Outdoor Kitchen, Pizza Oven with Reclaimed Bricks
As outdoor living becomes more popular, homeowners are increasingly looking to transform their gardens into functional, stylish extensions of their homes. One of the most rewarding additions is an outdoor kitchen — whether it’s a simple BBQ station or a full-featured alfresco cooking area. At Reclaimed Brick Company, we’ve seen a growing number of customers using our reclaimed materials to bring these spaces to life.
This stunning project in Kent is a great example. The customer combined Reclaimed Wirecut Bricks with natural stone paving to construct a robust, eye-catching outdoor kitchen and patio area that blends traditional character with modern practicality.
Why Choose Reclaimed Bricks for an Outdoor Kitchen?
Using reclaimed bricks for an outdoor kitchen offers several benefits:
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Character and charm: Unlike new bricks, reclaimed options carry a rich patina, with natural weathering and variation that adds instant authenticity.
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Durability: Many reclaimed bricks, especially wirecut and engineering types, have already stood the test of time and remain incredibly hardwearing.
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Sustainability: Choosing reclaimed materials reduces the environmental impact of your build and helps conserve historic building resources.
In this Kent project, Reclaimed Wire cut Bricks were used to build the framework for the kitchen units. These bricks are particularly well-suited to projects like this due to their uniform size, smooth faces, and strength. Their soft, weathered tones also pair beautifully with natural stone paving, tying the whole space together.
👉 View the product: Reclaimed Wirecut Bricks
Planning Your Outdoor Kitchen
Whether you’re designing a simple grill station or a complete garden kitchen, it’s worth thinking through your layout and material selection early on. Key considerations include:
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Functionality: What will your kitchen include? Grill, pizza oven, fridge, sink, storage?
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Layout: Do you want a linear kitchen, L-shape, or island design?
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Materials: Will you use reclaimed bricks, stone, sleepers, metal, or a mix?
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Weatherproofing: Are you covering the kitchen? Will materials be exposed year-round?
Reclaimed bricks offer excellent performance in outdoor settings, but it’s wise to pair them with suitable mortar, lintels, and fixings designed for external use.
Reclaimed Bricks vs Refractory Bricks — What's Best for High-Heat Areas?
In outdoor kitchens where you’ll be installing a pizza oven, fire pit, or log burner, it's important to choose bricks that can handle extreme temperatures. While reclaimed wirecut bricks are robust, refractory bricks and made for direct flame contact or high-heat interiors.
That’s where Refractory Fire Bricks come in. Also known as firebricks, these are specially manufactured to withstand high temperatures without cracking or degrading. They’re ideal for:
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Pizza oven linings
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Chimney flues
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BBQ fireboxes
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Wood-burning stoves
View the product: Refractory Fire Bricks
For the best results, many customers use firebricks inside the oven chamber, then clad the exterior with reclaimed bricks for visual appeal. This approach offers both functionality and aesthetic cohesion.
Stone Paving — The Perfect Partner
In the Kent project, natural stone was used alongside the reclaimed brickwork to create a generous, level patio surface. Stone paving not only complements the texture of brick but also provides a durable, non-slip base that’s ideal for outdoor dining and entertaining.
We stock a range of reclaimed stone paving including:
Each offers a slightly different finish — from the golden tones of Yorkstone to the rugged greys of granite.
Sustainability and Style in One Package
Reclaimed materials bring more than just good looks to outdoor spaces. They’re part of a sustainable construction approach that values resource reuse and heritage preservation. Whether you're building a full outdoor kitchen, a pizza oven, or a simple garden bench, choosing reclaimed bricks means:
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Lower embodied carbon
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Reduced demand for new manufacturing
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Unique aesthetic finishes that can’t be faked
Ready to Build Yours?
If you’re dreaming of an outdoor kitchen that’s as durable as it is beautiful, take inspiration from the Kent project. Whether you're going rustic, industrial, or refined, we can help you source the right materials for the job.
Explore our full range of reclaimed bricks, firebricks, and stone paving to get started — or contact our team for help with quantities, delivery, and technical advice.
