10 Great Gifts for Dads That Love Food

Father’s Day is June 19, 2022.

What does a dad want for Father’s Day? Good food and quality time with the people I love most. It’s that simple. I’m the kind of guy who loves doing the cooking for any occasion, and Father’s Day is no exception. With that in mind, I’ve highlighted some food-centric gifts that dads will love.

My dad passed away in 2015.

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He was the most cantankerous, stubborn son of a bitch I ever knew. He also filled my life with love, travel, a wise attitude about food and the best advice, much of which I foolishly ignored. By his example, good and bad, I learned to parent my son, for good and for bad. Parenthood is the greatest gift of all…I love my dad for all he did for me and I love my son for helping me learn to be the man I want to be.

And a note to everyone who struggles with Father’s Day:

I’m sending a huge hug of gratitude for taking on the toughest pieces of life and to all for whom today is also about unresolved conflict, sorrow, grief, anger, and loss, especially those who lost a dad this year, I’m thinking of you today and sending a big hug too.

Yeti Hard Side Cooler

I don’t know a single chef who doesn’t have a Yeti. It’s the brand I rely on to keep food cold, or hot—on road trips or even plane rides to food festivals and events. I have several. This alpine yellow is fantastic.

But I wanted to give a shout out to their tote bags. They are tough, waterproof, structured for easy carrying, and perfect for a day at the beach, a pool, camping, or fishing. If it gets dirty, rinse this sucker out with a hose. It’s that durable. Three sizes available. I love mine.

And speaking of Yeti… their stainless steel drink ware is worth every penny, and you can get them monogrammed for dad.
OXO Grill Set

Proof that spending more doesn’t always mean better. I recently noticed that my drawers are filled with OXO gear. It’s budget-friendly, and more importantly, their stuff LASTS! This set was on sale last time I checked— an ideal budget friendly Father’s Day gift.
Sofi 5-Cup Mortar & Pestle

This is one of my go-to tools in the kitchen. If you’re going to be grinding a bunch of peanuts, or chilies, a mortar and pestle with capacity is a must. This one is my favorite.
Kershaw Leek Pocket Knife in Orange

This is my everyday carry. It’s three inches long, has a clip of wearing on your pocket, is easy to open and close. Once you start carrying a pocket knife you will find 500 reasons to use it every day. Just don’t forget about it when you’re on the way to the airport. Stow it in your checked luggage!
French Terry Hoodie

Did your favorite guy ever play hacky sack? If so, he’ll love this poncho. And maybe get him a hacky sack, too.
Fly by Jing Sauces

I put this $#!% on everything. Noodle dishes, grilled vegetables, pizza, you name it. Their Mala Spice Mix is killer—it gives you salty, numbing, hot and fragrant all at once.
Snake River Farms

Want to up your grill game? Start with better proteins. Snake River Farms is a favorite. From Waygu beef and Kurobuta pork to sustainable striped bass and wild game. Check out their Father’s Day gift guide, with proteins at different budgets.
Solostove

It’s a bonfire pit that’s low smoke, can be used for cooking, and looks great in your backyard. Sign me up.
Yoshikawa Wok

This black steel Beijing wok is great, even if you don’t cook Asian Food. It’s essentially a skillet with high sides that holds the heat everywhere—on the sides as well as the bottom, especially if you heat it up first. You can make an easy wok-tossed meal (tips for cooking with a wok here).
Caja China

When it comes to whole animal cooking, I love my Caja China. I’ve never used anything so foolproof. It’s like a giant charcoal and metal crock pot for whole animals. I know, that turns me on, too.

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