Custom Outdoor Kitchens in Orlando and Across Florida
An outdoor kitchen designed with your pool, not added after it, so the cooking, the views and the water all work as one space.
Most backyards get the pool first and the kitchen later. That is how you end up with a grill facing a wall, a bar that blocks the view of the water, and a gas line trenched through a finished deck. At Southern Pool Designs, we design and build custom outdoor kitchens as part of the same plan as your pool, spa and hardscape, so every piece is placed on purpose.
We have been building luxury backyards since 1997, and we were ranked No. 18 in the 2026 PSN/Hayward Top 50 Builders. Our outdoor kitchens are built by the same team that builds your pool, under one contract and one schedule, for homeowners in Orlando, Central Florida and across the state.
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Why Build the Kitchen With the Pool
An outdoor kitchen needs gas, power, water and a drain. When it is planned alongside the pool, those lines go in during construction, before the deck is poured. When it is added later, the deck gets cut, the schedule starts over and the result rarely lines up as cleanly.
What you get by planning it together
- Utilities run once, under the deck, while the yard is already open
- Seating and sightlines that face the pool and the view, not away from them
- Materials that match your coping, decking and walls
- One permit package, one schedule and one team accountable for the result
- A fixed-price contract, so the number you sign is the number you pay
What Goes Into a Southern Pool Designs Outdoor Kitchen
Every kitchen is designed around how you cook and entertain. A weekend griller needs something different than a family that hosts thirty people every Sunday.
- Built-in gas grills, side burners and griddles
- Pizza ovens and smokers
- Outdoor-rated refrigerators, ice makers and beverage centers
- Sinks with hot and cold water
- Bar seating and raised counters for guests
- Task and accent lighting for cooking after dark
Built for Florida weather
Sun, humidity, salt air and summer storms are hard on outdoor kitchens. We build on a block structure finished in stucco, stone or tile, and we select countertops and cabinetry rated for full sun and moisture. Many clients add a pavilion or roof so the kitchen is usable through the afternoon rain.
- Block-and-stucco or stone veneer bases
- UV-stable countertops such as granite, quartzite or porcelain
- Marine-grade or stainless outdoor cabinetry
- GFCI-protected electrical and properly vented gas
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Plan Your Outdoor Kitchen With Your Pool
Whether you are building a new pool or replacing an old one, the best time to plan the kitchen is now, while the utilities can go in once. Call (407) 339-5800 or fill out the form below to schedule your design consultation.
We design and build outdoor kitchens for homeowners in Orlando, Central Florida and across Florida.
Outdoor Kitchen FAQs
Do you build outdoor kitchens without a new pool?
Our outdoor kitchens are designed and built as part of a pool project, either a new pool or a full rip and replace. That is where we add the most value, because the kitchen, pool and hardscape are planned and built together.
Should the outdoor kitchen be built at the same time as the pool?
Yes, whenever possible. Gas, electric, water and drain lines can run under the deck during construction. Adding a kitchen after the deck is finished usually means cutting and patching the deck, which costs more and rarely matches as well.
What countertops work best outdoors in Florida?
Granite, quartzite and porcelain hold up well to Florida sun and humidity. Many engineered quartz products are not rated for outdoor use and can discolor in direct sun, so we steer clients toward materials made for the outdoors.
Does an outdoor kitchen need a permit?
Usually, yes. Gas, electrical and plumbing work all require permits and inspections in most Florida jurisdictions. We include the outdoor kitchen in the permit package for your project and handle the inspections.
Can the kitchen go inside a screen enclosure or under a roof?
Yes. Many clients put the kitchen under a pavilion or roof and inside the screen enclosure so it can be used through the summer rain and without bugs. Grills need proper clearance and ventilation, which we plan for in the design. See our pool screen enclosures page for more.
How long does an outdoor kitchen add to the schedule?
When it is built with the pool, the kitchen is worked into the same schedule rather than added onto the end. Your project timeline will show it as part of the overall build.