31 Gifts for Grillers and Outdoor Cooks

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Do you have someone in your life who loves to grill and cook outdoors? Whether the backyard is their domain or they prefer to grill on the go, this list of gifts for grillers has something they’ll love.

There’s just something extra special about cooking food outdoors—both making it AND eating it! Grilling enthusiasts already know that preparing your meal outdoors all but eliminates the feeling of it being a chore. And it’s true—the food really does taste better!

These grilling gifts make it even more convenient to cook outdoors, and, frankly, giving one of these presents is a win-win: Your loved one is thrilled, and you get fed!

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From an assortment of portable grills for outdoor cooking on the go, to cookbooks and spices to help keep the creative juices flowing, we’ve got lots of ideas for grilling presents right here! 

A portable propane griddle with two control knobs and an open lid, set against a yellow background with abstract line patterns.

Portable Blackstone Grill

The grilling enthusiast in your life probably already has a Blackstone grill, but now they can bring their beloved flat-top grill with them wherever they go! This portable Blackstone cooktop features a 22” grill that easily collapses into compact, rolling cargo. This is the perfect grilling present for tailgating, afternoons at the soccer field, or car camping.

Four cookbooks with vibrant food images on the covers are displayed against a light teal background, including "How to Grill Vegetables," "What's Gaby Cooking: Grilling," "The MeatEater Fish and Game Cookbook," and "Flavor x Fire.

Grilling Cookbooks

They’ll love expanding their outdoor cooking repertoire with inspiration from one of these grilling cookbooks. 

How to Grill Vegetables: The New Bible for Barbecuing Vegetables Over Live Fire features creative ideas for grilling everything from eggplant to whole onions to five different ways to grill corn. And they’ll love discovering creative, easy recipes and maybe even a new cooking technique in What’s Gaby Cooking: Grilling All the Things, from popular food blogger Gaby Dalkin.

In Flavor by Fire: Recipes and Techniques for Bigger, Bolder BBQ and Grilling Hardcover, author Derek Wolf explores ways to harness texture, aroma, and heat for the most flavorful grilled food. The MeatEater Outdoor Cookbook covers a variety of ways to cook wild game outdoors, with mouthwatering recipes created specifically for either car camping, backyard cooking, or backpacking. 

A knife set displayed against an orange background features three wooden-handled knives, a small cutting board, a mesh pocket with a sharpener, and protective sheaths, all neatly organized in a black carrying case.

Rakau Knife Set

The Rakau Knife Set has everything they’ll need to slice and dice ingredients for outdoor cooking. This portable set includes three chef-quality knives with waterproof wood-laminate handles along with a knife sharpener, cutting board, and microfiber cloth, all in a convenient case. 

Various cuts of raw beef steaks, each in black trays, are displayed against a bright green background, showcasing different shapes and marbling patterns.

ButcherBox Gift Box

What better gift for someone who loves grilling than some great cuts of meat to cook up?! The ButcherBox gift box is the ultimate subscription for meat lovers. Every month (or different frequency of your choosing), your loved one will receive either a curated or customized box of grass-fed, free-range, and otherwise high-quality meats. A mix of their favorites plus something new to try makes this one of the most perfect grilling presents!

A white propane tank with a black hose and a tall insulated container featuring a brown lid and red straps, both displaying a triangular logo, set against a yellow background with white squiggly lines.

Ignik Gas Growler

The Ignik Gas Growler is the perfect compromise between smaller single-use bottles and lugging around a 20-pound propane tank. These refillable five-pound tanks eliminate the need for the typical green propane bottles, and look good, too! Choose from several different patterns and colors for a custom gift for outdoor cooking. Comes with a carrying case and adapter hose. 

A small black portable charcoal grill with a flat lid and metal handle sits on a light teal textured background, featuring ventilation holes on the sides and adjustable controls on the front.

Traeger Tabletop Smoker

The Traeger Tabletop Smoker packs a lot of heat in a little package! This compact, six-in-one smoker is just 21” wide and 13” tall, yet features 176 square inches of cooking area, enough for four to six people. Smoke roasts, steaks, and more on the go! Includes a meat probe and keep-warm mode. 

A digital meat thermometer with a black body and metal probe displays 135.5°F, set against an orange background with a subtle wave pattern.

Thermapen ONE Instant Read Thermometer

What to get the grill lover who has everything? The Thermapen ONE Instant Read Thermometer! This top-of-the-line thermometer is one of the best grilling gifts. It provides readings lightning-fast (in just one second or less!) It’s available in a wide variety of colors, and the small size makes it especially perfect for stockings.

A large cooler with a khaki green body, orange lid and wheels, featuring the "RTIC" logo on its side sits against a lime green background with subtle topographic patterns.

RTIC Ultralight Cooler

The sturdy yet incredibly light RTIC Ultralight Cooler transports grilling ingredients wherever they roam. Choose from a variety of colors and accessories for one of the most perfect gifts for people who like to grill.

A set of three stainless steel grill baskets, including a round pan, rectangular basket, and flat tray, is displayed against a yellow background with a branded box featuring orange accents.

Grill Baskets

Grill baskets are so great for containing veggies and other small ingredients on the grill. This set of three grill baskets features durable designs in three different sizes: a 10”x7” grilling pan, 8.5”x3” vegetable basket, and 9”x9” grill basket. 

A boxed set of 12 small spice jars, each labeled with an abbreviation reminiscent of the periodic table, is shown in packaging that reads "Spiceology Ultimate Rub Collection" against a turquoise patterned background.

Spiceology Periodic Table of Flavor Rub Collection

Whether your grill-lover is into chemistry, too, or just likes trying spices from all over the world, this Spiceology Periodic Table of Flavor Rub Collection is sure to be a winner! From Korean BBQ inspired seasoning blends to “Greek Freak,” this trip around the world via 12 different spice blends is a delicious gift for outdoor cooking. 

Four sleek, cylindrical stainless steel flasks in silver, dark silver, copper, and black are lined up against an orange background with a subtle abstract pattern.

High Camp Flasks

High Camp Flasks keep cocktails at the perfect temperature, ready to drink whenever they are. Whether sipping cocktails while grilling or enjoying them with their meal, grillers are sure to love the vacuum-insulated and leak-proof premium container.

A foldable metal drying rack with horizontal bars and crossed legs stands against a bright yellow background featuring subtle swirl patterns.

Wolf & Grizzly Foldable Grill

Weighing in at just 2.2 pounds, the lightweight, ultra-portable Wolf & Grizzly Foldable Grill is perfect for grilling on the go. Made of durable stainless steel, this rollable and foldable device sets easily over a campfire, turning it into an instant grilling station. 

A black rectangular portable charcoal grill with dual air vents on the lid, a top handle, and a side handle for carrying sits against a yellow patterned background.

Weber Go Anywhere Charcoal Grill

This iconic travel grill is perfect for camping. The Weber Go Anywhere Charcoal Grill is compact in size, but holds up to six burgers at a time! The lid locks into place and features a sturdy handle for easy transport. 

Against a teal background, two orange ThermoPro digital meat thermometers are displayed with visible timer settings, temperature readings in Fahrenheit, and attached metal probes.

ThermPro Wireless Meat Probe Thermometer

It’s not just a thermometer, it’s a kitchen timer, making the ThermPro Wireless Meat Probe Thermometer an amazing multi-functional gift for grillers. Insert the probe into the food, then monitor the temp with a handheld unit that can travel up to 500 feet away. Perfect for grilling and mingling at the same time!

A metal charcoal chimney starter with a black plastic handle is displayed against an orange background with abstract patterns.

Chimney Starter

The ultimate tool for the charcoal griller! The Char-Griller Charcoal Grill Chimney Starter gets coals hot in 15 minutes or less, perfect for the impatient (or just efficient!) outdoor chef. The ingenious heat-proof handle allows for easy release of the briquettes into the grill with a quick squeeze.

A red portable gas grill with a round lid and side trays stands on a sturdy base against a bright lime green background with subtle swirling patterns.

Weber Portable Propane Camping Grill

This is one of those grilling gifts that your recipient is sure to use over and over again! The Weber Portable Propane Camping Grill is compact enough in size to easily haul to car-camping sites or tailgate gatherings, but has a large enough surface to cook a full meal. Choose their favorite color for the portable propane grill of their dreams! 

A clear bag containing 24 fire starters is pictured against a yellow backdrop with contour lines, featuring a campfire image and the brand name "Sure Fire Starters," with two starters displayed in front of the bag.

Natural Fire Starters

These natural fire starters are made with all-natural, non-toxic materials like paper, wood, and wax. They make igniting any fire easy, with a long-lasting (up to 15 minutes!) flame that is sure to get nearly any pile of wood burning. They’re waterproof, too!

A pair of black and gray textured gloves with a logo on top, positioned crossed against a turquoise background with subtle wavy patterns.

Grill Armor Heatproof Grill Gloves

These heatproof grill gloves are a griller’s best friend! These kevlar gloves keep hands protected up to 1472°F, while the cotton inner lining keeps it comfy. We think these gloves are one of the best gifts for grillers! 

A silver grilling tool set with spatula, tongs, skewers, and barbecue accessories neatly arranged is displayed in an open case against an orange background.

Stainless Steel Grill Tools

They’ll feel like a master grilling chef when they break out their case of stainless steel grill tools! This deluxe grilling set has 20 different tools for grilling, from a chef’s spatula to tongs to cleaning brush, plus a digital temp fork. This set is an especially great gift for people who like to grill! 

The Cuisinart pizza oven attachment has a black finish with an open front, accompanied by a stainless steel pizza peel with a wooden handle, all set against a green background.

Cuisinart Grill-Top Pizza Oven

When outdoor cooks are also pizza lovers, this Cuisinart Grill Top Pizza Oven has them covered! It sits right on top of the grill for a budget-friendly and easily portable pizza oven. Inside the oven is a cordierite baking stone for perfectly crispy pizza. The included pizza peel is super handy, too, for moving the pizza in and out of the oven with ease. 

A pair of black plastic meat shredder claws with "BEAR PAWS" etched on the handles, featuring six prongs each, set against a yellow background with a subtle wavy pattern.

Bear Paws Meat Shredding Claws

Once they’ve used these Bear Paws Meat Shredding Claws, they’ll never go back to wimpy forks for shredding their meat! You can even choose from several different colors for one of the most ideal gifts for grillers. 

A dark green apron with white straps and pockets is set against a turquoise background with abstract line patterns.

Flint & Tinder Waxed Apron

The Flint & Tinder Waxed Apron is the ultimate gift for outdoor kitchens and grillers! Made of durable waxed canvas, this apron is designed to protect them from grease splatters, wine spills, and more. With a large chest pocket and three more pockets for utensils, this durable apron functions perfectly for the grilling enthusiast—and it’s made to last, too. 

A large gray storage container with a white lid contains a smaller red container and a smaller gray container, set against an orange background.

OXO Good Grips Grilling Prep & Carry System

They’ll love how organized and in control they feel when they prep ahead with this OXO Good Grips Grilling Prep and Carry System. This sturdy six-piece set includes a cutting board, deep tray, and two trays with lids. Perfect for storing ingredients, marinating meats, and more. 

BBQ-Aid Grill Brush and Scraper

With a nice long handle, the BBQ-Aid Grill Brush and Scraper keeps their grill clean and ready for the next meal. Made with an acacia wood handle and reinforced stainless steel bristles, this grill brush is built to last. 

A silver electric knife sharpener with multiple slots is positioned against a yellow background featuring a swirling pattern.

Presto Knife Sharpener

The Presto Professional Knife Sharpener is a super-convenient way to keep the outdoor chef’s knives sharpened so that they’re ready to go for all their grilling prep work. This knife sharpener works fast, sharpening knives easily with nicely honed edges. Great for keeping sports knives in top shape, too! 

A sleek LED flashlight with a clamp attachment on the side against a background of light teal color with abstract wavy patterns.

Grill Light

This grill light fastens easily to the handle of their barbecue for a well-lit grill even at night! With 10 bright LED bulbs on an adjustable bar, it casts a nice amount of light wherever it’s needed. 

A black outdoor grill cart with shelves, stocked with cooking utensils, a propane tank, sauces, and dishes, stands against an orange background with a subtle pattern.

Grill Table/Extra Prep Surface

The Royal Gourmet dining cart table is the perfect gift for outdoor kitchens! This portable cart works as a grill table and extra prep surface for the outdoor cook. With a generous prep area, large storage shelf underneath, and a bar for hanging tools, this heavy-duty cart is a great grilling present.  

A Meater+ wireless meat thermometer on a yellow background includes the thermometer, its wooden charging case, and a smartphone showing the Meater app with cooking progress and temperature details.

MEATER Plus: Wireless Smart Meat Thermometer with Bluetooth

The wireless MEATER Plus: Wireless Smart Meat Thermometer with Bluetooth communicates with their phone so that they’ll know when their meat is perfectly done. Whether they’re watching the big game or mingling with friends, they can feel confident knowing they’ll be notified right on their phone when their food’s ready.

String lights with black sockets are displayed against a yellow background, packaged in a brown box labeled "100FT LED Shatterproof.

LED String Lights

Every outdoor kitchen needs these LED string lights for the perfect level of backyard ambience. They’re bright enough to light up the grilling area at night, super easy for cooking after dark. But they’re also just nice to flip on at dusk for a cozy outdoor kitchen scene.

Omnia Stovetop Oven

When the outdoor cooking enthusiast is ready to venture into baking, this stovetop oven is perfect! The Omnia Stovetop Oven transforms any cooktop—including grills—into an oven. This one’s especially great for camping. Now they can bake banana bread, brownies, cakes, casseroles, and more–even in the great outdoors.

Still looking for the perfect gift? Check out all of our gift guides for outdoorsy types here!

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