Some time last year I bought a copper kettle and built a table for it on my back patio.
Wanted a prep table for my smokers, a place to set out food for family gatherings and a way to raise the grate height on the kettle.
I used Trex decking and got a lot of (understandable) feedback that it was going to melt/catch fire/warp/etc and that it was a terrible idea.
I used it all summer and through the winter and spring, did burgers on it a couple weeks ago and thought I’d post an update for anyone considering building a table.
The only deformation of any kind was when I regrettably fumbled some coals I was moving from my offset firebox and dropped them on the table surface.
Otherwise open flames, 500+ degree temps, summer sun, etc have all been non-issues.
TLDR: Kettle table rules
by PancakesandScotch
7 Comments
Man, that looks great I really like how big of the prep area you have on the side. I love a Weber kettle, but seeing it on this table, I love it even more for how high it sits just might have to build one just like it.
That looks outstanding. I have a couple of questions:
Do you keep the kettle lid down below the kettle and the decking lid on when not in use? Do you cover this setup at all with a cover or tarp?
Are you a welder or did you get the frame from someone you know who is?
This is a thing of beauty . How difficult was it to build ?
😍😍😍 Epic, THANK YOU & just found a new project to be completed ASAP
I took some inspiration from you to include a built in kettle and table when I redo my deck and patio cover this summer 👌
I remember you posting the build and everyone saying it was going to melt. Same with my wood one, still going strong!
How is the kettle suspended? I’ve been thinking about doing a table and I’m curious as to how you went about it.