Premium Appliance Options
Built-in gas grills, kamado smokers like the Big Green Egg, side burners, power burners, outdoor refrigerators, ice makers, sinks with hot and cold water, warming drawers, and even dedicated pizza ovens.
Living in Jacksonville means enjoying sunshine nearly year-round. There is no better way to take advantage of Florida's outdoor lifestyle than with a custom outdoor kitchen. From weekend cookouts to Tuesday evening grilling to game-day entertaining, an outdoor kitchen transforms your backyard into the heart of your home. No more running back and forth between the indoor kitchen and the grill. Everything you need is right where the action is.
At Jax Pavers, we design and build fully custom outdoor kitchens throughout Jacksonville and Northeast Florida. From compact grilling stations to expansive L-shaped islands with full appliance suites, every project we deliver is engineered for Florida's heat, humidity, and afternoon storms, using materials and methods built for the coastal climate. We also build the paver patios and pergolas that complete your outdoor living space — see all of our Jacksonville paver services. As a licensed and insured contractor, we handle every detail from design consultation through final inspection so you can focus on choosing your favorite recipes.
Fully Custom
Design Your Dream Outdoor Kitchen
No two outdoor kitchens are alike. We work with you to create a layout and feature set that matches your cooking style, entertaining habits, and backyard footprint.
Durable Countertop Materials
Granite and quartz countertops that resist heat, stains, and Florida's relentless UV exposure. Both materials are low maintenance and available in a wide range of colors and edge profiles.
Custom Island Construction
Durable stone veneer or stacked stone island bases that withstand moisture, heat, and the wear and tear of daily outdoor use. Steel or aluminum framing for lasting structural integrity.
Entertainment Features
Weatherproof TV mounts, sound systems, and bar-height seating so your outdoor kitchen doubles as the ultimate gathering space for game days and dinner parties.
Accent Lighting
Integrated LED lighting rounds out the design, letting you grill and entertain well after the sun goes down. Under-counter, task, and ambient lighting options available.
How It Works
Our Outdoor Kitchen Installation Process
Building an outdoor kitchen involves coordinating multiple trades and materials, which is why a structured process matters.
1
Design consultation and site assessment
We visit your property, discuss your vision, evaluate the existing space, and take precise measurements. You will receive a detailed proposal with transparent pricing. No hidden fees, no pressure. This consultation is always free.
2
3D rendering and planning
Our design team creates a detailed rendering so you can see exactly how your outdoor kitchen will look before a single paver is laid. We finalize appliance selections, countertop materials, stone veneer, and the overall layout during this phase.
3
Permitting
Most outdoor kitchens in Jacksonville require permits for gas lines, electrical circuits, and plumbing. We handle the entire permitting process with Duval County so everything is code-compliant and inspection-ready.
4
Foundation and paver base
A solid foundation is critical. We prepare a compacted aggregate base, install the paver surface, and ensure proper grading for drainage. We apply the same base preparation standards to every hardscape project.
5
Island construction and appliance installation
The kitchen island is built with a steel or aluminum frame, wrapped in your chosen stone veneer, and topped with precision-cut countertops. Appliances, gas lines, electrical, and plumbing are installed and tested by licensed professionals.
6
Finishing touches and walkthrough
We install backsplash details, bar seating, lighting, and any remaining accessories. Before we consider the job complete, we walk you through every feature and make sure the finished kitchen meets our standards and yours. We stand behind every install — if anything isn't right, we make it right.
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2026 Pricing
Outdoor Kitchen Cost in Jacksonville by Tier
Most outdoor kitchens we build in Jacksonville fall into three clear tiers. Use these ranges as a starting point, then read our full outdoor kitchen cost guide for line-item detail.
Compact
$15,000 – $20,000
Built-in gas grill, single side burner, storage drawers, granite top, stone veneer island base. Perfect for a single cook and a compact patio footprint.
Mid-Range (Most Popular)
$25,000 – $40,000
L-shaped or U-shaped island, outdoor refrigerator, premium Twin Eagles or TrueFlame grill, bar seating for 4–6, granite or quartz countertops, stone veneer wrap, integrated LED lighting.
Luxury
$50,000+
Full appliance suite with pizza oven, dedicated kamado smoker, sink with hot/cold water, weatherproof TV, custom lighting, premium quartz counters, and a covered structure or louvered pergola overhead.
Ranges are installed costs for 2026 Jacksonville-market projects and include the paver flooring directly under the island. Jax Pavers has a $7,500 project minimum, and every quote is written and itemized.
Built to Last
Premium Appliance Partners
The grill is the centerpiece of any outdoor kitchen, and we only install brands that are built to last in Florida's demanding environment. We are proud partners with Twin Eagles and TrueFlame, two of the most respected names in outdoor cooking. Both manufacturers produce commercial-grade stainless steel grills and accessories engineered for years of heavy use in heat and humidity.
For homeowners who love low-and-slow cooking, we integrate kamado-style smokers including the Big Green Egg. These ceramic cookers excel at smoking, grilling, roasting, and even baking, making them the perfect complement to a traditional gas grill. Many of our Jacksonville clients choose a dual setup with a gas grill for quick weeknight meals and a kamado for weekend smoking sessions.
Every stainless steel component we install (from access doors and storage drawers to side burners and refrigerators) is rated for outdoor use and backed by manufacturer warranties. Combined with the workmanship of a licensed and insured Jacksonville crew, your investment is built to last.
Local Knowledge
Outdoor Kitchens in Jacksonville, FL: Cost, Climate & Local Considerations
Outdoor kitchens in Jacksonville are different from outdoor kitchens almost anywhere else in the country. The Florida climate is hot, humid, salt-laden along the coast, and prone to dramatic afternoon thunderstorms — all of which place demands on materials, appliances, and structural protection that builders in milder climates simply don't have to plan for. After hundreds of completed projects across Duval, St. Johns, and Clay counties, we've learned what holds up here and what doesn't.
What Does an Outdoor Kitchen Cost in Jacksonville?
Pricing for outdoor kitchens in Jacksonville FL varies more than almost any other hardscape category we install. The biggest cost drivers are the size and shape of the island, the appliances you select, the countertop material, whether the kitchen is covered, and how far it sits from existing gas, water, and electrical service.
Compact outdoor kitchens with a built-in gas grill, single side burner, storage drawers, and a granite top usually fall between $15,000 and $20,000 installed. Mid-range L-shaped islands with an outdoor refrigerator, bar seating, dedicated power burner, and premium stone veneer typically run $25,000 to $40,000. Full luxury outdoor kitchens — the kind that include a kamado smoker, pizza oven, weatherproof TV, sink with hot and cold water, custom lighting, and a covering overhead — can exceed $50,000. Our project minimum is $7,500, and every quote we provide is itemized so there are no surprises later. For a full line-item breakdown, see our Jacksonville outdoor kitchen cost guide.
Building Outdoor Kitchens for the Florida Climate
Jacksonville sees over 220 days of sun per year, daily summer highs in the low 90s, and summer humidity that routinely cracks 80 percent. Materials that work fine in drier climates rust, fade, swell, or warp here within a season or two. That's why every outdoor kitchen we build uses 304-grade stainless steel for all metal components, weather-rated electrical boxes and gas connectors, sealed granite or quartz countertops, and stone veneer or stacked-stone island bases that won't degrade in humidity or salt spray. For homes east of the Intracoastal — Jacksonville Beach, Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach, Ponte Vedra Beach — we specify marine-grade hardware throughout to handle salt air exposure.
Paver Flooring Under the Outdoor Kitchen
The kitchen island only works as well as the paver surface it sits on. We install premium Tremron and Belgard pavers under and around every outdoor kitchen we build — engineered for Florida heat, UV, and the kind of foot and chair traffic that wears down lesser surfaces fast. For coastal projects we also pair SurfaceLogix texture and slip-resistance treatments where the kitchen wraps a pool deck. The base prep under the kitchen is the same exacting work we put under any paver patio — proper excavation, a compacted aggregate base, and grading that moves water away from the island and the home.
We also account for Florida's wind and storm load. Any covering, pergola, or attached structure over an outdoor kitchen we build is engineered to meet or exceed Florida Building Code wind requirements. The same pergola installation that gives you shade during August also protects your appliances when an afternoon thunderstorm rolls in unannounced.
Outdoor Kitchen Locations We Serve Around Jacksonville
We design and install custom outdoor kitchens throughout Jacksonville and the surrounding communities, including Ponte Vedra Beach, Nocatee, St. Johns, Fruit Cove, Mandarin, Riverside, Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach, Jacksonville Beach, St. Augustine, Fleming Island, Orange Park, and Green Cove Springs. Every neighborhood has its own character and code considerations, and we work with each county's permitting offices so your project moves cleanly from design to inspection without surprises.
Pairing an Outdoor Kitchen with the Rest of Your Backyard
Most of our Jacksonville clients don't build an outdoor kitchen in isolation. The kitchen anchors a larger outdoor living space that typically includes a custom paver patio, a pergola overhead, and often a paver pool deck if the home has a pool. Designing all of these together from day one produces a cohesive look, simplifies permitting, and almost always costs less than phasing the work over multiple years.
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Outdoor Kitchen Gallery
FAQ
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