35 Chef-Approved Grilling Gifts For Your Favorite Grill Master

My uncle is our family’s resident gadget-obsessed grill master, and he always prepares meat with the Meater. The Bluetooth-enabled probe connects to an app that can walk you through the cooking process and recommend how long your meat needs to cook and rest.

Warner is also a fan of this meat thermometer, mentioning that it makes an especially great gift for experienced enthusiasts. “Smart meat probes allow the cook to accurately monitor the cooking process without piercing the flesh of the protein,” he says. “The multiple probes pack gives the griller the ability to cook to multiple temperatures.”

If your friend is into anything monogrammed and grilling-adjacent, there’s no better gift than this branding iron. Sloan Brands has been hand-making these since 1964. You can request up to three initials, then prepare to wow your pal.

Our favorite grilling gifts aren’t exclusive to meat-eaters. These kabob grilling baskets are designed to contain individual skewers, and make the perfect partition for veggies as well. The hardwood handles also make them easy to flip and move around. Each order comes with a set of four.

With a Grill Masters Club subscription, your friend can receive five or more BBQ products in the mail every one, three, six, or 12 months. Each themed package also comes with recipes and discount opportunities, so your giftee can purchase these products for less in the future.

Let’s be real: No one wants to think about the cleaning aspect of the grilling experience. But with this best-selling brush, it’ll be nothing more than an afterthought. It’s also heat-resistant and made with a dishwasher-safe pad.

“Salt blocks are a lot of fun to use on the grill,” says Chef Greg Mueller, recteq’s director of culinary innovation. For me I will ‘cure’ a piece of salmon on the block in the fridge overnight, [and] it creates a different flavor and texture to the fish. You can also make a butterscotch sauce on the block for a tasty dessert topping.”

With this handy Himalayan pink salt stone, you can grill, cook, cut, and serve up tons of tasty dishes. Reviewers note the stainless steel tray not only adds a sleek touch but also makes the stone easier to transport.

Avoiding the grocery store during the holidays? Now, that’s a gift idea. The Omaha Steaks Gourmet Gift Bundle truly has it all, and will deliver four filet mignons, four chicken breasts, four burger patties, eight jumbo franks, four caramel apple tartlets, and seasoning.

Is your grill master also a brewmaster? This seasoning set will give meat a much-needed kick, infused with the brand’s handcrafted beer. Flavors include Brewski Burger Bomb, Mother Cluckers Wing Dust, and Sticky Fingers Rib Rub.

It’s no surprise that grilling can get a bit messy. But with this stainless steel caddy organizer, you can create an area for your friend to stow paper towels, utensils, sauces, and more. Because it’s so portable, you can take it out for a week-long camping trip or a quick walk to your outdoor grill.

You don’t need to invest in a pizza oven for epic nights in. Instead, opt for this under-$50 gift idea. Plop it right on the grill and pizza will be served in no time.

Pros and amateurs alike are always looking to amp up the flavors of their dishes. With this stainless steel kit, you can perform surgery—er, grill—with the most flavorful meat possible. Here’s what’s included: four types of needles, a silicone basting brush, four cleaning brushes for the needles, plus a digital recipe book and instruction manual.

“For the novice, I would recommend gifting a box of mixed cuts of superior and sustainable beef to experiment with textures, flavors, cutting, and carving,” says Chef DuVal Warner of Ranch 45 in San Diego, California. This sampler box comes with a range of Brandt’s all-natural, hormone- and antibiotic-free meats, including three different steaks, ground beef, bacon, hot dogs, and beef jerky.

A stocking stuffer designed for your grilling BFF, this cast iron burger press is the number one best-seller on Amazon for a reason. It’s a tool that allows you to level up your burger game by smashing each patty down into a uniform shape on the grill.

In lieu of a bear hug, consider gifting your griller these bear claw-inspired shredders—one of our go-to grilling accessories. This best-selling set makes shredding meat a breeze and relatively mess-free! You can also find the pair in three other colors: gray, red, and orange.

We’re about to make you an offer you can’t refuse. This is an under-$20 gift idea that’s perfect for the griller and movie buff in your life. Bonus: You can also remember this one for the ultimate Father’s Day gift.

Don’t forget about all the fish grilling opportunities out there, too. To use this basket, place a fish (up to 16 inches long) in it, lock the lid, and use the soft grip handle to bring it onto the grill. “Whole grilled fish is awesome,” Henderson says. “You can stuff it with fresh herbs and lemon. The skin gets nice and crispy and the flesh is juicy and tender.” When you’re not cooking up fish, Henderson recommends using the basket to cook vegetables as well.

Add a pro pitmaster-approved product to your pal’s grilling tools set. The raved-about Thermapen will give you an accurate reading of the meat’s temperature within seconds, and it has an impressively long battery life (1,500 hours total). Even more, it’s available in six colors.

For the grilling guy who has everything, this gift set has slightly surprising, much-needed items. There are mesh grill bags, grill wraps, and salt skewers. Together, they’re designed to improve the quality and flavor of every meal.

Trick your friend into thinking you got them a tin of coal. In reality, it’s a chef-approved finishing salt that’s a tried-and-true crowd pleaser. “Smoked salt is a quick and easy way to add smoked flavor to everything from meats, veggies, and even salads!” Mueller says.