RTA Outdoor Living, a New Hampshire-based provider of custom prefabricated outdoor kitchen solutions, has completed a backyard transformation for former NFL player Rob Gronkowski and his partner Camille Kostek. This project features a permanent galley-style cooking and entertaining setup designed to withstand the region's varied seasonal conditions.
RTA Outdoor Living's project replaced a collection of portable equipment, including a standing grill and ice coolers, with a more cohesive arrangement comprising two 12-foot islands and a separate pizza oven station. The custom prefabricated outdoor kitchen was finished in bright white plank-style exteriors with Thunder White granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. One island serves as the primary cooking zone with a 42-inch Coyote grill, a 30-inch flat-top griddle, built-in refrigeration, and integrated storage. The facing island functions as a serving and gathering area with countertop space, drawers, and a pull-out ice chest.
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What's Driving This Trend
- Prefabricated Outdoor Living
- Modular backyard cooking systems create new value in premium home upgrades by combining customization, faster installation, and durable year-round performance.
- Celebrity Backyard Showcases
- High-profile residential projects influence consumer expectations by turning outdoor entertaining spaces into aspirational lifestyle features.
- Permanent Entertaining Zones
- Fixed outdoor kitchens replace portable patio equipment with integrated layouts that support cooking, hosting, storage, and seasonal resilience.
Who This Affects Most
- Outdoor Furniture
- Weather-ready furnishings and built-in entertaining formats expand opportunities for brands serving luxury patios, decks, and backyard lounges.
- Home Improvement
- Prefabricated kitchen installations reshape renovation demand through streamlined construction models suited to personalized exterior spaces.
- Appliances
- Outdoor-rated grills, refrigeration, griddles, and pizza ovens gain relevance as homeowners seek complete culinary performance beyond the indoor kitchen.
