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Outdoor Kitchen Designed Around Your Property

Excel Landscaping designs and builds custom outdoor kitchens throughout the St. Louis area. We coordinate the layout, patio, foundation, drainage, utilities, appliances, storage, seating, and landscaping so every element works together, and the finished space is comfortable to use, visually connected to the property, and built for long-term outdoor exposure.

✓ Property-specific design
✓ Patio and hardscape integration
✓ Appliance and utility planning
✓ 3D design options
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DESIGNED FOR HOW YOU COOK & LIVE

Create an Outdoor Kitchen Everyone Wants to Gather Around

Explore completed projects to see how the kitchen layout, appliances, patio, seating, drainage, materials, lighting, and landscaping were planned together.

[Appliances]
[Countertop]
[Veneer]

Custom L-Shaped Outdoor Kitchen

A property-specific outdoor kitchen designed for cooking, preparation, refrigeration and bar seating with full patio integration.

Built-In Grill Island and Patio
Grill
[Countertop]
Pavers

Built-In Grill Island and Patio

A permanent grill island designed to improve cooking space, traffic flow, patio organization and serving convenience.

Complete Outdoor Living Space​
Grill
[Countertop]
Pavers

Complete Outdoor Living Space

A permanent grill island designed to improve cooking space, traffic flow, patio organization and serving convenience.

Complete Outdoor-Living Planning

Plan the Kitchen, Patio, Utilities, and Seating Together

An outdoor kitchen affects the size of the patio, where guests sit, how people move through the space, and where gas, power, water, and drainage need to go.

Planning these elements before construction helps prevent cramped cooking areas, awkward bar seating, exposed utility connections, and finished pavers that later need to be removed for additional work.

We evaluate the property and organize the complete space before the final layout is approved.

Oudoor Kitchen Configurations

Outdoor Kitchens Built Around How You Live

The correct configuration depends on the available patio space, appliance selection, seating needs, and how people move between the house, kitchen, dining area, and yard.

Straight Kitchen

It works well along the edge of a patio or where preserving open floor space is the priority.

L-Shaped Kitchen

Creates separate cooking and preparation surfaces without enclosing the person using the kitchen.

U-Shaped Kitchen

Provides generous countertop and storage space for homeowners who cook outside frequently or want several built-in appliances.

Freestanding Island

Places the kitchen at the center of the entertaining area, often with cooking on one side and seating or serving space on the other.

Patio-Edge Kitchen

Positions the kitchen along the outside of the patio, preserving the center for dining and seating.

Complete Outdoor Living Space​

Patio and Landscape Integration

Built Into the Property. Made to Be the Showpiece.

The kitchen should look intentional from the hous. Excel Landscaping coordinates the kitchen with the patio dimensions, home architecture, doors, walkways, dining area, retaining walls, landscape beds, views and surrounding grade.

A completed outdoor project may include the following features

Seat walls
Landscape lighting
Privacy planting
Steps and walkways
Fireplaces and fire pits

Outdoor kitchen Material OPTIONS

Created to Be Shared. Built to Last.

Different textures, masonry styles and countertop materials create completely different looks while delivering lasting performance outdoors.

Explore some of the most popular finish combinations that bring custom outdoor kitchens to life.

Natural Stone Veneer

Creates a warm, timeless look that blends naturally with the home, making your outdoor kitchen feel custom-built rather than added later.

Dry-Stack Block

Perfect for clean, modern outdoor spaces, with crisp lines that create a sophisticated kitchen designed to stand out without feeling overdone.

Brick

A classic choice that complements traditional homes, bringing warmth, character and a welcoming place where family and friends naturally gather.

Granite Countertops

A premium surface that combines natural beauty with lasting durability, giving your outdoor kitchen the elegant finishing touch it deserves.

Concrete Countertops

Ideal for contemporary designs, offering a seamless custom appearance that turns your outdoor kitchen into a one-of-a-kind centerpiece.

YOUR PROJECT JOURNEY

What Does the Outdoor Kitchen Process Look Like?

The exact process depends on the kitchen, property, utilities, material lead times, and related outdoor work. Most projects move through the following stages.

1

Consultation

Discuss cooking, appliances, materials, and related features.;

2

Design

Review space, access, grade, drainage, patio condition and relationship to the home.

3

Selections

Finalize appliances, countertops, cabinets, finishes and related outdoor-living materials.

4

Project Visualization

When included, review how the kitchen, patio and landscaping work together before construction.

5

Construction

Complete demolition, excavation, foundations, rough-ins, hardscaping, kitchen construction and finishes.

6

Completion

Review the completed scope, shutoffs, maintenance, access and applicable warranty information.

OUtdoor kitchen price range

Build the Outdoor Space You've Been Imagining

Your investment depends on the size of the kitchen, appliances, materials, utilities, and how the project connects with the rest of your outdoor living space. These are common starting points to help you explore what’s possible.

Veneer Outdoor Kitchen Starting at

Veneer Outdoor Kitchen

A custom-built look with rich texture that blends naturally with your home, patio and surrounding landscape.

$18,000–$30,000+
dRY-STACK Outdoor Kitchen Starting at

Dry-Stack Outdoor Kitchen

A clean, refined finish with crisp lines that gives the kitchen a more contemporary, high-end appearance.

$15,000–$25,000+
Brick Outdoor Kitchen Starting at

Brick Outdoor Kitchen

A timeless masonry finish that complements traditional St. Louis homes and creates a warm, established look.

$16,000–$28,000+
Utility Planning

Decide on Gas, Power, Water, and Drainage Before Construction Begins

Utility requirements affect the kitchen layout, appliance locations, foundation, patio construction, and total project cost.

Excel Landscaping coordinates the kitchen and hardscape scope with qualified trade partners where licensed gas, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical work is required.

Depending on the project, planning may include:

Natural gas or propane supply
Natural gas or propane supply
Task and accent lighting
Sink drainage
Future-use conduit
Accessible fuel shutoffs
GFCI-protected receptacles
Water supply
Winterization access
Maintenance access panels
DESIGNED FOR HOW YOU COOK & LIVE

The Best Outdoor Kitchens Are Designed Around Your Lifestyle

Some homeowners need a focused grilling station for family dinners. Others want a full entertaining area where guests can sit, eat and interact without interrupting the person cooking.

We organize preparation, cooking, serving, storage, seating and circulation so appliance doors, stools and walkways do not compete for the same space.

1

Built for the Way You Entertain

Family dinners and larger gatherings call for different layouts. We design around the way you plan to use the space.

2

Cooking Comes First

The layout keeps preparation, cooking, serving, and cleanup working together instead of competing for space.

3

The Appliances You Want

Your grill, smoker, pizza oven, refrigeration, and storage help shape the final kitchen layout.

4

Keep Everyone Connected

The kitchen is arranged so guests can gather comfortably while the cook stays part of the conversation.

PLAN THE SURROUNDING SPACE

Complete the space around your outdoor kitchen.

Add the Features That Make the Kitchen Easier to Use

Retaining Walls​​

Create enough room for cooking, dining, bar seating, furniture, and comfortable circulation around the kitchen.

Drainage Installation

Water routing planned before the surface material goes down.

Paver Patios

Create usable outdoor living space that connects naturally to your outdoor space.

Landscaping Design

Improve visibility around counters, steps, walkways, walls, and surrounding landscape features.

Fireplaces & Fire Pits

Add a natural gathering point with a custom fire feature designed to complement the patio and surrounding outdoor space.

Complete Outdoor-Living Planning

Create an Outdoor Kitchen That Fits Your Home and Lifestyle

We help you choose the layout, appliances, storage, and finishes that fit your home, complement your backyard, and create a space you’ll be proud to share with family and friends.

ESSENTIAL COOKING SPACE

Built-In Grill Island

A focused option for homeowners who want a permanent grill, preparation space, and enclosed storage without creating a second full kitchen.

A grill station may include:

Built-in gas grill

Countertop preparation space

Access doors

Enclosed storage

Stone, brick or manufactured veneer

Space for a smoker or kamado cooker

Complete Outdoor Space

Full Outdoor Kitchen

A larger cooking and entertaining space with separate areas for preparation, cooking, serving, refrigeration, storage, and seating.

A full kitchen may include:

Multiple cooking appliances

Dedicated preparation counters

Outdoor refrigeration

Sink and water access

Bar seating and serving space

Weather-resistant cabinetry

Task and accent lighting

Multiple utility connections

SERVING ST. LOUIS HOMEOWNERS
Building Outdoor Spaces Across the Communities We Call Home

Excel Landscaping manages complete outdoor-living projects for homeowners across St. Louis County, St. Charles County and surrounding communities. Every project begins with a visit to your property so we can design around your home, your goals and the way you want to use the space.

Ladue
Clayton
Chesterfield
Ballwin
Kirkwood
Wildwood
Town & Country
Creve Coeur

COMMON PLANNING QUESTIONS

A grill island normally provides a permanent grill, countertop and limited storage. A full kitchen may include multiple appliances, refrigeration, a sink, cabinets, serving areas and seating.

We prioritize materials that are proven to perform in Missouri’s climate. When recommending countertops, we consider UV stability, moisture resistance, freeze-thaw durability, heat tolerance, maintenance requirements and manufacturer approval for outdoor use. Our goal is to help you choose a surface that looks beautiful today and continues to perform for years to come.

Possibly. We first evaluate the existing patio base or slab, available space, drainage, utility routes, and the weight of the proposed kitchen. A separate structural foundation may be required.

Typically, outdoor kitchen projects take between 6–12 weeks from design through final completion. That timeline includes planning, material selections, permitting, utility coordination and construction. Larger outdoor-living projects that combine patios, retaining walls, lighting, landscaping or other custom features may require additional time. During your consultation, we’ll review your project goals and provide a timeline tailored to your property and the scope of work.

We coordinate every part of the project so you don’t have to manage multiple contractors yourself. During the planning phase, we identify the required gas, electrical, plumbing and drainage work, coordinate permits and inspections where needed, and schedule the appropriate licensed trades as part of the overall construction process. Everything is planned upfront so your outdoor kitchen is built safely, efficiently and according to local requirements.

START WITH THE PROPERTY

Ready to Transform Your Outdoor Space?​

We’ll evaluate your property and help you choose the right kitchen layout and outdoor features to create a memorable space