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The Greatest Gifts for Grillmasters
Outfit your loved ones with the finest tools, spices, and meats (even fish) in all the land (and sea!).
May 06, 2025
Tender caramelized ribs.
Tin foil packets of shrimp and corn on the cob.
There truly is nothing better than a plate of freshly charred meat and smoked veggies, hot off the grill. And while summer may be the peak of grilling season (and something most of us can't get enough of during the warmer months), as any good grillmaster knows, those hot flames — and the delicious feasts they help broil up — are truly a year-round passion for many.
A big part of the pastime's charm, whether you're grilling on a sweltering afternoon in July or the coldest winter day deep in February, is that it doesn't take much to master the art of cooking over an open flame. All you need is a good grill and a few other key essentials. Once you have your supplies, you're ready to grill anything.
Master griller Steven Raichlen, author of the bestsellers The Barbecue! Bible and How to Grill, recommends four basic must-haves for every grillmaster's toolkit: spring-loaded long-handled tongs, a high-quality grill brush, grilling gloves (for when things get a bit too fiery), and a digital meat thermometer. Spice guru Matt Pittman, founder of Meat Church, offers up a similar list, adding only a good sharp meat knife to the “go-to" list.
Luckily, once you've got those basics covered, the mythical grilling universe is yours! There's a galaxy of incredible products out there to further enhance any griller's skillset. Stock up on these goodies yourself or gift them to the grillmaster in your life. No matter if it's a birthday, anniversary, holiday present, or you need a host gift, these grilling gifts are sure to bring even more fire — and flavor — to your loved one's grilling game.
18-Piece BBQ Grill Set
18-Piece BBQ Grill Set
Shop : 18-Piece BBQ Grill Set from 1-800-Flowers.com
Whether new to the grill game or just in need of an upgrade, this BBQ gift set sports everything you need to man your favorite grill, including the basic fork, spatula, basting brush, and tongs. The set caters to grilling more than just meat: there are corn cob holders, too. If you get thirsty while grilling, pop open a cold one with the built-in bottle opener. And clean up will be a breeze with the grill brush and scraper.
Shop : 18-Piece BBQ Grill Set from 1-800-Flowers.com
Amazing meats
Amazing meats
From the most budget-friendly hamburger to out-of-this-world filet mignon, every cut of meat tastes best when prepared on a grill. There's just something extra special — and delicious — about that combination of smoky, earthy, savory, salty, and umami flavors that beef, chicken, and pork unveil when cooked over an open flame. Feed your friend's love for the grill with the finest selection of ribeyes, filet mignon, New York strips, and more, each delivered fresh to your door.
Personalized Gear
Personalized Gear
Shop : Foster & Rye™ Personalized Grilling Apron from Personalization Mall
From billowing smoke to dripping sauces to fabric-killing flames, grilling can be a messy business. Help your favorite grillmaster step up to their flames in style with a personalized grill apron. Not the apron type? Customized cutting boards and utensil sets capture the same feel-good vibes (and best grilling wishes) in a gift that will last for years.
Shop : Foster & Rye™ Personalized Grilling Apron from Personalization Mall
Red Wine
Red Wine
Shop : Red Wine Sampler from Harry & David
It doesn't matter whether you've got burgers, steak, or ribs on the grill — nothing pairs better with those rich meaty flavors than a good red wine. And with the red wine sampler, you get not one but four bottles to pair with: pinot noir (great with chicken, pork, and lamb), Ross Lane red blend (duck, salmon, tuna), cabernet sauvignon (grilled vegetables), and Royal Crest red blend (ribeye, sausage, burgers).
Shop : Red Wine Sampler from Harry & David
Incredible seafood
Incredible seafood
It's easy to focus on “turf" alone when cooking on a grill, but don't be afraid to venture out for some “surf" once in a while as well. Snapper, salmon, Chilean seabass, and tuna are all great cooked over an open flame. Or fire up a few lobster tails for a truly magical flame-kissed feast.
Decadent sauces
Decadent sauces
Shop : Summer Grilling Gift Box from Harry & David
Fuel about a lifetime's worth of incredible meaty meals with a set of four different sauces! This sampler comes loaded with everything you need to flavor all your favorite cuts of beef, pork, and chicken. The set includes charred pineapple bourbon grilling sauce, bacon chipotle BBQ sauce, sweet chili finishing sauce, and wing sauce.
Shop : Summer Grilling Gift Box from Harry & David
AUTHOR
Brian Good is a writer, editor, and project manager with more than 20 years experience in publishing. He's written for some of the country’s biggest magazine brands including Men’s Journal, Men’s Fitness, Shape, Men's Health, Muscle & Fitness, US Weekly, AARP: The Magazine, and websites including Mashed, Health Digest, DiversityInc and others. Good specializes on topics including lifestyle, travel, pop culture, health, food and nutrition, spirits, products, politics, and activism.
