
Cooking with fire can be intimidating but buying a Father’s Day gift for your favourite grill master (a.k.a. dad!) shouldn’t be. The perfect BBQ gift ideas come in all shapes, sizes and (affordable) prices—we’re talking under $100 at time of publish. To make it easy to choose, we’ve rounded up 24 of the best BBQ gifts to accompany your loved one’s charcoal or gas grill—from basic sauces and spices to pro cookware, functional covers and fancy grilling accessories they never knew they needed.
Grilling Accessories
Expert Grill Wireless Digital BBQ Grilling Thermometer
Anyone serious about grilling needs a good meat thermometer, so give them the gift of never having to worry about serving undercooked meat again. This wireless thermometer features a backlit LCD display, built-in timer and programmable settings to make sure whatever they’re grilling is cooked to perfection.
Grilling Accessories
Lodge 12-Inch Cast-Iron Skillet
This American-made cast-iron skillet is a classic for good reason—it’s incredibly versatile for everything from pan-frying to baking to grilling. It’s also super durable. You can use it right over a campfire! If your grilling enthusiast doesn’t already have one, it really does make the perfect BBQ gift.
Grilling Accessories
Outset Jumbo Outdoor Grill Basket and Skillet
Grill baskets are ideal for containing smaller vegetables like tomatoes and mushrooms or cut-up pieces of pepper and onion. (You can also get grill baskets specially designed for fish and even hamburgers over an open fire.) This one is made with non-stick material and has a removable handle so your loved one can close the lid when grilling.
Grilling Accessories
Dyna-Glo Universal Deluxe Rotisserie Kit for Grills
Grilling Tool Sets
Blackstone Griddle Kit
If your grilling guy or gal is into big breakfasts and griddle-style burgers, they’ll love this quality set of commercial-grade spatulas (including one that’s perforated to let fat drip away), a chopper and scraper (to dice foods or scrape the grill clean), a cookbook and two squeeze bottles for sauces and oils.
Grilling Tool Sets
Mr.Bar-B-Q Stainless Steel Nested Tool Set
If they’re new to grilling and don’t yet have a basic set of quality grilling tools, they need one. This heavy-duty Mr.Bar-B-Q set is made with mirror polished stainless steel and comfort grip handles and includes a four-in-one spatula, fork and tongs. It also comes with hooks for easy hanging and storage.
Grilling Tool Sets
Chef’s Classic 10-Piece Stainless Steel Grill Set
Perfect for the social BBQ-er, this Cuisinart BBQ tool set offers major bang for your buck with 10 useful pieces. It includes a grilling spatula, tongs, carving fork, butcher knife, skewers and multi-purpose shears that do everything from cutting food to scaling fish and opening bottles. The carrying case makes it especially worthy of gift status.
Grilling Tool Sets
BergHoff Cubo 9-Piece BBQ Set
Apparel
Outset Professional High Temperature Grill Glove
They can’t be an authentic pitmaster without a proper grill glove that can take the heat. This one has a silicone grip and anti-slip protection on both sides (for a rightie or leftie), while the extra-long cuff will protect them up to the forearm.
BBQ Sauces and Spices
Our Finest Artisan Style Bold Espresso BBQ Sauce
Tangy, sweet, spicy BBQ sauces make everything more lip-smacking delicious. They’re also a great BBQ gift to add to any griller’s collection. This one starts with a traditional umami-inspired blend of tomato paste, sugar and vinegar and gives it a special twist—espresso. If coffee isn’t their favourite flavour, try Polynesian-style pineapple, bourbon or honey wood smoked.
BBQ Sauces and Spices
Shan Tikka Seekh Kabab Recipe and Seasoning Mix
BBQ Sauces and Spices
The Keg Steak Spice Grinder
Spice grinders make excellent BBQ gifts. If they enjoy a night at The Keg Steakhouse, they’ll love this signature mix of Mediterranean-style spices. For a beefier present, choose two or three different spices or sauces and wrap them up in a basket or gift bag.
BBQ Sauces and Spices
The Keg New York Peppercorn Steak Grinder
If your BBQ lover is into the original Keg steak spice, they’ll probably like the peppercorn classic, too. Grinders make great gift ideas for BBQ people—they can never have enough. You or your BBQ lover may also enjoy these 9 family-friendly BBQ recipes to try at home.
Cookbooks
Barbecue Rules: Lessons and Recipes for Superior Smoking and Grilling Cookbook
Grilling expert Joe Carroll shares easy, everyday BBQ meals with elevated flavours in this collection of over 30 recipes for smoking everything from classics like beef brisket and pulled pork shoulder to adventurous dishes like sweet tea brined poussins. For hundreds of additional gift ideas, check out our other gift guides.
BBQ Covers
Blackstone 28-Inch Griddle/Grill Cover
If you’re looking for a super practical gift idea for a BBQ cook, stop here. Protecting a grill from the elements is a must (especially with all the wet weather we get in Canada). This quality BBQ cover is made for small grills (28 inches) and is heavy-duty and weather-resistant. Its biggest selling feature? It’s perfect for windy regions. The griddle cover has durable poly-resin buckles that clip underneath so it will stay put—even in high winds.
BBQ Covers
Expert Grill 75-Inch Deluxe Grill Cover
BBQ Covers
Expert Grill 68-Inch Deluxe Grill Cover
If your loved one has a cottage BBQ that they keep covered through parts of the summer, a UV-protected cover is the way to go. This heavy-duty, waterproof model for large grills has sun protection to prevent fading, plus adjustable straps and buckle closures also keep it securely in place. It’s still a cinch to pull on and off as needed, though, and the material is easy to clean.
BBQ Covers
Classic Accessories Veranda Big Green Egg Grill Cover
For the griller who enjoys the finer things like Kamado grills, this extra-large, heavy-duty cover comes with a three-year warranty, guaranteed to protect that fancy ceramic egg from harsh weather.
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