10 Best Luxury BBQ Gifts
Whether it’s on a tiny hibachi or in a walk-in smokehouse, you know that grilling, smoking, and barbequeing can be incredible fun and rich eating.
It’s even more fun when you can gift the right equipment to your favorite grill enthusiast, so we’ve rounded up ten quality products that should delight fire pit cooks and gourmands.
Just about every price point is represented in our list, but each item is chosen for its potential to elevate the experience. Check out the Bearded Butchers Seasoning Variety Pack for a flavor-rich budget pick, or consider the KOTA Grill House if the sky’s the limit.
For a sophisticated, understated classic that conveys impeccable taste, try the Wüsthof Classic IKON Chef’s Knife.
1. Bruntmor Grill Swing Campfire Cooking Stand
We love this cooking stand for its versatility and simplicity, as well as the way it turns a campfire into a camp chef’s battle station. Bring your own fire and you’re ready to grill right on the mesh surface. It’ll also hold a Dutch oven safely, allowing cooks to include stews and soups on the menu during those cold camping nights.
2. Kamado Joe Classic Joe III Charcoal Grill
This state-of-the-art kamado-style grill gets rave reviews for its thoughtful features. Unlike ordinary grills, its thick ceramic walls create a kiln-like environment. Fit and finish is best-in-class, and it comes with clever accessories to suit one’s favorite grilling techniques. There’s even an easy-open lid, so it’s never a hassle to wrangle the cover.
Already have one? Kamado Joe offers a full line of accessories, including a rotisserie attachment, a WiFi-enabled smart probe, and a handy charcoal basket.
3. OlarHike 25 Piece BBQ Grill Accessories Tools Set
Here are twenty-five quality tools – all the grilling essentials — in one portable, organized carry case, ready to use with a personal grill or at friends’ parties. OlarHike has thought of everything, including a heat-resistant mitt and salt and pepper shakers (lids included for mess-free transport).
Seasoned barbeque chefs may already have their own tools, but we think this is a great set for anyone looking to start a tool collection that’ll handle anything, or who needs a grab-and-go kit.
4. Wüsthof Classic Ikon 8 Inch Chef’s Knife
This is it: the one knife everyone truly needs to own, beloved by professionals and casual cooks alike. Wüsthof has given the classic full tang design a subtly sleek contemporary update, but the tradition of German quality continues. Perfectly balanced, it makes short work of both meat and veggies, sharpens well, and holds an edge admirably.
5. Kamado Joe Classic Joe Charcoal Basket
For those fortunate enough to own the wonderful Kamado Joe grill, this charcoal basket completes the setup by making cleanup a breeze. It fits perfectly into the grill and comes with a divider for easy zoning.
6. Traeger Grills Ironwood 650
The Ironwood 650 smart grill is truly set-and-forget. An ingenious automated hopper system keeps the fire stoked with hardwood pellets for consistent cooking and maximum flavor. It’s WiFi connected, so cooking can be monitored and controlled on a smartphone or tablet. Excellent for recipes requiring hours of steady temperatures.
7. Bearded Butchers Blend Seasoning Variety Pack with Sauce
“Use it on everything!” is what the description says. With four blends to choose from in original or hot varieties for each and a choice of sauces as well, trying this on everything might actually be a fantastic idea. Whether it’s exotic game or mac and cheese, this set of premium blends –created by experienced hunters and cooks — offers both easy prep and creative expression at an affordable price.
8. Hestan 36-Inch Natural Gas Free Standing Grill
Hestan’s unabashedly luxurious gas grill is a state-of-the-art station with 647 square inches of grilling area and two side burners. The focus is on features serious cooks will appreciate – no gimmicks, and the look has that no-frills designer vibe. Its most powerful burners can reach 25,000 BTUs. Not that there’s any lack of included extras: there’s a built-in rotisserie motor, motion-activated halogen lighting, and custom laser-cut warming racks.
9. KOTA Grill House, 129 sq. ft.
The ultimate in indoor grilling, this beautiful Scandinavian pine grill house is just the thing for cold weather entertaining. This is grilling with gemütlichkeit! Made in Germany, this wooden structure brings an endearing dose of Northern European architectural charm. Family and friends will enjoy helping themselves around the fire or relaxing along the benches that line the walls.
10. Rusty Rooster Metal Personalized BBQ Sign
Rusty Rooster’s personalized plasma-cut steel signs express both the giver’s thoughtfulness and the recipient’s personality. The powder coated steel design comes in just about any color one could want. Looking to stand out even more? Custom orders are welcome, and the turnaround is fast.
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