An outdoor kitchen is a place outside of the home where you can entertain, cook and prepare meals while enjoying the open-air. It expands your living area to the outdoor space. Your outdoor kitchen is the centerpiece area which lets you entertain family, friends and guests beyond the summer months. May simply consist of a grill and counter space for food preparation. But it could also involve outdoor kitchen appliances like refrigerators, cooktops, and other cooking equipment like smokers.