Outdoor Kitchens Pukekohe & Franklin
Forge Outdoor is a Pukekohe-based family business supplying and installing modular outdoor kitchens across Franklin and beyond. If you are planning a courtyard in Pukekohe, a new patio in Pokeno, or an entertaining area in Waiuku, Tuakau or Patumahoe, we can help turn your measurements into a practical kitchen layout.
Our kitchens combine welded, internally reinforced, powder-coated aluminium cabinetry with 20mm sintered stone benchtops. Choose the cooking and storage modules that suit your space, then use our online designer to see how they work together before requesting a quote.
Our home base, your outdoor space
A Franklin kitchen might sit beside a suburban dining deck, face a garden on a lifestyle block, or become part of a larger landscaping project. Each setting needs a different balance of preparation space, storage and circulation. A long bench is useful for serving family meals, but it should still leave a clear route between the house, table and garden.
For a Pokeno new build, start planning while the patio and services are being designed. That gives your own tradespeople time to position water, waste, power and gas around the actual cabinet layout. For an established Pukekohe or Tuakau home, send photographs of the current paving or deck and explain what you would like to keep.
On rural properties near Patumahoe and Waiuku, think about the route from the driveway to the kitchen as well as the view from the bench. Gates, gravel drives, changes in level and soft ground can affect delivery planning. We confirm the arrangements for your property rather than assume every Franklin site is alike.
Choose a layout around the way you cook
A gas BBQ outdoor kitchen makes a useful starting point for everyday cooking. Forge offers Artusi, Bull Outlaw and Weber BBQ modules. Leave preparation space beside the grill and somewhere convenient to put serving dishes, rather than filling the whole run with appliances.
If weekend cooking means charcoal, explore our kamado kitchen options for Big Green Egg, Kamado Joe and Primo. You can plan a kamado alongside a gas BBQ, with working space between cooking areas. Sink, fridge and pizza oven modules can be considered as part of the same layout. Appliance fit, ventilation and clearances are confirmed for the selected models.
Materials and everyday care
Aluminium does not rot or swell like timber-based materials when exposed to moisture. Its powder-coated finish still needs care: remove dirt and deposits gently, follow the supplied cleaning instructions and pay attention to sheltered corners where residue can collect. Coastal exposure around the wider Franklin area should be discussed when you send us your location.
The stone provides a practical preparation surface. Use chopping boards and trivets, wipe spills promptly and avoid abrasive cleaning products. Adjustable cabinet feet help with final levelling on a suitable prepared base; they do not replace the need for a sound installation surface.
Delivery and installation in Franklin
Start with your town, measurements and photographs of the kitchen position and access route. Include steps, narrow side passages, gates and the distance from vehicle access. We can then confirm the cabinet arrangement and discuss what needs to be ready before delivery and installation.
We aim to provide your quote within 1–2 business days. Lead times are up to 12 weeks, with timing confirmed for your order and a 50% deposit to proceed. Prices include GST; delivery and installation details are confirmed in your quote. Tapware is not supplied. Your own tradespeople carry out gas, water and electrical work.
Questions about kitchens in Pukekohe and Franklin
Do you supply and install in Pokeno and Tuakau?
Yes. Our Pukekohe-based business supplies and installs in Pokeno, Tuakau, Waiuku and Patumahoe as well as Pukekohe. Send your address and access photos so we can confirm the arrangements.
Can you plan a kitchen for a Franklin lifestyle block?
Yes. Share your layout and photos, including the driveway and the route to the entertaining area. Tell us about gravel, gates, slopes or soft ground so these can be considered before delivery.
When should I plan the kitchen for a new Pokeno home?
Plan the cabinet layout before the patio and service positions are finalised. Your builder and your own gas, water and electrical tradespeople can then work from the confirmed design.
Can an existing Pukekohe deck be used?
Send photos and measurements first. The base needs to be suitable for the kitchen and appliances. Ask your builder to assess the deck where its condition or load capacity needs checking.
Start planning your Franklin kitchen
Try a layout in the designer or contact Forge Outdoor with a photo and your measurements. Our outdoor kitchen cost guide explains the choices that shape the quote.