3 Ways Patio Awnings Can Help Outdoor Cooking Areas

Cooking outside comes with a lot of advantages. You may enjoy the fresh taste of grilled or you may enjoy the convenience of outdoor cooking appliances. When you have a dedicated patio cooking area, you may want to consider sun exposure in the area. Instead of dealing with direct sun on a daily basis, you could enjoy the protection of a patio awning.

A fully extended patio awning offers multiple protections and comes with many advantages for both outdoor cooking and outdoor dining. Check out some of the advantages and how your patio area can really improve with the use of an outdoor cooking area.

1. Protects Against Bird Droppings

When you serve up open platters of food or take items off the grill, the last thing you want to worry about is contamination from a bird. Bird droppings seemingly happen from anywhere and can create a lot of issues around food. You do not want food wasted due to this unfortunate occurrence.

An awning will protect your food and ensure the food stays clean and safe on your property. You can leave food out without worrying about covering the food. And, when an awning extends out far enough, you can set up multiple tables to host a large feast and protect each table with a single awning.

On days when you don't cook, the awning will offer additional protection for grills or tabletops, so you do not have to constantly scrub the areas and remove dried bird poop each time you decide to cook outdoors.

2. Resists Weather Conditions

In a high-humidity state like Florida, you never know when rain clouds might permeate the sky. Rain showers will typically last for brief periods of time, but a little rain can quickly ruin a meal. The installation of an awning can help protect you from soggy buns, wrecked meat, or watered-down fruit platters.

Instead of rushing around when the rain comes, you can relax and even still cook under the protection of the awning. Awnings often feature a slightly angled peak so the water drains downward and away from the main patio area. Even on days with extended periods of rain, you have the option to enjoy the patio area without getting wet or exposed to the water.

Awnings can also offer extra protection against the wind as well. The flat surface of the awning will help block out bigger gusts of wind and can keep your food protected on windy days.

3. Allows Fresh Food Serving Options

Along with the items you grill or cook outdoors, you may serve up a wide range of fresh foods for your patio dining experience. Pasta salads, potato salads, or fresh fruits are just a few of the options. When put in direct sunlight, those items can spoil quickly. The sun can change the consistency of the foods and make them unappetizing, especially in the summer.

An awning can dramatically change the temperature and impact of the food. Just a little bit of shade can make a big difference and allow you to easily serve up options. You can choose an awning that extends out further and provides additional coverage. When paired with patio tables that have umbrellas, you can fully enjoy the outdoor dining experience.

For more information on residential awning installation, contact us at Sunstate Awning today. We have years of professional awning installation experience and will help you with your awning installation options. We have a wide range of colors and styles to choose from that will match your home and style and really make the awning stand out on your patio.