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You've made the decision to build an outdoor kitchen island to entertain friends and family. As the top authorized dealer in the U.S., BetterPatio is your go-to source for the award-winning Cal Flame outdoor kitchen islands. Yes, it feels a little like cheating to be able to pick out the design, appliances and materials, only to have it custom built at Cal Flame's Pomona, California factory (no contractors in your backyard!), delivered and ready to use, usually within an hour or two of delivery.
Before we begin, you'll need to be able to answer a few basic questions about your dream outdoor kitchen:
Based in Pomona, CA, Cal Flame was a pioneer in the prefabricated BBQ Island market, launching their BBQ Island division more than 25 years ago. As trends and popularity have grown over the years, so has Cal Flame's award-winning design and performance. All Cal Flame products are ETL and CE listed for safety.
PRO TIP: Cal Flame is part of Cal Spas, the world-renowned hot tub and spa manufacturer.
Cal Flame BBQ Islands come in wide range of designs and looks, so how do you know what design is best for you? Cal Flame features three basic designs. Linear, L-Shaped and U-Shaped. Out of these three basic designs, Cal Flame features 4 foot, 6 foot, 7 foot, 8 foot, 11 foot and 15 foot islands, depending on the model.
Let's talk about your space. How much space are you working with? How many guests do you plan on entertaining? These answers will help dictate the size and design of your Cal Flame BBQ Island.
If limited space is a factor, you'll need to consider the following factors: Will you need a countertop or a island without a countertop overhang? When your Cal Flame grill heats up, are there any combustable materials around the grill that might become hazardous?
If space is not a factor, you'll have more flexibility with island designs and size. You'll want to run electricity to your Cal Flame unit (more on that later), but what about water? Will installing water to your island impact where you want to place it?
Cal Flame has two primary BBQ island product lines: The LBK (Luxury Backyard) and the Pavilion Island line. The major differences between the LBK Island line and Pavilion Island line is the ability to customize appliances.
The Cal Flame LBK Island designs are pre-packaged pricing kits designed to make your island purchase as easy as possible. They usually come with a grill, fridge, access door and standard side burner, but can include additional features. You can select the type of countertops and base materials as well.
The Cal Flame Pavilion Island designs are customizable and you can add or remove appliances and components as needed. Of course, you can select the countertops and base materials as well. For anupdated list of all Cal Flame finishes, click here.
PRO TIP: BetterPatio is the only authorized dealer in the world with the ability to custom order LBK designs. If you like an LBK design and don't want an appliance (such as a sink or side burner), just let us know and we can custom quote it for you!
Cal Flame has two primary BBQ Grill product lines: The G-Series Grills and the P-Series Grills.
The Cal Flame G-Series grills are constructed of 430-stainless steel and double-layer walls. They come in 3-burner, 4-burner and 5-burner configurations and all ship with the signature V-Grates, a Cal Flame staple.
The Cal Flame P-Series grills are constructed from 304-stainless steel and feature LED knobs, independent ignitor switches and the signature V-Grates. Additionally, the P-Series grills all ship with a grill cover, Rotisserie Kit, Smoker Box and Griddle Tray.
One of the unique features of ordering a Cal Flame BBQ Island from an authorized dealer is the ability to select the Countertop materials and Base materials for your island.
For countertops, Cal Flame offers three options: Porcelain Tile, Natural Granite Stone Tile and Earth Tone Granite Slab. Natural Granite Stone is an upgrade and does come with additional costs.
PRO TIP:Granite Earth Tone Slab is only available on a handful of models.
Additionally, you can add a trim to either the porcelain tile or the Natural Granite tile. BetterPatio doesn't offer trim on our product listings, but you can request it during the checkout process in the "Notes" section, or speak to a sales specialist to put together a quote for you.
For your base materials, Cal Flame also offers three options: Ameristone Stucco (standard), Natural Stacked Stone and Synthetic Wood Panel.
PRO TIP:Synthetic Wood Panel is new for 2023 and only offered on a few models.
All Cal Flame Islands are designed to make connecting water, gas and electrical as easy as possible. The islands are built hollow and without floors. This allows flexibility for stubbing utilities to your BBQ Island. For specific questions about utility access, Cal Flame has footprints and line specs for all of their models.
Electrical:All Cal Flame BBQ Islands sold by BetterPatio come with an internal 120 volt electrical outlet box that will need to be connected to power. Please consult with a licensed electrician to connect your electrical.
Plumbing:For BBQ Islands with plumbing requirements, please consult an expert to better understand how to connect the sink to your existing lines.
Gas Requirements: All Cal Flame BBQ Grills ship as Liquid Propane ready. This means that you can attach a liquid propane tank to your grill as soon as you receive and can be up and running within minutes. If you want to run Natural Gas, a Natural Gas Conversion Kit will be included with your purchase and usually takes around 15 minutes to convert.
PRO TIP:For those that don't want to deal with running plumbing lines to your outdoor kitchen, Cal Flame sinks can also connect to garden hoses. A convenient access door strategically placed under the sink can accommodate a 5 gallon bucket for sink water drainage.
The LBK870 L-Shaped island is BetterPatio's top seller, and for good reason. With your standard P4 Four Burner Grill, Standard Side Burner, Stainless Steel Fridge, Stainless Steel Sink and 30" Inch Double Access Doors, this island has the most bang for your buck of any of the Cal Flame Islands. And with measurements of more than 9 feet and 8.5 feet on each side of the L-shape, this island is a perfect place to entertain.
This 7-foot BBQ Island is a popular choice among clients due to the standard amenities, including the countertop seating, Stainless Steel Fridge, Side Burner, 30 Inch Access Doors and P4 Four Burner Grill, as well as the Cultured Stone (available in Nantucket Stacked Stone and Autumn Pro Fit). Like this design with stucco instead of the cultured stone? We can do that too!
PRO TIP: The LBK701 is identical to the LBK710, with one exception. The LBK701 does not have countertop seating, and is perfect for anyone who wants to place the island against a wall or does not need seating for their island.
The Grand Pavilion GPV3100 is easily the largest and most complete prefabricated BBQ Island available on the market today. Spanning 15-feet end to end, the raised bar can seat 8 comfortably. This island ships as three sections, and has enough room for myriad appliances and outdoor kitchen storage, custom designed to your exact specifications.
This L-shaped design was added due to the demand to customize the LBK870 with additional components and appliances. The LBK870-X features the same specs: 9.25 feet on one end and 8.5 feet on the other. With this model, clients can add or remove sinks, fridges and side burners, as well as upgrade your Cal Flame Grill. Need more storage? Want to replace the fridge with a Kegerator? Absolutely, this design can accommodate your needs.
This six foot Cal Flame BBQ Island packs a powerful punch for those looking to customize their appliances on a smaller unit. This island is designed for tight spaces and can be placed flat against a wall (note the raised back bar).
As you can imagine, many of these BBQ Islands can be very difficult to move and deliver without additional assistance. On average, these BBQ Islands weigh around 800 to 1,000 LB per island piece (more if ordered with cultured stone) and can span anywhere from 30 to 60 inches in width, so proper planning, coordination and additional equipment may be necessary.
BetterPatio recognized the need for last mile delivery support and created the BetterPatio Preferred Deliveryprogram to assist with your delivery and setup needs. BetterPatio has built a national network of reliable, professional last mile service providers who assist in the unloading, delivery and set up of your BBQ Island (where applicable, restrictions apply).
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