Map heat and smoke sources
Identify every appliance that produces meaningful heat, smoke or combustion products and review its required installation environment.
Outdoor Kitchens & Entertaining · Ventilation answer
How Do You Plan Outdoor Kitchen Ventilation?
Outdoor air movement is helpful, but it is not always predictable. A covered kitchen should be reviewed for both normal airflow and the more enclosed conditions created by screens or walls.
Planning guidance — final supplied configuration remains project-specific.
Consider changing enclosure
If blinds or glass can close around the kitchen, define whether cooking remains permitted and what ventilation is required in that state.
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