The 30 Best Father’s Day Gifts for the Dad Who Loves to Eat

 

Even though it happens every single year, somehow, finding the best Father’s Day gift doesn’t get any easier. But as a classically-trained chef, I have a few ideas for the foodie father in your life to help support one of his favorite hobbies: eating!

For some extra inspiration, I’m rounding up some of my favorite cooking tools, along with other practical (and hilarious) products that are perfect for your dad, uncle, grandfather, and even the new dad in your life. To really make this annual holiday special, I hope one of the 30 best Father’s Day gifts will bring him some extra joy.

The Best Father’s Day Gifts

1. For the Meat Lover: ThermoWorks Thermapen One

If the dad in your life is a self-proclaimed grill master, he’ll love the ThermoWorks Thermapen One for its incredible reliability and accuracy (the readings are within .5 degrees F!). It’s my favorite instant-read thermometer and has been my trusty sidekick for 20 years for when I need to quickly check temps, which is easy to do thanks to the backlit screen. It’s also a shockproof, dustproof, and waterproof thermometer, and it features motion-sensing sleep and wake modes to save battery life. 

2. For the French Fry Lover: Prep Solutions Tower French Fry Cutter

It’s hard to get fries as crispy as McDonald’s—but with a french fry cutter, he’ll finally be able to achieve perfect shoestring fries every time. After testing french fry cutters, I’ve decided that this one from Prep Solutions is the best one. Even though it’s a one-trick pony, if Dad loves fries as much as we do, he’ll get plenty of use out of it. It’s small and compact to store and is dishwasher safe, but you’ll quickly wonder how you’ve survived so long without one.

3. For the Dad Who Loves Smoked Meat: Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker

If Dad has already mastered grilling, it’s time for him to tackle his next challenge: a charcoal smoker. I’ve had the Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker for about 5 years, and I like that it’s a good entry-level smoker that’s it pretty easy to use. It’s essentially a set-it-and-forget-it charcoal smoker, but if Dad needs some extra help, I have a whole guide on how to use one. Soon you’ll all be enjoying Smoked Chicken and Smoked Salmon.

4. For the Handy One: Rak Tool Magnetic Wristband

Whether he’s a pro, a weekend DIY warrior, or just likes to dink around in the garage, Dad will love sporting this magnetic wristband to easily hold screws, nails, bolts, washers, and drill bits. Finally, no more dropping bolts or losing screws! The nylon outer layer is extra tough and tear-resistant, plus the strap is adjustable with a breathable mesh for a comfortable fit on his wrist. More than 17,000 reviewers on Amazon attest to its usefulness for carpentry, auto repairs, and other DIY projects. 

5. For the Griller: Grillmaster’s Cookout Caddy

Even if Dad has every grill accessory out there, he’ll love this personalized caddy that he can fill with his favorite sauces and seasonings as well as the necessary grill tools. It has a built-in paper towel holder to clean up saucy situations, and there’s a bottle opener so he can enjoy his favorite beer while he tends to the grill. You can customize it up to 25 characters for a truly unique and special gift.

6. For the Cocktail Lover: Bev Cocktail Maker Machine

Making a Whiskey Sour or Dirty Shirley couldn’t be easier with a cocktail machine. There are a lot of great cocktail machines out there, but I personally love the Bev Cocktail Maker Machine. It pulls directly from store-bought liquor bottles and holds up to five 750-milliliter bottles, meaning you can make a bunch of cocktails in it. It’s a splurge that Dad will appreciate when he doesn’t have to think twice about the ratios for his perfect cocktail at the end of the night.

7. For the Spicy One: KRUPS Fast Touch Electric Coffee 

Even if your dad already has a coffee grinder, I still believe you should have a second one just for spices. My husband is a coffee drinker, and we keep separate grinders for coffee and spices, but because grinders are so compact, it doesn’t take up too much space to have both. Just be sure to make labels so there’s no getting chili powder in your coffee grounds! I love using this KRUPS one as a spice grinder as it creates a fine grind in less than 10 seconds and its one-touch system.

8. For the Outdoor Cook: Ooni Koda 12 Pizza Oven

If Dad loves to cook outdoors during the warmer months, he’ll love this stylish outdoor pizza oven. It’s one of my go-to cooking gifts, has thousands of rave reviews, and plenty of food publishers say it’s worth the hype. With its super-fast heating outdoor pizza oven, he’ll be able to cook a wood-fired pizza in just 60 seconds! The gas-powered machine can reach up to 950 degrees in 15 minutes, and its adjustable heat control can be turned down to roast veggies, too. 

9. For the Pizza Lover: The Perfect Pizza Pack

If you need a last-minute Father’s Day gift that is sure to please, the Perfect Pizza Pack is a great, cheeky gift for the day. Earning its claim to fame on Shark Tank, the Perfect Pizza Pack will make packing leftovers for his lunch so much easier. The triangular design matches the contour of leftover pizza, so Dad doesn’t have to suffer through finding space for the entire pizza box in the fridge or bothering with aluminum foil or plastic wrap to save his leftovers. Plus, it stretches to fit multiple slices.

10. For the Hairy Guy: BaKblade 2.0 PLUS Back Shaver

Some men have hairy backs, it’s just a fact. But for those who do have excess hair they want to get rid of, more than 38,000 reviewers on Amazon and Men’s Health say this back shaver will do the trick! It has a comfortable rubber handle that connects to the exfoliating back brush to prep his skin before a row of three blades gives a clean and close shave. It can be used wet or dry, folds up for storage, and the blades are easily replaced. 

Other Great Father’s Day Cooking Gifts

1. Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven – $420 at Williams Sonoma: Dad will love this for making stews, breads, and more!
2. DIY Hot Sauce Making Kit – $53.99 at Amazon: This hot sauce making kit is a unique Father’s Day gift for the dad who gets a kick out of something food-related and creative.
3. Vitamix Professional Series 750 Blender – $644.95 at Amazon: Dad can use this for blending up smoothies and his favorite frozen drinks at home.
4. Tramontina Professional Restaurant Fry Pan – $24.62 at Amazon: Every home chef needs a good frying pan, and this one is my favorite!
5. Elite Gourmet Rapid Egg Cooker – $14.99 at Amazon: Skipping breakfast will be a thing of the past with this ingenious egg cooker that I personally use for hard boil eggs.
6. ROMSTO Mini Bag Sealer – $8.99 at Amazon: This stocking stuffer gift helps reseal his favorite chips for freshness every time.
7. Homestia Cocktail Shaker Set – $29.99 at Amazon. He’ll feel like a mixologist with this fancy, gold cocktail shaker. It comes with all the tools he’ll need too!
8. Williams Sonoma Rechargeable Electric Salt & Pepper Mills – $159.95 at Williams Sonoma: These are classy and make seasoning foods so much easier.
9. Saucemoto Dip Clip – $9.99 at Amazon. People love this dip clip for its simple yet genius design, and all Dad has to do is clip it to his air vent, pop in his favorite Chick-fil-a sauce, and enjoy a mess-free drive.  
10. The NY Times Cooking: The Recipes of Record – $28.13 at Amazon This is one of my all-time favorite cookbooks! It’s filled with a treasure trove of more than 1,000 of the paper’s best recipes.
11. Stumptown Coffee Roasters Medium Roast – $14.98 at Amazon: Coffee is always a good gift, and these beans are elite for the freshest coffee every morning.
12. Velieta Wine and Beverage Refrigerator – $699.99 at Amazon: Dad can store his favorite beers and vino in his “man cave” in this great wine fridge.

Other Great Father’s Day Gifts

1. Spikeball Kit – $69.99 at Amazon: Spikeball is like a mashup of volleyball and foursquare and will be your dad’s new favorite outdoor game for the beach or backyard competitions.
2. Dad Joke Button – $17.99 at Amazon: If your dad is a fan of one-liners, puns, or any sort of corny comedy, he’ll get a special chuckle when he unwraps this unique Father’s Day gift!
3. ChomChom Pet Hair Remover – $27.99 at Amazon: Dad loves your pets but hates all the hair. He’ll easily be able to pick it up with this ingenious hair remover.
4. Twelve South AirFly Pro – $54.95 at Amazon: This handy little gadget is a game-changer for travel and plugs into the audio jack on planes to pair with AirPods or other wireless headphones, so he can watch in comfort.
5. Big Blanket Co Oversized Blanket – $179 at Amazon Measuring 10 by 10 feet of soft and stretchy comfort, this big blanket is almost twice as large as a standard king-size bed and perfect for cuddling.
6. ENO SingleNest Hammock – $54.95 at Walmart: The ENO SingleNest Hammock is the perfect Father’s Day gift for the guy who likes to get outside and lounge with a view.
7. Apple AirTag – $79 at Amazon: He’ll never misplace his keys or wallet again with this ingenious tracker.
8. La Piedra Coasters – $63.20 at The Citizenry: I love everything from The Citizenry, but if your dad likes to kick back with a cold one, he’ll especially appreciate this brand of coasters made of white marble and volcanic rock

Prices were accurate at time of publishing.