Built-In Propane Grills for Outdoor Kitchens
A built-in propane grill gives you the clean look of a permanent outdoor kitchen while using LP fuel instead of a fixed natural gas connection. DDR BBQ Supply’s current collection includes seven Napoleon products, with 32-, 38-, and 44-inch built-in grill heads, the larger Prestige PRO 825, and a separate dual infrared burner for dedicated high-heat cooking.
Propane can be a practical choice when a natural gas line is not available at the outdoor kitchen or when the planned setup is already designed around LP. Because the grill becomes part of the island, choose the exact model and propane configuration before countertops, masonry, or cabinet openings are finalized.
Compare Napoleon Built-In Propane Grill Sizes
The current collection offers several levels of cooking space and burner 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 uses stainless steel WAVE cooking grids and is available in a propane-specific configuration.
- Napoleon Built-In 700 Series 32: Four main burners plus an infrared rear burner, 66,000 BTU, 531 square inches of main cooking space, and approximately 756 square inches total. The propane version ships configured for LP use.
- 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 for a larger multi-zone cooking setup.
- Napoleon Prestige PRO 825: A twin-head built-in grill with nine burners, 106,000 BTU, 825 square inches of main cooking area, infrared cooking features, and an integrated wood-chip smoker.
The best size depends on available island space, how often you entertain, and how many direct and indirect cooking zones you want available at once.
Why Choose Propane for a Built-In Grill?
Propane provides responsive burner control without requiring a permanent household natural gas connection. That can make it a useful option for outdoor kitchens where LP is already available or where installing natural gas would not be practical.
Propane also produces no charcoal ash, which simplifies cleanup compared with solid-fuel cooking. You still get the ability to grill steaks, burgers, vegetables, chicken, and other foods over multiple controlled burner zones.
The grill must be ordered in the correct propane configuration. Do not assume that a natural gas model can simply be connected to an LP supply without the manufacturer-approved components and procedures.
If you are comparing fuel types, browse Built-In Natural Gas Grills or the broader Built-In Grills collection.
Infrared Rear Burners & Dedicated Searing
Several Napoleon built-in propane grills in this collection include an infrared rear burner designed for rotisserie cooking. The 38-inch 700 Series uses a single infrared rear burner, while the wider 44-inch model adds dual rear infrared burners.
The collection also includes the Napoleon Built-In 700 Series Dual Infrared Burner, a separate drop-in cooking station with two ceramic infrared burners. It can be ordered in propane and used alongside a main grill when you want a dedicated area for high-temperature searing.
The rear infrared burners on the grill heads are rotisserie-ready, but the rotisserie spit and motor may be sold separately depending on the model, so check the individual product listing before ordering.
Plan the Propane Setup Before Building the Island
Built-in propane grills require more planning than freestanding models. Before constructing the outdoor kitchen, verify:
- Exact grill model and propane configuration
- Manufacturer-specified cutout dimensions
- Required cabinet ventilation
- LP supply and regulator requirements
- Propane-cylinder placement and access
- Combustible clearances
- Electrical requirements for lights or accessories
- Access for future service and maintenance
For example, the 700 Series 38 requires an approximately 35-inch-wide by 20.25-inch-deep cutout, while the 500 Series 32 uses an approximately 33-inch by 20-inch opening. Enclosed installations also require proper ventilation according to Napoleon’s installation instructions.
For additional models and accessories, browse Napoleon Gas Grills.
Choose the grill first, then build the island around the manufacturer’s dimensions and propane requirements rather than trying to fit a grill into a finished opening later.