An outdoor kitchen costs $6,000 to $30,000 in 2026, with national averages of about $16,000 (Fixr) to $16,533 (Angi, 287 projects).13 A DIY grill island kit starts at $1,500 to $6,000 (HomeGuide); luxury custom builds pass $60,000.12 Prices below are national averages* for 2026.
*National averages, not local quotes. Your price depends on size, appliances, masonry vs modular, and utility runs (gas, water, electric).
$16,533
2026 average, Angi
$6,000 – $30,000
typical range, Fixr
$1,500 – $6,000
DIY BBQ island kit, HomeGuide
$200 – $2,000
permits, Angi
Two per-foot numbers, two scopes: Angi quotes $200 to $600 per square foot of kitchen, while Fixr quotes $40 to $130 per square foot with a $75 average, so the two are likely not measuring the same scope, our reading.13 On cabinets and counters they line up better: Fixr puts each at about $100 per linear foot.3
Cost by build type
| Build | Cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DIY BBQ island kit | $1,500 – $6,000 | HomeGuide |
| Modular prefab kit (kit only) | $5,000 – $10,000+ | HomeGuide |
| Pre-built, installed | $7,000 – $16,000 | HomeGuide |
| Custom build | $10,000 – $35,000 | HomeGuide |
| Large custom (20 to 30 linear ft of counters) | $20,000 – $35,000 | HomeGuide |
| Luxury (pergola, pizza oven, full suite) | up to $60,000 – $65,000+ | Angi / Fixr |
Component costs
| Component | Cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Cabinets | about $100 per linear foot | Fixr |
| Countertops | about $100 per linear foot ($4,000 avg) | Fixr |
| Patio flooring | $5 – $35 per sq ft | HomeGuide |
| Gas line | $12 – $25 per linear foot | HomeGuide |
| Water line | $450 – $800 per fixture | HomeGuide |
| Outdoor lighting | $80 – $300 per fixture | HomeGuide |
| Roof, pergola, or gazebo | $1,450 – $31,000 | HomeGuide |
Labor, design, and permits (Angi)
Specialty installers and general labor run $50 to $150 per hour; a designer adds $500 to $3,000; a general contractor typically takes 10% to 20% of the total; permits (building, electrical, plumbing, gas) run $200 to $2,000.1
DIY vs pro
Modular island kits are the realistic DIY entry point: they ship on pallets and assemble with ordinary tools (HomeGuide).2 Home Depot’s grill island section lists current prices (plain link, not affiliate). Gas, water, and electrical rough-ins still belong to licensed trades.
Related guides
Fire Pit Cost
Pergola Cost
Patio Cost
Gazebo Cost
All cost guides
Sources
1. Angi — How Much Does an Outdoor Kitchen Cost?
2. HomeGuide — Outdoor Kitchen Cost
3. Fixr — Outdoor Kitchen Cost