Outdoor Kitchen in Ireland — Cost, Cover, and the Practicalities of Cooking Outside Year-Round

Outdoor kitchen in Ireland: €3,000–€15,000 for a portable setup (BBQ, side burner, fridge on wheels), €8,000–€20,000 for a brick-built kitchen with a roof (built-in BBQ, worktop, sink, fridge, lighting, pergola or solid roof). Year-round use needs a cover (pergola, retractable awning, or solid roof) and a heat source (gas patio heater or infrared). Most Irish outdoor kitchens are used April–September; year-round use is possible but requires the cover and heat. The investment pays back in lifestyle but not in property value. Most Irish self-builds include a basic outdoor setup (BBQ, patio, lighting) and add the brick-built kitchen later if needed.

TL;DR

• Outdoor kitchen in Ireland: €3,000–€15,000 for a portable setup, €8,000–€20,000 for a brick-built with a roof.

• Year-round use needs a cover (pergola, retractable awning, or solid roof) and a heat source (gas patio heater or infrared).

• Most Irish outdoor kitchens are used April–September. The investment pays back in lifestyle but not in property value.

When this matters most

You're at design stage and considering an outdoor kitchen.

When this doesn't apply

The kitchen is built and the patio is poured.

Frequently asked questions

How much does an outdoor kitchen cost in Ireland?

Portable: €3,000–€15,000. Brick-built with a roof: €8,000–€20,000. Year-round use needs a cover and a heat source.

Can I use an outdoor kitchen year-round in Ireland?

Possible but requires a cover (pergola, retractable awning, or solid roof) and a heat source (gas patio heater or infrared). Most Irish outdoor kitchens are used April–September.

Does an outdoor kitchen add property value?

No, not significantly. The investment pays back in lifestyle, not in property value. A well-designed patio and landscaping add more value than the kitchen itself.

Sources

SCSI, Construction Cost Guide 2026. https://www.scsi.ie/