55 Best Grilling Gifts For BBQ Lovers

Here are the best grilling gift ideas from accessories to smokers.

In the mood for some good barbecue? We put together the ultimate gift guide to the men who love to smoke and grill their food. All of these ideas are perfect to show everyone you are serious about your barbecue skills.

Best Grilling Gifts For Dad, Boyfriend & Husband

1. I Like Big Butts BBQ Apron

The ultimate apron for any grill master is right here! One size fits all and this makes for a great party gift.

2. Kona Grill Brush

Leave your grill spotless after each barbecue with the Kona Pro Brush. The steam brush safely cleans your grill and with the attached scraper brush and additional heads, you can get all those tough-to-clean spots that other brushes can't.

3. KitchenIQ Knife Sharpener

A lightweight, portable and highly effective knife sharpening tool that is perfect to prepare your knives for carving into your grilled meets. The Carbide blades features 2-stage pre-set sharpening angles so you get a nice clean blade every time.

4. Mini BBQ Grill Baskets

Grill your favorite sides, vegetables, and main entrees with the stainless steel grill baskets from Yukon Glory. In the set you get a flat pan, vegetable basket, and chicken basket - they work great, are easy to use, and most importantly, cook your food perfectly.

5. The Barbecue Bible of Sauces, Rubs, and Marinades

All the best rubs, sauces, and marinades in one book! Everyone who loves to barbecue needs to get their hands on this book to really enhance the taste of their barbecue.

6. BBQ Serving Cart

Really want to impress everyone at your next barbecue? Get this great entertainment serving cart that also serves as a prep station and storage cart. The metal top is perfect for preparing meals and there is enough storage and space to serve everyone's meal hot off the grill.

7. BBQ Branding Iron

Have some at your next barbecue and brand each piece of meat for you and your guests. With 55 interchangeable letters, you can personalize your meat however you want. People absolutely love this gift!

8. Bamboo Cutting Boards

Made of 100% bamboo, these cutting boards are perfect for preparing and cutting meat and veggies. Bamboo is also easy on your knives and a renewable resource, making them safe and durable.

9. Heavy-Duty Grill Cover

Never leave your grill uncovered. Keep it safe and secure with the all-weather heavy-duty grill cover from Classic Accessories.

10. Bad Byron's Butt Rub

The BBQ rub that makes any piece of meat or vegetable taste better. Used by many barbecue professionals, the Butt Rub is a delicious blend of garlic, paprika, onion, salt, pepper, and chipotle.

11. King Kooker Grill Rack

Absolutely the best grill rack if you're grilling wings or chicken legs. The stainless steel rack is designed to cook each piece perfectly and can be used on the grill or in the oven.

12. Franklin Barbecue Cookbook

Get tips on how to grill and smoke delicious meats from the genius behind Austin, TX's popular Franklin Barbecue Restaurant. The book features countless tips on customizing your own smoker, sourcing the best meats, creating perfect fires, and much more!

13. Stainless Steel Smoker Box

If you're a "the smokier the better' type of chef then you need this smoker box. Simply add your favorite wood chips and use this box to infuse your next grilled meal with an amazing smoky flavor.

14. Cooking Thermometer

Make sure your meat is the perfect cooking temperature for your guests with this digital thermometer from Habor. The display accurately displays the temperature and lets you know the proper temp for different varieties of meat and foods.

15. Barbecue Pop Chips

Can't get enough of that delicious barbecue flavor? Try these Pop Chips to get your BBQ fix and feel good knowing that each bag only contains 100 calories!

16. Stainless-Steel Barbecue Set

Before you call yourself king of the barbecue, you need to have a great collection of BBQ tools and the Mr. Bar-B-Q set has everything you need. It features 18 tools including knives, tongs, brushes, skewers, corn holders, and more.

17. Suede Leather Gloves

When it comes to durable, comfortable and effective barbecue gloves, G & F makes one of the best pairs around. Made from 100% genuine suede leather with cotton lining, these gloves are heat resistant and will keep your hands safe from open flame.

18. Meathead Cookbook

Learn what it takes to be the ultimate barbecue master from one of the best in the business, Meathead Goldwyn. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned professional, this book tells you everything you need to know about grilling the perfect meal.

19. Camerons Apple Wood Chunks

What's that smell? Oh, it's just your meat being smoked with the smooth and tasty smell of Apple wood chunks. The fruity and smoky flavor is a great addition to any meal.

20. BBQ Sauce Sampling Kit

Pig of the Month is known to make award-winning BBQ sauces and this sampler kit features their most popular and delicious flavors. Marinate your meats in any of these sauces or use for dipping, either way you'll be blown away from the great flavor.

21. Weber Charcoal Smoker

Get that delicious smoke flavor every time you grill with the Weber 721001 Smokey Mountain Cooker. Made of durable steel and featuring two cooking grates, get ready to smoke all your meats to perfection!

22. Barbecue Skewers

Grill up some delicious kabobs using the durable and effective skewers from X-Chef. Skewers are great to grill meat and veggies without leaving the grill sticky or losing food between the grill grates.

23. Squeeze Bottle Set

Easily a great addition to your barbecue set as the nostalgic design always strikes up a good conversation. It comes with a ketchup, mustard and clear bottle so you're ready to add your favorite condiments to your meal.

24. The Barbecue Bible

There are a lot of good barbecue books out there but a must-have is The Barbecue Bible. With over 500 recipes of lip-smacking goodness, you'll be sure to learn a thing or two to really enhance your barbecue skills.

25. Barbecue Gloves & Meat Claws

Every barbecue lover needs to protect their greatest asset, their hands. These barbecue gloves are FDA approved and made of safe heat resistant silicone so you can grill with ease. The set also features a pair of meat claws that effortlessly shreds chicken, pork, and beef.

26. BBQ Grill Brush

Keeping your grill clean is key to a tasty and well-cooked barbecue, that's why the BBQ grill brush from GRILLART is a smart gift. The durable brush is made of woven steel wire and won't harm your grill, it will just leave it spotless.

27. Grillaholics Grill Mat

The best grill mat that works with any size grill and has been featured on Rachel Ray. It's one of the most popular grilling accessories because you can cut it to fit your grill and perfectly cook your meal with no mess or losing food falling through the grate.

28. Beercan ChickCAN Rack

This popular cooking accessory is a great gift and will be a huge hit for everyone involved. The beer can cooking method is a great way to cook a whole chicken and with this tool it makes it easier than ever before.

29. Hamilton Beach Indoor Grill

Get outdoor grills results indoors with this highly effective and top-selling indoor searing grill. Great for travel and easy to clean thanks to the removable lid, grill plate, and drip tray.

30. BBQ Crew Socks

Prove to everyone you're obsessed with good BBQ by sporting these comfortable and stylish crew socks from Blue Q.

31. French Fry Cutter

Looking for a delicious side dish for your barbecue. Look no further than the French Fry Cutter from Weston that easily turns potatoes into french fries.

32. Natural Himalayan Salt Cooking Block and Plate

Add a little flare and presentation to your next barbecue with the great taste of Himalayan Salt. Impress all your guests as you can either cook your meats on the salt block or use to serve the meal.

33. The Grill Sergeant BBQ Apron

Manning the grill is serious business and the Grill Sergeant apron lets everyone know you're serious. The apron lets you hold everything you need from your tools, beer, condiments and more.

34. Coleman Road Trip Propane Portable Grill

Take your barbecue on the road with the portable grill from Coleman. Interchange to cook on either a griddle, grill, or stove grates. With the collapsible stand and sliding side tables, this grill is the perfect road trip companion and one of the best bbq gifts for men.

35. Rub Your Butt Championship BBQ Seasoning Gift Pack

This set of 3 flavors has ranked as one of the best for the past 5 years and gets many awards. One of the must-get bbq gifts for the bbq lover in your life!

36. The Original Bear Paws Shredder Claws

Nothing comes between a man and his grilled meats, except these amazing Bear Paws of course. If he loves to command the BBQ than he has to have these - they perfectly lift, pull, and shred meats without the mess or use of knives and forks. Ask any pit master and they will tell you how much they love their Bear Paws.

37. Smokemiester BBQ Smoker

Transform your grill into a high quality BBQ smoker/grill combination with this awesome smoker. If you want that smoky taste without paying for the pricy smoker, then this is the tool you need. It's easy to install and easy to clean, and most importantly, your dad will love it.

38. Char-Griller Charcoal Barbecue Grill and Smoker

You get the best of both worlds with the charcoal barbecue and smoker from Char-Griller. The insulated design helps use less charcoal and airflow to get you more heat and juicer meat every time. Easily sear your meat or do a nice slow and low roast. The versatile grill is built to last and the perfect cooking tool for your Dad.

39. Stainless Steel BBQ Set

Every Dad needs a quality grill set and this one has everything he needs to be the ultimate grill master. It comes with 23 essential BBQ tools such as a cleaning brush, tongs, knife, basting brush, slotted spatula, bottle opener and more. The strong stainless steel and riveted wood handles add the perfect look and it comes with a convenient storage case.

40. Bone Suckin' Sauce All Purpose Rub

If your Dad loves to barbecue then he needs to have this delicious all-purpose rub from Fords Gourmet Foods. The popular brand makes some of the tastiest seasonings you can find and this rub is perfect for chicken, fish, steak, pork, beef, and more. One of best Christmas bbq gifts for Dad.

41. Indoor Stove Top Smokeless Grill

Here is a quick and healthier way to cook up your favorite meals no matter the time of the year. Kitchen+Home has created a high quality stainless steel stove top grill that gives you the delicious grilled taste indoors. Comes with a drip pan to help collect fat and other drippings, plus you can add your favorite marinade to the drip pan to help infuse your meal. So many great options with this grilling gift.

42. Complete BBQ Tool Kit

When your partner is a grill master, you have to support that. That's what marriage is - supporting your lover and encouraging them to feed you delicious smoked meats. But I digress. This personalized kit has everything a novice or grill master in training needs to rock some savory grilled foods.

43. Silicone Oven Mitts

Oven mitts are a sentimental, antiquated kitchen tool. They're prone to burning, they pick up odors and food, and they are hardly ever easily rinsed. This silicone oven mitt is far superior. Ditch the knit mitts - this is the only mitt that belongs in your husband's kitchen/BBQ arsenal.

44. Kiss The Cook Apron

Another perfect gift for barbecue enthusiast. Suburban dads and husbands are required to own some variation of the Kiss The Cook apron. This is just a fact of American life. Don't let your hubby get caught grilling burgers without one or the entire cul de sac might implode.

45. Cuisinart GR-4N 5-in-1 Griddler

Get the taste of delicious backyard BBQ anywhere in the home with the innovative and convenient 5-in-1 griddler. It works as a contact grill, panini press, full grill, full griddle and half grill/half griddle.

46. Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker

If your Dad calls himself the "GrillMaster" then he'll love this state-of-the-art smoker from Weber. For juicy, moist, and delicious meats, a smoker is the way to go - and trust us, your Dad will want to use this every day.

47. Pocket Size Fire Starter & Magnesium Fuel Bar

Remember back in the day when all a man needed was a compass and a fire starter to survive? Okay, you probably don't but these tools are always great to have on hand, especially if he's an outdoorsman. This 2-in-1 pocket size fire starter and magnesium fuel bar is the ultimate survivor tool and a bbq gift he'll love.

48. Yeti Coolsters Colster

The coolster is the ultimate koozy. It effectively makes all other neoprene koozies obsolete. If you've got a man-cave dwelling, can beer chugging, koozy collecting hub, the coolster will show him you not only respect his lifestyle, you full-on support it.

49. Survival Card Tool

Sporting 11 awesome uses, this stainless steel multi tool card is perfect for using as a beer bottle opener, ruler, flat screwdriver, butterfly wrench, saw blade and more! Fits in the wallet and great for everyday use. These make great Christmas gifts for him!

50. Corkcicle Beer Chiller

Ever have the problem of hanging on to your beer too long? Introducing the Corkcicle beer chiller, a stainless steel chiller that has an airtight seal and thermal coolant. No more worrying about warm beer! Our top choice when it comes to Christmas gifts for him this holiday season!

51. Insulated Growler

Cold beer all day? How does that sound? This vacuum sealed growler is a necessity for all the guys who love camping and tailgating. It's made of solid stainless steel and is naturally BPA-free.

52. Inflatable Coolers

Sticking with the beer theme is another product that will keep your beers nice and frosty. Fill them up with ice and these inflatable coolers/ beer mugs can hold up to 20 bottles of beer. Enjoy!

53. Glass Beer Boots

The perfect bbq gifts for men who absolutely love their beer. These 2 glass boots holds up to 2 liter (or 67 fl ounces)! That's almost a 6 pack of brew that can fit in this thing! Wow…

54. Oontz Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker

Whether he's working in the garage or having a party with friends and family, this portable bluetooth speaker will provide plenty of entertainment. The quality and powerful sound that comes from this speaker is second to none - it's waterproof, connects to bluetooth in seconds, and you can take it anywhere.

55. Chilling Stones For Whiskey

Here is a good present for whiskey & bbq lovers. These chilling stones not only look cool but they chill his whiskey without watering it down. Great for whiskey, vodka, wine, and other cocktails.

56. Portable Travel Cooler With Built-in Speakers

Make sure your other half is well equipped to show off his grilling skill while humming his favorite tune at the park with this versatile cooler.

Best grilling gifts | FAQs

What is a good gift to bring to a bbq?

Gift ideas for a barbecue party include anything from outdoor cooking supplies to lawn games. If the host has already stocked up on food and drinks, consider a gift that will make the party more enjoyable for guests. Outdoor games like cornhole or ladderball are always popular at barbecues, or you could go with a classic like a grill brush or tongs. No matter what you choose, be sure to put thought into your gift and personalize it to the partygoers.