10+ Unique Gifts for the Griller in Your Life
Last Updated: October 27, 2025
Don’t reinvent the gift. If a birthday, Christmas, or Father’s Day is coming up, grab them something that you know that they’ll use. If you’ve got a griller in your life, then we’ve got a list of the best gifts for grillers that are sure to be winners.
Finding the best grilling presents can be difficult. After all, you aren’t sure what they’re going to want to use. So we’ve done our best to give you some options on this list so that you’re sure to find something that is perfect.
1. A New Grill
If you’ve got a pro griller who is working off of a rusty old thing, it might be time to buy them a new grill as an upgrade. There are tons of great grill options, like allowing your griller to throw an EggFest with a Big Green Egg.
2. Meat Thermometer
If you’re considering some great gifts for grillers, a high-quality meat thermometer is something that you can consider.
All different kinds of meat have different temperatures that they should be cooked to in order to be safe to consume. Recognizing when meats have reached those temperatures can be difficult at times.
A good thermometer allows a chef to really push the limits with the various kinds of meat that they are cooking. You can get things cooked to perfection without undercooking them, and you can prevent overcooking and wasting food ever again.
3. Awesome Charcoal
If you’ve got a griller on your hands who is intensely practical, then you might want to consider investing in charcoal for them.
While it isn’t the most interesting gift you could get, some grillers don’t use their grill as often as they might because they don’t want to pay for the charcoal.
Charcoal costs can be annoying, especially with the rising cost of food itself. ! Lifting this barrier to entry might free your griller up for more fun summer days.
4. Goofy Apron
Anyone who loves grilling needs some sort of goofy apron to wear when it is cookout time. You know the ones. These are the “kiss the chef” aprons, the “stand back” aprons, and the aprons with pictures of bacon. Find something goofy and make it an iconic piece of dad’s wardrobe.
5. Tailgating Gear
If your loved one loves sports as much as they love to grill, then grabbing some awesome tailgating gear can be a great way to get them psyched for sports seasons.
Grab some sports memorabilia for their favorite team, some of their favorite snacks, and toss the items into a brand new ice chest and put in some packing peanuts to simulate ice! They’ll be all set for their next tailgating party!
6. Grill-scaping
Grill-scaping is just landscaping around the grill. If your friend or family member loves grilling but the grill isn’t in a place of prominence, then you could invest in a nicer yard-space to really get creative over the open flame.
Patio furniture, a new deck, or lovely outdoor lights to keep the party going even when it gets dark are all great options.
While grill-scaping can be a bit more expensive, it can really help bring the backyard and grill setup together.
7. Heat Gloves
Get a solid pair of heat-resistant gloves. The good ones let you grab a blazing-hot skillet or shift coals without ending up in the ER.
Our heat-resistant gloves offer protection up to 932°F, keeping your loved one safe and stylish with that pitmaster look.
8. Meat
While giving away meat seems like a bit of a weird thing to do, you could always invest in a mini ice-chest and grab them some fancy seafood or steaks that you know are going to make them happy.
There’s also some monthly meat subscription options that could be perfect! Pulling a tiny ice chest out of some paper and bows can be a great gag as well! If you’d like to buy some meat as a present, check out our guide to cuts of beef that might help you make some critical decisions.
9. Rubs
Grab the grilling fan in your life some quality rubs, spices, and oils that they can use for grilling.
They won’t have to be refrigerated and can make for an adorable little gift basket. Check out our great selection of award-winning rubs for some interesting options to inspire the griller in your life.
10. Plating and Utensils
The griller in your life is going to need the perfect plate or slab of wood to drop that perfectly cooked beef brisket onto! If you need some quality gifts for grillers, plating and utensils can be perfect.
Many grillers are really caught up in the ways that they can buy the perfect new gear and technical aspects of grilling. They might be less concerned with plating and presentation, which you can help out with.
11. Charcoal Basket
If you want to help your friend or loved one simplify their BBQ experience with easier ash cleanup and superior fire control, then a Kick Ash charcoal basket is the perfect grilling gift. They’ll save time, effort, and hassle every time they grill.
From Big Green Egg to Weber, we have charcoal baskets that are custom-designed to fit all the popular grill brands.
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We wish you luck with your shopping, and hope you find a kick ash gift for the griller on your list!
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