My 27 Favorite Father’s Day Gifts for Dads Who Like To Cook

The saying that the quickest way to a man’s heart is through his stomach is especially true when your dad is a total foodie and he’s the one doing the cooking. However, shopping for Father’s Day cooking gifts can be challenging, especially if he already has a kitted-out kitchen. I’ve got your back, with this list of my all-time favorite gifts for dads who like to cook. 

If your dad has other interests, I hear you. I couldn’t leave out my cool Father’s Day gift ideas for dads who love pickleball, the outdoors, and more.

Here are the best Father’s Day cooking gifts (and a few other fun ideas, too).

My Top 10 Father’s Day Cooking Gifts

1. For the Tech-Savvy Griller: Traeger Meater Plus: Wireless Smart Meat Thermometer

If you’re looking for one of the best Father’s Day grill gifts, look no further. The Meater Plus is a wireless meat thermometer that helps track cooking and grilling progress through an app! Dad can even walk away and be alerted when those medium-rare steaks hit the exact temperature for pink-inside perfection.

2. For the Dad on a Health Kick: Hurom H-AA Slow Juicer

Dads who love to make a fresh cup of juice will surely love this pick, one of the best juicers for celery. Not only does it excel at celery juice, he can use it for whipping up my jugo verde, basil beet juice, and Harry Potter pumpkin juice, too. Special features include a control for the amount of pulp and even the ability to make ice cream for when Dad feels like indulging.

3. For the Dad Who Loves an Ice-Cold Drink: Yeti Colster Can Cooler

Every chef needs hydration while slaving over a hot stove or grill. Whether your dad wants to crack a cold soda or beer, he can keep it that way with this can cooler from Yeti. To make it extra special, it can be customized with a design, text, or monogram for an additional fee through Yeti’s site.

4. For the Dad Who Crafts Cocktails Like a Pro: Williams Sonoma Bitters Gift Set

If the number one item on your dad’s father’s day list is his own personal bartender, this gift set will help him be his own. The Williams-Sonoma Bitters set is a Father’s day cooking gift that will take his cocktails to the next level. With five bitters in one of the best Father’s Day gifts for dads who dabble in mixology, he’ll be able to give each drink an extra burst of flavor.

5. For the Dad Who’s an Amateur Barista: Keurig K-Cafe Single Serve K-Cup Coffee, Latte, and Cappuccino Maker

Have a dad who drinks a latte every day? It might be time to give him one of the best latte machines you can buy. This beginner- (and budget-) friendly machine uses those convenient K-Cups and has plenty of options to customize brew strength and heat and froth milk for serving.

6. For the Dad Who Still Doesn’t Have an Air Fryer: Instant Vortex Plus 6-Quart XL Air Fryer

One of the best Father’s Day cooking gifts has to be an air fryer. They’re easy to use for making foods like mozzarella sticks or adding a crispy twist on french toast.

7. For the Dad Whose Favorite Meal Is Breakfast: Cuisinart Round Classic Waffle Maker

The motto that breakfast is the most important meal is especially true for dads who can eat breakfast food three times a day. To go the extra mile, you can use it to make your dad a Father’s Day brunch using a classic crispy waffle recipe or get extra-creative with my unexpected waffle iron quesadillas.

8. For the Dad Who Can’t Get Enough Pizza: Ooni Koda 12 Gas-Powered Pizza Oven

Does your dad turn his nose up at delivery, and has he warped far too many pans trying to achieve high-heat pizza perfection in the kitchen range? Sounds like he’ll be thrilled with the ultimate Father’s Day cooking gift of an Ooni Koda pizza oven. The gas-powered oven accommodates pizzas up to 12 inches in diameter and heats to a boggling 950 degrees for that crust char he craves.

9. For the Dad Who’s Into Farm-to-Table Cooking: Williams-Sonoma Shiitake Mushroom Log Kit

If your dad’s first Saturday errand is a trip to the farmer’s market, you’ll wow him with this kit to grow his own mushrooms at home. It takes up remarkably little space yet can produce crop after crop of Shiitake mushrooms every couple of months for at least a couple of years! Plus, it looks super cool and is definitely an out-of-the-ordinary Father’s Day cooking gift.

10. For the Dad Who Loves a Good Cocktail (and Golf): Pottery Barn Figural Golf Bar Tools

Want to score major points with a cool Father’s Day gift that hits two of his hobbies in one? Get your golfer dad this cute golf bar tool set from Pottery Barn. The set includes four high-quality tools: a jigger, strainer, spoon, and a bottle opening, stored inside a polished stainless steel golf bag holder.

More Great Father’s Day Food Gifts

• Victoria 8-Inch Tortilla Press – For the dad who loves taco Tuesday, this is one of the best tortilla presses you can buy. Get it at Amazon for $23.99.
• Smokehouse by Thoughtfully Ultimate Grilling Spice Set – With this set of 20 spices, rubs, and seasonings, this gift will surely spice up your dad’s life. Get it at Amazon for $39.99.
• Williams-Sonoma Outdoor BBQ Gift Crate – Get him extra-excited for grill season with this Father’s Day gift basket filled with sauces, rubs, a basting brush—and some towels for cleaning up the spatters and splashes. Get it at Williams–Sonoma for $99.95.
• Brightland The Duo Extra Virgin Olive Oils – Whether for dipping or seasoning, this gift-worthy set of artisanal olive oil from Brightland is sure to impress his palate. Get it at Amazon for $74.
• Weber Original Kettle Premium Charcoal Grill – Give your dad a classic grill experience with Weber’s iconic charcoal grill. Get it at Amazon for $239.
• DIY Gift Kits Standard Hot Sauce Making Kit – Turn up the heat with a DIY hot sauce-making kit. Get it at Amazon for $53.99.
• Bear Paws The Original Shredder Claws – Dad will have a hard time waiting on roasts cooked low and slow, when he has these shredder claws at the ready for pulled pork and brisket. Get it at Amazon for $14.99.
• Cuisinart Wooden Handle Tool Set – Packaged nicely in a case, this set has everything your dad needs to grill safely and efficiently. Get it at Amazon for $31.86.
• Laurel And Octavia Custom Apron – This personalized apron is a sweet and custom gift that dads who can get a little messy in the kitchen will surely appreciate. Get it at Etsy for $45.
• Williams Sonoma Monogrammed Forged Steak Brand – No one will forget that Dad is the ultimate grill master when he has this monogrammed steak brand to mark every meal he makes. Get it at Williams Sonoma for $59.95+.
• Williams Sonoma 2-Piece Dual Grill Marinade & Prep Tray Set – If your dad takes his bbq prep seriously, this marinade and prep tray set is a grilling essential. Get it at Williams Sonoma for $59.95.
• Grand Grill Daddy Steam Cleaning Grill Brush – If your dad treasures his grill, but hates the cleanup, the Grand Grill Daddy Steam Cleaning Grill Brush steams and brushes away the grime quickly—and he’ll like it even more if you offer to help him use it. Get it at Williams Sonoma for $99.95.

Other Cool Father’s Day Gift Ideas

• Carhartt Dual Compartment Insulated Lunch Cooler Bag – This Carhartt bag is heavy duty and water-repellant for dads who like to take their lunches on the go wherever their adventures take them. Get it at Amazon for $29.99.
• Solo Stove Bonfire 2.0 – For the dad that loves a good bonfire, he’ll love this portable and smokeless fire pit that can be used for camping, tailgates, or backyard hangouts. Get it at Amazon for $282.78.
• Sprypals Pickleball Set – This pickleball set is a must for dads who already play or those who can’t say no to a little friendly competition. Get it at Amazon for $41.99.
• Mark & Graham Silver Shaving Set – Keep all of dad’s grooming tools in one place with this super-sleek shaving tools set, featuring a brush that can be monogrammed. Get it at Mark & Graham for $129.
• Wise Owl Outfitters Camping Hammock – Complete with tree straps, this hammock is essential for dads who like to lounge outside, on the beach, and simply enjoy the great outdoors. Get it at Amazon for $34.99.

Prices were accurate at the time of publication. 

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