Outdoor Kitchens Tauranga & Bay of Plenty

Forge Outdoor supplies and installs modular outdoor kitchens in Tauranga and across the Bay of Plenty, including Mount Maunganui, Papamoa and Te Puke. From a beachside entertaining area to a garden patio, we help you arrange the kitchen around your site, preferred appliances and everyday cooking.

Our Pukekohe-based family business combines powder-coated aluminium cabinetry with 20mm sintered stone benchtops. Each layout starts with practical questions: where will you prepare food, how will guests move through the space, and what needs to be ready before installation?

Sun, salt and the position of your kitchen

For a Mount Maunganui or Papamoa property, exposure can be as important as the view. Consider sun on the preparation bench, wind around the cooking position and salt reaching the cabinetry. Share wider photographs showing shelter, walls and overhead structures so appliance clearances can be considered in context.

Powder-coated aluminium is a practical coastal material, but its finish still needs care. Remove salt and other deposits using the supplied cleaning guidance. Pay attention to surfaces beneath a roof, where airborne residue can settle without being washed away by rain. Avoid directing water into appliance openings or electrical components.

Sintered stone offers a practical outdoor preparation surface. Continue to use chopping boards and trivets and wipe up spills promptly. Choosing materials for outdoor use does not remove the need to check the selected appliances' exposure, ventilation and installation requirements.

Layouts for Tauranga patios and beachside homes

A Tauranga patio may connect several parts of the home: kitchen, dining room, lawn and outdoor seating. Mark those routes before placing cabinets. A clear walkway behind the cook helps keep the preparation area useful even when friends are gathered around the table.

On a more compact coastal section, a straight run may preserve space for dining. A return can provide extra bench area where the available dimensions allow it, but check how doors and drawers open before choosing the shape. The 3D designer lets you compare the arrangement without assuming that a larger kitchen will be the better fit.

For an elevated deck, ask your builder to confirm suitability for the planned kitchen and appliance loads. Adjustable feet help level cabinetry on a suitable prepared base; they do not replace structural assessment.

Te Puke gardens and lifestyle settings

An inland or more sheltered property near Te Puke may have different needs from an exposed beachfront site. Think about garden debris, dust, the route from the house and how shade changes during the day. Leave room to clean around the kitchen and avoid inaccessible gaps behind the cabinetry.

For a new outdoor area, plan the cabinet layout before service positions are fixed. Your own tradespeople can then prepare water, waste, gas and electrical work around the confirmed design. Tell us if landscaping or building work needs to be completed before the kitchen can be delivered.

Pick the cooking modules you will use

Explore gas BBQ kitchens built around Artusi, Bull Outlaw or Weber modules. For charcoal cooking, our kamado options cover planning around Big Green Egg, Kamado Joe and Primo. Allow preparation space and a place for serving dishes rather than filling the whole worktop with appliances.

Sink, fridge and pizza oven modules can be incorporated where space and services allow. We confirm the cabinet arrangement, selected appliance fit and clearance requirements before the design becomes an order. The cabinetry is welded and internally reinforced, with a 10-year limited aluminium cabinetry warranty and a 6-year powder coat warranty.

Delivery and installation in the Bay of Plenty

Send your full address, kitchen measurements and photos from the driveway through to the installation area. Include steps, gates, narrow passages and any shared access. We confirm delivery and installation arrangements for your property in the quote, including how they fit with other work on site.

Quotes are provided 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. Tapware is not supplied; your own tradespeople complete gas, water and electrical connections.

Tauranga and Bay of Plenty questions

Do you install in Mount Maunganui and Papamoa?

Yes. Forge supplies and installs in Tauranga, Mount Maunganui, Papamoa and Te Puke. Send your address and access photos for planning.

How do I care for cabinetry near the beach?

Follow the supplied cleaning instructions to remove salt deposits from powder-coated surfaces, including sheltered areas. Keep cleaning water away from appliance openings and electrics.

Can you plan a kitchen for a Te Puke lifestyle property?

Yes. Share the site layout, kitchen measurements and access route. Include details of gates, driveway conditions and any landscaping that affects delivery.

Should I wait until my Tauranga patio is finished?

It is useful to plan earlier. Confirming cabinet dimensions and appliance requirements helps your builder and own tradespeople prepare the base and services around the kitchen.

Start your Bay of Plenty project

Start My Kitchen, read the cost guide, or contact us with a photo of your space.