Fire Up The Grill! 14 Father’s Day Gifts For Pitmaster Dads — Starting at $12

Published Jun 6, 2025 6:33 am ET


Father’s Day Gifts For Dads Who Love To Grill

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The countdown to Father’s Day is on. With the holiday coming up in less than two weeks, it’s time to start picking out a gift. If your dad loves barbecue just as much as he loves you, he’ll appreciate a few products that’ll help him perfect his craft. Whether he plans on grilling up some smash burgers or smoking brisket on Father’s Day or throughout the summer, spoil him with these 14 thoughtful gifts.

  1. This Cast Iron Press has Dad written all over it, literally (in big, bold letters). It will help him achieve the perfect crust on smash burger patties, and it sears food quickly and evenly. He can even use it for bacon, paninis and Beyond Burger meat!
  1. He can say goodbye to undercooked or overcooked meat with this Wireless Meat Thermometer that allows him to check chicken, steak and more up to 752 degrees. It features six sensors for internal and external temperatures, and he can even connect the thermometer to the app to know exactly when the food is done.
  1. If Dad wants to expand his backyard eats to more than just meats, he’ll love this Outdoor Pizza Oven. Reaching up to 660 degrees, it uses wood pellets to bake his favorite pies in just 90 seconds. It’s even versatile enough to use for bread, steak, fish and veggies.
  1. And to go with the fancy oven, you can’t forget about this bestselling pizza spatula designed with a thin paddle and heat-resistant handle that makes it easy to take out of the oven. Oh — and it comes with a pizza cutter, too!
  1. Whether he loves pancakes for breakfast or a steak dinner, this two-in-one Ninja Griddle and Indoor Grill will quickly become his favorite appliance. He’ll be able to achieve the perfect char or sizzle veggies by turning the heat up to 500 degrees, or control the smoke by closing the mesh lid.
  1. Every great pitmaster needs a set of tools by their side, and this Cuisinart 13-Piece Wooden Grill Set comes with his favorite barbecue staples, including a spatula, grill fork, cleaning brush, skewers, corn holders and a case.
  1. He’ll be able to perfect burnt ends and meat like Henry Perry, Arthur Bryant and his favorite Kansas City pitmasters with this Ninja Woodfire Pro Outdoor Grill. Doubling as a smoker and air fryer, it has a built-in thermometer and adds a smoky flavor to each dish. Plus, the compact size is ideal for any Dad that might not have that much space in the backyard.
  1. If Dad is looking for a large outdoor grill, you can’t go wrong with this Master Cook 3-Burner Gas Grill, which includes a spacious cooking area, two foldable shelves and a top thermometer. It’s a no frills, no fuss grill that “gets the job done”.
  1. Get rid of that flimsy cutting board in his cabinet and replace it with this one from Royal Craft Wood instead. Created with organic bamboo wood, it’s moisture-resistant, doesn’t scratch and the deep grooves will prevent juices from getting all over the counter.
  1. The brisket and turkey lovers will appreciate receiving this 12-inch Cutluxe Carving Knife, which reviewers say slices through meat like butter. This Amazon’s Choice product has near perfect reviews for a reason — making it worth the purchase.
  1. Anyone who barbecues knows that you can never have enough seasonings, so Dad will love this one from McCormick Grill Mates. It’ll give his meat a rich, smoky flavor and reviewers say it’s the “best bbq rib spice around”.
  1. This 14-inch portable barbecue grill is small enough for Dad to take with him on camping adventures and tailgates. Featuring a dual ventilation system that provides constant air flow, it distributes heat to ensure even cooking throughout.
  1. After grilling, make cleanup a breeze with this Cuisinart Stainless Steel Grill Cleaner Brush that has a long handle and sturdy bristles that’ll help him scrape away any leftover grease and gunk.

  2. This Chef Apron is a must-have for any dad who’s dedicated to his craft. Including a small pocket for his phone and a larger one for his recipes and utensils, he’ll be able to keep his essentials with him and stay protected at the same time.

Lauryn Jiles

Lauryn Jiles

Author McClatchy Commerce

Lauryn Jiles is a Content Commerce Assistant at McClatchy. She is based in South Carolina and graduated from the University of South Carolina with a bachelor’s degree in Journalism. Lauryn has written for numerous brands and is well-versed in the fashion, beauty, health, and lifestyle verticals. She enjoys yoga, coffee, fashion museums, sushi, and traveling.

Abby Kass

Abby Kass

Editor McClatchy Commerce

Abby Kass is a Commerce Content Editor at McClatchy covering kids/babies, pets, beauty, and more. With more than seven years experience writing and editing shopping content, Abby has a strong understanding of how important commerce content really is and its important value to readers. She loves browsing online and finding innovative, unique, and just down-right cool products. Before McClatchy, Abby started her career working for Parents Magazine where she fell in love with writing about products. She then spent six years at BuzzFeed falling deeper into the shopping world writing more than 1,500 product roundups and reviews. She sees shopping as a sport and has worked hard at mastering it in order to help make people’s lives easier as they find cool and useful products.