How do you benefit with the DIY kitchen and grill island?
What you get with this outdoor kitchen island and rolling grill table is a versatile and reliable helper. You will love the rolling capability because it gives you more control of your indoor or outdoor kitchen cooking experience. The rolling BBQ table provides an island for meats, vegetables, cleaning supplies, and grilling and cooking utensils. If you’re working outside, you can have everything on hand before you start grilling. The storage self on the bottom of the grill table has plenty of space for rough, bulky, or dirty items such as wood, charcoal, coal, fire starters, etc. You can easily add hooks and trays to hold things like grill scrapers, spatulas, tongs, and paper towels.
What are just some of the uses of this DIY kitchen island?
- The rolling table can be used as a serving table. Simply load up the table with, food, plates, drinks, utensils, etc. and you can service entire tables of guests at the same time. This works great for large events like backyard weddings, quinceaneras, and larger get togethers.
- As a transport cart. The rolling island can be very useful for transporting heavy items during party set up and clean up. This table is very heavy duty and can hold some real weight. Afterwards, the rolling island can be stowed away and out of site if needed.
- As a grill mate. For those who love to grill and barbecue then this is great for keeping everything you need in one place. The grill cart can hold coolers, drinks, and meat. You will lobe having a grill and BBQ table on hand so that you can focus on what matters most to you.
Who can build this DIY Kitchen and grill island?
If you’re looking for outdoor kitchen ideas and designs that are easy and cheap to make, then this plan is for you. The table does not have any fancy joint, difficult cuts, or complicated assembly steps. If your new to woodworking, by following the easy-to-understand step by step instructions provided, you will be able to save yourself time, material, and the frustration on trying to figure out the build on your own.
What about other furniture pieces I see in the photos?
Plans for the full-size counter height outdoor dining table and chair set can be found here.
Plans for the full-size standard height outdoor dining table and chair set can be found here.
The kitchen island cart was designed for you to match in style to the outdoor table and chair set to give an overall uniform and aesthetic look.
Time to build
3 hours
Total cost of build
About $150
Skill level required
Beginner
Download the PDF plans
Plans for how to build the DIY workbench.
What is included in the PDF download?
- Easy to read step by step instructions
- Material list
- Cut list
- Tools needed
- 3D illustrations
- Helpful links to tools and materials needed for the project
Recommend tools for this project
- Saw (miter saw recommended for precision cuts)
- Drill
- Impact driver with bit for screws
- Sander
- wood countersink drill bit
- measuring tape
- Ratchet straps
- about 10lbs of 3.5 in long screws (highly recommend T25 Star Drive screws)
- Wood glue
- Sand paper
- 4 inch caster wheels (Many other options work just fine as well)
- 5 inch screws for attaching the wheels and wheel support
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Wood purchase list and cut list
Available with purchase of PDF plans.
Step 1 (DIY kitchen island rolling grill and BBQ table)
First, we will build up the frame of the grill island table.
Take two 21-1/2 inch 2×4 lumber pieces and two 38 inch 2×4 lumber pieces and arrange them as shown in the first image below.
Join the lumber pieces by adding glue to all areas that are making contact, predrill the holes for the screws to prevent wood from splitting, and add 3.5 inch screws.
Next, build up the second layer of the frame. Take two 21-1/2 inch 2×4 lumber pieces and two 41 inch 2×4 lumber pieces and arrange them as shown in the second image below.
Join these in the same way as before but don’t forget to add glue to ALL areas that will be making contact. This means gluing the entire sides of the 2×4 faces that are touching.
Next build the final layer of the frame. Take two 21-1/2 inch 2×4 lumber pieces and two 41 inch 2×4 lumber pieces and arrange them as shown in the second image below. Join these in the same way as before.
Make two identical frames.
Step 2 (DIY kitchen island rolling grill and BBQ table
Next we will be attaching the kitchen and grill island legs to the frame.
Take one of the frames you built in the previous step and lay it on top of some 1 inch spacers. These spacers can be cut from scrap wood.
Next, add four 24-1/2 inch 4×4 lumber pieces to the frame. Add generous amounts of glue to all areas that will be joined together.
Next, take a ratchet strap and loop it around the island table legs as shown below. Tighten the straps well but not “all the way.” At this step “hammer” into place any stubborn legs or frame part that are not lining up. Once you have the perfect alignment, tighten the straps very tightly so that the 4x4s can not move.
Next, add 3.5 inch screws as shown below. Predrill, and add the screws deep so that they make a good connection with the 4x4s. Repeat this for all four legs.
Step 3 (DIY kitchen island rolling grill and BBQ table)
Next, flip the island grill table and over and add 3.5 inch screws in the same pattern as in the previous step.
Make sure you have someone to flip the table with. DONT PUT PRESSURE ON THE TABLE LEGS UNTILL THEY ARE FULLY ATTATHED. Pressure before that can cause the leg joints to be weak.
Next, attach the four wheels to the grill table. Predrill using a wide drill bit to accommodate the larger 5 inch screws. Predrilling here is VERY important to prevent the 4x4s from splitting.
Step 4 (DIY kitchen island rolling grill and BBQ table)
Next, attach the bottom shelf decking pieces to the main frame of the grill island rolling table.
Take five 48 inch 2×6 lumber pieces. Cut 3.5 in x 3.5 in indents in two of the 2×6 lumber pieces on both sides as shown below.
Next, insert all the 2×6 decking pieces and attach them with glue, and 3.5 inch screws. These boards should be about 1/4 inches apart. Make sure you predrill.
Step 5 (DIY kitchen island rolling grill and BBQ table)
Next, attach the second frame piece you built in the first step to the main frame of the DIY island table.
Ad before, add glue, add straps, “hammer” into place any stubborn parts, tighten straps all the way, add 3.5 inch screws, flip the rolling table, add 3.5 inch screws to the top as well.
Step 6 (DIY kitchen island rolling grill and BBQ table)
Next, attach the table top boards and perform finishing touches on the table.
Take five 48 inch 2×6 lumber pieces and arrange them as shown below. Space them out again about 1/4 inches apart and attach them using glue, predrilling, and 3.5 inch screws.
Lastly sand down the whole table. I start with a 80-grit sand paper to take out all major imperfections, next I follow with a 220 grit sandpaper to ensure a smooth surface that is ready for staining or painting. I use an orbital sander to speed up the process of sanding.
