30 Expert-Approved Grilling Gifts for the Pitmaster
From handy grill gloves to a unique meat thermometer, these are the grill accessories our food editors and kitchen pros love.
Reviewed by Nicole PapantoniouKitchen Appliances Lab Director
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We all know someone who’s always hosting backyard barbecues or throwing summer picnics. If you're shopping for the grill master in your life, you'll want to think about getting them grilling accessories, spices or gadgets that'll help make their grilling easier and even more enjoyable.
To find the best grilling gifts, we talked to our in-house food editors and kitchen pros and considered all of the top-performing kitchen gear we’ve tested in the Good Housekeeping Institute Kitchen Lab. We included some of our top-tested picks, plus we also looked at some of our favorite brands and products that we think would make for the best gift for a BBQ-lover, no matter the occasion.
Grilling experts agree that the most important part of grilling is prep. This six-piece set comes with everything you need to prep and serve freshly grilled food. You can slice veggies and ingredients on the cutting board, marinate chicken in the two lidded trays and then serve the food in the deep tray. For an extra $20, this set comes with skewers, which is great for a new homeowner or beginner griller who needs all the necessary supplies.
Proud Grill Company Slide & Serve BBQ Skewers
These stainless steel skewers will be the talk of their next BBQ bash. Their unique heads and tails make them easier to grip and turn with tongs, and they’re a reusable, dishwasher-safe alternative to classic wooden skewers.
American Grill: 125 Recipes for Mastering Live Fire
Whether they're a beginner or expert at griller, everyone can learn something from this book filled with recipes by Food Network chef Tyler Florence. With the help of this book, they can create spicy buffalo shrimp skewers, delicious grilled ratatouille and more.
Le Creuset Alpine Outdoor Collection Enameled Cast Iron Pizza Pan
Elevate pizza night with this GH Kitchen Gear Awards winner. They can use this cast iron pizza pan on an outdoor grill (or over any fires as hot as 842ºF) for deliciously charred pizza and a crispy crust. Our testers used this large high-quality pan for more than just pizza, and reported that they cooked steak, fish bakes and more with ease.
Weber Rust-Resistant Griddle Insert, Genesis 300 Series
Transform any grill into a griddle with this insert from Weber to cook bacon, pancakes, fajitas and more. In our Lab tests, this insert performed just as well as the best griddles we tested. Plus, you can use it with the grill's lid closed to speed up cooking (something you can't do when cooking on a griddle).
While this smart meat thermometer might seem pricey, it's well worth it for the avid griller. All they have to do is connect it to an app to prepare their meat to the perfect temperature, every time. Its thin design makes it easier to insert into food and we love its high temperature threshold. Meater is the brand behind our top-tested wireless grill thermometer and won a Good Housekeeping Kitchen Gear Award. For a bit less money you can shop an older version (the Meater Plus).
This large container is perfect for prepping food with tasty marinades and for transporting food to another location. Anyone who loves to camp or cook at picnics will appreciate the collapsible design that saves space — simply pop it open when it's time to prep food and collapse it after use.
If they want a grill pan for devoted outdoor use, this tray conducts heat quickly and evenly and easily fits veggies and fish for their next barbecue. Our experts loved that it was lightweight and produced the most well-charred vegetables in our tests.
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This propane gas scale and tank gauge is a steal for under $30! What's even better is it can measure their tank's gas level and weigh food and other grilling accessories.
Nicole Papantoniou, the director of the GH Institute Kitchen and Appliances Innovation Lab, says that this kit is "super cute for making smash burgers on a griddle." Made of stainless steel and cast iron, it comes with a spatula and seasoning shaker to make burgers extra tasty.
This charcoal starter and grill lighter has a fan that clips onto the side of the grill and blows air on the coals to light them quicker. It's a time-saver when starting the grill and can help them raise the temperature inside the grill quickly.
Cangshan ALPS Series German Steel Forged 2-Piece Starter Set
This knife set from our editor-loved brand is a sweet and simple gift to add onto their knife collection. The sheaths make them perfect for outdoor use, but they're still high-quality knives suitable for everyday cooking.
A great piece of meat can make any BBQ-lover's heart sore, so gift them with high-quality proteins from Butcherbox. This B Corp-certified company is our favorite meat-delivery system for its 100% grass-fed beef, free-range organic chicken and more. You can chose from Butcherbox's gift boxes or give an eGift card to someone special so that they can subscribe to regular deliveries or pick out a box themselves.
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OXO Good Grips Grilling Tongs and Turner Set
Upgrade their old grilling tools with this simple set. Grilling can get messy, so we appreciate that these tools can be put right in dishwasher for easy cleaning. Plus, each tool can be hung by its large hoops.
This GH Kitchen Gear Awards winner is incredibly lightweight (yet still large!) thanks to its unique paper composite. We also love this board's deep juice groove for collecting runoff when cutting roasts, fruit and more. Plus, it's a no-fuss gift that grillers can toss in the dishwasher after use.
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Hedley & Bennett All Day Crossback Apron
Fans of the series The Bear may recognize this apron that Jeremy Allen White's character Carmen wore in the kitchen. Not only is it an iconic apron, but we also love the brand Hedley & Bennett for its high quality, thickness and fits well on various body types.
This six-piece stainless knife set has everything they'll need to prepare small and large cuts of meat. Plus, it comes with a carrying case to keep the blades in mint condition. Papantoniou calls it "so dreamy."
Lavatools Javelin Pro Instant Read Thermometer
The Javelin Pro was our best overall pick for best grilling thermometers, getting a perfect score on our accuracy tests performed by experts in our Kitchen Lab.
The thermometer gave results in less than three seconds and has a lightweight handle and ergonomic design, making it comfortable for right- or left-handed users. Bonus: For simple storage, it has a convent hole for hanging and it's magnetic for quick access at the grill.
Weber Traveler Portable Propane Gas Grill
Whether they're going to a picnic or only have a small outdoor space, this portable grill can make for a great gift. We love that is has a built-in cart for full-height cooking and the wheels lets you roll it where you want to go. We were also impressed by how quickly the food charred quickly.
Artisan Griller Heat-Resistant BBQ Gloves
Keep them safe around open flames and hot coals with these top-rated, long and durable barbecue gloves. They come in different sizes, and Amazon reviews note they are easy to clean and work great.
Isabella (she/her) covers commerce and product-related content in the home, lifestyle, fitness, technology and beauty. She graduated from Binghamton University in 2022 with a bachelor’s degree in English: Literature & Rhetoric. Before joining GH, she was an editorial assistant at Prevention, where she covered health topics and celebrity news.
Nicole (she/her) is the director of the Good Housekeeping Institute's Kitchen Appliances and Innovation Lab, where she has overseen content and testing related to kitchen and cooking appliances, tools and gear since 2019. She’s an experienced product tester and recipe creator, trained in classic culinary arts and culinary nutrition. She has worked in test kitchens for small kitchen appliance brands and national magazines, including Family Circle and Ladies’ Home Journal.
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