Construction help PLEASE!

[Pyromaniac Spouse]

SO GLAD I found this site!!!   There are so many pictures of built in Weber charcoal kettles, but never enough detail on actual materials and construction.  My BBQ-King-Other-Half (hence the 'pyro' name) has 2 charcoal kettles (and one for parts).  I want to make a brick, built in barbecue haven (heaven) for him for his birthday.  But the actual logistics are tricky to explain to builders... I want to sink 2 charcoal kettles into a work surface, with loads of counter space on either side, and enough storage underneath for the rotisserie rim, and all the assorted bbq 'toys' (of which there are loads!).  In the 'old days' the kettles had two handles, and they sat on an insert in a wooden cart.  It worked a treat.  But now...there is only one handle and the rim around the back to hold the lid.  I will have a brick wall behind the 2 bbq's and storage drawers/cupboards, and ideally, I'd like to have the front covered when not in use (we live in England, so the weather is not often 'cooperative' although 'Mr Pyro' will cook in anything but a driving rain!). Instead of wood, the whole unit will be in brick - or brick faced.  But the only pix on pinterest show ugly stainless steel gas bbqs.  HELP!  How much ventilation do I need for front and back? How do I have the builders attach the kettle to the surface?  And what is the best surface to use?  C'mon guys... I'm looking for nirvana here.... Which is easy in drawings and not so easy in construction... HELP??

[WNC]

Wow, super cool of you to plan something like that for his birthday!
Lots of interesting questions. I've been trying to think up something similar.
One idea I'd consider is just building an island, with all the counter space and storage you'd need. Something that the kettles can go on either side of. I like the look and function of the kettle itself, so I wouldn't want to hide the view (so to speak).
I realize that's not exactly like the vision you were describing, and there are some good examples of guys here who have made some really great looking built in tables, @shoestringshop comes to mind.
Good luck and keep us posted!


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[LiquidOcelot]

Wow so many idea just ran through my crainium

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[Pyromaniac Spouse]

Thanks!  Once I get some drawings that don't look like a 6 yr old, I'll post it, and maybe that will help... Just not sure how to secure the rim of the kettle to a countertop...And I assume it needs some space all around due to the heat.... hmmmmm.

[Jazzbert]

In case it would be useful, here is a link to some images of grilling stations I have collected on Pinterest: https://pin.it/pdzkdcgwp7mjoe

[Bubblehead]

I've been toying with a built-in for years.  I ran across these a while ago.  Looks like a nice installation method.  Easy to change grills as well.

https://tn-sd.com/product/kettle-grill-mounts/

[Shoestringshop]

This is the one I built.


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[Pyromaniac Spouse]

Thank you everyone!  Meeting with builder today... some fabulous ideas!  More to follow.... :-))