Werever outdoor cabinets work with any brand of grill that comes with an insulating liner built by the grill’s manufacturer. Werever is experienced designing cabinets to fit all major brands of grills, including some of the rather uniquely shaped grills like Memphis grills and Kamado style cookers like the Big Green Egg or Primo.
Werever generally remains “grill neutral”. That said, not all grills are the same, nor are the companies that make the grills. Brands that used to be great, are no longer. As private equity firms snatch up brands, corners start getting cut.
As a national supplier that deals with industry professionals and homeowners in every area of the country, we see and hear what is good and bad in the outdoor appliance industry. Today, the best brands that we can recommend for perfect-fit, excellent support, and quality of product are Alfresco and Twin Eagles/Delta Heat.
We encourage you to research different brands of grills. Look at recent reviews and videos from real people. It shouldn’t surprise anyone that the grill someone might be trying to sell you is the one that makes them the most money, not the one that is best for you. Werever does provide some quality brand grills as a convenience, but you’ll notice your friendly Werever represenative isn’t goign to try to sell you a grill. We want you to have the best-designed, best-fitting outdoor kitchen that lasts you the longest. You can source your grill from a quality supplier, or Werever can help you if necessary.
Here are some things to look for when sourcing a built-in grill or appliance:
- Country of Origin: Does it matter to you where the grill is made? As a domestic manufacturer, that matters to Werever, and it does matter to many of our customers. We can help you find brands that fit this criteria if it matters to you too.
- Grade of Steel: Not all stainless steel is the same! For an outdoor rated grill, you’ll want 304 steel. If it’s on the coast exposed to salt water, you might want a 316 steel grill. Those are expensive, but arguably “worth it”. Be very careful selecting something like a Sedona grill with 201 steel if your outdoor kitchen is exposed.
- Company Reputation: Has the manufacturer recently been acquired by a mega private equity company? That is usually a signal that corners are being cut and quarterly profits just became the priority, not the longevity of your purchase. Beware of licensing arrangements. Brands that you used to trust, like JennAire or KitchenAid and others are probably made by NexGrill, and aren’t the quality that the name implies.
- Are you buying an old model: Be very careful that the specifications of your purchase have not changed. We have seen this happen many times, where an online dealer sells something at a discount that is an old model that either lacks features of a new/improved model, or worse, has a different size! We have seen appliances NOT FIT as a result.
- Warranty: Read your warranty carefully. Sometimes people see “Lifetime Warranty” and stop reading. Very little of the grill or appliance might actually be covered by a good warranty. One thing is certain, your Werever outdoor cabinets will last. You don’t want to put a grill in them that won’t.
- Do you need to build your grill in? Think about where your grill is going. Sometimes you can save a lot of money by not incorporating a grill in your actual cabinetry. Grills make a smoky mess. You might enjoy your outdoor space if your grill is on a cart, right by your countertop and storage, but not IN your cabinetry. This is where Werever’s design professionals and “grill-neutral” position can really help. Try telling most outdoor kitchen companies that you don’t want to buy a grill from them. That usually ends the conversation. Why do you think so many outdoor kitchens look like shrines to expensive grills? Does everyone congregate around your stove or oven when they hang out inside? They probably won’t sit by your grill outside either. Planning your space with a company like Werever that focuses on usability over profit margins on appliances makes a big difference to your budget, and the satisfaction you’ll get out of your outdoor living area.
