Best BBQ gifts to buy 2025

Do you know someone who thinks a summer weekend isn’t complete without firing up the barbecue? Got a friend or relative who will grill up a feast come rain or shine? If so, we’ve gathered the best BBQ gifts to keep any barbecue enthusiast happy.

From the ultimate ingredients to new gadgets, kit and cookbooks packed full of barbecue inspiration, we’ve got the perfect gift for every barbecue lover you know.

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Best BBQ gifts for a barbecue lover

Le Creuset round skillet pan

• Available from Le Creuset (£139)

Le Creuset launched a whole new barbecue range this summer that is the perfect way to upgrade the al fresco cooking set up for a barbecue lover. As well as accessories and utensils, the range includes enamelled cast iron cookware that can be used directly over an open flame – investment pieces to be used for many years. We love the round skillet for with high sides for catching juices or cooking anything more saucy.

Available from:
Le Creuset (£139)

Payst BBQ essentials pack

• Available from Not on the High Street (£26.50)

No more boring bangers – spice up the next barbecue with this kit of flavour-boosters. The red and green curry pastes are brilliant for marinating seafood or chicken thighs, whilst the three different chill sauces let everyone customise their plate.

Available from:
Not on the High Street (£26.50)

The DIY BBQ cookbook by James Whetlor

• Available from Amazon (£7.89), WHSmith (£18.40)

Go one step further than just grilling on the barbecue by building the barbecue yourself! This is the perfect cookbook for the true barbecue aficionado, with a detailed first section on how to build different styles of barbecue from scratch, inspired by barbecues from around the world. With some requiring equipment such as paving slabs or safety goggles, it's not every day tasks but sure to get you daydreaming. Even if you don't fancy building your own, the remainder of the book is packed with inspiring barbecue recipes from Thai fishcake skewers to fiery coconut hot wings.

Available from:
Amazon (£7.89)
WHSmith (£18.40)

BBQ popcorn pan

• Available from Not on the High Street (£39.95)

Barbecues don't have to be all about the meat or chargrilling veg. This fun barbecue popcorn pan is a great way to end a barbecue, with a long handle for safe use over open flames and a grid on top to stop popcorn escaping. Take with you on a camping trip for fresh popcorn cooked over the campfire.

Available from:
Not on the High Street (£39.95)

Sabre carving kit

• Available from Not Another Bill (£58)

For serving up in style, this stylish carving kit will make slicing barbecue feasts a breeze. The smart carving fork and sharp knife come in two colourways, glossy tortoiseshell or moss green, and the handles can be engraved to make them personalised.

Available from:
Not Another Bill (£58)

Takamura VG10 Gyuto 210mm

• Available from Kin Knives (£175)

Glide through steaks with ease with our top pick for the best chef's knife to buy. Rated 5/5 by out expert testers, this attractive knife makes nimble work of chopping and has a comfortable handle, making barbecue prep or slicing up perfectly grilled centrepieces a breeze.

Available from:
Kin Knives (£175)

Charlie & Ivy barbecue lovers feast box

• Available from Not on the High Street (£37)

This feast box will instantly elevate a barbecue with it's selection of gourmet condiments. Mayo lovers are spoilt for choice with jars chipotle chilli and smoked garlic mayonnaise, whilst the peri-peri and spicy chorizo marinades are sure to be crowdpleasers. Serve up sourdough with the garlic, oregano and balsamic bread dipper for an instant snack whilst the barbecue heats up.

Available from:
Not on the High Street (£37)

Thermapen meat thermometer

• Available from Thermapen (from £78)

Ensure your barbecue feast is cooked perfectly every time with a meat thermometer. No more burnt sausages or overcooked steaks with a Thermapen thermometer, which is simple to use and easy to read. It instantly turns on when the probe is opened and reads the temperature in seconds once inserted into the meat.

Available from:
Thermapen (from £78)

BBQ stainless steel pulled pork forks

• Available from Borough Kitchen (£29)

These stainless steel forks are the perfect tool for shredding apart joints of pork in seconds. Plus, the long claws can also be used for lifting large joints of meat around the barbecue. Cook our BBQ pulled pork recipe to put them to the test.

Available from:
Borough Kitchen (£29)

DeliVita leather apron

• Available from John Lewis (£69.50)

Look the part with this smart apron made from Italian buffalo leather. The sturdy yet flexible leather will protect from the heat of the grill, with practical tan straps and a handy loop for holding a tea towel or tongs.

Available from:
John Lewis (£69.50)

Pitt Cue Co. The Cookbook

Never run out of grilling inspiration again with this cookbook from the acclaimed London restaurant. Famous for their Southern American barbecue and grilling style, this is a masterclass in meat, fire and smoke. From their ultimate pulled pork shoulder to a chipotle and confit garlic slaw, smoked ox cheek toasts and sticky bourbon pudding, there are enough recipes in here to make you want to keep the barbecue going all year round.

The Green Barbecue: Vegan and Vegetarian by Rukmini Iyer

• Available from Amazon (£12.99), Waterstones (£17.99), WHSmith (£16.55)

A barbecue doesn’t always have to be a meat feast. The Green Barbecue has 75 veggie and vegan recipes designed for grilling, from side dishes to veggie centrepieces. Think five spice grilled aubergine, mozzarella-stuffed mushrooms and crispy barbecue tofu. Plus, there’s a chapter on barbecue desserts too.

Available from:
Amazon (£12.99)
Waterstones (£17.99)
WHSmith (£16.55)

The Ginger Pig BBQ box

• Available from The Ginger Pig (£110)

Give the gift of a top-notch barbecue feast with this BBQ box for six to eight people from premium butcher The Ginger Pig. Classic beef burgers and 12 Lincolnshire sausages are accompanied by pork chops, rump steaks and a statement 660g T-Bone steak – a great weekend treat.

Available from:
The Ginger Pig (£110)

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