Fire Magic vs. EO Outdoor Kitchens - Which Should You Choose?
When it comes to elevating your outdoor living space with an outdoor kitchen, which brand should you choose? With many on the market it can be hard to decide which is best for you.
In this article, we'll delve into the key features of Fire Magic and EO Outdoor Kitchens. Both brands create high-end, bespoke outdoor kitchens, perfect for those who appreciate the fusion of functionality and style in their outdoor spaces. We’ll be highlighting the unique features and the pros and cons of each, to help you make an informed decision, tailored to your preferences and lifestyle.
EO Black outdoor kitchen at the Walker Landscape & Design showroom. Photo by Mark Spencer
Which outdoor kitchen is the highest quality?
When investing in an outdoor kitchen, you’ll be looking for quality and durability to last a lifetime - and how do we achieve that? By ensuring we’ve partnered with brands who only use premium materials in your outdoor kitchen. Explore how both EO and Fire Magic achieve this effortlessly.
EO is made in Britain, for British weather
EO offer unparalleled British craftsmanship and high-end outdoor living. They utilise a combination of the finest materials in their construction, including premium Dekton worktops to elevate the aesthetic and functionality of their outdoor kitchens. The Dekton surfaces are not only stunning but also remarkably strong, UV-stable and hygienic.
In addition, Millboard composite cladding frontals, a UK-made material known for its durability and resistance to fading, warping and rot, further enhances the longevity and appeal of EO. This commitment to using top-quality materials ensures that every EO bespoke outdoor kitchen becomes a statement in your outdoor space.
Fire Magic is a global, quality brand
For those seeking a luxury outdoor kitchen that is recognised globally, Fire Magic offer the finest quality and outstanding performance. Crafted from heavy-gauge 304 stainless steel, Fire Magic grills are held to the strictest quality standards, ensuring durability and longevity. The 6.4mm thick cast stainless steel "E" burners provide consistent, even heat for a lifetime of durability.
With state-of-the-art technology and the careful craftsmanship of master artisans, they are engineered to perform at the highest temperature for the longest time of any outdoor barbecue grill. Fire Magic stands as a testament to ultimate performance in outdoor barbecue grills.
Fire Magic outdoor kitchen at a Walker Landscape & Design project. Featuring a Blastcool Fridge and Gozney pizza oven. Photo by Mark Spencer.
Which outdoor kitchen can be moved?
Contemplating an outdoor kitchen and exploring the importance of transportability in case of a house move? Both brands cater to different needs, ensuring your outdoor kitchen is functional and adaptable to your needs.
Fire Magic, for more permanent outdoor kitchen solutions
If you're in your forever home in the UK, Fire Magic could be the ideal choice for your outdoor kitchen needs.
Fire Magic specialises in outdoor kitchens that seamlessly integrate with luxury stone or brick, enhancing the aesthetics of your permanent residence. Their popular outdoor kitchens, including islands and built-in countertop grills, are designed to be lasting fixtures in your outdoor space. While Fire Magic leans towards integrated designs, they do also offer free-standing barbecues for those who appreciate the brand's functionality and quality, but seek a bit more flexibility in placement.
EO outdoor kitchens, if you want flexible placement
If you're uncertain whether you’re in your forever home, EO Outdoor Kitchens might be the more fitting choice.
These luxury modular kitchens provide a more flexible solution. Being a modular design and made with feet that sit on top of your patio, EO outdoor kitchens can be disassembled. This allows for convenient movement, enabling you to take your outdoor kitchen with you to a new home. All you need to do is remove any plumbing to sinks and fuel fixings, should you decide to relocate.
Fire Magic outdoor kitchen, within a Renson pergola at a recent Walker Landscape & Design project. Photo by Mark Spencer.
Which outdoor kitchen is more customisable?
When looking for the best outdoor kitchens that can be tailored to include your preferred elements, each brand presents distinct accessory options and functional elements that can be seamlessly integrated into the design of your custom outdoor kitchen and make it your own.
EO have made it easy
With EO Outdoor Kitchens, you have the opportunity to choose from optional extras that integrate into the full kitchen suite, such as an outdoor fridge or outdoor sinks. When considering cooking elements, you can benefit from external outdoor cooking suppliers, such as the Big Green Egg. Far more than a charcoal grill, it can perfectly cook pizza, paella as well as the perfect steak.
Alternatively, if you want to become a pizza pro, you may wish to add the Gozney dome to your configuration, making wood-fire dishes a breeze. Of course, the more traditional option is an outdoor grill. EO can be designed and built to fit any brand or product, such as Napoleon Bull, Broil King, BeefEater, you name it!
In sum, EO has made your outdoor cooking experience easy, with guaranteed great cooking and a beautiful aesthetic.
Fire Magic offers more advanced cooking features
On the flip side, Fire Magic offers an extensive array of convenient cabinets, drawers and side burners, providing optimal organisation in your outdoor kitchen. Fire Magic also presents a diverse selection of charcoal and smoker accessories, perfect for achieving that authentic barbecue flavour. If you're intrigued by the art of rotisserie cooking, their rotisserie baskets offer valuable assistance to kickstart your culinary exploration.
Similar to EO kitchens, they provide a range of outdoor fridges, catering to your chilling needs and enhancing the functionality of your outdoor space. Ultimately, Fire Magic has an extended range of grilling accessories for the adventurous outdoor chef.
Which outdoor kitchen has the most design options?
You’re going to want your outdoor kitchen to blend seamlessly with your interior and exterior style. Whether your residence showcases traditional Victorian elements or leans towards a sleek, contemporary finish, both EO and Fire Magic present an array of design options to ensure your outdoor kitchen authentically reflects your personal style.
EO is made for the British garden
EO bespoke outdoor kitchens offer a unique contemporary design, specifically made for the look and feel of British gardens. The Millboard frontals balance the stainless steel and Dekton worktops, making for a warm and modern look. It’s also available in a palette of 6 colours and finishes, providing unparalleled personalisation options. Crafted from Millboard material, these frontals ensure rot prevention, low maintenance and the authentic look of real oak, a result of the moulding process during production. You also have a colour choice in the steel frame and the Dekton worktop.
Though the EO outdoor kitchens are somewhat modular, they are also completely bespoke to order and you can choose exactly the layout and equipment to suit you.
Fire Magic design options
As we’re integrating the Fire Magic set up within a bespoke build, we can choose the design to suit you. Fire Magic is built using brick and stone, offering a seamless integration of your built-in barbecue into the existing aesthetics of your outdoor space. Though not a British brand, you can achieve a truly British look with the Fire Magic designs. Once the blockwork kitchen structure is built, it can be over clad in alsmost any outdoor material to suit the property and garden and tie in witht the wider scheme of the garden.
Whether your garden features a modern white concrete finish or embraces a traditional red brick, Fire Magic ensures a luxurious finish that achieves maximum cohesion across your entire garden space.
For those who value flexibility in placement, Fire Magic provides an alternative with their free-standing barbecues. These contemporary counterparts feature a superior stainless-steel finish, marrying modern design with the convenience of adaptable placement, unaffected by weather conditions.
The bespoke EO outdoor kitchen has various design options. Image from a recent Walker Landscape & Design project. Photo by Mark Spencer.
What grill options are available?
EO Kitchens opt for a unique approach by outsourcing their grills to high-end suppliers, ensuring a diverse range of top-tier choices. On the other hand, Fire Magic presents a collection of in-house grills showcasing a wide selection of premium features. Explore the grilling possibilities of both.
EO partners with high-end brands
EO have a wide offering of high-end barbecues that take the spotlight in their outdoor kitchens.
Starting with the dual-fuel Bull Angus grill, boasting a 4-burner 30'' stainless steel built-in barbecue grill and an infrared back burner and rotisserie . Also from Bull, their dual-fuel Lonestar model also features a 4-burner gas BBQ, designed with a stainless steel finish and internal lights.
Next up, the Broil King ensures excellent heat retention and powerful searing for optimal flavour, complemented by the stainless steel Flav-R-Wave cooking system and four main Dual-Tube tubular burners for even heat distribution.
Finally, we have Napoleon. The Napoleon Bi Pro 500 model offers the ultimate grilling experience with a gas grill head, boasting unrivalled performance, durable stainless steel construction and luxurious chrome accents. Similar to its counterpart, the Napoleon Bi Pro 665 grill shares many of these luxurious features, however also offers expanded seven burners for enhanced performance and additional cooking options.
Ultimately, with EO you have a significant choice and can choose a renowned grill to suit your needs. And don’t forget, you could always select a Fire Magic grill for your EO Outdoor Kitchen!
Fire Magic create their own grills
In contrast to EO kitchens grill offering, Fire Magic has their own grills to integrate into their outdoor kitchens. First up, the Fire Magic Aurora.
Aurora stands as a powerful component for any outdoor kitchen, available as a freestanding barbecue or built-in and seamlessly integrating into countertops to provide a sophisticated and sleek appearance. The Aurora is equipped with diamond-seared cooking grids for perfect sear marks, flavour grids for enhanced taste, cast stainless steel burners, an analog thermometer for precise temperature control, Aurora halogen lights and a backburner with hot surface ignition, offering an exceptional outdoor cooking experience. With exclusive features like a stainless steel backburner and gourmet-angled face, the Fire Magic Aurora sets the standard for premium and functionality in outdoor grilling.
Looking for the epitome of luxury? Similar to its counterpart, the Fire Magic Echelon barbecue, available as a freestanding or built-in model, shares key features like diamond-seared cooking grids, flavour grids, cast stainless steel burners and a recessed infrared backburner, ensuring exceptional cooking flexibility and durability. However, what sets the Echelon apart and elevates its premium status is its unique contoured face with back-lit knobs, providing a distinctive and sophisticated aesthetic. The inclusion of blue backlit knobs, a charcoal smoker basket and an optional Magic View window further contribute to the Echelon's luxurious appeal. With a chrome digital thermometer featuring a separate meat probe, the Echelon offers precise temperature control, enhancing the overall cooking experience.
If you’re looking for the best grills in the game, Fire Magic will not disappoint.
What is the cost difference between the two outdoor kitchen brands?
Both outdoor kitchen suppliers have unique features that set them apart from each other, making them shine in their own right. Similarly, they both have different price points for their premium products.
How much is an EO outdoor kitchen?
EO is a high-end brand, with outdoor kitchens ranging from £15,000 to £40,000, ensuring a bespoke solution tailored to diverse preferences and budgets. EO also offer their more affordable outdoor kitchen range in the form of ‘EO Black’, which range from £5,000-£20,000. Find out more here.
How much is a Fire Magic outdoor kitchen?
Fire Magic outdoor kitchens stand as a pinnacle of luxury, with costs starting from £20,000 and reaching beyond. It is worth noting that the total price of your outdoor kitchen will be dependent on design choices like worktops and wall finishes as well as overall size.
The EO bespoke outdoor kitchen featuring Millboard frontals, at the Walker Landscape and Design showroom. Image by Mark Spencer.
Bespoke outdoor kitchens in Cheshire and surrounding areas
To summarise, the choice between EO Outdoor Kitchens and Fire Magic ultimately boils down to your unique preferences, lifestyle and budget. Both brands excel in crafting high-end, bespoke outdoor kitchens that elevate the outdoor living experience.
If you seek flexibility in placement and a modular design to accompany your uncertain residence tenure, EO outdoor kitchens might be the perfect fit. On the other hand, Fire Magic caters to those in their forever homes, providing permanent and seamlessly integrated outdoor kitchen solutions that exude luxury and sophistication.
To bring your outdoor kitchen ideas to life, contact us at Walker Landscape and Design and one of our expert team will be in touch. Alternatively, book a showroom visit to see the beauty of both outdoor kitchen suppliers for yourself.
