ActiveOutdoorsOutdoor TechGive dad the gift of FIRE this Father’s DayWhen it comes to telling dad you love him, say it with fireWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
ActiveOutdoorsOutdoor TechGive dad the gift of FIRE this Father’s DayWhen it comes to telling dad you love him, say it with fireWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
When it comes to telling dad you love him, say it with fire
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
(Image credit: Canva)
(Image credit: Canva)
He is a dad. The month is June. Could it be any more obvious? Grilling season is here, and that means you can give the gift of fire to dad this Father’s Day. From thebest barbecuesto thebest air fryersfor the great outdoors – yes! Outdoor air fryers! We live in the best of times! – and related accessories, there are lots of great gifts for dad’s day.
I have to declare an interest here: I’m a dad (it’s complicated), and I’m a very keen outdoor cook, so these are the things I love or want. If your dad isn’t quite as into outdoor cooking as I am, you might want to get him one of thebest portable Bluetooth speakersor some socks instead. But for now, let’s talk about fire.
(Image credit: Weber)
(Image credit: Weber)
1. A kettle BBQ
Gas grills are great, but there’s something magical about a charcoal kettle BBQ. The iconic Weber is the obvious choice here – I’ve got aWeber Master Touchand it’s brilliant – but you don’t need to spend £275-plus to get a good kettle. We also rate the Char-Broil Kettleman, a Weber-a-like for under £200, and if dad prefers to take his BBQ on his travels the Landmann Piccolino Portable undercuts Weber’s similarly sized Smokey Joe quite considerably: it’s £69 compared to £95-plus for the Weber.
(Image credit: Ninja)
(Image credit: Ninja)
2. An outdoor air fryer
How’s this for a multicooker? The £349 Ninja Woodfire Electric BBQ Grill and Smoker is an outdoor grill that transforms into a smoker and an air fryer too. The fact it’s electric limits its range somewhat, but it’s a great option if dad likes to cook outdoors but doesn’t want to faff around with lighters, charcoal or gas canisters. And unlike BBQs, this one cooks chips.
If dad has a very small outdoor cooking area such as a balcony, Weber’s newLumin Compactis an interesting option too: my colleague Derek Adams absolutely loved it, although it’s a little more expensive than the Ninja at around £399. It looks amazing, though, especially in its US colours; here in the UK you can have any colour you like as long as it’s black.
(Image credit: Landmann)
(Image credit: Landmann)
3. A Kamado
(Image credit: Ooni)
(Image credit: Ooni)
4. An outdoor pizza oven
Ooni pizza ovens are magical things. I’ve got anOoni Fyra 12and despite burning half my hand off on the door I still love mine unreservedly: the wood-fired version (there’s also a gas one) makes the most incredible pizzas, looks hugely impressive when the fire gets going and produces tiny amounts of ash for you to dispose of afterwards. It takes a bit of getting used to, especially when it comes to bringing the temperature up between pizzas, but it’s worth the effort.
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(Image credit: Looft)
(Image credit: Looft)
5. A Looftlighter
(Image credit: Weber)
(Image credit: Weber)
6. A Bluetooth thermometer
Cases of severe food poisoning rocket in the summer as a worrying number of dads adopt an “if it’s burnt on the outside it must be okay on the inside” approach to their barbecues. A remote Bluetoothmeat thermometerwill delight your dad and ensure he doesn’t accidentally kill your whole family. I really love the Meater wireless thermometer, which starts at around £84 for a single one, but if you like Weber BBQs you might prefer the Weber iGrill 3 probe. That’s around £109.
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