About Costa del Sol Outdoors

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James Whitfield

Founder & Outdoor Living Specialist

  • 12 years in UK hospitality & events
  • Based in Marbella since 2019
  • 200+ expat outdoor kitchen setups
  • Certified gas systems advisor (Spain)

James Whitfield moved to the Costa del Sol in 2019 after 12 years in UK hospitality and events management. A lifelong grilling enthusiast, he founded Costa del Sol Outdoors to solve a problem he experienced first-hand: finding quality BBQs and outdoor cooking equipment as an expat in Spain. He now lives in Marbella with his partner and two dogs, and has personally helped over 200 expat families set up their outdoor kitchens across Málaga province.

Why I Started Costa del Sol Outdoors

When I moved to Marbella in 2019, I wanted a proper kamado grill for my terrace. Back in the UK, I'd have ordered one online and had it delivered within days. In Spain? I spent weeks searching. Most UK retailers wouldn't ship here. Spanish shops had limited stock and no English support. When I finally found a grill, the delivery was a nightmare — dumped on a pallet at the end of my street.

I knew I wasn't alone. With over 500,000 expats living across the Costa del Sol, there had to be thousands of people facing the same problem. So I built the service I wished had existed: premium outdoor cooking equipment, delivered properly, with expert advice in your language.

What Sets Us Apart

  • I live here. Based in Marbella, I understand the Costa del Sol — from Estepona to Manilva.
  • I know the products inside out. Every product I recommend, I've tested personally or installed for customers.
  • I know Spanish systems. Gas bottles, terrace regulations, community rules — I've navigated all of it.
  • White-glove delivery. We deliver, unpack, assemble, and walk you through your equipment. No pallets at the kerb.
  • English and German support. No translation apps, no guesswork.

My Promise

Whether you're buying a €349 portable pizza oven or commissioning a €25,000 outdoor kitchen, you'll get the same attention and expertise. I've personally helped over 200 families across Málaga province, and I treat every project as if it were my own terrace.

Got questions? Drop me a line at james@costadelsoloutdoors.com. I reply personally within 24 hours.