The Rise of Outdoor Kitchens in Cape Town: Taking the Heart of the Home Outside

Cape Town has always had a strong outdoor-living culture. From weekend BBQ’s (braais) and long summer lunches to evenings spent entertaining around the fire, cooking outdoors is woven into the way Capetonians live. But something is changing.

The traditional BBQ (braai) area is increasingly being replaced by something more ambitious:
THE OUTDOOR KITCHEN.

Homeowners are no longer satisfied with simply placing a freestanding BBQ (braai) on the patio. They are creating complete outdoor cooking and entertainment spaces with built-in BBQ (braais), preparation areas, sinks, refrigeration, storage, pizza ovens and carefully designed countertops.

In many Cape Town homes, actually the whole Western Cape, the outdoor kitchen is becoming a genuine extension of the indoor living space.

From BBQ (Braai) Area to Outdoor Kitchen

The South African BBQ (braai) isn’t going anywhere. What is changing is everything around it.

Traditionally, an outdoor entertaining area might have consisted of a built-in BBQ (braai), a table and some chairs. Today’s outdoor kitchens can be significantly more sophisticated.

A well-designed installation might include:

• A built-in gas BBQ (braai) – Viking, GEA Steel and Fògher
• Large preparation surfaces – GEA Steel and Fògher
• Weather-resistant cabinets and drawers – GEA Steel and Fògher
• A sink with running water – GEA Steel and Fògher
• A pizza oven – Alfa
• Storage for wood, charcoal and cooking equipment – GEA Steel and Fògher

The result is an outdoor space that operates much more like a conventional kitchen.

Instead of repeatedly walking between the indoor kitchen and the BBQ (braai), the host can prepare food, cook, serve drinks and entertain guests in the same space.

For a city where entertaining frequently revolves around outdoor cooking, that makes practical sense.

Visit the EURO APPLIANCES CAPE TOWN showroom to view the widest variety of Outdoor Kitchens. With brands like Viking, GEA Steel, Fògher and Alfa. And get our professional advice to make the right choice for your OUTDOOR KITCHEN.