Side Burners

Choosing a double side burner, power burner or single

Two burners with separate knobs let you simmer a sauce while another pot boils. An outdoor kitchen power burner suits a wok or big stockpot. Tall pots sit high, so consider your counter height. A single side burner fits a compact cutout when space is tight.

You can select natural gas or propane on the product page. Check its spec sheet for cutout dimensions and requirements for combustible islands. Most burners need no electricity, but a few require a 120 volt outlet. Many include a flush stainless steel lid that provides counter space when the burner is off.

Plan around your built-in grill, or compare a drop-in griddle for a flat cooking surface. Our finished BBQ islands have cutouts ready for a grill and burner.

Cooking without an island

If you don't have an island, consider grills with an attached burner. If you mainly want to sear, infrared gas grills are another option.

Why buy from My Cozy Outdoors?

We are an authorized dealer for American Made Grills, Fire Magic, Summerset, Videl, Wildfire and American Outdoor Grill, so the full manufacturer warranty applies. Each brand's burner control panel is styled to match that brand's grill, so your island looks like one piece. You can explore all outdoor kitchen components for the rest of your layout. For fit, fuel or cutout questions, call us and we will talk it through.

Questions we hear most

What is a side burner used for?

It works like an outdoor stove beside the grill. You can simmer a sauce, boil corn or pasta, saute vegetables or keep beans warm without running indoors during the cook.

Side burner or power burner, which do I need?

A double side burner covers everyday pots and pans with two separate flames. A power burner gives you one big flame for woks, stockpots, seafood boils and turkey frying. Many islands have both.

Can I add a side burner to an existing outdoor kitchen?

Usually, yes. A drop-in burner needs its own counter cutout and a gas line, not an attachment to the grill. Check the spec sheet and match your fuel. Call us and we will talk it through.