NATIONAL OUTDOOR KITCHEN AND FIREPLACE ASSOCIATION, INC.
ORANGE PARK, FLORIDA

NOKFA is a non-profit organization established by experienced professional designers and builders within the outdoor kitchen and fireplace industry who recognized the need for a professional association to provide consumers with industry specific advice and access to qualified, licensed design-builders in this emerging industry. NOKFA’s mission is to provide consumers and design-builders with the resources and information necessary to enhance their outdoor kitchen and fireplace experience. The popularity of the outdoor kitchen and fireplace has grown considerably and gained recognition as a feature that We recommend that you browse our design gallery, gather information, and contact us with questions regarding your future outdoor kitchen/fireplace project. Our staff will be happy to assist you in your selection of a NOKFA professional and provide recommendations on your project. The outdoor kitchen has become one of the most popular home improvements for consumers across America and just about every consumer we speak to is either planning on having an outdoor kitchen built or it's at the top of their wish list for a future backyard project. As with any home improvement its important to do your homework and select a qualified design/builder with good references. They also need to understand what the proper materials to be used are and be aware of any special installation techniques required. If an outdoor kitchen is built out of wood products without using a stainless steel sleeve for the grill to rest in it can have devastating results, as it almost did for a consumer in Florida. In this particular case the consumer purchased a beautiful lake front home which already had a large outdoor kitchen installed on a covered lanai with tile counter tops, and bar seating area. The unsuspecting consumer assumed it had been properly designed and built. Unfortunately this was not the case. The builder of this outdoor kitchen was clearly