Summer kitchen and outdoor kitchen prices 2026: price list and cost items

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

The price of a summer kitchen or an outdoor kitchen adds up the equipped units (cooking, sink, refrigeration, storage) and the items around them: delivery, installation, connections, crane lifting where needed and planning formalities. At Nox outdoor kitchens, a complete stainless steel kitchen is available from 9 400 € incl. VAT with the Nox Nova Small (280 cm). The Nox Pavillon with its motorised canopy (359 cm) is available from 19 900 € incl. VAT. These prices include the standard equipment and exclude delivery, installation and crane lifting.

At a glance

• Nox 2026 catalogue: seven configurable models from 9 400 € incl. VAT, and two Loggia models as a fixed package at 15 200 € and 15 900 € incl. VAT, excluding delivery, installation and crane lifting.
• On top: delivery priced by the kilometre (190 € excl. VAT minimum), installation at 690 € excl. VAT, crane lifting on quotation if access requires it.
• Your responsibility before installation: stabilised ground, an electricity supply, a water connection and a drain.
• Covered kitchen with a built-in motorised canopy from 14 900 € incl. VAT (Nox Studio), with a footprint under 5 m²: no formalities outside protected areas, local plan to be checked.

What budget should you plan for a summer or outdoor kitchen in 2026?

The budget depends on the type of kitchen: kits and modules at the entry level, a masonry kitchen on a builder's quote, a complete Nox stainless steel kitchen from 9 400 € incl. VAT, excluding delivery, installation and crane lifting.

To compare two summer kitchen offers, check whether the price includes VAT or not, what it covers and what is still to be paid for the kitchen to work.

Self-assembly kit: an entry price, not a ready-to-use kitchen

Kits sold in DIY superstores sit at the entry level of the budget, at prices that vary from one retailer to another. Look at what remains your responsibility (assembly, a connected sink, refrigeration) and at the warranty stated on the structure.

Masonry kitchen: a budget based on a builder's quote

A masonry kitchen has no catalogue price. The budget is built item by item: slab, structural work, render or tiling, worktop, then each appliance bought separately. The full calculation: masonry or stainless steel summer kitchen.

Modular stainless steel and design kitchens

Noted on 22/09/2026 on the brands' official pages: the ENO CLASSIC 3-module kitchen in the stainless steel finish at 2 101.16 € incl. VAT, sink module included and plancha not included; WWOO kitchens from 5 500 € in concrete and 8 500 € in steel, with no mention of tax. To compare brands, see our guide to high-end outdoor kitchen brands.

High-end covered kitchen: the complete kitchen under cover

A complete kitchen arrives fully equipped: cooking, sink, refrigeration, storage. The covered version adds a roof: at Nox, a built-in motorised canopy on the Studio, the Terrace and the Pavillon.

How much does a Nox outdoor kitchens model cost in 2026?

In the Nox outdoor kitchens catalogue, the seven configurable models are available from 9 400 € incl. VAT and the two Loggia models as a fixed package, excluding delivery, installation and crane lifting.

Options and made-to-measure versions are confirmed in the quote.

Need a different width? The Nox Nova Sur Mesure ranges from 200 to 700 cm: its price is calculated from the width, based on the four Nova models, then confirmed in the quote (see our guide to the custom outdoor kitchen).

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Which options increase the price of an outdoor kitchen?

Options are priced at public prices excluding VAT, either added to or replacing a standard item: a larger cooking area, extra refrigeration, a dishwasher, multimedia or a sintered stone worktop.

• Cooking: 46″ barbecue at 691.67 € excl. VAT, 4-burner hob at 390 € excl. VAT, small Monolith ICON 2.0 kamado at 832.50 € excl. VAT or large Monolith Two.55 kamado at 1 499.17 € excl. VAT (host cabinet on quotation).
• Refrigeration and washing: 24″ fridge at 490 € excl. VAT, ice maker placed on the worktop at 350 € excl. VAT, dishwasher at 690 € excl. VAT.
• Multimedia: 32″ television at 412.50 € excl. VAT, 43″ television at 537.50 € excl. VAT (Pavillon and Loggias), portable connected speaker at 290.83 € excl. VAT; on the Nox Studio, the extractor hood and television cannot be combined.
• Worktop: brushed stainless steel in a Tree Bark finish included; Calacatta White, Cave Stone Beige, Bosinia Grey or Spanish Black and White Root sintered stone at 490 € excl. VAT.

To personalise your kitchen at no extra cost, the 20 front colours, including 4 wood transfers, are included unless the configurator states otherwise.

What do delivery, installation and crane lifting cost?

Three items are added to the price of the kitchen: delivery priced by the kilometre to the site, installation at 690 € excl. VAT and, when access requires it, crane lifting assessed and priced on quotation.

Delivery covers mainland France, Belgium and Switzerland, provided the site can be reached by a road suitable for a 19-tonne lorry. The kitchen is installed with no foundations or masonry. Crane lifting is not systematic: without direct access, it is assessed with you in advance and carried out by a lifting partner.

What work should you prepare before installation?

Before installation, you prepare four things at your own expense: stabilised and level ground, an electrical junction box ready for connection, a water connection and a drain.

• Ground: stabilised and level; the kitchen is fixed to it by its four feet.
• Electricity: a junction box wired in 3G2.5, ready for connection.
• Water: a Gardena-type connector, garden hose or G 1/2 male, specifying cold or hot water.
• Drainage: a Ø 40 mm connection to the trap outlet.

Keep at least 30 cm between the kitchen and a wall, for access and maintenance. A supply that is not ready on installation day may lead to extra charges and a postponed appointment: have your tradespeople come before the agreed date.

Should you budget for planning formalities?

Usually not: with a footprint under 5 m² and outside protected areas, an outdoor kitchen requires no formalities, and the three Nox models with a motorised canopy stay below this threshold.

Article R421-9 of the French town planning code requires a prior declaration for a new construction with a footprint of more than 5 m², up to 20 m²; above that, planning permission is required. In a protected area (remarkable heritage site, surroundings of a historic monument, listed site), the declaration becomes the rule (R421-11). The procedure is described on the Service-Public page on the prior declaration.

The footprint is 2.11 m² for the Nox Studio, 2.66 m² for the Terrace and 3.35 m² for the Pavillon. A pergola added to cover a Nova may, however, trigger a formality, and the local plan may impose siting rules: check with the town hall before ordering.

Covered or open kitchen: what difference in budget?

In the catalogue, a Nova without a canopy is available from 9 400 € incl. VAT and a Studio with a motorised canopy from 14 900 € incl. VAT; a pergola over a Nova is budgeted separately.

The Studio, the Terrace and the Pavillon have a built-in motorised canopy that closes over the whole kitchen: dust, leaves, wind and rain stay outside. Roofing solutions are compared in our covered outdoor kitchen guide, and kitchens that close up in our guide to the closed or closable outdoor kitchen.

Which mistakes should you avoid when setting your budget?

Budget mistakes rarely come from the price of the kitchen itself: they come from forgotten items, misleading comparisons between prices with and without VAT, and access that was poorly assessed before ordering.

• Comparing a module with a complete kitchen: a sink module does not replace a barbecue, refrigeration and storage.
• Mixing prices with and without VAT: some pages state neither.
• Underestimating access: with a narrow gate or a roof terrace, crane lifting is priced in advance.
• Choosing too short: the length is chosen according to the number of guests, not the entry price.

Which Nox kitchen should you choose for your budget?

Start from the location and the number of guests, then the budget: the Nova collection without a canopy from 9 400 € incl. VAT, models with a motorised canopy from 14 900 € incl. VAT.

• If your terrace is already covered, choose the Nox Nova Medium from 9 900 € incl. VAT, the balance between worktop, storage and budget.
• If you cook often, choose the Nox Nova Large, from 10 900 € incl. VAT; for large gatherings, the Nox Nova XL, from 11 900 € incl. VAT.
• If you want a covered kitchen for 4 to 6 people on a terrace, choose the Nox Studio from 14 900 € incl. VAT.
• If you entertain 6 to 8 people in a garden, choose the Nox Terrace from 16 900 € incl. VAT, our best-seller.
• If you entertain 8 to 12 people in a large garden, choose the Nox Pavillon from 19 900 € incl. VAT.
• If you prefer a low unit with a lifting roof, choose a Loggia as a fixed package: 15 200 € incl. VAT (Dark) or 15 900 € incl. VAT (Light).

In Six-Fours-les-Plages (Var), access through the garden was impossible: the Pavillon was lifted by crane over the house, then installed by the Nox technicians. See the Six-Fours-les-Plages project.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a complete summer or outdoor kitchen cost in 2026?

A complete summer kitchen brings together cooking, a sink, refrigeration and storage. In the Nox outdoor kitchens catalogue, it is available from 9 400 € incl. VAT (Nox Nova Small, 280 cm) and from 19 900 € incl. VAT for the Nox Pavillon with its motorised canopy, standard equipment included. Delivery, installation and any crane lifting are extra, priced in the quote.

Should installation be added to the displayed price of a Nox kitchen?

Yes. Nox prices exclude delivery, installation and crane lifting. The installation fixed fee is 690 € excl. VAT for around 4 hours: two Nox installers connect the water, drainage and electricity. Delivery is priced by the kilometre to the site, with a 190 € excl. VAT minimum, and crane lifting is assessed on quotation when access requires it.

How much does a covered outdoor kitchen cost?

At Nox outdoor kitchens, a kitchen with a built-in motorised canopy is available from 14 900 € incl. VAT (Nox Studio), 16 900 € incl. VAT (Nox Terrace) or 19 900 € incl. VAT (Nox Pavillon). The Loggia models with a motorised lifting roof come as a fixed package at 15 200 € incl. VAT (Dark) and 15 900 € incl. VAT (Light), excluding delivery, installation and crane lifting.

Can you find a summer kitchen that is both affordable and durable?

Yes, if you compare the price of a kitchen that actually works. Self-assembly kits and modules show lower entry prices, but assembly, a connected sink and refrigeration often still have to be added. A Nox kitchen in 304 stainless steel with a PVDF coating arrives fully equipped, with a 10-year warranty on the structure and 2 years on the kitchen's electrical appliances.

Do you need a prior declaration for a summer kitchen?

Not usually. Article R421-9 of the French town planning code requires a prior declaration for a new construction with a footprint of more than 5 m², up to 20 m². The Nox Studio (2.11 m²), the Terrace (2.66 m²) and the Pavillon (3.35 m²) stay below 5 m². In a protected area, the declaration becomes the rule: check with your town hall.

How quickly do you receive a quote for an outdoor kitchen?

The Nox outdoor kitchens quote is sent within 48 to 72 working hours after the configuration is submitted. A project manager first configures the kitchen with you by video call, with no commitment. After this call, the installation slot chosen when you requested the quote is held with the 1 500 € booking deposit.

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