20/10/2026
Is your outdoor sink ready for winter? ๐ฅถ๐ง
We know plenty of you are still out there cooking, coat on and tongs in hand, and we salute you. ๐ฅ But if youโve taken the party indoors for the winter, this oneโs for you.
Before the first frost arrives, a quick job now can save a costly repair in spring. To winterise an outdoor kitchen sink:
1๏ธโฃ Turn off the water supply
2๏ธโฃ Drain the pipes and basin fully
3๏ธโฃ Disconnect any hose connections
4๏ธโฃ Lag any exposed pipework
Planning an outdoor kitchen? A sink belongs on the spec list from day one. It keeps the cooking flowing, so youโre not trailing back indoors every time you need to rinse or wash up. Our honest recommendation for most UK kitchens is grade 304 stainless steel, and an ice bucket alongside it keeps drinks and ingredients chilled right at the cooking station.
Our full guide to outdoor sinks, covering materials, plumbing and sizing, is on our website. Link in bio and Stories.
๐ Kitchen in the Garden, at Cedar Nursery, Cobham, Surrey
๐ฟ kitcheninthegarden.co.uk