Custom outdoor kitchen: width, modules and 2026 prices

By Loris Reale, founder of Nox outdoor kitchens · Updated on 1 October 2026

A custom outdoor kitchen is a summer kitchen designed to the dimensions of its location, with the modules, appliances and finishes of your choice. At Nox outdoor kitchens, the Nova Sur Mesure can be ordered from 200 to 700 cm wide, straight, L-shaped, U-shaped or with a central island, with a price calculated by width from the four Nova models in the catalogue and confirmed on quotation. As a guide, the 280 cm Nova S starts at 9 400 € incl. VAT and the 384 cm Nova XL at 11 900 € incl. VAT, excluding delivery, installation and crane lifting.

At a glance

• Free width from 200 to 700 cm: price calculated by width from the four Nova models in the catalogue, confirmed on quotation.
• Four layouts: straight, L-shaped, U-shaped, with or without a central island; each return up to 7 m, island from 2 to 4 m.
• Modules of your choice: drawers, sink, 30, 36 or 46-inch gas barbecue, Nox charcoal grill, kamado, plancha, refrigeration, dishwasher.
• 20 front colours and a brushed stainless steel worktop included, four sintered stones as an option.
• A first idea in the 3D configurator, then design by video call with a project manager, quote within 48 to 72 working hours after the configuration is submitted.
• Open kitchen: plan for a pergola or an awning, or choose a model with a motorised canopy.

What is a custom outdoor kitchen?

It is an outdoor kitchen whose width starts from your terrace rather than from a catalogue: you give a measurement, then fill that width with the modules suited to the way you cook.

The full cost of a masonry kitchen is detailed in our guide masonry or stainless steel summer kitchen.

What width should you plan for a custom outdoor kitchen?

Start from the measurement, check that your modules fit between 200 and 700 cm and keep at least 30 cm between the kitchen and a wall, for access and maintenance.

The width is filled from left to right, module by module, each with its catalogue width. To get the fit exactly right, a made-to-measure 3-drawer cabinet from 40 to 90 cm or a narrow 20 cm spice cabinet closes the gap.

Example with the standard Nova S: 61 cm sink cabinet, 60 cm 3-drawer cabinet, 92 cm 36-inch barbecue and 61 cm 24-inch fridge, that is 274 cm of modules for 280 cm overall.

Straight, L-shaped, U-shaped or with an island: which layout?

The Nova Sur Mesure does not stop at a straight run: it can be drawn L-shaped, U-shaped, with or without a central island, depending on the space and the way you entertain.

• Straight: a single run from 200 to 700 cm, along a wall or facing the garden.
• L-shaped: a return on the right or on the left, up to 7 m, separating cooking from preparation.
• U-shaped: two returns, for a workstation that surrounds the cook.
• With a central island: 2 to 4 m long, a walkway adjustable from 90 cm to 2.50 m, a worktop 80 to 110 cm high, an overhang of up to 25 cm for bar stools.

A layout beyond 7 metres of total run length is confirmed with Nox. Layouts and 3D visuals are on the page of the Nox Nova Sur Mesure.

How much does a custom outdoor kitchen cost in 2026?

At Nox outdoor kitchens, the Nova S costs from 9 400 € incl. VAT for 280 cm; the Nova Sur Mesure is priced by width from the four Nova models, then confirmed on quotation.

2026 catalogue prices, including 20 % VAT, stainless steel sink and mixer tap included, excluding delivery, installation and crane lifting, which are priced separately in the quote:

• Installation: a fixed fee of 690 € excl. VAT, about 4 hours, water, drainage and electrical connections by two Nox installers.
• Delivery: at actual cost per kilometre to the site, minimum charge 190 € excl. VAT.
• Crane lifting: on quotation when access requires it, no crane when access is direct.

The item-by-item budget is detailed in our guide to the price of a summer kitchen.

Which modules should you build into a custom outdoor kitchen?

Cooking, water, refrigeration and storage combine under the worktop, each module with its own width and its public price excl. VAT in the catalogue, as long as the total width fits within your measurement.

Cooking: barbecue or kamado?

The gas barbecue, in 30, 36 or 46 inches, remains the heart of the kitchen; the kamado takes the place of a drawer cabinet, alongside or instead of the barbecue. Your own kamado, an electric plancha or a gas appliance can also be given its own cabinet, priced by width on quotation. The Tefal Pronto pizza oven, 290 € excl. VAT, sits on the worktop.

Which finishes should you choose for a custom outdoor kitchen?

The fronts come in a choice of 20 included colours, the brushed stainless steel worktop is included, and four sintered stones are offered as an option, at 490 € excl. VAT in the catalogue.

• Fronts: 20 colours included, among them four wood transfers, Camel Gray, Khaki Wood, Black Walnut and Cherry Blossom.
• Stainless steel worktop: brushed stainless steel in a Tree Bark finish, included as standard.
• Sintered stone worktop (Sintered Stone): Calacatta White, Cave Stone Beige, Bosinia Grey or Spanish Black and White Root. On a Nova Sur Mesure, the amount is confirmed in the quote.

Beneath the finishes, the structure stays the same: anti-fingerprint 304 stainless steel, a marine-grade PVDF coating and panels with an aluminium honeycomb core. Our guide to the stainless steel summer kitchen details these materials.

How does the design process with a project manager work?

You sketch a first idea in the 3D configurator, then a project manager designs the kitchen with you by video call, with no commitment, to the millimetre; the quote arrives within 48 to 72 working hours after the configuration is submitted.

1. Discovery call: the location, its measurements, the way you entertain.
2. Configuration by video call: width, layout (straight, L, U, island), modules, fronts and worktop.
3. Quote: every module itemised, delivery priced to the site address.
4. Booking: a 1 500 € booking deposit holds your installation slot, then payment follows the schedule set out in the quote (50 %, 25 %, 25 %).
5. Installation: the kitchen arrives finished and inspected; two Nox installers set it in place and connect it.

Our house rule: we do not guarantee a lead time, we guarantee an installation date. The project manager gives you an installation window when the quote is approved, confirmed at least 15 days beforehand.

Measurements in hand? Book your discovery call: the first step before configuration.

Should you cover a custom outdoor kitchen?

The Nova Sur Mesure is an open kitchen, without a canopy: to cook in the rain or protect the appliances, plan for a pergola or an awning separately, or choose a model with a motorised canopy.

On the Nox Studio, Terrace and Pavillon, the motorised canopy closes over the whole kitchen: dust, leaves, wind and rain stay outside. Their width is fixed: 226, 285 or 359 cm. Our guide to the covered outdoor kitchen compares the two approaches; the one on the enclosed or closable outdoor kitchen details the motorised roofs.

What planning rules apply to a pergola or an awning?

Outside protected areas, a new free-standing construction requires no formality below 5 m² of footprint, a prior declaration from 5 to 20 m² (article R421-9 of the French town planning code) and planning permission above that. An awning attached to the house remains subject to a prior declaration up to 40 m² in an urban area covered by a local plan (PLU). The Service Public page on pergolas, carports and shelters details these thresholds and the protected areas; check the local plan with the town hall.

Which mistakes should you avoid with a custom outdoor kitchen?

Unpleasant surprises rarely come from the kitchen itself: they stem from access that was overlooked, supplies not ready on installation day or quotes that were not compared like for like.

• Forgetting the way in. The kitchen arrives finished, in a wooden crate, by a driveable road accessible to a 19-tonne lorry; the gate, the driveway and the corners matter all the more as the kitchen gets longer. If access is not direct, crane lifting is studied in advance, after a confirmation visit: in Neuilly-sur-Seine, a Nox Terrace reached a roof terrace by crane.
• Neglecting the supplies. Water, drainage and electricity must be ready and waiting for the kitchen: a supply that is not ready on installation day can lead to extra costs and a postponed appointment.
• Comparing prices that do not compare. Check whether each quote includes the sink, delivery, installation and crane lifting.

Standard model or custom kitchen: which should you choose?

If a catalogue width, 280, 308, 323 or 384 cm, suits your location, choose a standard Nova; if the measurement calls for another width or another layout, move to the Nova Sur Mesure.

• If your location calls for a width outside the catalogue, or if you want an L-shaped, U-shaped or island kitchen, choose the Nova Sur Mesure, from 200 to 700 cm.
• If the balance between worktop, storage and budget comes first, choose the Nox Nova M, from 9 900 € incl. VAT for 308 cm.
• If you cook often, choose the Nox Nova L, from 10 900 € incl. VAT for 323 cm.
• If you host large gatherings, choose the Nox Nova XL, from 11 900 € incl. VAT for 384 cm.
• If you want a kitchen that closes, choose a model with a motorised canopy, such as the Nox Terrace, from 16 900 € incl. VAT.

Where can you see a Nox kitchen before ordering?

A Nox kitchen can be seen in the Var, by appointment, or at a dealer in the network that displays one; the configuration can also be done entirely by video call with a project manager.

Nox outdoor kitchens has its head office in Eyragues (Bouches-du-Rhône) and sells directly as well as through its professional dealers, in mainland France, Belgium and Switzerland: see the map of Nox dealers.

Location measured? Choose your installation slot as soon as you request your quote, then hold it after your call with a project manager.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a custom outdoor kitchen cost at Nox?

The price of the Nox Nova Sur Mesure is calculated by width from the four Nova models in the catalogue, among them the Nova S, from 9 400 € incl. VAT for 280 cm, and the Nova XL, from 11 900 € incl. VAT for 384 cm. The appliances you choose are priced in the configurator; the total is confirmed on quotation, excluding delivery, installation and crane lifting.

What width can you order for a Nova Sur Mesure?

The Nova Sur Mesure can be ordered from 200 to 700 cm wide. You give the measurement of your location, then a project manager places the modules in it by video call: drawer cabinets, sink, barbecue, refrigeration. A made-to-measure 3-drawer cabinet, from 40 to 90 cm, or a narrow 20 cm spice cabinet adjusts the width. The price is confirmed in the quote.

Can a custom outdoor kitchen be L-shaped, U-shaped or have an island?

Yes. The Nova Sur Mesure is drawn straight, L-shaped with a return on the right or on the left, U-shaped, with or without a central island. Each return can reach 7 metres; the island is 2 to 4 metres long with a walkway adjustable from 90 cm to 2.50 m. A layout beyond 7 metres of total run length is confirmed with Nox, and the price is confirmed in the quote.

Can you build a kamado into a custom outdoor kitchen?

Yes. The kamado takes the place of a drawer cabinet, alongside or instead of the barbecue depending on the width available. The small Monolith ICON 2.0 kamado, at 832.50 € excl. VAT, keeps 2 of the 3 drawers; the large Monolith Two.55 kamado, at 1 499.17 € excl. VAT, keeps 1. The total, cabinet included, is confirmed in the quote. A kamado you already own can also be given its own cabinet.

Do you need planning permission for a custom outdoor kitchen?

It all depends on the footprint of the project. Article R421-9 of the French town planning code requires a prior declaration for a new free-standing construction of more than 5 m² and up to 20 m²; below that, outside protected areas, no formality applies. An added pergola or awning is declared according to its own footprint. Also check the local plan (PLU) with the town hall before ordering.

What needs to be ready before an outdoor kitchen is installed?

Stable, level ground, a 3G2.5 mm electrical junction box ready for connection, a water connection of the Gardena or G 1/2 male type, specifying cold or hot water, and a drain, connected at Ø 40 mm to the trap outlet. A supply that is not ready on installation day can lead to extra costs and a postponed appointment.

What warranty comes with a custom outdoor kitchen?

The same as across the whole Nox outdoor kitchens range: 10 years on the structure, frame and cabinets, and 2 years on the kitchen's electrical appliances, fridge and dishwasher; optional branded appliances: manufacturer's warranty applies. The written commitment is provided with every kitchen. The structure combines anti-fingerprint 304 stainless steel with a marine-grade PVDF coating; a damp cloth is enough for routine care.

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