Accessorise your outdoor kitchen

The grill is installed. The counter-tops are gleaming. The outdoor kitchen you have been planning is finally a reality. And yet, standing in your garden, something feels unfinished. That is because an outdoor kitchen is not just a cooking station - it is the centrepiece of an outdoor living space. To accessorise your outdoor kitchen properly is to transform it from a beautiful installation into a destination. It is where the right tools, furniture, heating, and finishing touches turn a summer evening into something genuinely memorable.

At Cedar Nursery in Cobham, our outdoor living department brings together everything you need to complete that picture - from brand-matched grilling accessories to designer furniture, weatherproof soft furnishings, and heating that keeps the season going long after summer fades. Here is how to approach it, layer by layer.

Start with the Essentials: Grilling Tools and BBQ Accessories

The quality of your cooking tools matters more than most people realise. The right accessories do not just make life easier - they directly affect the results on the plate and the safety of every cook. This is where brand compatibility becomes important.

At Cedar, we stock dedicated accessories ranges for three of the world's leading outdoor kitchen brands: Kamado Joe, Napoleon, and Bull. Each range is engineered specifically for its respective grill - not a generic collection of tools that happen to fit, but accessories designed to work in harmony with the cooking system you have invested in.

• Kamado Joe accessories include pizza stones, cast iron grates, rotisserie kits, and the brand's celebrated smoking chips and chunks - perfect for low-and-slow cooks that reward patience.
• Napoleon accessories cover everything from precision thermometers and grill brushes to cast iron griddle plates and flavouriser bars, all calibrated for Napoleon's distinctive cooking environment.
• Bull accessories complement the brand's robust stainless steel build philosophy, with tools and covers that match the same standard of construction.

Do not overlook weather-resistant covers. A quality cover is one of the most practical outdoor kitchen accessories you can buy. It protects your investment through the colder months and keeps your equipment in showroom condition year after year.

Choose Outdoor Furniture That Matches Your Kitchen's Ambition

The outdoor kitchen sets the stage. The furniture determines how long your guests linger. A beautifully specified grill surrounded by mismatched garden chairs is a missed opportunity - and the people who entertain regularly know it.

Cedar's outdoor furniture offer brings together three distinct design houses, each with something different to say.

Cane-line brings contemporary Scandinavian design to the outdoor space. Clean lines, thoughtful proportions, and materials engineered for year-round outdoor use make Cane-line a natural companion to a modern outdoor kitchen scheme. It looks as good in April as it does in August.

Oxley's is British-made from powder-coated aluminium - built specifically to endure the UK climate without compromise. There is something quietly reassuring about furniture that is designed for exactly the conditions your garden experiences. Oxley's combines that durability with genuinely elegant design.

Fermob brings French character to the mix. Bold colours, iconic silhouettes, and a sense of occasion that few other outdoor furniture brands can match. If you want your outdoor dining space to feel like a destination, Fermob delivers it.

Think carefully about layout. A well-planned outdoor kitchen space typically includes a dedicated dining zone and a more relaxed lounge area - both relating naturally to the cooking space. Cedar's design consultants can help you plan a furniture arrangement that works with your outdoor kitchen layout, ensuring the whole scheme flows as a coherent whole. Book a design consultation to explore your options.

Layer in Comfort: Cushions, Rugs, and Finishing Touches

Soft furnishings are what make an outdoor space feel like a room rather than a patio. They add warmth, colour, and a sense of intention - the signal that this space has been properly considered.

Weaver Green rugs are one of the most intelligent choices you can make for an outdoor kitchen space. Made from recycled plastic bottles, they are fully weatherproof, easy to clean, and beautifully designed. They bring the visual grounding of an indoor rug to the outdoor environment without any of the practical concerns. Leaving a Weaver Green rug outside through the season is entirely by design.

Pair your rug with weather-resistant outdoor cushions in colourways that complement your furniture and kitchen cabinetry. The goal is cohesion - a palette that reads as deliberate rather than assembled. When the soft furnishings, furniture, and kitchen all speak the same visual language, the space feels genuinely designed rather than simply equipped.

Stay Warm Longer: Outdoor Heating Solutions for Al Fresco Entertaining

Here is the honest truth about outdoor entertaining in the UK: without heating, your outdoor kitchen season is shorter than it needs to be. The evenings cool quickly in September. By October, guests are reaching for their coats before the main course arrives.

Bromic Heating changes that. These are premium infrared heaters that deliver directional, efficient warmth without the visual clutter of traditional patio heaters. Wall-mounted or ceiling-format, Bromic heaters are as considered in their design as the outdoor kitchens they complement. The warmth they provide is immediate, targeted, and - crucially - it does not disappear the moment a breeze arrives.

Picture an October evening: the outdoor kitchen is in full use, the temperature has dropped to around 12°C, and your guests are comfortable, unhurried, and still at the table at 10pm. That is what a well-specified heating solution makes possible. It is, arguably, the single most impactful accessory for extending your outdoor kitchen season from early spring through to late autumn.

For those who want to take outdoor living to another level entirely, Thermalux Saunas represent the ultimate complement to an outdoor kitchen. A sauna positioned adjacent to your outdoor cooking and dining space creates a genuinely resort-style experience at home - the kind of setup that makes your garden feel like a destination in its own right.

The Complete Outdoor Kitchen Experience: Design, Accessories, and Expert Advice

The most satisfying outdoor kitchens are built in layers. The cooking tools come first - brand-matched, performance-led, and properly stored. Then the furniture, chosen for design coherence and durability in the UK climate. Then the soft furnishings that add comfort and colour. And finally the heating that makes the whole space usable across the seasons.

What makes Cedar different is the ability to experience all of these elements together in one place. This is not online shopping from separate suppliers - it is a curated, expert-guided process where you can see, touch, and compare everything before you commit. Our outdoor living team understands how these products work together, and our design consultants can help you build a scheme that is coherent from the grill to the rug.

Cedar Nursery is located in Cobham, less than 5 miles from RHS Wisley and approximately 15 minutes from Junctions 9 and 10 of the M25. Visit us in Cobham to explore the full outdoor living range, or speak to our design team to start planning your complete outdoor kitchen setup.

Frequently Asked Questions

What accessories do I need for an outdoor kitchen?

A well-accessorised outdoor kitchen typically includes brand-matched cooking tools such as grill brushes, thermometers, pizza stones, and rotisserie kits. Beyond the cooking essentials, you will want a quality weather-resistant cover to protect your grill, durable outdoor furniture for dining and relaxing, soft furnishings including cushions and a weatherproof rug, and an outdoor heating solution to extend the season.

Which grilling accessories are compatible with Kamado Joe, Napoleon, and Bull grills?

The best accessories for any grill are those made by the same manufacturer. Kamado Joe, Napoleon, and Bull all produce dedicated accessories ranges designed to work seamlessly with their own equipment. Brand-matched accessories are engineered for compatibility and typically deliver better performance and a longer lifespan than generic alternatives. Cedar stocks accessories from all three brands.

How do I protect my outdoor kitchen from the weather?

Invest in quality, brand-matched covers for your grill and any exposed cooking equipment. Choose furniture made from weather-resistant materials such as powder-coated aluminium - Oxley's is an excellent example of furniture built specifically for the UK climate. Soft furnishings should be designed for outdoor use. Weaver Green rugs, for instance, are fully weatherproof and can remain outside throughout the season without deteriorating.

What outdoor furniture works best alongside an outdoor kitchen?

Look for furniture that combines design coherence with genuine weather resistance. The material, colour palette, and proportions should complement your outdoor kitchen's aesthetic. Cane-line, Oxley's, and Fermob each offer distinct design identities - from Scandinavian minimalism to bold French colour - so there is a strong option whatever direction your scheme takes. Durability in the UK climate is non-negotiable.

How can I use my outdoor kitchen for longer in the UK climate?

Outdoor heating is the most effective way to extend your outdoor kitchen season. Bromic infrared heaters are particularly well-suited to this purpose - they provide directional warmth, integrate cleanly into the design of the space, and perform well even on cooler evenings. With the right heating in place, al fresco entertaining well into autumn becomes entirely practical rather than aspirational.

Ready to complete your outdoor kitchen? Visit Cedar Nursery in Cobham to explore our full range of grilling accessories, designer outdoor furniture, weatherproof soft furnishings, and heating solutions - all under one roof. Book a design consultation with our outdoor living team, or visit us in store to see everything together and start building the outdoor space you have been imagining.