KBIS 2024: Outdoor cooking trends are heating up

Reviewed editors were blown away by some of the kitchen and bathroom products that debuted at KBIS 2024 in Las Vegas this week. Something that gets us particularly excited—especially now, as spring is right around the corner—are products that elevate the outdoor cooking experience.

Outdoor kitchens continue to be a sought-after trend for those lucky enough to have ample backyard space to accommodate one. That's why new grills, pizza ovens, and outdoor cabinetry continue to hit the market in hopes of leveling up the al fresco experience.

Here are some of the best outdoor cooking launches we saw at KBIS 2024.

1. Cubic Outdoor Living Kitchen in a Table

This beautiful piece of outdoor furniture is designed to serve as the outdoor centerpiece for good food and conversation.

As a single structure that can serve as both a cooktop and dining table, the Cubic Outdoor Living Kitchen in a Table is a ceramic structure that's big enough to house an invisible induction cooktop, plus seat four guests comfortably at the other end. Its sleek, modern design and efficient functionality will undoubtedly be a game-changer for anyone who loves hosting outdoors.

2. Cubic Outdoor Living Kitchen in a Cabinet

Another clever, all-in-one functional design from Cubic Outdoor, the Kitchen in a Cabinet blew us away on the KBIS floor.

This piece of outdoor furniture is exactly what it sounds like: a mini kitchen—including counter space, plenty of storage, and the choice of a sink, dishwasher, or refrigerator—housed in a weather-proof cupboard.

This invention streamlines outdoor cooking and eliminates the need to run in and out of the house for materials when cooking outdoors. And its weather-proof exterior means it's safe to keep outside 365 days a year.

3. Lynx colorful cabinetry and ceramic cooker

Lynx, known for its renowned grills and outdoor kitchen design, is expanding its lineup in 2024. Its latest outdoor cabinetry is leaning into modern trends with more eye-catching colorways—including a retro-style mint green. Along with this launch, Lynx is also highlighting a new ceramic cooker (which can be installed directly into the accompanying cabinetry) to fire up flame-licked food all summer long.

4. Fontana Hybrid Pizza Ovens

An outdoor pizza oven is the heart of a great outdoor gathering. And Fontana has been producing 100% Italian-made pizza ovens for over 50 years, so you know it's a reliable investment.

This year, the brand is rolling out a line of hybrid pizza ovens which are made with the same heavy-duty metal construction, but can be used with both gas and wood fuel sources—just like our current top-ranking pizza oven.

5. Masterbuilt XT Digital Charcoal Grill and Smoker

The latest piece of grilling equipment to come from industry mainstay Masterbuilt, the XT Digital Charcoal Grill and Smoker is designed to outperform the competition when it comes to size, heat, and digital upgrades.

It boasts a 1,260 square inch surface for grilling and smoking, a hopper that can hold enough fuel to last up to 24 hours, and Wi-Fi capabilities plus four built-in probes to allow for more consistent hands-off results.