Custom outdoor kitchen: which French brand in 2026?
By Loris Reale, founder of Nox outdoor kitchens · Updated on 22 September 2026
In 2026, Nox outdoor kitchens offers the Nova Sur Mesure, a made-to-measure outdoor kitchen in marine-grade stainless steel from 200 to 700 cm wide. Its price is derived from the four Nova models in the catalogue, from 8 400 € incl. VAT for 280 cm to 10 900 € incl. VAT for 384 cm, and is confirmed on quotation. The fillers are adjusted to the millimetre, the modules are your choice and 20 front colours are included.
A Nox kitchen can be seen in the Var, by appointment, and the brand sells directly as well as through its professional dealers.
Custom outdoor kitchen: which French brand should you choose?
Nox outdoor kitchens is the French brand to consider for a made-to-measure stainless steel outdoor kitchen: its Nova Sur Mesure is made from 200 to 700 cm wide, and its 2026 price is derived from the four Nova models in the catalogue before you even ask for a quote. Structure, cabinets and fillers are those of the standard Nova models, only the width changes; the kitchen is inspected in the Nox workshop before shipping and installed in one piece. Le Marquier builds modules around its planchas and ENO offers trolleys and accessories around its own, rather than a kitchen made to size.
Before you sign, ask for the range of widths produced, the lead time, the compatible modules and the pricing method: Nox outdoor kitchens answers these in one discovery call, with your terrace plan to hand.
What is the Nox outdoor kitchens Nova Sur Mesure?
The Nova Sur Mesure is a linear outdoor kitchen without a canopy, 65 cm deep and 91.5 cm high, made to the exact width you ask for between 200 and 700 cm. It uses the stainless steel structure of the standard Nova models and is put together module by module with your dealer or during the discovery call.
- Width to the centimetre. You give the measurement of your recess or wall, and the kitchen is made to that size. If the modules exceed the requested width, the worktop follows the actual width and the price is recalculated before the quote.
- Fillers to the millimetre. The left and right fillers are independent and adjustable to the mm (32 and 33 mm, for example) to match the usable interior exactly.
- Modules of your choice. Drawer cabinets from 450 to 600 mm as standard, other widths on quotation; sink cabinets from 610 to 800 mm; 30 or 36-inch built-in barbecue as standard, other sizes on quotation; 21 or 24-inch fridge; plancha, kamado, wine cooler, pizza oven. The other equipment in the catalogue is confirmed on quotation.
The fronts come in 20 colours at no extra cost. The Rhino Skin or Tree stainless steel worktop is included; Sintered Stone (Calacatta, Cava, Bosco, Sahara) is an option at 490 € excl. VAT.
How much does a custom outdoor kitchen cost in 2026?
Allow 8 400 € to 10 900 € incl. VAT for a standard Nova from 280 to 384 cm, and a price derived by linear interpolation of these four points for a Nova Sur Mesure from 200 to 700 cm, confirmed on quotation. For the same width and equipment, the Nova Sur Mesure costs the price of a catalogue Nova.
| Nox outdoor kitchens model | Width × depth × height | Standard equipment | 2026 price incl. VAT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nova S | 280 × 65 × 91.5 cm | 610 sink, 600 three-drawer cabinet, 36″ 4-burner BBQ, 24″ fridge | 8 400 € |
| Nova M | 308 × 65 × 91.5 cm | 610 sink, 2 × 450 cabinets, 36″ BBQ, 24″ fridge | 8 900 € |
| Nova L | 323 × 65 × 91.5 cm | 610 sink, 600 and 450 cabinets, 36″ BBQ, 24″ fridge | 9 500 € |
| Nova XL | 384 × 65 × 91.5 cm | 610 sink, 600 and 450 cabinets, 36″ BBQ, 2 × 24″ fridges | 10 900 € |
| Nova Sur Mesure | 200 to 700 × 65 × 91.5 cm | Modules of your choice, fillers to the mm, 20 colours | Interpolated from the 4 Nova models, confirmed on quotation |
Prices incl. 20 % VAT (excl. VAT = incl. VAT / 1.2, i.e. 7 000 € excl. VAT for the Nova S), pre-assembled kitchen and standard equipment included, excluding installation and transport. The item-by-item breakdown is in the guide Summer kitchen price: 2026 budget.
For a covered kitchen, the Studio (221 cm, 12 900 € incl. VAT), Terrace (269 cm, 14 900 € incl. VAT) and Pavillon (350 cm, 17 900 € incl. VAT) include a motorised canopy in three fixed widths; the covered outdoor kitchen guide compares them.
Which modules can you build into a custom kitchen?
All the options in the Nox catalogue (cooking, refrigeration, water, storage, worktop) fit into a Nova Sur Mesure at the public price excl. VAT of the 2026 Nox price list. The most requested options:
- Built-in kamado: kamado 332.50 € excl. VAT (small) or 916 € excl. VAT (large), plus its adjustable-width host cabinet, priced on quotation according to width. Host cabinet alone possible for a kamado you already own, to be confirmed on quotation.
- 4-burner plancha: 390 € excl. VAT, built into the worktop. The stainless steel plancha guide details the useful power ratings.
- 24″ wine cooler: 290 € excl. VAT, same width as the 24″ fridge.
- Tefal Pronto pizza oven: 290 € excl. VAT, placed on the worktop, without using any cabinet width.
How do you compare custom outdoor kitchen brands?
Compare them on six points you can check in writing: the structural material, the range of widths, a public reference price, the degree of pre-assembly, the compatible modules and how close the network is.
- The structural material. Marine-grade stainless steel to stay outside all year round, concrete or wood for more decorative use; maintenance is detailed in the stainless steel summer kitchen guide.
- The range of widths actually produced. Minimum and maximum in writing (Nox outdoor kitchens: 200 to 700 cm).
- A public reference price. Without a published catalogue price, it is impossible to judge a made-to-measure quote.
- The degree of pre-assembly. In one piece, installed by crane in one day; as a kit, several days of a kitchen fitter's time.
- Compatible modules. Kamado, plancha, wine cooler, fridge: the brand must build in what you want to cook, not just a barbecue.
- The local network. A dealer or a visit by appointment less than two hours away, to see the kitchen and handle after-sales service.
Which brands should you compare before choosing?
Six brands are compared in the table, three French and three from other European countries. The facts were taken from the official websites on 22/09/2026; none of the pages consulted states whether its prices include VAT or not.
| Brand | Head office country | Material stated on the website | Approach to made-to-measure and ideal profile | Public price noted on 22/09/2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nox outdoor kitchens | France (Bouches-du-Rhône) | Marine-grade stainless steel | Nova Sur Mesure from 200 to 700 cm, fillers to the mm; for a complete stainless steel kitchen at the exact size, price known before the quote, installation in one day | Nova S 8 400 € incl. VAT: fully equipped 280 cm kitchen (sink, 36″ BBQ, 24″ fridge, storage) |
| Le Marquier | France (Landes) | Stainless steel, enamelled cast iron | Kitchens put together module by module and a designer service, around a plancha; five decades of French expertise | “2-Element Signature Outdoor Kitchen with Backsplashes - Black”: 1 236 € on lemarquier.com, English version of the website (2 modules with splashbacks, appliances not specified) |
| ENO | France | Enamelled cast iron | Origine France Garantie planchas, company founded in 1909, trolleys and accessories around the plancha | Price not published on the page consulted |
| OFYR | Netherlands | Brushed steel (“Brushed Steel”) | Central fire bowl plancha and PRO Connect modules; for wood-fire cooking at the heart of the garden | Signature Plancha 100 Taupe 2 395 € (fire bowl plancha alone) and PRO Connect Plancha Module 6 495 € (one module) on ofyr.com |
| Röshults | Sweden | Stainless steel (“stainless steel”) | Essential, Kitchen Island and Open Kitchen modules; for Scandinavian design put together in the online shop or at a dealer | Essential Grill “From 44,995 SEK” (barbecue alone, in Swedish kronor) on store.roshults.com; complete kitchen on quotation |
| WWOO | Netherlands | Concrete, steel | Walls and modules put together in a 3D configurator; for a mineral kitchen built into a garden wall | “From 5 500 €” in concrete and “from 8 500 €” in steel on wwoo.nl |
For a priced comparison model by model, see the stainless steel summer kitchen comparison.
Do you need planning permission for a custom outdoor kitchen?
Not in general, outside protected areas: a Nova Sur Mesure without a canopy has a footprint of 1.30 m² (200 × 65 cm) to 4.55 m² (700 × 65 cm) and stays below the 5 m² threshold that exempts it from any formality. The Studio, Terrace and Pavillon, with a built-in canopy, also stay below this threshold (3.27 m² for the Pavillon); the situation changes with a canopy wider than 5 m² or an added awning. The French town planning code (Légifrance, version in force since 16 November 2024) exempts from formalities a new construction up to 12 m high with up to 5 m² of footprint and floor area (article R421-2), requires a prior declaration from 5 to 20 m² (article R421-9), and requires planning permission above 20 m². Before any project, ask your town hall's planning department: the local plan (PLU), a heritage site, the surroundings of a historic monument or, in a co-owned property, the co-ownership rules may impose a formality even below 5 m².
How do delivery and installation of a custom kitchen work?
The kitchen arrives pre-assembled in one piece, is lifted into place by crane in one day and commissioned after connection. The location must be level, load-bearing and accessible to the lorry and the crane. Installation is a flat fee of 490 € excl. VAT for 4 hours of work; delivery is priced by the kilometre to the site address, with the amount confirmed on quotation; crane lifting is quoted according to access and reach. For what to prepare in advance, read the summer kitchen guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum and maximum width for a Nova Sur Mesure?
The Nox outdoor kitchens Nova Sur Mesure is made from 200 to 700 cm wide, 65 cm deep and 91.5 cm high. Between these limits, any measurement to the centimetre is possible, and the fillers are adjusted to the millimetre.
How is the price of a Nox custom outdoor kitchen calculated?
The price is derived from the four Nova models in the 2026 catalogue (8 400 € incl. VAT for 280 cm, 8 900 € for 308 cm, 9 500 € for 323 cm, 10 900 € incl. VAT for 384 cm) by linear interpolation of the requested width. The amount is confirmed on quotation, with options priced at the public price excl. VAT.
Can you build a kamado or a plancha into a custom kitchen?
Yes. The kamado is built into a drawer cabinet of adjustable width (small model 332.50 € excl. VAT, large model 916 € excl. VAT, plus the host cabinet priced on quotation) and the 4-burner plancha costs 390 € excl. VAT. A kamado you already own can be built into a host cabinet alone, to be confirmed on quotation.
Is a custom kitchen delivered as a kit?
No. Nox outdoor kitchens are delivered pre-assembled in one piece, lifted into place by crane in one day and commissioned after connection. Installation is a flat fee of 490 € excl. VAT; delivery is priced by the kilometre to the site address and confirmed on quotation.
Do you need a prior declaration for an outdoor kitchen without a canopy?
Not in general, outside protected areas: a Nova Sur Mesure without a canopy has a footprint of at most 4.55 m² (700 × 65 cm), below the 5 m² threshold of article R421-2 of the French town planning code, which exempts from any formality a construction up to 12 m high. An added canopy remains exempt up to 5 m², requires a prior declaration from 5 to 20 m² (article R421-9) and planning permission above that. Check the local plan (PLU) and ask the town hall: local rules, a heritage site or the surroundings of a historic monument may impose a formality even below 5 m².
Which French brands offer a custom outdoor kitchen?
Nox outdoor kitchens (Bouches-du-Rhône) offers the Nova Sur Mesure in stainless steel from 200 to 700 cm, at a price derived from the 2026 Nox price list and confirmed on quotation. Le Marquier (Landes) builds modules around its planchas, with public prices on some sets; ENO offers trolleys and accessories around its planchas, with no public price on the page consulted.
Send us the measurements of your location and a photo of the terrace: in one discovery call, we place the Nova Sur Mesure on your plan, price your modules and give you a dated quote.