Finding a gift for barbecue enthusiasts is easier said than done. They already have the grill, their favorite sauce too, and the third set of barbecue utensils from the supermarket ends up in the drawer. It is better to give them something they will actually use while barbecuing and that looks good doing it. Here are seven gift ideas for barbecue enthusiasts made from olive wood, sorted by what is needed at the barbecue.
1. A large steak board with a juice groove
After barbecuing, a good board is the most important tool: the meat rests on it, and that is where it is sliced. The RUSTIC steak board with handle and juice groove (L40-44 cm) is around 40 to 44 cm long and weighs about 1.2 kg. The juice groove around the edge catches the meat juices, and you can carry them from the barbecue to the table using the handle. The edge is natural, and every board is unique. For smaller portions, the steak board is also available in 33 to 35 cm.
2. A carving board for the roast
For spare ribs, roasts, or lamb leg, the carving board (L40-44 cm) with juice groove & handle is perfect. It is 15 to 20 cm wide and has a smooth surface without a groove on the back, for example for bread or vegetables.
3. A long pair of barbecue tongs
At the kettle grill or fire bowl, things quickly get hot for your hands. The "Big Daddy" barbecue tongs 50 cm, aluminum, olive wood handles keep your hands away from the coals with their length. The tines are made of anodized aluminum, and the olive wood handles do not get hot.
4. Smoking wood for more aroma
Those who already have everything often enjoy trying something new. Olive wood gives the grilled food a mild, spicy smoke that goes well with lamb, poultry, fish, and vegetables. The olive wood smoking wood / chips for smoking & smoking are intended for shorter smoking sessions on gas and kettle grills, while the larger smoking wood (olive wood chunks) for smoking & smoking are for long sessions in the smoker. Our guide Smoking with olive wood explains the difference.
5. A mortar for homemade rubs
Many barbecue enthusiasts mix their own spices. In the rustic olive wood mortar with pestle Ø 12 cm, pepper, coriander, salt, and herbs can be crushed into a rub that tastes fresher than any ready-made mixture.
6. A bottle opener with a lever
A small gift that still makes an impression: The Big Boy bottle opener with olive wood handle is about 18 to 20 cm long and fits comfortably in the hand. Bottle caps are quickly opened with it, and it looks better at the barbecue than any opener from the drawer.
7. Organization for spices
For barbecue enthusiasts who also enjoy cooking indoors, the ALL YOU NEED spice station is a great idea: eight test tubes with corks, each about 35 ml, in a stand made of olive wood. Filled with homemade rubs, it becomes a very personal gift.
Tip: Put together a gift
It becomes most personal when you combine several things, for example a steak board, a bag of smoking wood, and a homemade spice mixture in a jar. Add a card with a favorite recipe, and the gift tells a little story. Within Germany and to Austria, we offer free shipping on orders over €60.
If you need it quickly: Our Grillmeister package contains a steak board, barbecue tongs, bottle opener, mortar, and one kilo of smoking chips – ready assembled and cheaper than buying them individually. You can find even more ideas for beard wearers, home cooks, and the desk in our article Gifts for men made from olive wood.
So that the gift lasts a long time
Wood does not belong in the dishwasher. Simply rinse boards, mortars, and wooden handles by hand with warm water, dry them thoroughly, and occasionally rub them with some food-grade oil. Our olive wood care instructions explain this in detail. You can find everything about barbecuing under BBQ & Barbecuing.