Why Dad Needs A Proper Grilling Toolkit
Every year, grilling season rolls back around and with it, a few familiar sights. Dad’s out there working the flames with tongs older than you are, an oven mitt that’s one flare-up from retirement and a grill that eats more asparagus than it serves.
This year, it’s time to upgrade the gear. Not because he’s not pulling it off (he is), but because he deserves tools that match his ambition. Enter the proper grilling tool set, with a few key pieces to take things beyond the grates. The right tools don’t just level up the food: They keep fingers safe, ingredients where they belong and grilling season running smoothly.
1. Because we all remember the Great Grease Flare-Up of ’18
One minute he’s flipping burgers, the next he’s dodging a fireball with a damp dish towel. Let’s not repeat history. The HexClad Hot Mitt Set is built for high-heat situations with serious grip, coverage and flexibility. No more burnt fingers or panic-flinging a chicken thigh into a hedge. In other words, give him some real protection.
2. Because a BBQ Grill Pan will make him unstoppable
Coins of zucchini? Nailed. Skewerless kebabs? Easy. Delicate fish that used to fall apart on the grates? No longer a problem. The Hybrid BBQ Grill Pan keeps things intact while letting smoky heat work its magic. With TerraBond™ ceramic nonstick coating that laughs in the face of high temps, this topper might just be Dad’s new favorite grilling wingman.
3. Because his “brush” is a wad of paper towel on a fork
It’s time to retire the DIY basting “hack.” The HexClad BBQ Tool Set includes a proper basting brush with silicone bristles that stand up to high heat and actually hold onto glaze. Whether it’s Grilled Sweet Honey Glazed Chicken Wings & Shishito Peppers or simply his go-to barbecue sauce brushed on chicken, help him make flavor happen without the janky paper towel shards in every bite.
4. Because maybe it would inspire him to grill
Sometimes the grill’s just…sitting there. Sad. Unused. Like the cast of a ‘90s reunion show. A proper setup, like the full BBQ Tool Set plus a BBQ Grill Pan, might be the nudge Dad needs to step back into his grilling prime.
5. Because his tongs are so short he singes his arm hair
If Dad’s working with tongs better suited to dishing out pasta than flipping steaks over flames, it’s time to outfit him properly. The BBQ Tool Set includes 17” long tongs that give him plenty of reach without the accidental wrist waxing.
6. Because his last grilled pizza was a learning experience
Grilling pizza shouldn’t mean sacrificing half the dough to the grate gods. The Hybrid Pizza Steel gives Dad that wood-fired flavor he’s chasing without the stress of sticking, tearing or losing toppings to the flames. No soggy centers, no underbaked bottoms. Whether he’s making Grilled Pepperoni Pizza, Grilled Corn, Tomato & Italian Sausage Pizza, or Grilled White Clam Pizza, the steel sets him up for a win every time.
7. Because he never soaks the skewers long enough
Every year it’s the same: Dad fires up the grill, throws on some kebabs and ends up with a pile of splinters and scorched sticks. He needs the stainless-steel skewers in the BBQ Tool Set. Durable, reusable and built for even cooking, they take the soaking guesswork out of the equation. Whether it’s chicken, shrimp or cubes of marinated veg, these skewers hold their own—and don’t burn up mid-dinner.
8. Because dinner keeps falling through the grates
If one sliced mushroom makes it through the grates, that's fine. A half-pound of shrimp? Now we’re losing inventory. The Hybrid BBQ Grill Pan is designed to handle the small stuff, from blistered cherry tomatoes to juicy seared scallops. It lets the smoke and flame in while keeping the good stuff above ground and on its way to your plates.
The man has enough socks. Get him something that earns a permanent spot by the grill.
