4 Metal Welding Designs Ideal for Outdoor Cooking

Cooking outdoors is an ideal way to enjoy the weather and serve up some of your favorite meats. Instead of purchasing a manufactured outdoor cooking appliance, you can hire a welding company to create a completely custom design. Metal outdoor cooking supplies can handle the high heat needed to cook as well as withstand the outdoor weather elements.
Custom features could include specific sizes or design shapes that fit your needs. Check out some of the custom welding projects you can commission to change your outdoor cooking style.

1. Fire Pits

One of the basic ways to add some char to meats and vegetables is with the open flame of a fire pit. A custom-welded fire pit allows you to select the size and style of the fire pit. The pit is often topped with a metal grate that will prevent foods from falling directly into the fire.
The shape of the fire pit can make a big difference in how you disperse the food and separate it while you cook. For example, if you cook many foods like grilled corn on the cob or kabobs, then you will want a fire pit that expands outward horizontally rather than a small circular shape.
You could also commission a welded fire pit with two sections. One side could be dedicated to vegetables while the other cooks meats. The height and base of a fire pit are up to you as well. Choose a fire pit height you can easily stand at and use on a patio or deck.

2. Smokers

If you prefer to smoke foods rather than grill them, then consider a custom smoker. Smoked meats cook for longer and really infuse flavor into the foods. A custom welded smoker will include the cooking base for the food and a large top that folds over to cover all of the food.
Some of the features you may consider for a smoker are a built-in hole to add a thermostat and a pull-out griddle to easily transfer meat from the smoker. The smoker size you order depends on the type of food you like to smoke. For example, if you like smoked ham, then you will want a smoker large enough to fit a smoked ham.
Also, consider a smoker with multiple compartments. You may need to cook meats at different temperatures, and smokers with separate compartments will make it easy to have even cooks and allow you to cook multiple items at once.

3. Steam Table

For foods like sausages and hot dogs, consider a custom welded steaming table. Steamed foods add fresh flavors and are ideal for cooking large amounts. Similar to the way hot dog carts are designed, a welder can create your own outdoor steam table. The steam table could include a large basin for initial boiling and then steam compartments to hold the cooked items.
Also, consider the addition of a griddle to the steam table. The griddle can heat up hot dog buns, cook burgers, or heat up toppings like onions. Durable welded parts can withstand regular use of steam and high heat to cook the food.

4. Camping Accessories

If you camp often, then a welding company can create some camping accessories to help you cook over an open fire. A griddle with legs allows easy placement over and open fire. A custom-made griddle with raised edges makes it easy to support pans to cook side dishes like pasta or beans.

A welding company can create some custom tools to help cook hot dogs, marshmallows, and other camp favorites.

Decide what you envision for outdoor cooking and then contact us at Sam's Welding, Inc. to make it a reality. We do both big jobs and small jobs that can accommodate your needs.