Dad Doesn't Need Another Spatula.

If he has a gas grill already: a pellet smoker opens up low-and-slow cooks he can't do on gas. Memphis Grills (built-in or cart) is the premium pick at $3,000-$6,000; Pit Boss covers the $500-$1,500 mid-range. If he's just starting out: a Weber Genesis gas grill is the gift that lasts 15 years.

Universal upgrades beat guessing. A heavy-duty premium cover sized to his grill, a pizza stone or griddle insert, a Chicago Brick Oven countertop pizza oven, or a BBQs.com gift card so he picks the exact upgrade himself.

Order by December 15 for in-stock items under 100 lb (accessories, covers, griddles, smaller units). December 5 for full-size grills and pellet smokers over 100 lb (ships LTL freight, 7-14 days). After December 15 we recommend the gift card option — guaranteed arrival on Christmas morning.

We don't gift-wrap at the warehouse, but we also don't print pricing on the packing slip, so you can wrap it on your end without the price-tag giveaway. For full-size grills shipping LTL, the carrier calls to schedule — have it delivered after the gifts are opened for the full "reveal."

A griddle or pizza-stone insert sized for his existing grill turns one appliance into three cooking surfaces. Blackstone makes stand-alone griddles if he wants a dedicated unit. For an outdoor-kitchen builder: a Bull or Summerset side burner, drop-in refrigerator, or storage drawer upgrades the whole setup.