If you lack clean surfaces outdoors that can be used to temporarily place raw and cooked food products, you may wind up needing to walk to and from your house on multiple occasions in order to transport the items needed to prepare a grilled meal. Grilling tables will support food prep, cooking, and serving applications. Choose table styles that will accommodate your barbecuing efforts.
Grill Prep Cart
A grill prep cart that contains a stainless steel surface can be used to slice vegetables and meat products, add marinades and rubs, and store fully-cooked products that need to be plated. A prep cart typically contains storage compartments that are built into the base and are attached to a stainless steel tabletop.
Table designs may contain a mixture of shelves and cabinets that are located on one or both sides of a base. Resin, wood, teak, or plastic are some materials that the base piece may be constructed of. There are also solid stainless steel prep carts on the market, which will provide the table with uniformity and allow for quick cleanups. A prep cart that contains caster wheels and a locking feature will allow a table to be moved around a yard and stabilized while a meal is being prepared.
Grill-In Table
A grill-in-table uses the same design concept as a grill prep cart but will contain a cutout that will support a grill. This type of table will be constructed of fireproof materials. A round or a square-shaped hole will stabilize a variety of round or oblong grill styles.
Some people choose to invest in a grill table because they prefer to have all of the raw ingredients and cooking tools that they need directly within their reach. Hooks that extend along the side of a grill-in table can be used to store tongs, spears, and other tools that are needed to remove barbecued foods from the top of a grill.
Serving Station
A serving station is a furnishing that will support buffet-style dinners. This type of table may contain storage space that can be used for condiments, dinnerware, spices, and cleaning supplies. Stainless steel is a popular material for a serving station's surface since corrosion won't occur and because cleaning up spills can be completed quickly and efficiently. A serving station can be set up near a picnic table or an outdoor dining table or can be placed directly next to the other grilling equipment.
For more information, contact an outdoor BBQ furniture store near you to learn more.