Outdoor Kitchen Builder in Fruit Cove, FL

Outdoor kitchens for Fruit Cove homes, from a simple grill run to a full kitchen under a roof.

Ask a Fruit Cove family what they want out back and an outdoor kitchen is usually near the top of the list. We start with how you cook and entertain, then design the counters, the bar and the cover so guests can gather while you work. Older Fruit Cove homes often sit on larger lots than the newer communities to the south, with room for a bigger patio or a freestanding structure.

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Outdoor Kitchen Options in Fruit Cove

Straight grill run. A clean line of counters along the house or the edge of the patio.
Raised bar seating. A raised bar edge lets guests sit and talk while you cook.
Under a gazebo or cover. Shelter from sun and storms, with lighting overhead.
Next to the fire. A kitchen beside a fireplace or fire pit keeps the evening in one place.

Before We Draw Your Fruit Cove Outdoor Kitchen

Cunningham Creek Plantation and Julington Creek Plantation are two of the larger planned communities in Fruit Cove. Near the water, an outdoor kitchen is turned toward the view so the cook isn't staring at a wall.

A kitchen under a roof gets used far more often in Florida, so we usually show a covered option in the AutoCAD design even if you start without one. Before we draw an outdoor kitchen in Fruit Cove, we check whether there's room for bar seating, which way smoke will drift and what cover, if any, goes overhead.

When designing an outdoor living space, UF/IFAS suggests planning power for cooking and lighting early.

Review Boards and Permits in Fruit Cove

In Fruit Cove, review depends on the community. Julington Creek Plantation's POA reviews changes; some older streets have no association. For an outdoor kitchen, boards often ask about its location on the lot, its finishes and any roof planned over it. Confirm current guidelines with your association.

Fruit Cove is in St. Johns County, which requires a building permit for most improvements and, in most cases, issues a clearance sheet before it accepts the building permit application. Registered architectural review associations can be notified when a permit application for exterior construction is filed. Every permitted structure gets its necessary engineered documents.

Outdoor receptacles have required ground-fault (GFCI) protection under the National Electrical Code since the early 1970s, according to the CPSC.

Why AY Luxury Designs

You design it with the founder. Amany Youssef designs every project with you in person and stays involved through the final walkthrough.
We manage every step, from design to final inspection. We handle the AutoCAD design, the HOA paperwork, the engineering, the permits and the build. We handle electrical work with our licensed electrical partner, and gas and plumbing with our licensed trade partners.
Built for Florida. Every permitted structure gets its necessary engineered documents.
A Nextdoor Neighborhood Favorite.

Our Design-Build Process

Design session with Amany. Your project starts at our Jacksonville design studio, where you sit down with founder Amany Youssef and watch your outdoor kitchen take shape live on screen in AutoCAD.
Free AutoCAD design and a custom quote. You get to-scale 3D renderings and a fully itemized custom quote within 24 hours of your consultation, so you know exactly what you're getting.
In-home design visit. Amany comes to your home for an in-person walkthrough, so we look at the project together where you're most comfortable, finalize the details and choose your colors and finishes.
Engineering, HOA and permits handled. We get the necessary engineered documents for every permitted structure, prepare your HOA/ARB package and pull the St. Johns County permits.
Build. We can start most projects within two to four weeks. Our crews follow a build process we've refined over many projects, and you get daily updates.
The AY Advantage. You hold back the final 5% for seven days after completion, so we can take care of any touch-ups before you sign off.

Financing is available through Synchrony Bank, including 18 months of no-interest financing, and we have other financing options as well.

Recent Projects in Fruit Cove

One recent project here is a paver extension with a hot tub pad, planters and a wood-burning fire pit in Cunningham Creek.

See more on our Outdoor Kitchen Builder in Jacksonville page and our Fruit Cove page.

Areas We Serve in Fruit Cove

We proudly serve homeowners all across Fruit Cove (32259), from Cunningham Creek Plantation, the riverfront and the inland neighborhoods, and everywhere in between. Wherever you call home in Fruit Cove, we'd love to hear about your project, so give us a call.

We also serve homeowners throughout St. Johns County and the greater Jacksonville area. Nearby, see our pages for St. Johns, Mandarin and Nocatee.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a minimum budget for an outdoor kitchen in Fruit Cove? Yes. Every AY Luxury Designs project has a $10,000 minimum. Beyond that, the cost depends on any cover or structure overhead; electrical, gas and plumbing connections by our trade partners; the patio underneath; the size and layout; and permits, and your fully itemized custom quote comes within 24 hours of your consultation.

Is an outdoor kitchen worth it? If you entertain or cook outside often, an outdoor kitchen makes the backyard a true living space. We design it to fit how you cook, so the space gets used.

Can I add a bar to my outdoor kitchen? Yes. A raised bar edge is one of the most requested details, so guests can sit while you cook.

Who reviews changes in Julington Creek Plantation? The community's POA, not its CDD, handles architectural change requests. Confirm current guidelines with your association.

Will my Fruit Cove HOA review an outdoor kitchen? Usually, yes. Fruit Cove includes riverfront homes on larger lots and planned communities like Julington Creek Plantation with their own architectural review. We prepare the site plan, scaled drawings and material and color selections and submit them with you. Confirm current guidelines with your association.