15 DIY Grill Station For Outdoor BBQ And Cooking

Get ready for summer by building a DIY grill station this winter. The weather is cold and there is nothing to do outdoors, so get busy with some fun DIY projects for summer. Creating an outdoor grilling station will keep all of your BBQ utensils in one location for easy access and better outdoor cooking experience.

A DIY grill station can be custom built to include plenty of food preparation area, storage, and can even have wheels to make it easy to move around as needed. Check out these 15 DIY grill stations we have collected round the internet for outdoor BBQ and cooking to find the style and size that will work best for you.

Large DIY Grill Station

Use this idea to give a DIY grill station like this one by hgtv the look of a built-in outdoor kitchen. Start with a gas grill, then build custom cabinets topped with granite around it. These step by step instructions will show you how and the results will be spectacular. You can build an outdoor kitchen for a fraction of the cost it would be to hire a contractor to come in and do the job.

Save money and keep the family in your backyard this summer by building this large grill island.

Faux Rock DIY Grill Station

Use this idea to create faux rock side storage for your large DIY outdoor grill station like this one by unexpectedelegance. These free plans will show you how to make an ordinary backyard grill look like a built-in outdoor kitchen.

Stone veneer is attached to the sheet metal side panel to create attractive hidden storage on each side of the grill. Plenty of space to store grilling utensils and the stone veneer will last as long as the grill. Get instructions to build this diy grill station at

Rolling DIY Grill Station

This grill station is self-contained and ready to roll along wherever you go. Create a DIY BBQ island like this one by pneumaticaddict with these detailed instructions that can hold everything you need and is easy to roll around. Large sections are built under each side of the grill for storage and two large work surfaces flank either side of the grill for plenty of food prep area.

The bottom has six castors which make this outdoor cooking station easy to move to your desired grilling location and easy to push back into the storage area when cooking is done.

Granite Topped Grill Station

Granite is great for use inside and outside of the home for creating easy to clean surfaces. If you have a piece of granite left over from a home remodel, put it to good use with this idea for DIY BBQ grill station like this one by grandmashousediy for a tabletop style grill.

A small table top grill needs a stable and heat-proof surface to set on and a slab of granite placed on top of a new DIY wood frame is ideal. Use these free plans to build a granite-topped grill station with a bottom shelf for storage.

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Portable BBQ Island

Here we’ve an easy to build BBQ island by homemade-modern.com that is just the right size and has wheels for easy mobility. Two shelves, hanging racks for towels and utensils, plus a butcher block top for food preparation.

Use this diy grill station to hold everything you need for a grilled meal. Use the island to transport unprepared food to the grill, then transport the grilled food to the table. No worries about dropping the food or the dog jumping up on you when she smells the food you’re carrying.

Wood Pallet DIY BBQ Station

In  these free plans we will learn how to recycle old wood pallets into an attractive, functional and cheap DIY grill station by warrennash.

Build the island as large or small as needed, then load it up with all the utensils, spices, cookware, and wine that you will need for grilling a meal. Place a portable grill nearby and everything you need for a great meal will be at your fingertips. You may also be interesting in my other relevant article such as diy pizza ovens.

DIY BBQ Island Cart

Here we’ve step by step instructions that will show you how to build a DIY BBQ island cart that can keep everything needed right at your fingertip while you’re grilling.

Two bottom shelves and a top food prep surface, towel rack, utensil rack, two side pockets that can hold bottles, and there’s even an attached bottle opener. The attached bottom wheels make the cart easy to move around as needed.

Constructed from metal pipe and lumber, this DIY BBQ island will be used for years. You may also be interesting in my other relevant article such as diy rocket stoves.

Weber DIY Grill Station

We suggest this diy grill station for those who prefer to grill with charcoal on the round Weber grills. Build a DIY grill station like this one by ladygoats.com around the Weber so there will be plenty of food prep surface area and storage for the large bags of charcoal.

Portable Kitchen Grill Station

This outdoor grill station by project.theownerbuildernetwork is portable and has running water. These free plans make this an easy DIY project and the portable kitchen can go where you go. We recommend this to take with your camping gear.

This diy grill station is one of our most favorite designs. A sink with running water on one end and a charcoal grill on the other with a food prep surface in the middle Bottom storage shelf can hold everything you need for a fun day of grilling in the backyard.

Propane DIY Grill Station

Use this idea to make your free-standing propane grill look part of a built-in outdoor kitchen.

Recycle wood, tile, or whatever other building materials you have on hand to create a unique DIY grill station like this one by hometalk for your patio, deck or backyard. These free plans show you how to create a hidden bottom cabinet to keep the propane tank out of sight, yet easily accessible for turning on or off.

DIY BBQ Island Cart

Use these detailed instructions for building a portable DIY BBQ island cart like this one by ohohdeco that is easy to move around. This idea can transform an inexpensive charcoal grill into a mini outdoor kitchen that can easily be rolled around.

Amaze your friends at your  next BBQ with your new grill cart that looks like a piece of high-end outdoor kitchen furniture. You may also be interesting in my other relevant article such as diy solar ovens.

Rolling Grill Station

Here we’ve an attractive rolling DIY grill station at darbinorvar that is built around a Weber grill to make outdoor cooking more enjoyable.

These round styles of Weber grills are favored by many charcoal grill masters but they don’t provide surface space for utensils and supplies. This ingenious design offers plenty of top surface space for food prep, a bottom shelf for storage, and an end towel rack that doubles as a handle to push the cart with.

This free YouTube video will guide you through the DIY build so you can have professional results. You may also be interesting in my other relevant article such as smokehouse plans.

Big Green Egg DIY Grill Station

Another favorite DIY charcoal grill model by ana-white is the Big Green Egg. It also has the same drawback as the round Weber grills – no work surface space. But these free plans can change all that for you.

Follow these instructions and build a large table with a concrete work surface and bottom shelf for storage. Host your next backyard BBQ in style after building this DIY grill station.

Planter Box DIY BBQ Island

Two wood planters boxes and some sheet metal can be transformed into a rolling DIY BBQ island like this one by thisoldhouse.com. This free-standing island can hold all the food serving utensils behind cabinet doors and provide a work surface on top.

Easy to build and easy to roll around to whatever location it’s needed. By using wood planter boxes for the majority of the construction, most of the work is already done for you.

Granite DIY Grill Station

This free instruction guide will show you how to build a grill and a work station combination. Use these plans to create a custom-sized DIY grill station like this one by dwell to fit your outdoor space.

Small pieces of granite are used to keep the costs low and treated lumber will make the grill station last for years. The clean lines and modern look will fit in with new construction decor and increase the value of your property.

Summary

DIY grill stations make your outdoor experience more enjoyable. It provides you the facility of carrying and storing all amenities you need for outdoor cooking or grilling. Select the one that best suits your budget, your custom design and size.

Hope this article has given you the required information you need to build your own bbq. If you have anything to share please go to the comment section.