The Best Grilling Gifts For Dad

What’s the ideal present for a guy who likes to cook juicy meats over an open fire? Of course, you find him the finest grilling gift!

Nothing says grilling season like new stainless steel tongs, a sturdy grill brush, hickory wood chips, or a new grilling spice set. Grills and grilling supplies vary in price, and there are grilling gifts for every budget. If you’re looking to buy something for your grilling enthusiast dad, we’ve got you covered with these great suggestions.

May we present to you our smokin’ list of the best grilling gifts for your dad!

FreshJax Smoked Spices Gift Set

FreshJax Smoked Spices Gift Set

Every griller needs a go-to set of spices and seasonings to make their meals pop. A great gift idea is this box set from FreshJax will up your dad’s grilling game, as it comes in different flavor groups, including: Hot & Spicy, Smoked Spices, Seasoned Sea Salts, Taste the World, and Keto Spices. You can take 15% off your first order thanks to Dad Really Wants!

Grill Masters Subscription Box

Gift your grill dad with a monthly subscription to premium BBQ sauces, dry rubs, marinades, grilling accessories and more. Each monthly box contains 4-5 grilling and BBQ products from premium suppliers including: barbecue sauces, dry rubs, marinades & hot sauces and other grilling surprises we know dad will love. Plus, he’ll get featured recipes for the products in the box so he can put them to the test right away. Grab this perfect gift now!

The Ultimate BBQ Box

American Wagyu Grilling Gift - Snake River Farms

Delicious grilled foods start with quality ingredients. Gift your grill master dad BBQ Box: a monthly surprise of top-tier BBQ sauces, spices, and flavors delivered to your door for an ultimate BBQ experience! Every month, their team of BBQ experts unlocks an exciting BBQ experience in one box packed with flavorful rubs and sauces, delicious snacks, gourmet wood chips or wood pellets, and a custom recipe for grill masters like dad.

Digital Meat Thermometer

Whether dad likes his meat hot pink in the middle or well done, cooking foods at the right temperatures is a steadfast grilling technique. Arm your dad at the grill with a Swiss Army looking meat thermometer. This state-of-the-art digital thermometer from ChefsTemp will help take the guesswork out of grilling, so your dad can have more fun throwing lawn darts, or… whatever backyard games your family plays!

Seafood Grill Master’s Kit

If your dad loves to grill and loves his seafood, this grill master’s kit from Sea to Table will provide him everything he needs to prepare a seafood feast on the grill. It comes with 2 Maine lobster tails, two packs of Wild Gulf Shrimp, two packs of Alaska Sockeye Salmon, and two packs of Northwest Pacific Halibut. Someone please pass the garlic butter! Get 15% off your first order when you sign up for their enewsletter, too!

Cast Iron Skillet

If there’s anything a grilling dad needs in their arsenal more is a solid cast iron skillet. The cooking surface on this award-winning skillet from Stargazer is machined smooth for non-stick performance. The weight is optimized for the perfect balance of heat retention and ease of use. All Stargazer cookware is American-made and backed by our lifetime warranty.

New Pellet Grill

Dads like to show off their grill like they do their lawn after mowing or their deck after staining. Gift your dad a new grill he’ll want to show off to the entire neighborhood with this pellet grill from Z Grills. Designed for precise temperature management with a 180°-450 °F range. The dial-in digital control with LED readout makes it easy to adjust cooking from low and slow to fiery and fast.

Stainless Steel Burger Press

Who doesn’t love smash burgers? This is the ultimate hamburger tool your dad needs. Simply load the burger maker with meat, fish, or a veggie mixture and press down the handle to produce a perfect thick round burger. Let dad get creative and make some stuffed burgers too. This is a must for any burger cookout dad plans this coming summer.

Sous Vide

We’re not throwing a curveball at dad here, but one of the easiest ways to get a juicy steak or other piece of meat is using a sous vide. This one from Bonsenkitchen will bring his steaks up to restaurant quality with it precise cooking. Trust us, once dad gives a sous vide one shot he’ll never cook meat without it again.

Personalized Denim and Leather Apron

Help your dad look the part of a grilling expert with this custom handmade apron. You can add any personalization to this, and all come with a leather breast pocket and three canvas pockets. And it’s one-size fits all so it’s literally a perfect fit for any grilling dad.

10-Day Ice Cooler

We know our dads spend a lot of time outside, even when they’re not grilling. This cooler from Blue Coolers can keep ice for up to 10 days. It’s perfect for beverages and keeping meats cool after hunting, fishing, or just in the backyard. It comes in three different colors and your dad will love it.

Magnetic LED Grill Lights

Who says a man can’t grill in the dark? This weather resistant LED grilling light is the perfect way for dad to still get his grill on at night. With a flexible gooseneck design, he’ll get the perfect illumination for that perfect piece of meat.

Make Your Own BBQ Sauce Kit

Your old man may not have been a stellar student when it came to science in school, but this is some grilling chemistry he’s sure to ace. This kit allows dad to show off and create his own BBQ sauce masterpiece. It comes with all the spices, seasonings and bottles to produce a signature sauce.

Wood Smoking Chips Variety Pack

If your dad prefers to smoke his meats, you need to arm his with some wood smoking chips to give his meals a flavor punch. These wood chips from Western come is a pack of their most popular flavors–Apple, mesquite, hickory, and cherry.

I Drink Beer and Grill Things T-Shirt

This quite possibly could be the perfect t-shirt to sum up your dad. You can choose from dozens of color options to dress your old man in his favorite color doing what he loves.

Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Grill Press

Let your dad smash some burgers on the grill with this rectangular cast iron grill press from Lodge. Seasoned with oil for a natural finish, this little tool is the perfect way to squeeze unwanted grease from burgers and keep bacon from curling.

Butane Culinary Torch

Give dad a stylish way to light his grill with this torch lighter. Works great to get the grill fired up and can also provide a nice way to sear by hand.

Men’s Meat Lovers Crew Socks

I know what you’re thinking … socks as a gift? But look at those cuts of beef on these socks!

Vencino Grilling Baskets

This three pack of grill baskets are perfect for when dad wants to throw some veggies over the fire too. Whether he uses a grill or smoker, these are the ideal size grill pans your dad will use time and time again. No only are they dishwasher safe, but they will keep cut veggies from falling through his grill’s grates.

Grill Master’s Timer Can Cooler

Yup, time checks out.

Michael Symon’s Playing with Fire

For the grill-loving dad that also likes to read, this barbecue cookbook would make a nice addition to his collection. Michael Symon is cohost of The Chew and celebrated Iron Chef, and in his first book shares over 70 recipes focused on BBQ and life-fire grilling. Dig in!

Char-Broil Cast Iron Smoker Box

If your dad uses a gas grill but loves that smoky flavor, this smoker box from Char-Broil will allow him to smoke on the grill. He can add any wood chips for extra flavor, and is vented to direct smoke towards the food. A perfect way to start smoking meats without paying for a brand new smoker.

Cuisinart Deck and Patio Grill Mat

Tired of hearing your dad talk about the grease stains under his grill? Cover them up and protect your patio or deck from future stains with this grill mat form Cuisinart. It’s weather resistant and is wide enough to catch most spills and spatters from the grill.

Custom Initial Branding Iron

This handmade branding iron will give dad the chance to leave his initial seal of approval on any steak that leaves his grill. Select either one letter or two letters for inside the iron circle. Yee haw!

Stainless Steel Barbecue Skewers Set

What dad doesn’t like to prepare a good kabob? This set of 10 inch flag metal shish kabob skewers make it east to pick up and turn on the grill while cooking. They even come with a case so dad isn’t trying to remember where they all went.

Find the Perfect Grilling Gift for Dad

There’s just something about a dad and their grill. They are connected, now and forever. Finding a gift for a dad that loves to grill shouldn’t be too challenging. Whether he likes cooking pizza on a Big Green Egg, or chicken wings on a smokeless indoor grill, just think about what he enjoys to cook most on the grill, the type of grill he has, and you’ll be able to find that perfect grilling gift.