consuming. Think about it. At what other time are your preparation and cooking surfaces more than a couple of feet apart?

An outdoor kitchen eliminates the need for that choreography. By working durable storage, washing, and refrigeration components into the design, you can keep your tools and fresh ingredients within arm’s reach.

Furthermore, doing all the preparation and cooking outdoors helps you keep an ear out for the kids as they swim in the pool. The way it used to work was that your kids couldn’t get into the pool until you were in the backyard so you could act quickly in the event of an emergency. With an outdoor kitchen in place, there’s no need to distance yourself from the pool during the food preparation stage. You accomplish more outside, and the kids get more swim time as a result. It’s a win-win!

What will you create in your luxury outdoor kitchen?

The design possibilities for your outdoor kitchen are just as abundant as those for your luxury pool. So do a little daydreaming today about what meals and memories you would create in your outdoor kitchen. Then contact us at Bellareed Luxury Pools for a free design consultation. We’ll have you serving up that filet mignon on the patio before you know it!