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Alfresco kitchens

Simon Hawkins, MD, The Outdoor Kitchen Collective

It is important to consider the space that your cooking area is going into. Outdoor kitchens require a flat and clean surface. Is there a requirement to flatten the ground? Clear the space? Remove tree stumps? These questions need to be considered as part of your planning.

then it is prudent to involve your designers and/or landscapers in the project process

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