What the Grill & Fireplace
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What the Grill & Fireplace · Serving Carolina Beach

Outdoor Kitchens in Carolina Beach, NC

About thirty five minutes from our Leland showroom, through Wilmington and down Highway 421.

Carolina Beach outdoor kitchens are often built for guests as much as for the owner, which changes the brief. Durable finishes, straightforward equipment, and a layout that is easy to clean down between stays. Compact island lots also mean we usually plan one efficient run rather than a large wraparound.

A great outdoor kitchen starts with how you plan to use it. We begin by learning how you cook, entertain, and spend time outdoors, then design the space around you — from cabinetry and countertops to grills, refrigeration, storage, and finishing details. With cabinetry from ProFit, Endura, Challenger Designs, and Stoll, we can create everything from a streamlined grill station to a complete outdoor kitchen. Using the Gemini 3D Outdoor Kitchen Designer, we can bring the concept to life so you can see your kitchen before anything is ordered.

About Carolina Beach

A good share of Carolina Beach outdoor living gets built for guests rather than just for the owners. Rental and second-home properties on Pleasure Island need setups that are durable, easy for someone else to operate, and simple to shut down between stays. That points toward different choices than a primary residence would call for.

Serving Pleasure Island, Kure Beach, Wilmington Beach, Hanby Beach and surrounding Carolina Beach.

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Common questions

What works best for a rental property?

Durability and simplicity. Equipment that guests cannot easily damage or misconfigure, finishes that survive salt air and heavy use, and a setup that is quick to clean and shut down between stays. We can also point you toward configurations that keep maintenance down when you are not on the island.

From real customers

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5.0 stars · 15+ reviews

Jeff, owner of What the Grill, did a nice job of consulting with us to help us design our outdoor kitchen. We are extremely pleased with the outcome. So far, I’ve cooked appetizers before dinner (we ate dinner out with friends) and this morning I cooked breakfast outside. The Primo ceramic grill is wonderful.

Robin Cochran
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Highly recommend!!! We had fantastic experiences with What the Grill. We purchased a new built in grill and a new firepit insert from them and Jeff installed both in a timely, professional manner. He is very knowledgeable, responsive, accommodating and answers questions thoroughly. He came back several times after the install to adjust the firepit…

DORIS CONNELL
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What the Grill has a great location and excellent showroom to display the different grillers options and budget. Jeff came out to our home and reviewed the current grill that we had and came up with a great new design. His knowledge and expertise of the grill market was outstanding. Very dependable and great service after the sell, Jeff kept us inf…

Eddie Brewer
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Great place to shop for Grills, Rubs, etc. Jeff is very knowledge and helpful. They will also assemble and deliver for a nominal fee! We Love the Napoleon grill and accessories we bought from there. Will definitely be returning to the store for all my grilling needs.

Chris Kastl
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What the grill fits all my family’s outdoor cooking needs. The choice of spices to enhance my food is second to none! Jeff & Lisa Jones are wonderful owners who offer outstanding service along with the finest offerings in outdoor grills and kitchens. I highly recommend them!

Mark Powers
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Come see it burning.

Photos only go so far. Stop by the Leland showroom to see the grills, fireplaces, and fire features running, and talk through what fits your space and budget.

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