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Written by Joe Maddison, The Outdoor Kitchen Guy. en Tue, 07 Jul 2026 19:41:24 GMT 2026-07-07T19:41:24Z en https://portal.barbacoaoutdoorkitchens.com/blog/how-to-position-your-outdoor-kitchen-in-the-garden <div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"> <a href="https://portal.barbacoaoutdoorkitchens.com/blog/how-to-position-your-outdoor-kitchen-in-the-garden" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"> <img src="https://portal.barbacoaoutdoorkitchens.com/hubfs/Customers/Chris%20Goodman/IMG_7841.jpeg" alt="How to Position Your Outdoor Kitchen in the Garden" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"> </a> </div> <p>&nbsp;</p> <div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"> <a href="https://portal.barbacoaoutdoorkitchens.com/blog/how-to-position-your-outdoor-kitchen-in-the-garden" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"> <img src="https://portal.barbacoaoutdoorkitchens.com/hubfs/Customers/Chris%20Goodman/IMG_7841.jpeg" alt="How to Position Your Outdoor Kitchen in the Garden" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; 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"> Outdoor Kitchen Outdoor Living Mon, 15 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT joe@barbacoaoutdoorliving.com (Joe Maddison) https://portal.barbacoaoutdoorkitchens.com/blog/do-you-need-planning-permission-for-an-outdoor-kitchen-in-the-uk 2026-06-15T07:00:00Z https://portal.barbacoaoutdoorkitchens.com/blog/from-first-enquiry-to-finished-outdoor-kitchen-what-the-process-actually-looks-like <div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"> <a href="https://portal.barbacoaoutdoorkitchens.com/blog/from-first-enquiry-to-finished-outdoor-kitchen-what-the-process-actually-looks-like" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"> <img src="https://portal.barbacoaoutdoorkitchens.com/hubfs/Brands/EO%20Kitchens/EO.LS.27_019.jpg" alt="From First Enquiry to Finished Outdoor Kitchen: What the Process Actually Looks Like" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"> </a> </div> <p>&nbsp;</p> <div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"> <a href="https://portal.barbacoaoutdoorkitchens.com/blog/from-first-enquiry-to-finished-outdoor-kitchen-what-the-process-actually-looks-like" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"> <img src="https://portal.barbacoaoutdoorkitchens.com/hubfs/Brands/EO%20Kitchens/EO.LS.27_019.jpg" alt="From First Enquiry to Finished Outdoor Kitchen: What the Process Actually Looks Like" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; 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"> Outdoor Kitchen Outdoor Living Tue, 19 May 2026 06:56:58 GMT joe@barbacoaoutdoorliving.com (Joe Maddison) https://portal.barbacoaoutdoorkitchens.com/blog/built-in-vs-modular-outdoor-kitchen-why-modular-wins-for-most-uk-homes 2026-05-19T06:56:58Z https://portal.barbacoaoutdoorkitchens.com/blog/how-to-match-your-outdoor-kitchen-to-your-house-and-garden-style <div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"> <a href="https://portal.barbacoaoutdoorkitchens.com/blog/how-to-match-your-outdoor-kitchen-to-your-house-and-garden-style" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"> <img src="https://portal.barbacoaoutdoorkitchens.com/hubfs/Brands/EO%20Kitchens/EO.LS.27_019.jpg" alt="How to Match Your Outdoor Kitchen to Your House and Garden Style" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"> </a> </div> <p>&nbsp;</p> <div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"> <a href="https://portal.barbacoaoutdoorkitchens.com/blog/how-to-match-your-outdoor-kitchen-to-your-house-and-garden-style" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"> <img src="https://portal.barbacoaoutdoorkitchens.com/hubfs/Brands/EO%20Kitchens/EO.LS.27_019.jpg" alt="How to Match Your Outdoor Kitchen to Your House and Garden Style" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; 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"> Outdoor Kitchen Outdoor Living Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:11:37 GMT joe@barbacoaoutdoorliving.com (Joe Maddison) https://portal.barbacoaoutdoorkitchens.com/blog/are-outdoor-kitchens-actually-practical-in-the-uk 2026-04-23T08:11:37Z https://portal.barbacoaoutdoorkitchens.com/blog/outdoor-kitchen-vs-bbq-setup-whats-the-real-difference <div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"> <a href="https://portal.barbacoaoutdoorkitchens.com/blog/outdoor-kitchen-vs-bbq-setup-whats-the-real-difference" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"> <img src="https://portal.barbacoaoutdoorkitchens.com/hubfs/Brands/EO%20Kitchens/EO.LS.27_019.jpg" alt="Outdoor Kitchen vs BBQ Setup: What's the Real Difference?" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"> </a> </div> <p>&nbsp;</p> <div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"> <a href="https://portal.barbacoaoutdoorkitchens.com/blog/outdoor-kitchen-vs-bbq-setup-whats-the-real-difference" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"> <img src="https://portal.barbacoaoutdoorkitchens.com/hubfs/Brands/EO%20Kitchens/EO.LS.27_019.jpg" alt="Outdoor Kitchen vs BBQ Setup: What's the Real Difference?" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; 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"> Outdoor Kitchen Outdoor Living Wed, 25 Mar 2026 23:37:56 GMT joe@barbacoaoutdoorliving.com (Joe Maddison) https://portal.barbacoaoutdoorkitchens.com/blog/what-exactly-is-an-outdoor-kitchen 2026-03-25T23:37:56Z https://portal.barbacoaoutdoorkitchens.com/blog/planning-for-summer-2025 <div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"> <a href="https://portal.barbacoaoutdoorkitchens.com/blog/planning-for-summer-2025" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"> <img src="https://portal.barbacoaoutdoorkitchens.com/hubfs/Brands/EO%20Kitchens/QE0A0408.jpg" alt="Why Now is the Perfect Time to Plan Your Outdoor Kitchen and Pergola!" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"> </a> </div> <p>&nbsp;</p> <div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"> <a href="https://portal.barbacoaoutdoorkitchens.com/blog/planning-for-summer-2025" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"> <img src="https://portal.barbacoaoutdoorkitchens.com/hubfs/Brands/EO%20Kitchens/QE0A0408.jpg" alt="Why Now is the Perfect Time to Plan Your Outdoor Kitchen and Pergola!" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"> </a> </div> <p>&nbsp;</p> <img src="https://track-eu1.hubspot.com/__ptq.gif?a=139602349&amp;k=14&amp;r=https%3A%2F%2Fportal.barbacoaoutdoorkitchens.com%2Fblog%2Fplanning-for-summer-2025&amp;bu=https%253A%252F%252Fportal.barbacoaoutdoorkitchens.com%252Fblog&amp;bvt=rss" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="min-height:1px!important;width:1px!important;border-width:0!important;margin-top:0!important;margin-bottom:0!important;margin-right:0!important;margin-left:0!important;padding-top:0!important;padding-bottom:0!important;padding-right:0!important;padding-left:0!important; "> Outdoor Kitchen Outdoor Living Tue, 18 Feb 2025 17:35:36 GMT joe@barbacoaoutdoorliving.com (Joe Maddison) https://portal.barbacoaoutdoorkitchens.com/blog/planning-for-summer-2025 2025-02-18T17:35:36Z https://portal.barbacoaoutdoorkitchens.com/blog/craftsmanship-in-uk-outdoor-kitchen-construction-artisan-excellence <div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"> <a href="https://portal.barbacoaoutdoorkitchens.com/blog/craftsmanship-in-uk-outdoor-kitchen-construction-artisan-excellence" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"> <img src="https://portal.barbacoaoutdoorkitchens.com/hubfs/OUTDOOR%20GOURMET%20KITCHENS%20-%20Devon%20Life.png" alt="Craftsmanship in UK Outdoor Kitchen Construction: Artisan Excellence" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"> </a> </div> <p>Explore the art of craftsmanship in the construction of outdoor kitchens in the UK, highlighting the excellence of artisan workmanship.</p> <div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"> <a href="https://portal.barbacoaoutdoorkitchens.com/blog/craftsmanship-in-uk-outdoor-kitchen-construction-artisan-excellence" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"> <img src="https://portal.barbacoaoutdoorkitchens.com/hubfs/OUTDOOR%20GOURMET%20KITCHENS%20-%20Devon%20Life.png" alt="Craftsmanship in UK Outdoor Kitchen Construction: Artisan Excellence" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"> </a> </div> <p>Explore the art of craftsmanship in the construction of outdoor kitchens in the UK, highlighting the excellence of artisan workmanship.</p> <img src="https://track-eu1.hubspot.com/__ptq.gif?a=139602349&amp;k=14&amp;r=https%3A%2F%2Fportal.barbacoaoutdoorkitchens.com%2Fblog%2Fcraftsmanship-in-uk-outdoor-kitchen-construction-artisan-excellence&amp;bu=https%253A%252F%252Fportal.barbacoaoutdoorkitchens.com%252Fblog&amp;bvt=rss" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="min-height:1px!important;width:1px!important;border-width:0!important;margin-top:0!important;margin-bottom:0!important;margin-right:0!important;margin-left:0!important;padding-top:0!important;padding-bottom:0!important;padding-right:0!important;padding-left:0!important; "> Outdoor Kitchen Outdoor Living Sun, 31 Mar 2024 22:21:56 GMT joe@barbacoaoutdoorliving.com (Joe Maddison) https://portal.barbacoaoutdoorkitchens.com/blog/craftsmanship-in-uk-outdoor-kitchen-construction-artisan-excellence 2024-03-31T22:21:56Z