- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Coaching Changes
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
Outdoor Kitchen - Natural Gas or Propane?
Posted on 11/6/25 at 9:14 am
Posted on 11/6/25 at 9:14 am
So for whatever reason, a gas line wasn't run to our back porch area when we built our house. We are looking at building/remodeling outdoor kitchen area. The quote to run NG was somewhat of a shocker. But I'm of the opinion to do it right. Anyone else have propane for built in cookware in outdoor kitchen or is that too much of a pain in the arse?
6
Posted on 11/6/25 at 9:38 am to TopWaterTiger
You lose some convenience but depending on how shocked you were by the quote, you'll have to decide if it's worth the cost for how much you intend to utilize the space. I've seen plenty of very nice setups done with propane though, I've seen one where there was an enclosed NG outdoor kitchen with a separate outdoor kitchenette done on propane. The only real downside to using propane tanks aside from filling them and keeping an extra tank or two handy is that if you use your outdoor kitchen in the winter, the tanks can freeze.
Posted on 11/6/25 at 9:54 am to TopWaterTiger
I had the same situation and ended up running my 30” pit and a 2- burner cooktop on propane. Tank of propane lasts a long time so I don’t switch often. We use the burner a ton for searing, frying and boiling. Tank is stored under the pit inside the SS doors. I’m perfectly happy with the setup and would do it again.
Posted on 11/6/25 at 10:07 am to TopWaterTiger
Get you one of these kits and do it yourself for cheap. How much was the quote? I did an 80' run to my shop for $500 including all the fittings and renting a trencher to burry myself. YOu could easily dig around the house if it is a short run.
Posted on 11/6/25 at 10:41 am to TopWaterTiger
quote:on what terms would you imagine propane would be a pain in the arse? its a gas that burns to create heat
Anyone else have propane for built in cookware in outdoor kitchen or is that too much of a pain in the arse?
i completely plumbed an outdoor kitchen space myself for propane, 5 appliances plus an on demand WH, using galvanized pipe. if you can turn a pipe wrench you can too. get a 100gal tank and fill in once or twice a year
Posted on 11/6/25 at 10:50 am to cgrand
quote:
i completely plumbed an outdoor kitchen space myself for propane using galvanized pipe.
I'm pretty sure you aren't supposed to used galvanized for gas...
The bad part about tanks is refilling them when they run out, but the good part about tanks is that they will run out. I left my grill on for a few days. They had a guy here that said he cooked some wings on the grill the night before leaving for Disney and was drinking and forgot them. There wasn't much left when he got back a week later.
Posted on 11/6/25 at 11:44 am to cgrand
quote:
on what terms would you imagine propane would be a pain in the arse?
The tank being empty when I need it, and having to replace it.
Posted on 11/6/25 at 6:47 pm to TopWaterTiger
Some people actually like propane better for performance. It’s definitely less convenient, but 99.99% of all outdoor appliances can be ordered in either propane or natural gas. Propane tanks will it up some of your storage as well.
Posted on 11/6/25 at 7:53 pm to TopWaterTiger
Not sure what your plans include, but I recently built my own outdoor kitchen. Had NG already available. Installed a primo xl and a blaze grill.
I have used the primo over the grill 10 to 1 probably.
Point is, if I had propane, I would probably still be on the first tank 8 months later.
I have used the primo over the grill 10 to 1 probably.
Point is, if I had propane, I would probably still be on the first tank 8 months later.
Posted on 11/7/25 at 8:53 am to HeadyMurphey
I had a similar problem. I decided to go with 120 gal stand up tank. Gas company I bought from would send a truck to fill it whenever I called.
Posted on 11/7/25 at 1:48 pm to HeadyMurphey
quote:
Point is, if I had propane, I would probably still be on the first tank 8 months later.
Yeah I think I've talked myself into propane for now and see how it goes. Can always spend the money to run a line and convert it later if needed. But for as much as I do, I probably use the Traeger or Egg more often. This is to add either a griddle or side burner type application for cooking outside.
Posted on 11/10/25 at 1:10 pm to TopWaterTiger
quote:
The tank being empty when I need it, and having to replace it.
Do you have the same problem with your car?
Posted on 11/10/25 at 1:28 pm to TopWaterTiger
quote:
The tank being empty when I need it, and having to replace it.
This is the very reason I have 4 tanks on hand. I will run 3 dry and then fill them to always have 1 on hand.
Page 1 of 1
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News