Outdoor Kitchens / Summer Kitchens in Nassau County

Summer kitchens for Nassau County: Florida's name for the outdoor kitchen, designed with the cover, the fire and the patio around it.

Ask around Northeast Florida and you'll hear 'summer kitchen' as often as 'outdoor kitchen.' It's the same idea: a place to cook outside, ideally under a roof. We design and build summer kitchens for homeowners in Nassau County, sized to your patio and sheltered from the afternoon storms.

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Outdoor Kitchen and Summer Kitchen Options in Nassau County

Straight grill run. A clean line of counters along the house or the edge of the patio.
Beverage center. Room for a small fridge so drinks stay outside.
With a bar. Bar seating so the cook isn't cooking alone.
Under a cover. A roof overhead for summer sun and afternoon storms.

NAHB lists outdoor kitchens and outdoor fireplaces among the home features that have grown most in popularity over the past ten years.

Nassau County Planning Notes for Your Outdoor Kitchen

Unincorporated Nassau County has tree protection rules, so we plan around significant trees from the first sketch. We've completed projects in Amelia Walk, Amelia National, Fernandina Beach and Yulee. Near the beach, the kitchen goes where the house blocks the wind, and finishes are picked to stand up to salt.

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 or summer kitchen in Nassau County, we check how far power has to run, what cover, if any, goes overhead and how the counters line up with the patio edge.

Historically, a summer kitchen was a separate kitchen used in the hot months so cooking wouldn't add heat to the main house, as the National Park Service describes.

Approvals and Permits in Nassau County

In Nassau County, review depends on the address: a community board, Fernandina Beach's historic review, or neither. Boards usually look at where the kitchen sits, how it's screened from neighbors and any structure over it. Confirm current guidelines with your association.

Nassau County's tree protection rules apply in unincorporated areas, so we plan placement around significant trees. Every permitted structure gets its necessary engineered documents.

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 Nassau County or City of Fernandina Beach 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.

Outdoor Kitchen Projects in Nassau County

From our Nassau County project list:

Amelia Walk, Fernandina Beach: A detached A-frame cedar gazebo with a custom wood-burning fireplace, an outdoor kitchen and seating walls.

See more on our Outdoor Kitchens & Summer Kitchens in Jacksonville page and our Nassau County page.

Areas We Serve in Nassau County

We proudly serve homeowners all across Nassau County, from Fernandina Beach, Amelia Island, Yulee, Amelia National and Amelia Walk, and everywhere in between. Wherever you call home in Nassau County, we'd love to hear about your project, so give us a call.

We also serve homeowners throughout Northeast Florida and the greater Jacksonville area. Nearby, see our pages for Fernandina Beach, Amelia Island and Jacksonville.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is the price of an outdoor kitchen or summer kitchen in Nassau County set?We price each project from its AutoCAD design. The size and layout; the base and counter materials; the appliances; any cover or structure overhead; and permits all move the number. Every AY Luxury Designs project has a $10,000 minimum, and the itemized quote arrives within 24 hours of your consultation.

Can you build a summer kitchen on my existing patio?Often, yes. We look at the patio, the power and the gas and water access during the in-home design visit and tell you what works.

How big should a summer kitchen be?Big enough for how you cook and no bigger. We lay out the counters and seating in AutoCAD so you can see the fit.

Who permits projects in Nassau County?The Nassau County Building Department permits unincorporated areas, including Yulee. Homes inside Fernandina Beach city limits are permitted by the City.

Is there HOA review for an outdoor kitchen or summer kitchen in Nassau County?It depends on your street. Some Nassau County neighborhoods have deed restrictions or an association; many don't. We check before we design and prepare any package needed. Confirm current guidelines with your association.