The Griller's Guide to Father's Day
We round up gift-worthy accessories, spices, and sauces that will impress Dads or anyone else that loves barbecue and grilling.
Today’s special Monday edition of The Smoke Sheet is written by Ray Sheehan, an award-winning chef, grill master, and cookbook author. He frequently contributes to National Barbecue News and the Baseball and BBQ Podcast. Ray also has a line of all-natural sauces and rubs made in small batches, using premium ingredients, and handcrafted to produce big flavors, which are available here. If you want to write a guest article for The Smoke Sheet, please get in touch. Our regular weekly issue will be out this Wednesday.
Father’s Day is around the corner, and if you’re searching for a gift that goes beyond a funny t-shirt or coffee mug, you should consider grabbing something from the world of barbecue. Whether your dad is a seasoned pitmaster or just starting his grilling journey, the right tools and flavors can elevate his live-fire game. From high-performance accessories to bold, handcrafted sauces, there’s no shortage of gift ideas to make his next cookout unforgettable.
This guide rounds up several gift-worthy accessories, spices, and sauces that will impress. These picks will help Dad take his skills to the next level. No matter your budget or his experience level, you’ll find something that speaks to his love of fire, smoke, and great food.
We hope you all have a wonderful Father’s Day. Please pass this gift guide along to your loved ones if they are searching for inspiration!
Big Green Egg Brisket Knife
This 12-inch stainless steel slicing knife features a Granton edge for smooth cutting through meats, sandwiches, cakes, and more. Its ergonomic handle provides comfort and control during use. Each knife includes a protective blade cover.
Learn more about Big Green Egg’s cookware and tools.
Mammoth Cutting Boards
Founded in 2021, in Timnath, Colorado, by expert woodworkers, the Thomas family went from teaching woodworking classes to creating their own line of hand-crafted cutting boards. Looking for a board that can handle a full packer brisket? Check out The Behemoth, which measures 24” x 16” x 1.25”. Love to griddle? Check out The Griddler, which has a patent-pending design with a channel on the bottom of the board that hooks on the edge of the griddle plate, allowing it to sit on the back and front vertical edges of any outdoor griddle.
Shop Mammoth cutting boards and accessories.
Flipgrill
This is the essential, all-purpose grill accessory. Cook perfect every time- wings, steak, paninis, and so much more. With the Flipgrill, the backyard or professional chef can have greater control of the grilling process, making it easier to respond to hotspots, reduce flareups, and maintain cooker temperatures. Now you can easily achieve the goodness of mouthwatering “over the fire” food. Gather round, relax, and relate.
Turbo Trusser Smoked Cream Cheese Platter
Elevate your culinary experience with this sleek stainless steel platter designed exclusively for smoking cream cheese. Use the accompanying precision serving knife for a seamless presentation. Perfect for the smoker, grill, and oven, it is dishwasher safe and made in the USA.
Learn more about Turbo Trusser’s awesome accessories.
Roto-Q 360 Family Q Bundle
This is the ultimate non-electric, self-rotating rotisserie grill that brings professional-grade results to your home kitchen or outdoor adventures. Designed for versatility and performance, this compact rotisserie system works in any oven, gas grill, charcoal BBQ, smoker, or fire pit — no drilling, wiring, or modifications needed.
Learn more about Roto-Q’s models and bundles here.
Code 3 Spices
Award-winning specialty spices and sauce blends from folks who share a great passion and personal conviction in giving back to the men and women who serve as first responders and in military services. Code 3 Spices donates a percentage of their profits to organizations that support Police, Fire, Medical, and Military personnel, allowing those organizations to provide financial support to injured or fallen personnel and their families.
Learn more about Code 3’s spices and sauces.
Mr. Bar-B-Q Scrub Daddy Bristle Free Grill Brush
Harness the power of dteam. This is the ultimate grill brush for outdoor grill cleanup and can help you quickly scrub down a hot grill. As you scrub, steam from the grill will boost your cleaning power, and the brush cleaner head will gradually soften to reach deep into the grates.
Notably, this brush does not have any dangerous bristles. The small, sharp bristles used on common BBQ accessories, brushes, and grill tools can easily break off and get stuck in your grill's cooking surface. That's why Scrub Daddy uses heat-resistant ArmorTec steel mesh with interwoven stainless-steel fiber for tougher, safer scraping and cleaning.
Learn more about the Scrub Daddy here.
Smokin’ Hoggz BBQ
Where passion meets perfection. Award-winning sauces and rubs created by BBQ world champion Bill Gillespie. These are the same products that have helped Bill’s Smokin’ Hoggz BBQ team win over 40 Grand and 30 Reserve Grand Championships, including wins at the Jack (2011) and the American Royal Invitational (2014). Most recently, Smokin’ Hoggz Rib Rub was awarded Best Rub on the Planet at the 2025 American Royal Rub Contest.
Learn more about Smokin’ Hoggz products.
Crisbee
Your innovators in cast iron and carbon steel care. Crisbee’s cast iron products take the guesswork out of maintaining your cast iron pans and griddles. They use a proprietary blend of oils and beeswax that has been formulated for initial seasoning and daily maintenance of cast iron. Crisbee products are family-made in the USA with a focus on quality, affordability, and customer service.
Learn more about Crisbee’s products.
Ray Sheehan
Chef and Author
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