
We create high-end backyard cooking and gathering spaces built for easy hosting, lasting beauty, and everyday enjoyment.
An outdoor kitchen should do more than hold a grill. It should make your backyard easier to use, more enjoyable for guests, and better suited to the way you live. At Earth Artisans, we design and build custom outdoor kitchens for larger, high-end outdoor living projects. We create spaces that feel natural to the home, work well for cooking and hosting, and hold up in North Carolina weather.
Our process starts with an initial design consultation. We learn how you want to cook, entertain, and move through the space. Some clients want a simple built-in grill station with prep space and storage. Others want a full outdoor cooking area with a smoker, sink, refrigeration, bar seating, lighting, shade structures, and connections to a patio, pool, or fire feature. We design around your property, your goals, and how the kitchen will fit into the full outdoor living plan.
We handle both the design and construction side, so the project stays organized from concept to completion. That includes layout planning, material selection, appliance placement, utility coordination, drainage considerations, and finish details. We pay close attention to workflow, clearances, ventilation, and traffic patterns so the kitchen looks great and functions well during everyday use and larger gatherings.
Our outdoor kitchen installations often include features such as built-in grills, side burners, pizza ovens, sinks, ice makers, beverage coolers, storage cabinets, stone or masonry islands, countertops, seating walls, and overhead cover options like pergolas or roof structures. We also help clients choose durable materials that can handle heat, moisture, and changing temperatures while keeping a refined, custom look.
Because we are a design-build company, we can also integrate your outdoor kitchen into a bigger project. Many of our clients pair their kitchen with patios, decks, pool areas, outdoor dining spaces, fireplaces, lighting, and indoor-outdoor transitions. This creates a more unified result and helps every part of the space feel intentional.
Our team brings 40 years of combined experience, and we are licensed and insured. We guide clients through each step, take care of the details, and do not stop until the client is satisfied. If you are ready to create a custom outdoor kitchen that turns your backyard into a true cooking and entertaining destination, schedule your initial design consultation with Earth Artisans today.
We start with an on-site design consultation to learn how you want to cook, entertain, and use the space. Then we study layout, grading, utilities, traffic flow, materials, and how the kitchen should connect with your patio, pergola, pool, or wider outdoor living area.
Next, we develop a custom outdoor kitchen plan with appliance placement, counter space, storage, lighting, and finish selections, then provide clear pricing and scope. Once approved, we finalize details, coordinate materials, and prepare a realistic build schedule so the project starts smoothly.
Our skilled team completes the installation with close attention to masonry, concrete, cabinetry, gas, electrical, drainage, and overall fit and finish. We finish with a detailed walkthrough, address final punch-list items, and make sure you are fully satisfied before we call the job complete.
Get clear answers about planning, pricing, timelines, and what it’s like to build a custom outdoor kitchen with Earth Artisans.
We handle the full process, from initial design and layout to material selection, appliance planning, utilities coordination, and final construction. Our team builds custom outdoor kitchens that fit your space, cooking style, and entertaining goals, while tying everything into the rest of your outdoor living project.
We focus on larger, high-end custom outdoor living projects rather than basic standalone installs. If you want an outdoor kitchen as part of a bigger backyard transformation with seating, patio space, shade, or fire features, we are a great fit for that kind of design-build work.
The cost depends on size, layout, appliances, utilities, finishes, and site conditions. A full custom setup with premium materials and built-in features will cost more than a basic configuration. We provide free estimates and walk you through options clearly, so you can plan with confidence and avoid surprises.
Most timelines depend on design complexity, permitting needs, material lead times, and how the kitchen connects with other features like patios, pergolas, or pools. We guide the schedule from start to finish, communicate clearly, and manage the details to keep your project moving as smoothly as possible.
Yes. Every outdoor kitchen we build is custom designed to fit your home, property, and the way you plan to use the space. We work with stone, brick, concrete, metal, fire, and other durable materials to create a finished result that feels intentional, cohesive, and built for your lifestyle.
Our team brings 40 years of combined experience and a hands-on design-build process focused on quality, function, and detail. We are licensed and insured, we specialize in custom outdoor living construction, and we do not stop until the client is satisfied. Schedule your initial design consultation today.
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I don't even know of where to begin. Earth Artisans did an incredible job on my project. The professionalism and customer service was above and beyond. Working with Preston Whitfield was a great experience, He was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. I would refer anyone to this company.
We absolutely love love our patio! It could not have turned out any better. Working with Preston and his team was a joy. They were so professional, creative and fun to work with. Drainage was very important to my husband and they nailed it. They pay close attention to even the smallest detail. We highly recommend them..You will not go wrong!
Earth artisans has been amazing to work with. Preston is super responsive and reliable and will work with you to bring your vision and dream to life every step of the way. Will be recommending them to everyone in the neighborhood for all of your outdoor renovation wants and needs. Everything has just been as smooth as large expensive projects can go.
Schedule your initial design consultation and bring a custom, high-end backyard space to life.