Would you go Stainless Steel for an outside kitchen ?

[SurinBeach]

Hi Gents,

 

I'm think of putting an outdoor kitchen in my Sala, it'll be pretty sheltered (the Sala is 6m x 8M) and has/will have Palms behind the kitchen side.

Couple of questions :

 

Should I go 304 or 316 Stainless, 

How much more expensive is a sheet of 304 vs 316.

 

Just FYI I live in Cherntalay Phuket about 5 miles to the sea....

 

Best Regards

SB

 

 

[Crossy]

Ours is concrete and tile same as the indoor one :)

 

The DIY places also do ready-built worktops, sink units etc. etc. with stainless tops, may be worth looking at.

 

 

[sipi]

Yes concrete and tile was our choice, with prefab stainless sink.

[whatawonderfulday]

S/S 304 is standard grade for hotel and catering establishments in Thailand.  I have all S/S kitchen units in our kitchen to ensure hygiene and longevity.

 

If I was putting it in an external location then I would ensure that that door seals were adequate to ensure no ingress of moisture or insects.

 

They were all custom made by a specialist catering equipment manufacturer.

 

[eyecatcher]

I bought one of those cheap alloy (imitation ss ) sink units for our only outdoor kitchen at the time.

three and half years later its not got one sign of rust or deterioration on it. i used to give it a thorough toothbrush clean and polish every couple or three months.

 

The only time I encountered rust, was when i left a screw in the bowl.

 

In other words even the cheap ones are perfectly adequate.

 

There are alrenatives to stainless of course; GRP, Corian and good old concrete and connie and tiles will be my next outside kitchen plan.

[SurinBeach]

Thanks Gents ....

[luudee]

 

If you take care of the s/s, the cheaper one will be fine ...

Clean it with some wd40 once a week, and it will last ...

 

rudi