Even if barbecuing is performative, it’s an act that we do applaud—at the table, when a great meal makes an appearance. Every barbecue kit should have a sturdy set of tongs, an accurate thermometer, and a good tool to clean the grate. But let’s give eager grillers a few more props to add showmanship to the entertaining “work” they do.
Napoleon Breakfast Tools
Griddle me this: egg rings, a solid spatula, and a chopper-scraper to clean the flat-top. $25, barbecuesgalore.ca
Atlas Burger Stamp
Brown steaks and chicken evenly or smash burgers and panini with this hefty (2 kg) Canadian-made press. $60, atlassteelco.ca
BBQ Devil S’mores Basket
Give the people what they want, four gooey treats at a time. $15, robmcintosh.ca
Oxo Good Grips Fish Turner
Its thin edge wedges under sticking food, yet it’s sturdy enough to overturn the big cuts. $20, kitchenstuffplus.com
Strobus Forge Skewers
Kebab chunks won’t spin on these stainless steel, blacksmith-forged spears made in Saint-Agapit, Que. $79 for six, strobusforge.com
Cubo Spiedini and Arrosticini Maker
100 nibble-sized skewers, pronto! Try mutton—it’s trad—or use chicken, lamb, or beef. $140, lakeshorelivinglife.com
This article originally appeared in the Summer ’26 issue of Cottage Life.
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