Outdoor Kitchens in Somerset, NJ
Grill islands, bars and outdoor kitchens on your patio. Serving Somerset homeowners — owner-led by Manasses Ribeiro, NJ HIC #13VH10566200.
Outdoor Kitchens for Somerset homes
Somerset, in Franklin Township, sits on Piedmont clay and shale. That soil is the reason so many local patios heave, and the reason we start every job with the base.
Built for Somerset ground
On clay, anything built on soft ground moves every winter. For outdoor kitchens in Somerset, we dig the clay out underneath, build a compacted stone base and keep water moving away.
Read more about our work in Somerset, NJ.
An outdoor kitchen turns a patio into the place where the whole summer happens. We build grill islands and full kitchens with bar seating in stone veneer, designed with the paver patio around them so everything matches.
What we build
- Grill islands. A compact island with a built-in grill and counter space on each side.
- Kitchens with a bar. L-shaped or straight runs with an overhang for stools, like the project in our gallery.
- Finishes. Stacked stone veneer, block and stone caps to match your patio and walls.
Planned with the patio
The best outdoor kitchens are designed with the patio from day one: the right base under the kitchen, room to move behind the grill, and a layout that keeps smoke away from the house and the seating area.
Outdoor Kitchens we've built
Real photos from our own jobs in Central New Jersey — the same crew and standards we bring to Somerset.
Outdoor Kitchens in Somerset: common questions
Do you handle gas, electric and plumbing?
We build the masonry structure and leave openings and chases for utilities. Gas lines, electrical and plumbing must be installed by licensed trades, and we coordinate with them.
Can you build a kitchen on my existing patio?
Sometimes. An outdoor kitchen is heavy, so it needs a solid base underneath. We check your existing patio at the estimate. Often the best result is building the kitchen and the patio together.
Which grill should I buy first?
Pick your built-in grill and appliances before construction. We size the openings to their cut-out dimensions.
Why do patios in Somerset heave?
The dense clay common in the area holds water, and water that freezes expands. A patio on a thin base over clay moves every winter. We excavate deeper, build a compacted stone base and make sure water has somewhere to go.
Is Somerset its own town?
Somerset is a community within Franklin Township, Somerset County. Franklin Township's rules apply for permits.
Planning a outdoor kitchens project in Somerset?
Call or text Manasses for a free, written estimate. Send a photo of your yard and we'll tell you what makes sense before anyone visits.