Ventilation
The right hood, vented right
A grill under a covered lanai needs a hood that can move serious air — outdoors. We match the hood to your cooking style, then build the surround: stucco chases, granite bands, European-style caps, full custom masonry.
Why it matters
Smoke, grease, and Florida humidity — handled
- Hoods matched to your grill's output — not one-size-fits-all
- Custom surrounds: stucco, granite bands, stone, European caps
- Zephyr ventilation and other marine-rated options
- Retrofit installs on kitchens we didn't build
Hood questions
Does an outdoor kitchen need a hood?
If it's under a covered lanai and you grill seriously — yes. Open-air patio kitchens can often rely on natural airflow; we'll tell you honestly which you need.
Can you add a hood to an existing kitchen?
Yes. We retrofit hoods and build the surround to match your existing finishes.
Get the smoke out of your lanai
Tell us your grill and your layout — we'll spec the hood and the surround.
239.893.6182“I decided to go with Custom Outdoor Kitchens reinforced fabricated concrete cabinets. We could not be happier, you have far exceeded our expectations.”