Father’s Day Gift Guide: International Gifts For The Barbecue Lover

Summertime is synonymous with barbecues and backyard fun. For the best Father’s Day gift, put on an apron and get these gifts for the love-to-cook dads in your life. From curated gift boxes to perfected condiments, these are some of the easiest and most creative gifts to give fathers who love to cook.

Giada De Laurentiis grill-focused gift boxes

Giada De Laurentiis personally collects the goodies in this barbecue gift box known as the La Grigliata Perfetta: The Ultimate Italian Grilling Box. Among the goodies inside are Cecchini’s herb salt blend known as Profumo del Chianti and Bottura’s red-pepper-infused extra virgin olive oil. Rosemary from Sicily and a tasty pasta are some of the other box contents that can help complete the perfect barbecue and summer meal.

Cooking class at The Lodge & Club in Florida

Budding chefs and experienced masters alike can learn from this “chef hack” cooking class at The Lodge & Club, located in Ponte Vedra, Florida, on June 22. It can be a fun gift for barbecue fans, especially if you pair it with an overnight stay at the resort. The class is a primer on cooking knives with a special focus on some barbecue grilling recipes from the property’s own executive chef. These monthly classes take place in the hotel’s wine room, and some people like to pair it with the monthly wine-pairing dinners also offered here.

Talia di Napoli pizza

Talia di Napoli has all kinds of combo pizza packs that have been flash-frozen from the small, family- owned business’ pizza factory in Naples, Italy. The perfect complement to a barbecue is a flavorful and authentic pizza pie to add to the table. Flavors include traditional margherita, double cheese and even gluten-free and vegan-friendly margherita options. Local limestone and mineral salt water are what give the dough its signature taste, and the brand uses extra virgin olive oil and “Oro Bianco” mozzarella baked over beech wood. No other preservatives or sugar are used, and a soon-to-come loyalty program update is in the works.

Brooklyn Delhi chutneys and achaars

If you want a touch of extra flavor, these spicy sauces from Brooklyn Delhi are ideal for barbecue fans. Achaar, which means “pickled” in Hindi, is both tangy and spicy. While designed for Indian cuisine, all of these sauces work well with any type of grilled dish. You can even add them to pasta, grain bowls and salads. Brooklyn Delhi has a numerous gift boxes that also include curries, masalas and hot sauces developed by chef and cookbook author Chitra Agrawal.

Yolélé West African spice rubs

If you’re looking for a different type of international flavor, these West African spice rubs from Yolélé are a great gift. Their different flavors use ingredients from different parts of Africa and add spice to all kinds of meals like pasta, salads, barbecued meat and vegetables, and rice dishes. One of the newest in the lineup is “yassa” with scotch bonnet chili, thyme and onion; the flavor lineup has something for every palate.