Here's the thing about people who love to host and cook for big crowds: they'll buy the meat, they'll buy the wood, they'll buy the thermometer.
What they almost never buy are the things that make the whole operation easier. (Think prep tubs that keep spices off the counter, a BBQ blanket that replaces the cooler full of damp towels, or liners that turn cleanup into a thirty-second job).
So we sorted our best gifts by the type of host you're shopping for, so you can feel confident you’re showing up to the holiday party with something they’ll actually appreciate.
Most popular gifts
These four gifts sell faster than anything else we make. If you aren’t sure what to get your loved one who grills, one of these is a pretty safe choice.
BBQ & Meal Prep Tub. Trim, rub, marinate, and haul it all out to the smoker in one container, wash and use to serve, then collapse it flat when you’re done. It’s so simple, it’s stupid! But once they use it, they’ll wonder what they ever did without it.
Rest EZ BBQ Blanket. This is a great gift for anyone who likes to barbecue, because right now, they’re probably using old kitchen towels and a drink cooler to rest their meat. This little meat-swaddle holds heat better through a long rest. (If you've never understood why resting matters, we wrote a whole guide on it.)
Ultimate BBQ Starter Bundle. The gift that turns a grill owner into a grill-er. Includes 3-piece prep tub, Rest EZ BBQ Blanket, and Grill Mitts.
Season & Rest Bundle. Know someone who low-key always smokes dry, bland meat? This is a great wink-wink gift for them. (We’re kidding, we’re kidding!) But seriously, most people get seasoning and resting wrong, and this gift lets them take the credit.
Gifts for the pitmaster
Know someone who owns three thermometers, still checks the meat by hand, and has been up since 4 a.m. more Saturdays than you’d think reasonable to start the smoker? This person is harder to shop for because they already own the obvious things. So go one level up.
Brisket Master Carving Bundle. A pitmaster can never have enough carving knives, and they probably haven’t invested in a good set for a while. If they've ever said "I'm going to bed, the brisket's on," this is a great gift for them.
Rest EZ 'Que Crib Meat Resting Station. The slightly-nerdy pitmaster upgrade that will take them from “I like to barbecue” to “I’m ready to enter a competition.” Insulated, latched, big enough for two XL tubs, with a bamboo board on top so they can carve right where the meat rested.
Waxed Canvas BBQ Apron. When’s the last time you bought a nice, high-quality apron for yourself? Exactly. If you know a good pitmaster, they could probably use one, too.
Magnetic Grill Accessories Collection. Know someone who’s always losing their tongs? This will help them (and other accessories) stick right by the grill.
Brisket Starter Bundle. For the pitmaster who hasn't attempted a packer yet but talks about it constantly. Everything they need to finally try!
Gifts for everyday cooks
Not everybody is an overnight cook. Most people are making chicken thighs on a Tuesday and would like it to be less of a production.
These are for them.
3-pc Prep Tub Set. Junior, Original, and XL. One for the sides, one for the main, one for whatever's thawing.
Secondz Collapsible Food Storage. For the best part of barbecue, which is the leftovers. Collapses down for easy storage when you’re done.
SuckleBusters® Dry Rub Gift Box. The safest bet for the cook you don't know super well… because no one ever said they wish they had fewer dry rubs.
Grill & Go Bundle. This is for the cook who likes to have good food while on the move: think the campers and tailgaters.
Bamboo Cutting Board. Everyone needs a proper board for carving. Plus, it’s handsome enough to serve on.
Best gifts under $50
This is the category where most gifts go to die. The novelty bottle opener. The third set of grill-themed socks. The "World's Okayest Griller" mug that gets one laugh and then lives in the back of a cabinet forever.
These aren't that. Every one of them is something a cook will actually reach for this summer, and every one of them is under fifty bucks.
BBQ Meat Claws. Turn a pork butt into pulled pork in about ninety seconds. Also a genuinely satisfying way to end a long cook.
DB's Original Rub. The house blend has been crafted over many years of experience grilling and smoking meats. It’s perfect for chicken, pork, and even fish.
BBQ Grill Mitts. For pulling a hot tub of brisket off the grate without the little hop-and-hiss dance. These are also rated up to 480 degrees, so they’ll genuinely keep you safe.
Heavy-Duty Grill Tool Set. Great for anyone you know who owns a grill, because they probably haven’t upgraded their tools since they bought one back in ‘05.
EZ Clean Drip Bucket Liners. Deeply unglamorous. Wildly practical and appreciated. Ask any pellet grill owner.
Happy holidays from our family to yours. Save us a plate.
