How to make your outdoor kitchen ideas come true

In the realm of contemporary living, the outdoor kitchen has transcended its utilitarian origins to become a symbol of luxury and functionality. Realising your outdoor kitchen ideas takes meticulous planning, choosing the right appliances, cabinetry and storage units, deciding on infrastructure and utility questions, considering costs and whether to DIY or hire a professional. 

Family-owned and operated, Sitro Group Australia has been a wholesaler and distributor of quality outdoor leisure products for over 30 years, servicing Australia and overseas markets. 

From small standalone electric BBQ solutions to the design of uncompromising outdoor kitchens, with the Gasmate and AlfrescoPlus brands, the Melbourne-based outdoor kitchen specialist offers solutions for all your outdoor kitchen ideas and budgets. 

The Gasmate Paragon Digital Electric BBQ with a 2400W heat output is the perfect entry model for apartment dwellers and homeowners with smaller alfresco areas. It plugs conveniently into a power point and doesn’t require any plumbing. Compact and stylish with a stainless steel hood, fascia and firebox, the BBQ functions like a gas BBQ and allows for grilling with the hood up or down. It also comes with a cabinet trolley with convenient fold-down side shelves, four locking castors to secure it when used and a cover to protect it against any weather conditions. Available in leading appliance and BBQ retailers as well as hardware stores from $899.

For those who love a good DIY project, AlfrescoPlus is the go-to option. This Bunnings exclusive range focuses on design, quality, style, functionality and versatility.

Homeowners can make their outdoor kitchen ideas come true by following a simple 4-step process of mixing and matching a premium range of appliances, cabinets and door colours, making the outdoor kitchen as small or large as they wish depending on their budget and the size of their alfresco area. For a BBQ, fridge and sink, and all the cabinetry, the investment is around $5000, depending on the BBQ model. 

The AlfrescoPlus patented framing system provides the backbone of Sitro Group’s outdoor kitchens. 

“This cabinetry system is unlike anything else on the market. When combined with the waterproof PVC panels, AlfrescoPlus aluminium extrusions join seamlessly, forming a rigid and robust cabinetry solution that is almost four times faster to construct than traditional cabinetry,” explains Rina DiPietro, Creative Director of Sitro Group Australia. 

A great resource for homeowners to start planning an outdoor kitchen and generating a quote at the same time is the AlfrescoPlus online outdoor kitchen planner.

Gasmate offers two designs in its outdoor kitchen range, the Galaxy Black outdoor kitchen series and the Nova Graphite outdoor kitchen series. These outdoor kitchens are completely modular, allowing customers to choose the BBQ and any of the matching modules individually, depending on size, preference and budget. 

The Gasmate Galaxy Black BBQ Modules are a stylish addition to any alfresco area with integrated handles and black quartz tops and a perfect choice for homeowners who like to buy a complete outdoor kitchen package.

The Gasmate Outdoor Kitchen Package 1, for example, measures three metres in width and includes a 6 Burner Gasmate Galaxy Black BBQ, a premium single-door bar fridge, a matching fridge top to ensure optimal integration of the unit, a sink, a bin and a storage module.

Because all the modules come partially assembled, this kitchen package is easy to install by just putting the single modules together.

The stunning black finish and stainless steel BBQ hood with glass viewing window create a contemporary elegant look. Additional features include a temperature gauge and cool touch handle, enamel-coated cast iron plates and grills, cast iron burners with individual electronic ignition controls and the new industry standard LCC27 Safe Lok Regulator and Hose. The Gasmate Outdoor Kitchen Packages start at $7499 and are exclusively available at Harvey Norman.

For those who like to embrace the dark side, the Gasmate Nova Graphite 6 Burner BBQ with a new Graphite stainless steel finish is a sophisticated option. There are also Gasmate Nova modules available, including the BBQ and matching modules, to achieve a complete outdoor kitchen design.

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