What is Outdoor Kitchen Designer?

Outdoor Kitchen Designer manages 5 data types including cabinets. Helps you organize, track, and share your work in 1 place for teams and solo users.

How much does a custom outdoor kitchen cost in Sydney?

A custom outdoor kitchen in Sydney typically ranges from $10,000 to $25,000+. Entry-level: $10,000–$15,000. Medium: $15,000–$25,000. Luxury: $25,000+. Use the free planner at customoutdoorkitchensydney.com.au for an instant estimate tailored to your suburb.

Do I need council approval for an outdoor kitchen in Sydney?

In most cases across Sydney, if the outdoor kitchen is within an existing covered alfresco or pergola structure, no additional council approval is required. A DA or CDC may be needed for a new roofed structure. Requirements vary by council — MJ Leckie Carpentry can guide you through the process.

What materials are best for an outdoor kitchen in Sydney's climate?

MJ Leckie Carpentry recommends waterproof Stylex board carcasses, polytec Alfresco Alloy frame doors (7-year warranty, Australian Made), and Smartstone Sintered Collection benchtops (100% UV stable, 15-year warranty). These materials are engineered for Sydney's coastal and suburban conditions.

How long does it take to build a custom outdoor kitchen?

From signed quote to completion: 8–14 weeks. Cabinet manufacture: 4–6 weeks. Installation: 1–2 days. Benchtop templating and fabrication: 2–4 weeks. MJ Leckie Carpentry services all Sydney suburbs.

Where does MJ Leckie Carpentry build outdoor kitchens?

MJ Leckie Carpentry builds custom outdoor kitchens across all Sydney suburbs including the Northern Beaches, North Shore, Eastern Suburbs, Inner West and Lower North Shore. Popular areas include Palm Beach, Manly, Mosman, Chatswood, Bondi, Balmain and beyond.

Cabinet Compliance Dashboard

5mm gap audit & AS 4386 compliance status

Total Cabinets

In library

Fully Compliant

4% compliance rate

Needs Attention

Warnings only

Critical Issues

Requires immediate action

Latest Audit Results

Audit performed on Thursday 11 June 2026 at 12:45 pm

Fully Compliant

Partially Compliant

Non-Compliant

Total Issues

201

Cabinet Details

Cabinet	Code	Category	Dimensions	Parts for Nesting	Compliance Score	Status	Issues
Drop in BBQ	BBQ-DROPIN-1200	bbq cabinets	1200×770×700mm	0 parts	0%	Warning	No issues
Beefeater BSH158SA 1402mm	BBQ-BSH158SA-1402	bbq cabinets	1557×770×700mm	7 parts	100%	Pass	No issues
900 2 door unit	ODKDRBASE 450-COPY	door units	900×770×700mm	10 parts	1%	Fail	8 critical
show room		door units	0×780×700mm	1 part	18%	Fail	9 critical
CCBC - projects - projects-016 - Base Cab 1	CCBC-600-760-580	drawer units	600×770×580mm	0 parts	0%	Warning	No issues
James Thornbury outdoor parts needed		door units	××mm	5 parts	4%	Fail	7 critical
Beefeater Classic 5 Burner Builit in BBQ cabinet	ODKDRBASE 450-COPY-COPY	bbq cabinets	1032×540×700mm	7 parts	81%	Fail	1 critical
650mm Fridge unit	Frdge - 650x770x700	fridge cabinets	650×890×700mm	2 parts	96%	Warning	2 warnings
500 mm 3 drawer unit 780mm high	DR-600x770x700	drawer units	600×770×700mm	14 parts	63%	Fail	3 critical
500mm 1 door unit	ODKDRBASE 450-COPY	door units	××mm	6 parts	100%	Fail	8 critical
40mm Filler piece	CCBC-40-900-16	door units	40×770×16mm	1 part	13%	Fail	10 critical
CCBC - projects - projects-009 - Renato Test - Custom Cabinet	CCBC-540-900-700	drawer units	540×770×700mm	0 parts	0%	Warning	No issues
450mm 4 drawer unit		drawer units	450×770×700mm	14 parts	59%	Fail	3 critical
Alex O Oxide order		door units	××mm	6 parts	14%	Fail	7 critical
600 1 door unit	ODKDRBASE 450	door units	600×770×700mm	7 parts	1%	Fail	8 critical
Artusi ABBQM2 BBQ Cabinet 1200mm	BBQ-ABBQM2-1200-700-500	bbq cabinets	1200×790×700mm	0 parts	0%	Warning	No issues
Artusi ABC142BV Beverage Cooler Cabinet	FRC-ABC142BV-60	fridge cabinets	687×890×700mm	0 parts	0%	Warning	No issues
Fridge Cabinet Only (Artusi ABC1B)	FCArtusi ABC1B	fridge cabinets	652×890×700mm	0 parts	0%	Warning	No issues
Briolking BI 590 (Cabinet Only) to edit		bbq cabinets	950×500×700mm	0 parts	0%	Warning	No issues
Custom BBQ unit		bbq cabinets	1450×480×700mm	0 parts	0%	Warning	No issues
1000mm Croner unit		corner units	699×770×1149mm	0 parts	0%	Warning	No issues
600 3 drawer unit		drawer units	××mm	3 parts	79%	Fail	3 critical
450mm 3 drawer unit	3drwrcab 450-770-700	drawer units	450×770×700mm	12 parts	61%	Fail	3 critical
450mm wide 1 door cabinet	ODKDRBASE 450	door units	450×770×700mm	9 parts	100%	Fail	8 critical
950 Firdge unit		fridge cabinets	949×910×725mm	2 parts	96%	Warning	2 warnings
650mm Fridge		fridge cabinets	650×890×700mm	0 parts	0%	Warning	No issues
672mm Fridge Unit (fridge not included)	FRG-600	fridge cabinets	672×975×700mm	0 parts	0%	Warning	No issues

Common Critical Issues

Most frequent compliance issues requiring attention

missing part

56 cabinets affected

insufficient thickness

17 cabinets affected

dimension warning

3 cabinets affected

dimension critical

2 cabinets affected