Turn Your Outdoor Space into a Kitchen with the Perfect BBQ
If you’re about to move into a new home, or in the process of looking for one, and the sight of a small terrace or balcony bothers you because you have no idea what to do with it, then consider turning it into a second kitchen with an outdoor BBQ grill.
Smell ya’ later
Lots of new apartments are tiny in Singapore, and the kitchens are built in the open concept fashion to save on space. This means heavy cooking can lead to unwanted, leftover smells that permeate into the living areas. If you’re not a fan of this, then it’s time to take it outside! Yes, set up your own outdoor kitchen (or wet kitchen) by simply adding in an outdoor BBQ grill to your balcony (or planter).
There are so many functions to the BBQ. Get one with a hood and you’re looking at your very own oven and pizza maker. Need a stove? Most gas BBQs come with a side burner (and some even have infrared side burners!) that work as a regular gas stove.
Add on a rotisserie to slow cook a perfectly roasted chicken, or put in a reversible griddle to whip up large batch pancakes for the whole family. Some grills, like the Prestige Pro series from Napoleon or the Masport S/S4 even come with chopping boards and ice buckets. On the rare occasion, you may even find a BBQ with an attached sink. Most BBQs come with cabinets so storage of cooking accessories won’t be a problem.
Grilling with a view – that’s how it’s done in the city!
No shelter, no problem
Outdoor BBQ Grills are meant to be used outside, so there isn’t any concern about our local rainy weather. Our tip? Get a breathable PVC or canvas BBQ Grill cover. If the BBQ isn’t being used, keep the cover on and only take it off if when you’re going to use it. You’re also going to want to remove the cover every now and then to wipe it down, as Singapore is quite humid and droplets of water may sometimes form on the surfaces of the BBQ. When it starts to rain while you’re still using it, do not put the cover on immediately as the grill is still hot and can cause the cover to melt and stick to it.
Make it yours
If you’d like to take the outdoor kitchen concept one step further, then you may want to consider a built-in grill. Having a built-in grill means that you can play around with a custom counter with your favourite colour scheme, additional storage spaces, built-in trash bin and washing area for dirty dishes. Some easy-to-install bbq designs would be the Masport Ambassador built-in, and more complicated designs with electrical requirements for their fancier functions like bezel and hood lighting would be Napoleon’s Prestige PRO and BIG series.
This large balcony area has been converted to an outdoor kitchen, featuring the Napoleon BIPRO500RB built-in gas grill.
Whichever choice you make, whether it be a small mobile BBQ for your planter or a built-in grill for a larger balcony, having an outdoor BBQ grill addition in your home will definitely elevate your hostess (or host) with the mostest status.