Outdoor Kitchens

Custom-cut Just For Your House

An outdoor kitchen is more than a spot for the barbecue. It's a cooking and entertaining space designed around how you live, how you host and how you cook. Outdoor kitchens are a game changer here in New Zealand. Every balmy summer evening from now on you’ll be wondering how you ever put up with cooking inside.

Standard BBQs are fine, but outdoor kitchens are built for more than sausages. Whether you're planning a built-in BBQ island, a covered alfresco kitchen off the living room, a pizza oven bench, or a compact setup for a townhouse courtyard, Cutshop® gives you complete flexibility over how every centimetre is used.

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Why choose Cutshop®      

for your outdoor kitchen?

High quality. Low cost. Perfect fit.

Your outdoor kitchen panels are cut on our CNC machines to the exact millimetre, drilled, and labelled ready to build.

No waiting weeks and spending a fortune on a cabinetmaker.

A perfect fit, guaranteed.

Modular outdoor kitchens make you work around their sizes; Cutshop® cuts to your space and your appliances.

Custom built quality, without the price tag.

Get a joiner's precision without the joiner's invoice or wait time.

Total freedom over the finish.

No fixed layouts or styles. Any material, any configuration,
any look.

What types of outdoor kitchens

can you make with Cutshop®?      

  • Pergola L-Shape

    L-shaped timber-slat cabinetry under a planted pergola, with floating shelving and stone bench tops.

    REF: ODK60

  • Galley Run

    Single-wall galley in gloss navy, stainless bench top and slat screening for privacy above the BBQ.

    REF: ODK61

  • Shaker Alfresco

    Classic white shaker cabinetry lines a covered alfresco, dining set. Bring the beachy style together with woven pendants and corded chairs.

    REF: ODK62

  • Brick Backdrop

    Light grey cabinetry with bar pulls set against exposed brick, stainless range hood venting above the BBQ.

    REF: ODK63

  • Charcoal Courtyard

    Black cabinetry and warm timber bench top wrap a wood-fired grill or pizza oven, with open firewood storage below.

    REF: ODK64

  • Villa Courtyard

    White washed with an island and built-in hearth under heavy timber beams. Terracotta and greenery set a Mediterranean tone.

    REF: ODK65

  • Deck Bar

    Vertical batten fronts in white, with a stone waterfall bench top overhanging for bar stool seating.

    REF: ODK66

  • Vine Pergola

    Timber cabinetry with lattice doors sits beneath a vine-clad pergola, planter boxes lining the back run.

    REF: ODK67

  • Outdoor Room

    Steel and timber pergola shelters separate lounge and dining zones, with a stone feature wall behind housing the kitchen run.

    REF: ODK68

  • Sheltered Galley

    Single-wall galley in muted green, sink and BBQ tucked beneath a louvred roof for all-weather cooking.

    REF: ODK69

  • Screened Galley

    Handleless white run with integrated drinks fridge, roll-down screens closing the space against wind and sun.

    REF: ODK70

  • Island Bar

    Dark island bar separated from the house. Sink, BBQ and bar seating all built in with a rear bench keeping prep off the bar.

    REF: ODK71

What types of outdoor kitchens

can you make with Cutshop®?  

Pergola L-Shape

L-shaped timber-slat cabinetry under a planted pergola, with floating shelving and stone bench tops.

REF: ODK60

Prices vary depending on dimensions, materials, internal configuration, and finish. Fill in our quote form to get an accurate price for your project →

GET A QUOTE

Upload your designs, dxf files or cutlist for a quote.

Galley Run

Single-wall galley in gloss navy, stainless benchtop and slat screening for privacy above the BBQ.

REF: ODK61

Shaker Alfresco

Classic white shaker cabinetry lines a covered alfresco, dining set. Bring the beachy style together with woven pendants and corded chairs.

REF: ODK62

Vine Pergola

Timber cabinetry with lattice doors sits beneath a vine-clad pergola, planter boxes lining the back run.

REF: ODK67

Villa Courtyard

White washed with an island and built-in hearth under heavy timber beams. Terracotta and greenery set a Mediterranean tone.

REF: ODK65

Screened Galley

Handleless white run with integrated drinks fridge, roll-down screens closing the space against wind and sun.

REF: ODK70

Brick Backdrop

Light grey cabinetry with bar pulls set against exposed brick, stainless range hood venting above the BBQ.

REF: ODK63

Charcoal Courtyard

Black cabinetry and warm timber bench top wrap a wood-fired grill or pizza oven, with open firewood storage below.

REF: ODK64

Island Bar

Dark island bar separated from the house. Sink, BBQ and bar seating all built in with a rear bench keeping prep off the bar.

REF: ODK71

Deck Bar

Vertical batten fronts in white, with a stone waterfall bench top overhanging for bar stool seating.

REF: ODK66

Sheltered Galley

Single-wall galley in muted green, sink and BBQ tucked beneath a louvred roof for all-weather cooking.

REF: ODK69

Outdoor Room

Steel and timber pergola shelters separate lounge and dining zones, with a stone feature wall behind housing the kitchen run.

REF: ODK68

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No more having to compromise with standard sizes you have to make fit. Precision cut so perfect it’s amazing, with a huge choice of quality materials and hardware. Friendly and helpful with design and really smart software that minimises waste.
Gary FlynnHomeowner
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A fabulous way to get a 5 star kitchen at an affordable price! The quality of the cabinets is excellent, and having complete design flexibility is a huge bonus. They even arranged out-of-town delivery for us, and sourced our drawer handles and rubbish bins for us. Would highly recommend their services.
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How it works:

Making an outdoor kitchen with Cutshop®

How the Cutshop® Custom Cutting Process Works

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Plan Your Layout

Measure your space and choose your appliances first: BBQ, sink, fridge or pizza oven. Then map out your cooking, prep, storage and serving zones.

Submit Your Specs

Tape measure and pencil

Send us your drawings, measurements, and appliance cut-out specifications. Our team will review your project and prepare it for manufacturing.

Cutshop® Cuts

Your panels are precision-cut by our CNC machines, finished, and labelled for assembly, including cut-outs for your BBQ, sink and appliances. No cutting or guesswork required on your behalf when it’s time to put it all together.

Delivery or Pickup

Your custom outdoor kitchen components arrive clearly labelled and ready to assemble, delivered anywhere in NZ. Prefer to collect? You're welcome to pick up from your local Cutshop® factory.

Materials & Finishes

When building cabinetry outdoors, material choice is about more than just looks. New Zealand's strong UV, salty coastal air, humidity and sudden downpours are tough on cabinetry, so your outdoor kitchen needs panels and hardware made for exterior use. Every Cutshop® outdoor kitchen is cut from StyleLex® weatherproof panels, a complete panel system designed for outdoor entertaining areas.

Why Stylex?

Standard melamine-faced MDF or particle board is an indoor material, put it outside and it’s lifespan is dramatically reduced. Stylex cabinetry stands up to the wear and tear of the outdoor environment.

Easy to Clean

Hygienic

Stain Resistant

Vertical Application

Weather
proof

Weatherproof

UV Protected

UV Protected

Vertical Install

Colour range

Stain Resistant

Easy to Clean

Hygienic

  • Coastal Bach

    Inspired by the classic Kiwi bach: sun-washed whites, sand and sea-glass tones, and relaxed, easy-going lines. An outdoor kitchen that feels like your on summer holiday all year round.

    A coastal outdoor kitchen in pale cabinetry with a built-in BBQ, stone bench tops and a sea view beyond

  • Mediterranean Courtyard

    Warm terracotta, olive and clay tones, with a wood-fired pizza oven as the centrepiece. Add herb planters and climbing vines, to create a sheltered space that quickly becomes the go-to spot for long lunches.

    A Mediterranean courtyard kitchen with a wood-fired pizza oven, terracotta tones and climbing vines overhead

  • Country Woolshed

    Rugged, hard-working character inspired by rural New Zealand. Earthy greens, weathered greys and corrugated accents suit lifestyle blocks and farmhouses, where the outdoor kitchen is built for big family gatherings and long summer evenings.

    A country-style outdoor kitchen in earthy greens with corrugated accents, set on a rural property
  • AlabasterSolid
  • ShellSolid
  • MountainSolid
  • SlateSolid
  • New OxideTextured
  • New Urban CreteTextured
  • New StoneTextured
  • Natural BirchWoodgrain
  • Blonde OakWoodgrain
  • Sandy OakWoodgrain
  • TeakwoodWoodgrain
  • Honey WalnutWoodgrain
  • Southern WalnutWoodgrain
  • WhiteCarcass 18mm
  • Light GreyCarcass 18mm
  • Dark GreyCarcass 18mm
  • WhiteCarcass 16mm

Style ideas

Coastal Bach

Inspired by the classic Kiwi bach: sun-washed whites, sand and sea-glass tones, and relaxed, easy-going lines. An outdoor kitchen that feels like your on summer holiday all year round.

Mediterranean Courtyard

Warm terracotta, olive and clay tones, with a wood-fired pizza oven as the centrepiece. Add herb planters and climbing vines, to create a sheltered space that quickly becomes the go-to spot for long lunches.

Finish Considerations

Country Woolshed

Rugged, hard-working character inspired by rural New Zealand. Earthy greens, weathered greys and corrugated accents suit lifestyle blocks and farmhouses, where the outdoor kitchen is built for big family gatherings and long summer evenings.

Harsh Sunlight

Choose finishes rated for exterior use so colours don't fade under the Kiwi sun.

Moisture

Use exterior-grade panels, and lift cabinetry off the ground on feet so water never pools at the base.

Corrosion

In coastal areas, choose marine-grade stainless steel hardware and fixings.

Not sure which finish suits your space?
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Outdoor Kitchen Components:

Designing a custom outdoor kitchen with Cutshop® means you get to choose exactly what goes into it. Rather than accepting a standard layout, you can create a cooking and entertaining space built around your appliances and the way you like to host.

  • Cooking Zone

    Usually a built-in BBQ or pizza oven is the centrepiece of an NZ outdoor kitchen. Cabinetry can be cut to your BBQ's exact size, with room for side burners and a rangehood. Or shape your cabinetry around a pizza oven. There are no rules to what you can and can’t fit. If you want it all, we can do that too.

  • Prep Space

    Generous bench space either side of the grill makes outdoor cooking easier and safer. Plan landing space for platters, a prep zone near the sink, and a serving or bar area where guests can gather without getting in the cook's way. Your cabinetry can be designed to suit stone, stainless steel or compact laminate benchtops.

  • Storage

    Keep everything you need outside: utensils, platters, cleaning gear, charcoal, firewood and BBQ covers. Drawers suit smaller items, while deeper cupboards handle bulkier items like pots and pans.

  • Appliances

    Whether you're housing an outdoor fridge, a sink, or a bin pull-out, panels can be cut to your exact specifications and finished to match the rest of your outdoor kitchen. Custom cutting means your outdoor kitchen dimensions aren't limited to what's on the shelf.

Outdoor Kitchen
Components:

Designing a custom outdoor kitchen with Cutshop® means you get to choose exactly what goes into it. Rather than accepting a standard layout, you can create a cooking and entertaining space built around your appliances and the way you like to host.

Cooking Zone

Usually a built-in BBQ or pizza oven is the centrepiece of an NZ outdoor kitchen. Cabinetry can be cut to your BBQ's exact size, with room for side burners and a rangehood. Or shape your cabinetry around a pizza oven. There are no rules to what you can and can’t fit. If you want it all, we can do that too.

Storage

Keep everything you need outside: utensils, platters, cleaning gear, charcoal, firewood and BBQ covers. Drawers suit smaller items, while deeper cupboards handle bulkier items like pots and pans.

Prep Space

Generous bench space either side of the grill makes outdoor cooking easier and safer. Plan landing space for platters, a prep zone near the sink, and a serving or bar area where guests can gather without getting in the cook's way. Your cabinetry can be designed to suit stone, stainless steel or compact laminate benchtops.

Appliances

Whether you're housing an outdoor fridge, a sink, or a bin pull-out, panels can be cut to your exact specifications and finished to match the rest of your outdoor kitchen. Custom cutting means your outdoor kitchen dimensions aren't limited to what's on the shelf.

Sizing:

What Are the Right Dimensions for Your Outdoor Kitchen?

Custom cutting means your outdoor kitchen isn’t limited to whats for sale at retail stores. Outdoor cabinetry can be cut to fit your deck, patio or backyard no matter the size or shape.

A few key measurements to consider before you start:

Bench height: Outdoor prep benches typically sit at 900–920mm, matching most indoor kitchens. Bar and leaner benches sit higher, usually around 1050–1100mm.

Width: Custom panels can be cut to any width. Plan the run around your appliances, and leave landing space on both sides of the BBQ for platters and utensils, ideally 400mm or more.

Depth: A standard 600mm depth suits most prep benches. BBQ islands often need to be deeper to fit a built-in BBQ, so check your BBQ's cut-out dimensions before you set the depth.

Clearances: Leave around 1000mm of walkway where people pass behind the cook. Check your BBQ manufacturer's minimum clearances to walls, roofs and combustible materials.

Lost your tape measure?

Not a problem. Pop in to your local Cutshop® factory and we’ll give you one for free, how good.

Custom-cut Outdoor Kitchens

vs. Off-the-Shelf Flat-Pack       

What is the Difference? 

Modular Outdoor kitchens from big-box retailers are extremely limited, especially when it comes time to try and fit one to your homes outdoor space. Custom-cut outdoor kitchens from Cutshop® are built to your exact dimensions, around your actual appliances. Most importantly an outdoor kitchen from Cutshop® is built from the right material for your environment.

Cutshop® Custom-cut
Retail Flat-Pack
Fit
Cutshop® Custom-cutCut to your exact millimetre — no gaps
Retail Flat-PackFixed sizes, visible gaps & wasted space
Durability
Cutshop® Custom-cutTough board specialised for outdoor use
Retail Flat-PackStandard board deteriorates outdoors
Appliances
Cutshop® Custom-cutOpenings built around your appliances
Retail Flat-PackYour appliances need to match their size
Finish
Cutshop® Custom-cutFull choice of materials and hardware
Retail Flat-PackBudget hardware that rusts outdoors

Cutshop® Custom-cut

Retail Flat-Pack

✔ Full choice of materials and hardware

Fit

Durability

Appliances

Finish

✔ Cut to your exact millimetre - no gaps

✔ Tough board specialised for outdoor use

✔ Openings built around your appliances

✘ Board that deteriorates fast outdoors

✘ Fixed sizes, visible gaps & wasted space

✘ Bbq/fridge/oven has to match their size

✘ Budget hardware that rusts outdoors

Every panel is cut perfectly, minimising costly errors and material waste.

Your custom order is ready faster than traditional
joinery services.

Unrivalled
Speed

Benefit from industrial-grade cutting and durable
materials that last.

Ready to Create the Perfect Outdoor Kitchen for Your Home?

By eliminating the middleman and leveraging efficient CNC technology, you achieve a superior, long-lasting result for a fraction of the cost of traditional methods.

Zero
Waste

Professional Quality

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Upload your measurements, sketches or designs for a fast, no-obligation quote from your nearest Cutshop® factory.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • It depends on what's included. Outdoor cabinetry on its own generally isn't building work that needs consent, but connecting water, drainage or fixed gas, or adding a roofed structure like a pergola, can bring in consent or certification requirements. Gasfitting must be done by a licensed gasfitter and electrical work by a licensed electrician. Check with your local council before you start.

  • Outdoor cabinetry needs exterior-rated panels that stand up to moisture, UV and temperature changes. Standard indoor melamine and MDF aren't designed for outdoor exposure. In coastal areas, pair your panels with marine-grade stainless steel hardware to prevent rust. Cutshop® has a full range of appropriate outdoor materials and hardware. Come in to one of our factories to check it out.

  • Yes. Include your appliance manufacturer's cut-out dimensions and installation specifications with your order, and panels will be cut to suit. We recommend choosing your appliances before you finalise your design.

  • At minimum, you'll need rough dimensions for your space (length, depth and bench height), your chosen appliances, and a basic idea of your layout. The more detail you can provide, the more accurate your quote will be. A quick sketch is always helpful too.

  • Yes. Orders can be collected from any Cutshop® location. Cutshop® has factories in North Shore, Mt Wellington, and Waikato.

  • Wipe surfaces down with mild soapy water, keep a cover on your BBQ when it's not in use, clear leaves and debris from around the base, and check hinges and fixings once a season, especially if you live near the coast. But rest assured your kitchen will be made from durable hardwearing materials that won’t deteriorate quickly.

  • Pre-drilling is available as part of Cutshop®'s service. Holes can be specified for construction, hardware placement, hinges, handles, and cut-outs. Just include your drilling requirements when submitting your order.