CMC's Services designs and builds outdoor kitchens for Metairie homes: built-in grills, gas burners, smokers, refrigeration, sinks and bar seating, set on a foundation that will not tilt when the clay under your yard moves.
215+ 5-Star Google Reviews · Licensed & insuredA custom outdoor kitchen in Metairie is a permanent cooking station built into your yard, usually a masonry or steel-framed island holding a built-in grill, side burners or a smoker, an outdoor-rated refrigerator, storage and often a sink and bar seating. CMC's Services starts with a free on-site visit to measure the space and talk through how you cook, then designs the layout, picks finishes such as natural stone, tile, stainless steel and sealed pavers, and builds it with the plumbing, electrical and gas work done to code. Metairie sits at or below sea level on soft clay that settles, so we pour or reinforce the slab under the island before anything goes on top, which keeps countertops level and joints from cracking. Gas, water and electric runs usually need a Jefferson Parish permit, and we handle those applications and inspections as part of the job.
We have built outdoor living spaces around Jefferson Parish for more than 10 years. The on-site visit and written quote are free, and Corey's crew handles the framing, stonework and utility hookups. You deal with the same small crew from the first sketch to the last walkthrough.
Most of our Metairie clients want one thing first: to stop carrying plates through the back door all evening.
With the grill, prep counter and fridge side by side, you can boil crawfish, flip burgers or run a pizza night without leaving your guests. Bar seating along the back of the island gives people a place to sit and talk while the food cooks.
A Metairie summer kitchen indoors means the stove fights the air conditioner all afternoon. Moving the grilling, frying and smoking outside keeps that heat and grease out of the house, which matters most from June through September when the AC already runs hard.
Our winters are mild enough that an outdoor kitchen gets used for holiday cooking, game days and Mardi Gras weekends. Add a pergola or patio heater and the space stays comfortable on cool or drizzly evenings too. A ceiling fan under the cover helps in early fall.
Outdoor living space is something Metairie buyers look for, and a permanent kitchen built with stone and stainless steel reads as part of the house. A clean, code-compliant build with permits on file is easier to sell than a rolling grill on a cracked slab.
We are based on York St in Metairie, so the soil, weather and parish permit process are what we deal with every week.
Soft ground, salty humid air and hurricane winds shape our material choices. We use stainless steel, weatherproof cabinetry and sealed stone so the kitchen holds up to rain, heat and storms.
CMC's Services has worked in Metairie and the surrounding parishes for over 10 years, first as Premier Outdoor Living. We are licensed and insured. All of that work has been here in the New Orleans area.
Nothing comes from a catalog template. We build around the appliances and finishes you choose, or suggest dependable options that fit how often you cook and what you cook. If you already own a grill, we frame the island to its cutout.
Design, framing, masonry and utility work stay coordinated under one contractor, so you have one phone number to call, (504) 608-4272, and one person, Corey, accountable for the result. No subcontractor chain to chase.
Four stages take you from an empty patio to a working kitchen.
We visit your Metairie home, measure the patio or yard, check where gas, water and power can reach, and ask how you like to cook. If an in-person visit is hard to schedule, we can start the conversation by phone or video.
We map out the island shape, appliance placement, counter heights and finishes, then give you a written quote. You see exactly what is included before any work begins. Changes are easiest at this stage, so we encourage questions here.
Our licensed team pulls the permits, prepares the base, frames the island, runs plumbing, electrical and gas to code, and sets stone, counters and appliances. Inspections happen at the stages the parish requires. Stone and counters go on last, after the utilities pass.
We test every burner, faucet and outlet with you, fix anything that is not right, and leave care instructions for the grill, counters and cabinets so the kitchen stays in good shape. You also get the manuals for every appliance we installed.
Pick from these components, or tell us what you have in mind and we will plan around it.
Gas grills, side burners and smokers set into a masonry island, with heat-rated surrounds and enough counter on each side to rest a tray. A crawfish boil burner station is a common Metairie request. We leave a heat-safe gap between the burner and any cabinet door.
Outdoor-rated fridges and ice storage keep drinks close, and a prep sink saves trips inside to rinse produce or wash hands. Sinks need a water line and a drain, which we plan from the start.
Natural stone, tile and sealed surfaces handle heat and moisture better than indoor materials. We match the island cladding to your house brick or patio pavers when you want it to look built in. Ask for samples; we bring them to the site visit.
Weatherproof cabinets, drawers and pull-out trash bins keep tools and charcoal off the counter. A raised bar ledge on the guest side gives people a place to eat. Stainless drawer fronts hold up best near the grill, where heat and grease are worst.
Pergolas and covers make the kitchen usable in midday sun and light rain. Task lighting over the grill and soft lighting around the seating lets the space work after dark. Fixtures are rated for wet locations, and circuits are GFCI protected.
Real outdoor kitchens jobs filmed by our crew around Metairie and New Orleans. Tap a video to play it with sound.
Much of Metairie was drained swamp, and the clay underneath still swells when it is wet and shrinks in dry spells. A heavy stone island set on an old, thin patio slab will often crack or lean within a few seasons. Before we build, we check the existing concrete, and if it is too thin or already broken, we pour a new reinforced slab or footing under the kitchen. See our concrete services for how we prepare slabs.
Rain is the other big factor. Metairie gets more than 60 inches a year, much of it in short, heavy summer storms. We slope the slab away from the house, keep appliance openings above where water collects, and make sure the patio drains toward the yard or a drain line instead of pooling under the island. Downspouts that dump onto the patio get rerouted or extended before the island goes in.
From Old Metairie lots with mature oaks to newer homes off Veterans Blvd, yard sizes vary a lot. We place the grill so smoke does not drift into windows or a neighbor's yard and keep clearances from fences and overhangs. On tight lots near Bucktown and Fat City, a straight island along the fence often works better than an L-shape, and we can tuck the fridge at the shaded end. Gas and electric routes get marked during the first visit.
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“CMC Services just completed an amazing project covering our entire front of our house including new concrete driveways. The project involved demolition of all existing cement and grass with a new design for two separate driveways instead of the former circular driveway plus the addition of turf and decorative cement squares across the entire front and two new gardens with new pavers. From the moment we received their estimate last fall to the beginning of the project in February, our project manager, Matt was exceptional to work with and maintained communication with us throughout the entire project…”
“Had an issue with a city ordinance that should not exist and CMC made it right by fixing it free of charge! The rest of their work is very clean and exactly how they said it would be! Drainage work was much better and cleaner than expected. Their crew cleans up after themselves and leave no messes behind!”
“We worked with CMC services to install landscaping and lighting at our new Catholic Center. They did an excellent job and worked within our budget. Madeline came up with a beautiful design, and the work was done quickly and efficiently. They were a pleasure to work with. I would highly recommend them!”
“CMC'S has been our yard work for several years now and they do a excellent job. The pricing is very reasonable. The guys are professional and friendly. I would recommend CMC'S. They are the best!”
“My lawn looks great. I trust them to come into my backyard even when I am not home.”
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Usually, yes. When the kitchen includes new plumbing, electrical circuits or a gas line, Jefferson Parish generally requires permits and inspections. A simple island with a propane grill and no hookups may not. We check the requirements for your design and handle the applications and inspection visits as part of the project.
The main drivers are the size of the island, the appliances you choose, the counter and cladding materials, and how far gas, water and power have to run from the house. Whether the existing slab can carry the weight also matters. We give you a written quote after the free on-site visit, so the price reflects your actual yard.
Most people use both. Gas, natural or propane, is the usual choice for grills, side burners and boil stations. Electric powers refrigerators, lighting, fans and outlets for small appliances. We plan the gas line and the electrical circuits together during design so you are not adding a trench later.
Clean the grill grates after use, wipe counters down regularly, and cover appliances when the kitchen will sit unused for a while. Sealed stone may need resealing from time to time depending on the product. At the final walkthrough we go over care for your specific grill, counters and cabinets.
Yes. You can bring your own grill, fridge and finish selections and we will build the island to fit them, or we can suggest outdoor-rated options that suit how you cook. Knowing the exact models early matters, because cutout sizes and gas or electric needs vary by unit.
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Call (504) 608-4272 or send the form, and we will set up a free on-site visit to measure your space and talk through layouts. Our crew books visits Monday to Saturday during business hours. Mention your appliance list when you call and we will bring ideas to the visit.
