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.
What the Grill & Fireplace · Service area
Serving Southport, NC
About thirty five minutes from our Leland showroom, down Highway 211 or 133.
Southport rewards work that suits the house. The historic district has a particular character, and a modern stainless island dropped behind a period home rarely looks right. A lot of our Southport projects lean toward finishes that sit comfortably with the architecture, whether that is stone, stucco, or a quieter fireplace surround. Out toward St. James and the newer communities, the brief is usually more contemporary.
Including Historic District, St. James, Indigo Plantation, Smithville Woods and the surrounding area.
Visit the ShowroomWhat we do in Southport
Outdoor Kitchens
Custom outdoor kitchens designed around how you actually cook and entertain — cabinetry, counters, appliances, and layout planned as one piece.
Outdoor Kitchens in Southport →Grills & Smokers
Premium gas, charcoal, and pellet grills, plus smokers, from manufacturers we know and stand behind.
Grills & Smokers in Southport →Fireplaces
Indoor and outdoor gas and electric fireplaces — selection, design, and professional installation.
Fireplaces in Southport →Fire Pits & Fire Features
Fire tables, fire bowls, and custom burner systems that turn a patio into somewhere people stay after dark.
Fire Pits & Fire Features in Southport →Design & Installation
Expert consultation, 3D design, and professional installation — with support that continues after the project is finished.
Design & Installation in Southport →Rubs, Sauces & Accessories
The wall of rubs, sauces, fuel, and tools that makes the showroom worth a stop even when you're not buying a grill.
Rubs, Sauces & Accessories in Southport →Southport questions
Will an outdoor kitchen suit a historic Southport home?
It can, if the finishes are chosen for the house rather than from a catalogue. Stone and stucco surrounds sit far more comfortably behind a period home than exposed stainless cabinetry does. We design to the architecture rather than dropping in a standard package.
Do you cover St. James and the surrounding communities?
Yes. St. James, the historic district, and the newer developments around Southport are all within our normal service area, roughly thirty five minutes from the Leland showroom. Design consultations can happen on site or in the showroom, whichever suits you.
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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.