This isn't a cost. It's an investment.
The figures on this page are real and we don't hide them — that's how AE operates. Treat them as planning ranges, not a site-specific quote. Your actual scope and price depend on design, site conditions, materials, and the work each written proposal includes.
When you compare proposals, compare what each includes — the scope, the materials, the exclusions, the warranty terms, and how changes are handled — not just the price tag. A lower total can reflect different scope, so ask each builder to clarify the differences.
BBQ islands in Phoenix, built for real cooks, not just showpieces.
AE Outdoor Living designs and builds BBQ islands across the entire Phoenix metro — modular pre-fab systems and full custom masonry with stone veneer. Lion, DCS, Alfresco, Coyote, and Lynx appliance packages. AE crews handle the stone work, with gas and electrical coordinated through qualified licensed trades. Every island includes footing, ventilation, and permit filing.
- AZ ROC 211530 · 347738 · 341002 · 340966
- Arizona-built since 2005
- President, Southwest Hardscapes Association
What we build
- Modular pre-fab BBQ islands (RTA, Cal Flame, Coyote frames).
- Custom masonry islands with block core and stucco or stone veneer.
- L-shape and U-shape islands with bar seating.
- Full outdoor kitchens with pizza oven, Kamado slot, and prep zones.
- Islands integrated with ramadas, pergolas, and outdoor fireplaces.
Phoenix BBQ island pricing
- Modular island with grill and side burner: $6,500–$12,000.
- Custom masonry (grill, side burner, storage, veneer): $14,000–$28,000.
- Full kitchen island with grill, side burner, fridge, sink: $22,000–$55,000+.
- Appliances, gas, electrical, veneer, permits all line-itemed.
Want a number for your own property?
Tell us the space and we'll come back with a real range for your site — no pressure, no "call for pricing."
Appliance packages
- Lion Premium — best value pro-grade grill line.
- DCS by Fisher & Paykel — high-BTU restaurant-grade.
- Alfresco — commercial build, lifetime warranty.
- Coyote — mid-range residential with strong warranty.
- Lynx — top-tier, best rotisserie and searing performance.
Placement, ventilation, and utilities
Islands go on stable footings tied to the patio slab, downwind of the entertaining zone, and 10+ feet off any combustible structure. Gas line sized for full appliance BTU load. Electrical dedicated circuits for fridge and outlets. AE plans utilities before the block goes up — no surface-mounted conduit after the fact.
Why Phoenix homeowners choose AE
- AE masonry crews; gas and electrical by qualified licensed trades.
- Multiple appliance-line partnerships — no single-brand upsell.
- Permits pulled and listed on every invoice.
- 2-year workmanship warranty; appliance warranty per manufacturer.
Common questions.
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Start My Project PlanWhy this is an investment, not a cost.
An AE backyard is engineered to add daily livability and long-term home value. We publish honest ranges and build to code with a licensed and bonded Arizona crew. AE provides project-specific workmanship and manufacturer-warranty information in the signed agreement. Website summaries are for planning only.
- Licensed, bonded & insured in Arizona. ROC 340966 (R-62) · ROC 341002 (R-3) · ROC 347738 (KA-5) · ROC 211530 (CR-21). Most Arizona contracting work valued at $1,000 or more — or requiring a permit — must be performed by a properly licensed contractor, subject to statutory exemptions. Verify the legal entity, license status, and classification with the Arizona Registrar of Contractors.
- Real ranges, itemized scope. You see materials, finishes, equipment models, and a line-item budget before you sign — not a one-line "pool — $90,000."
Plan your investment with a designer.
Five minutes, a real range, and no sales pressure. Or vet any Arizona contractor (us included) before you spend a dollar.
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More BBQ island questions?
Appliance selection, gas sizing, ventilation — all in the Outdoor Kitchens section of the Homeowner FAQ.