BBQ Dad Gifts: 9 Christmas Ideas for 2026 (Australia)

Looking for BBQ dad gifts this Christmas? Here are 9 ideas for the dad who lives at the grill, from a quick stocking filler to a gift the whole family can enjoy.

Aussie summer means long nights on the deck, so every pick here gets the kids involved too.

1) Daddy's Alphabet of BBQ & Grill

Start a new ritual while the barbie heats up. Daddy's Alphabet of BBQ & Grill is a hardcover ABC picture book for kids aged 1 to 3, all about Dad's world at the grill. It's $34.99.

It starts with A is for Angus. Read one page before dinner and one more at bedtime.

2) A meat thermometer

An instant read or wireless thermometer takes the guesswork out of steaks and snags. Let the kids call out the number and tell Dad when it's time to rest the meat.

3) A BBQ class voucher

Smoking, charcoal, seafood on the grill. A class is a gift he'll use long after Christmas, and the family gets to eat the homework.

4) A BBQ store gift card

Not sure which rub or rotisserie he's after? Let him choose. Print it out and get the kids to decorate it with drawings of their favourite foods.

5) A sun smart setup

A wide brim hat, some shade and sunscreen for those midday cook ups. Make one of the kids the hat checker before the tongs come out.

6) A good set of tongs and tools

If he's still flipping with the old camping set, a stainless tool set is a great stocking filler. The kids can be the sauce painters.

7) Better grill gear

For the dad who loves good kit, a pizza stone, a cast iron plate or a smoker box lifts any setup.

8) A rub and sauce collection

A few rubs and sauces to try over summer. Let the kids pick one each and run a family taste test.

9) Camp cookware for the next trip

If he loves cooking outdoors, camp cookware takes the BBQ on the road. Daddy's Alphabet of Camping makes a good bedtime story to go with it.

Quick answers

What's a good BBQ gift for a dad with a toddler?

Something the little one can share. Daddy's Alphabet of BBQ & Grill turns his time at the grill into a bedtime story for kids aged 1 to 3.

Is it a board book?

No. It's a hardcover picture book, $34.99.

When should I order for Christmas?

Order by Monday 21 December for Christmas delivery. In WA and NT, order by Sunday 20 December. Ships from Australia within 1 business day.

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• Daddy's Alphabet of BBQ & Grill: for the dad who lives at the grill.

• Daddy's Alphabet of Camping: for the dad who's happiest at the campsite.

• Daddy's Alphabet of Fishing: for the dad with a rod in the car boot.

Hardcover ABC picture books for kids aged 1 to 3, $34.99 each. Loved by 5,000+ dads.

Read more. Save more. 2 books 10% off, 4 books 20% off, 6 books 30% off, 8 books 35% off, 10 or more 40% off. Free delivery on orders of $99 or more after savings. Australia only.

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