Outdoor Kitchen Builder Fort Collins
Most outdoor kitchens are a grill and a folding table. We build the kind you actually cook full meals in. You’ll see the layout in 3D before we pour a single footing. 15 years in Fort Collins. Once it’s done, good luck getting anyone to eat inside again.
A Grill Island Isn't an Outdoor Kitchen
You know the setup. A grill, maybe a side table, and you’re carrying plates back and forth from the kitchen the whole time you’re supposed to be hosting. If that’s your summer right now, the fix isn’t a bigger grill. It’s a real layout: somewhere to prep, somewhere to set things down, somewhere for people to actually sit.
We design Fort Collins outdoor kitchens around how you already cook and host, not around a list of appliances someone told you to want. You’ll see the whole layout in 3D, grill to prep counter to seating, before we pour a single footing. We build with materials that handle Colorado’s freeze-thaw cycles and full sun, and every project runs on the same fixed-price contract and warranty as our indoor remodels.
WHAT WE BRING TO THE TABLE:
- Fixed-price quotes after the design phase, with no surprise change orders
- Daily on-site Project Manager, plus weekly walkthroughs from Paul, our Director of Construction and one of the owne
- Real-time access to schedule, budget, and progress photos through our online client portal
- Master craftsmen with at least 10 years of trade experience or 100 completed projects
- 5-year labor warranty and lifetime manufacturer warranties on most installed products
Why Choose Artisan for Your Fort Collins Outdoor Kitchen
With over 15 years remodeling homes throughout Northern Colorado, we bring the same design-build standard to outdoor spaces that’s earned us Best of Houzz and Expertise.com recognition indoors.
Decades of Combined Experience
Our team has designed and built kitchens across Northern Colorado for over 15 years. An outdoor kitchen uses the same design thinking: layout, workflow, and materials that last, just built to handle sun, snow, and temperature swings instead of a controlled indoor environment.
Commitment to Craftsmanship
Stone veneer, weatherproof cabinetry, materials actually rated for outdoor use. We finish the details out here the same way we’d finish them inside your house.
Upfront Pricing, No Surprises
You get a real quote after a real design conversation. No hidden fees, no change order you never agreed to.
You'll Actually Know What's Going On
Your Project Manager keeps you posted, and you can check schedule, budget, and photos in the client portal whenever you want, not just when we remember to call.
Built for Northern Colorado Weather
A Colorado summer can throw hard freezes, brutal sun, and hail at the same patio in one year. We build for all three: proper drainage, freeze-resistant stone and masonry, and covered structures that keep the space usable well past Labor Day.
Ready to make your backyard the place everyone ends up? Reach out for a free consultation.
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Ready to Build an Outdoor Kitchen in Fort Collins?
Your backyard shouldn’t be an afterthought just because it’s outside. Whether you want a simple grill island or a full outdoor living space, we design and build it from first sketch to final reveal, right here in Fort Collins and across Northern Colorado.
How This Works
Building an outdoor kitchen shouldn’t feel like a construction project taking over your summer. Here’s how we keep it simple.
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Call Us or Fill Out the Form
(970) 691-6995, or use the online form. Either way, you get a free consultation with no strings attached.
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Come See the Showroom
Look at materials built for outdoor use in person before you commit to anything.
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We’ll Get to Work
You’ll see your layout, cabinetry, and materials rendered before we touch the backyard.
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We Build It, You Watch the Progress
Once the design’s locked in, our crew takes over and you track it all through the client portal.
What Actually Goes Into an Outdoor Kitchen
An outdoor kitchen build is rarely just a grill, even though that’s usually where the conversation starts. The ones that get used every week instead of twice a summer are built as a system: cooking, prep, storage, and seating all working together. Here’s what we build most for Fort Collins backyards. Pick a few, or go all in.
Built-In Grills and Cooking Zones
A built-in grill is the starting point, but most clients add a second cooking zone: a griddle, a side burner, or a wood-fired pizza oven. Each one handles a different job so you’re not standing around waiting for the grill to free up.
Pizza Ovens
This is the one everybody wants once they see it. A wood-fired pizza oven built into a stone surround becomes the thing people gather around, not just a fun extra.
Bar Seating and Gathering Space
Add a bar counter with seating and suddenly the cook isn’t stuck alone at the grill while everyone else is inside. This one change is usually what makes an outdoor kitchen feel finished instead of just functional.
Countertops and Surfaces
Outdoor counters take a beating: sun, freeze and thaw, heat straight off the grill. We spec granite, weatherproof quartz, and concrete for durability first, so you’re not redoing this in five years because it cracked.
Storage and Cabinetry
Weatherproof cabinetry keeps your utensils and grilling gear out of the weather and off the counter every time you host. Same idea as indoor storage: everything has a spot, and the counters actually stay clear.
Covered Structures and Lighting
A pergola or a full roof structure buys you weeks of extra season on both ends of summer. Add lighting and the space works just as well on a random Tuesday as it does for a Saturday party.
How Much Does an Outdoor Kitchen Cost?
Outdoor Kitchen Pricing
Cost depends on layout, materials, and how much of a full outdoor living space you’re building around the kitchen. Here’s a realistic range for Fort Collins projects.
Grill Island
$15-30K
A built-in grill island with stone or masonry surround, weatherproof countertop, and basic storage. Ideal for homeowners who want a real built-in cooking station without a full kitchen build.
Custom Outdoor Kitchen
$ 35-65K
Adds a second cooking zone (griddle, side burner, or pizza oven), extended countertop and prep space, weatherproof cabinetry, and bar seating for 3 to 4 people.
Full Outdoor Living Kitchen
$ 70k+
A complete outdoor kitchen and living space: multiple cooking zones, a wood-fired pizza oven, full bar seating, covered structure with integrated lighting, and premium stone or masonry finishes throughout.
5-Year Manufacturers Warranty
Get peace of mind with our 5-year labor warranty, as well as the manufacturer’s warranties on the materials we used. If an unfortunate event should happen and it’s included in our warranty policy and contract, we’ll come back and solve it.
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Ready to Stop Cooking Inside All Summer?
Schedule a free consultation and we’ll show you what’s actually possible in your backyard.
Frequently Asked Questions
Somewhere between $15,000 for a basic grill island and $70,000 or more for a full setup with multiple cooking zones, a pizza oven, and a covered structure. Most projects land in between.
A grill island can be done in a few weeks. A full outdoor kitchen with a covered structure usually runs six to ten weeks, depending on scope and how much the weather cooperates.
If it’s built right, yes. We use freeze-resistant stone and masonry, proper drainage, and materials rated for this climate. Some plumbing and appliances need seasonal winterizing, and we’ll walk you through that at handoff.
A grill covers most everyday cooking just fine. A pizza oven adds a second thing to do and usually ends up being where people cluster at parties. A lot of clients weren’t planning on one until they saw it in the 3D rendering.
Usually. We’ll look at your patio, footings, and drainage during the design consultation to confirm what’s realistic before we quote anything.
We walk your space, talk about how you actually use your backyard, and give you a straight read on what’s realistic for your budget. No pressure, no obligation.