Phoenix’s Elite Top 10 Outdoor Kitchen & BBQ Builders (2025 Review)

We analyzed the Valley’s elite designers, ranking them on 30+ years of experience, custom fabrication, and high-end appliance integration.

In Phoenix, the backyard isn’t just a yard — it’s a year-round living room and a second kitchen. But with the intense Arizona sun, this space demands more than a standalone grill on a patch of pavers. It requires a fully engineered, custom-built outdoor kitchen.

This is where the Valley’s master builders come in. They aren’t just contractors; they are artisans who create luxury culinary oases from concrete block, steel, and stone. We analyzed dozens of local companies, ranking them on longevity, owner-involvement, technical skill, and sterling reputations to find the “Elite 10” you can trust with your home.

Editor’s Note for Outdoor Kitchen Builders:

Whether you made this Top 10 list or not, your digital territory is probably smaller than you think. You might be the #1 installer in Gilbert, but totally invisible to clients searching in Paradise Valley.

Click here to run a free Territory Audit on Maarked.com and see exactly which high-value zip codes you’re surrendering to competitors.

Phoenix’s Top 10 Outdoor Kitchen Builders for 2025

1. Goodman’s Landscape Maintenance With a legacy beginning in 1984, David Goodman is an icon of the Phoenix landscape industry. He famously started his business with a 1976 Malibu Station Wagon and grew it into a powerhouse that services over 500 properties. His installation division is known for unparalleled, “old-school” customer service and the hands-on expertise that only comes from four decades of building in the Valley.

2. MountainScapers Founded by Sean Andersen in 1994, MountainScapers has a long reputation for blending innovation with rugged, functional design. They are true custom builders who can integrate an entire outdoor kitchen with advanced shade solutions, including louvered, aluminum, and even solar options. They are a premier choice for creating a complete, cohesive outdoor oasis.

3. Archadeck of Greater Scottsdale While Archadeck is a national brand with a legacy from 1980, the Scottsdale office, led by Richard Vullo, operates with the precision of a local boutique. Their strength is a deep, technical understanding of Scottsdale’s specific challenges — from designing for sunset views over Camelback Mountain to navigating complex HOA rules and using materials that withstand our hard water and desert climate.

4. Outside Living Concepts A family-owned and operated business since 2004, Curt Havens and his team are dedicated to creating “spectacular outside living environments.” Their technical flex is a commitment to quality construction, building their custom BBQs with a solid concrete block frame to ensure they last a lifetime, unlike inferior pre-fabricated units.

5. Sherwood Outdoors Operating since 2002, this licensed, bonded, and insured team has over 20 years of experience. They earned a top spot for their focus on a seamless, professional process. They are known for handling all building permits for the client, removing one of the biggest headaches from the construction process and ensuring a smooth build from start to finish.

6. Think Green Design | Build An award-winning landscape company since 2000, William Richard Jenkins’s team is known for blending creativity with practical, real-world solutions. They are designers who also understand construction, allowing them to solve complex landscape problems (like drainage or grading) while integrating a beautiful and functional outdoor kitchen into the larger ecosystem of the yard.

7. Scape Tech Landscapes Led by owner Nick Rawlings, Scape Tech is built on pure passion. As Nick says, “I honestly love what I do. I eat, breathe, and sleep landscaping.” This hands-on, owner-driven approach is why the company has earned a reputation for award-winning designs since 2000 and successfully completes over 150 projects every year.

8. Straight Line Landscape Founded by Travis Daher in 2010 during the housing crisis, Straight Line was built on a commitment to excellence. Travis, with 20 years of experience, emphasizes “precision craftsmanship” and “transparent communication.” A key sign of their authenticity: all the stunning visuals on their website are their own original project images, not stock photos.

9. Lone Star Landscaping With over 20 years of experience, Lone Star has a powerful market advantage: speed and integration. As a dealer for numerous high-end grill and appliance brands, they can design and build a new kitchen seamlessly, often completing the installation within one week. They are masters of all materials, from granite to flagstone and tile.

10. Arizona Luxury Lawns While known as one of the Valley’s top turf installers, Chris Harlien’s company also creates stunning outdoor kitchens through their “sister team, Luxe Lawns.” This makes them the perfect “one-stop-shop” for a complete backyard transformation, capable of handling the turf, hardscaping, and the final culinary centerpiece all under one trusted brand.

Conclusion

From a simple, elegant grill station to a full culinary oasis, these 10 companies represent the best in Phoenix. They prove that in the Valley of the Sun, an outdoor kitchen isn’t just an add-on; it’s the heart of the home.

Editor’s Note for Outdoor Kitchen Builders:

Whether you made this Top 10 list or not, your digital territory is probably smaller than you think. You might be the #1 installer in Gilbert, but totally invisible to clients searching in Paradise Valley.

Click here to run a free Territory Audit on Maarked.com and see exactly which high-value zip codes you’re surrendering to competitors.