Built-In Natural Gas Grills for Outdoor Kitchens
A built-in natural gas grill gives a permanent outdoor kitchen a continuous fuel source without relying on propane cylinders. DDR BBQ Supply’s current collection focuses on Napoleon built-in grill heads with natural gas configurations, including 32-, 38-, and 44-inch models, the larger Prestige PRO 825, and a separate dual infrared burner for dedicated high-heat cooking.
Natural gas makes the most sense when your outdoor kitchen already has—or will be professionally equipped with—a properly sized natural gas line. Because these grills become part of the island itself, select your exact grill before countertops, masonry, cabinets, or cutouts are finalized.
Compare Napoleon Built-In Natural Gas Grill Sizes
The current lineup gives outdoor-kitchen builders several levels of cooking capacity:
- Napoleon Built-In 500 Series 32: Four main burners plus an infrared rear burner, 66,000 BTU, and 760 square inches of total cooking area. It provides an entry point into Napoleon’s built-in lineup with stainless steel WAVE cooking grids and rotisserie-ready rear heat.
- Napoleon Built-In 700 Series 32: A compact 700 Series option for outdoor kitchens where counter space matters, with four main burners plus an infrared rear burner and natural gas availability.
- Napoleon Built-In 700 Series 38: Five main burners plus an infrared rear burner, 78,000 BTU, 630 square inches of main cooking area, and 905 square inches total.
- Napoleon Built-In 700 Series 44: Six main burners plus dual infrared rear burners, 108,000 BTU, 765 square inches of main cooking space, and 1,065 square inches total.
- Napoleon Prestige PRO 825: A larger twin-head built-in with nine burners, 106,000 BTU, 825 square inches of main cooking area, infrared searing and rotisserie capability, and an integrated smoker box.
Choose based on available island space, how many people you normally cook for, and whether you want multiple direct and indirect heat zones operating at the same time.
Why Choose Natural Gas for a Built-In Grill?
The main advantage of natural gas is convenience. Once the grill is connected to the proper household natural gas supply, you do not need to stop a cook to exchange or refill propane cylinders.
That can be particularly useful for permanent outdoor kitchens used frequently for family dinners, entertaining, long indirect cooks, and multi-zone grilling.
Natural gas and propane models are configured for different fuel systems. Select the natural gas version of the grill when ordering rather than assuming a propane grill can simply be connected to a natural gas line.
If you are still deciding between fuel types, browse the broader Built-In Grills collection. For freestanding options as well as built-ins, compare Natural Gas Grills.
Infrared Rear Burners for Rotisserie Cooking
Several Napoleon built-in natural gas grills include an infrared rear burner. This burner is positioned behind the cooking surface and is designed to provide concentrated heat for rotisserie cooking without relying only on the burners directly underneath the food.
The 38-inch 700 Series includes one infrared rear burner, while the 44-inch model uses dual infrared rear burners across its wider cooking area.
The collection also includes the Napoleon Built-In 700 Series Dual Infrared Burner, which can be installed as a separate drop-in cooking station. It uses two ceramic infrared burners, reaches high searing temperatures, and is available in a natural gas configuration.
Plan Your Outdoor Kitchen Before Installation
Built-in natural gas grills require careful installation planning. Before building the island, confirm:
- Exact grill model
- Natural gas configuration
- Manufacturer-specified cutout dimensions
- Gas-line capacity and connection location
- Required ventilation
- Combustible clearances
- Electrical requirements for lights and accessories
- Access for future service and maintenance
For example, the Napoleon Built-In 700 Series 38 uses an approximately 35-inch-wide by 20.25-inch-deep cutout, while the 44-inch model requires approximately 43 inches by 20.25 inches. The Prestige PRO 825 requires a substantially larger cutout, so choosing the grill before construction begins is important.
For additional Napoleon models and accessories, browse Napoleon Gas Grills.
A properly planned built-in natural gas grill can become the main cooking station in an outdoor kitchen, with enough flexibility