There is nothing better than to eat outside when the weather is nice. There are a ton of activities where Denver outdoor kitchens turn an average get-together or party into a bash such as a good BBQ with friends, neighbors or work colleagues, celebrating a birthday or special event and a quiet romantic dinner with your significant other are just a few scenarios.

Aside from your grill what else may be included in Colorado outdoor kitchens? Now, there are numerous accessories to choose from such as single side burners and searing stations, electric warming drawers, a cocktail pro and individual ice makers. For when the party extends after the sun goes down, there are lighting accessories.

When considering installing an outdoor kitchen in your Denver concrete patios, the only way to go is with a professional grade grill. One of those little red ones will simply not do. Professional grade grills come in different models to accommodate just about any budget. There are even grills with a rotisserie attachment. Depending on your BBQ'ing choices - i.e, gas or charcoal, you will no doubt find one that you will fall in love with.

The purpose of side burners in Denver outdoor kitchens is to have a stove-top capability next to your grill for making sauces, boiling vegetables or cooking your beans. Side burners come with one or two burners and 15,000 BTU capacity, minimum. You will also have to decide whether you want the drop in version or the slide-in one.

A searing station may replace one of your burners. "Now you can add the super cooking performance if infra red to any RCS grill. This unit is easy to install and replaces one of your existing burners. All you need is a Phillips screwdriver and in 10 minutes you're done!

With the infrared option you can cook thin pieces of meat and vegetables in a fraction of the time it usually takes. Fajitas come out cooked on the outside and still tender and juicy on the inside since it cooks so quickly. Sear your favorite steak and cook it well outside, rare inside. OR just sear the outside and then move it to one of the conventional burners to slow down the cooking process. This allows you to have a thick steak cooked just like in the finest steak shops! Vegetables are also fun to cook on an infra red and make great-tasting and healthy appetizers. Just cut larger items in 1/4" thick strips (like zucchini), baste them in an olive oil mix, place on the grill and turn them a couple of times and they are done!" (www.discountoutdoorkitchens.com)

Ask professional Denver outdoor kitchen contractors about side burners, searing stations, and the newest equipment available for your outdoor kitchen.

"Warming drawers are based on the simple concept of keeping hot food heated and contained inside the small space of a drawer. They can be mounted underneath an oven or just look like a regular kitchen drawer from the outside." (www.shopwiki.com) The advantages of installing an electric warming drawer when planning for Denver outdoor kitchens are:

• "Space Saver: These drawers can be mounted underneath the oven or your countertop so that the drawer is virtually undetectable inside your kitchen. It takes up no extra space but still provides convenience.
• Energy Efficient: When considering the energy you use to re-heat food in the microwave or keep food warm in the oven, it's easier to let food stay warm in a drawer. Warming drawers use between 450 and 600 watts of electricity (or they may use gas power) to keep food warm, and the temperature is controlled thermostatically, which means no unnecessary heating and a perfectly warm meal every time.
• Fresh Food: The higher priced end of warming drawers have a feature that controls moisture, so crisp foods like French fries stay fresh enough to eat and enjoy.
• Capacity: Looking to store an entire meal in your warming drawer? No problem! Capacity can range, but drawers can be big enough to store entire meals.
• Versatility: In addition to regular warming drawers, outdoor drawers are also available. These are great if you are grilling food in cooler weather and you have an outdoor kitchen set up. Also, some drawers come with different face panels so you can change the look.
• Easy Maintenance: Cleaning out your warming drawer is similar to taking care of an oven. Most racks can be placed in hot water and washed off, using a non-abrasive scrubber sponge to remove those extra tough stains. Most warming drawers are made from steel, which makes the surface easy to clean. Wiping down the inside with hot, soapy water should do the trick. Also, some warming drawers are self-cleaning, which means less work for you!" (www.shopwiki.com)

Ever been to a BBQ where nobody can find anything when it comes time to making cocktails? Or, the other scenario - the cooler is on one end of the patio while the glasses, alcohol and other accoutrements are on the opposite end? With a cocktail pro as part of your Denver Outdoor Kitchen's ensemble none of this will ever happen again. Features which will convince you to get one:

• "Clean ice compartment
• Slide open lid over ice compartment
• 3-compartment condiments' tray (lemons, cherries, olives, etc.)
• Larger ice compartment for beers, sodas, etc.
• Removable cutting board
• Built-in drain
• Tower glass rack with glass drainer
• Towel holder
• Bottle opener
• LED snap-on lights under the glass tower." (www.outdoorkitchensbydesign.com)