Most people choose an outdoor kitchen by starting with a grill. Yes, I am most people. That’s usually the wrong place to start. It's what everyone usually does when venturing outdoors to cook. The smartest outdoor kitchens are built around food, not appliances. What you cook, how often you cook it, and how much effort you enjoy putting into the process should determine everything else. When the kitchen matches your cooking style, it fades into the background and lets you focus on the food. This guide walks through how to choose the right outdoor kitchen by working backward from