Backyard BBQ Island & Outdoor Kitchen Build

We are looking for an experienced contractor to design and build a complete outdoor kitchen and BBQ island in our backyard, combining masonry, framing, and finish work into one durable structure. The island will measure roughly 10 feet by 3 feet, built on a reinforced concrete slab foundation with a steel-stud or concrete block frame depending on your recommendation.\n\nThe main components include a built-in grill cutout sized for a 36-inch stainless grill, a side burner module, and a dedicated cutout for a small under-counter refrigerator. Countertops should be poured concrete with a polished or honed finish, roughly 2 inches thick, with a drip edge and backsplash along the rear wall. Exterior finish is manufactured stone veneer over cement board to match the existing patio hardscape, with a stacked-stone look on visible faces.\n\nStorage is a priority: we need at least two weatherproof cabinet doors with stainless hinges, a pull-out trash/recycling bin, and open shelving for firewood or charcoal storage. Electrical rough-in for task lighting and a weatherproof outlet, plus a gas line stub-out for a natural gas grill connection, should be coordinated with our plumber and electrician, though the contractor should manage scheduling.\n\nWe would like the countertop to wrap around an L-shape to create a small bar seating area with room for two stools, including a footrest rail. The project should include a small footing for a future pergola post if feasible, though that structure itself is a later phase.\n\nTimeline: we are hoping for completion within about two weeks from the start of excavation and footing work, weather permitting, with materials ordered in advance. Please include a breakdown of days for footing/slab, block or frame construction, veneer, countertop pour and cure time, and appliance installation. We prefer a contractor with documented experience in concrete countertop fabrication and stone veneer application, able to provide photos of at least three similar completed outdoor kitchens. Permits for the gas and electrical rough-in are our responsibility, but the contractor should confirm code compliance for grill clearances and ventilation.