Serving Metairie, LA
Covered Outdoor Kitchens in Metairie, LA
Custom outdoor kitchens for Metairie backyards, engineered for settling ground with masonry counters, covered cook zones, and utilities planned early.
Metairie backyards were made for this. Unlike the postage stamp lots across the parish line, most slab ranch homes here have real yard space behind them, enough for a full cooking setup with room left over for the table, the cornhole boards, and the crowd that shows up when the crawfish pot comes out. We build outdoor kitchens throughout Metairie, from the oak shaded streets of Old Metairie to the newer subdivisions out toward the lakefront.
The Ground Here Has Opinions
Much of Metairie sits on drained and filled ground, and that ground settles unevenly over the years. Anyone who has watched a fence lean or a walkway crack knows it. An outdoor kitchen is heavy: masonry bases, stone or concrete counters, built in equipment. So the foundation work matters more here than almost anywhere else we build. We design footings and slabs for the load they’ll actually carry, and we grade the cooking surface so summer thunderstorms drain off instead of pooling around your feet mid cook. That structural approach is the same thinking behind our patio paving work in Metairie, where a surface that stays level for decades is the whole point.
One Kitchen, Four Jobs
A good layout separates the work. There’s a cook zone with the grill, burners, or smoker; a prep zone with counter space and a sink; a serve zone where the food lands; and a sit zone where everyone else stays out of your way. Running gas, water, and electrical to each spot happens once, during design, not as an afterthought that means cutting into finished concrete. Equipment is stainless with marine grade finishes, chosen for heat and humidity rather than for a showroom in a drier state.
Shade Changes Everything
Old Metairie’s mature oaks give some yards natural cover, but plenty of newer lots bake in full sun from May through September. A pavilion over the cook zone means you’re grilling in shade instead of squinting through sweat, and it keeps a June downpour from calling the whole thing off. Our gazebos and pavilions in Metairie are built to pair with a kitchen from the first sketch, so posts, footings, and rooflines land exactly where they should.
Tell us how your family cooks and we’ll design around it. Send us a message or call (504) 285-2659 to set up a visit.
Built for Metairie weather
Why Metairie Homeowners Call Us
Heat, humidity, sudden rain, and a real storm season. A covered outdoor kitchens project here has to be designed for all four, and that is how we build.
- Anchored and engineered for wind, permit-ready
- Materials chosen for humidity, not against it
- Local crew who knows Metairie lots and drainage
- Written scope and a price that holds
How it works
Covered Outdoor Kitchens in Metairie, Step by Step
On-Site Consultation
We walk your Metairie property, look at sun, shade, and drainage, and talk through the covered outdoor kitchens you have in mind and your budget.
Design & Written Estimate
A clear layout, material options, and a written price that holds, with the full scope spelled out before any work starts.
In-House Installation
Our own crew builds your covered outdoor kitchens, cleans up, and walks the finished project with you.
More in Metairie
More We Build in Metairie
One local crew for the backyard and the whole exterior.
Proof it holds up
Reviews From Across the Metro
★★★★★Highly recommend. Very prompt, responsive and our paver sidewalk is perfect!
★★★★★We recently used Big Easy Patios for a small job in our backyard. They were quick, professional and their prices are unbeatable! I would definitely recommend them to anyone who needs paver services done right.
★★★★★The Big Easy Patios team did an amazing job on my patio! The work they completed in 3 days was much more than I expected. If you want someone dependable to take care of all your paving needs then look no further than this excellent company. Highly recommended!
Nearby
Covered Outdoor Kitchens in Nearby Areas
Building outdoor living space across the New Orleans metro and the Northshore.
Common questions
Covered Outdoor Kitchens Questions in Metairie
Do you build covered outdoor kitchens in Metairie?
Yes. Metairie is part of our regular service area. We design and install covered outdoor kitchens across the city and the surrounding metro, with a local crew that knows the weather and the parish permitting.
How long does a covered outdoor kitchens project take in Metairie?
Most projects run from a few days to a couple of weeks depending on size and scope. We give you a real timeline in the written estimate, not a guess.
Do you pull permits in Metairie?
Yes. We handle the permits your parish requires and put the full scope in writing before we start, so there are no surprises mid-project.
Start with a walkthrough
Your Backyard Has More in It Than You Think
We come out, walk the yard with you, and leave you a written scope with a firm price before any work starts. Bring us the idea; we will bring the plan.
Zero pressure. You will hear back from us within one business day.