Grill islands have revolutionized the boring portable grill by incorporating the amenities of an indoor kitchen with the backyard. With a fully functional outdoor kitchen, you can entertain your guests while you're cooking your favorite foods on the grill and not worry about smoking them out. But best of all, the price tag for having a backyard kitchen is within your reach and budget.

Companies, like LA Custom Grill Islands based in Southern California, have introduced the best of both worlds by custom building islands around grill carts. This concept has allowed grilling enthusiasts to save $100's - $1000's of dollars because they use their existing stand alone grill cart and have an island built for their cart to slide into. Then, additional amenities are added to the island like sinks, refrigerators, and countertops. And voila, your boring grill cart has transformed into a grill island for years of outdoor entertainment. Of course, grill carts aren't built to last as long as slide in grills (as reflected in the price difference) but you can replace your grill cart while still keeping your island.

However, if you're tired of owning a portable grill and you're ready to upgrade to the next level. Custom grill islands can be designed to fit your grilling lifestyle and can be as elaborate as your budget permits with amenities like sinks, refrigerators, microwaves, and warming ovens. Plus, they can be designed around your landscape so that the same decor flows throughout your backyard, instead of ordering a standard style island with some basic amenities from online island stores.

For the serious backyard chef, customizing a grill island with a company like LA Custom Grill Islands can bring enjoyment back to outdoor cooking. No longer will you need to hide the grill in the corner to cook. By having an outdoor kitchen, the cook can now have everything within reach - including guests enjoying the BBQ party.