Guides & Checklists

From a first charcoal kettle to a full backyard smokehouse. Each one curates the best picks across our guides for a specific situation.

First Grill Starter Kit

New to grilling? This starter kit pairs an easy first grill with the core tools and thermometers you need to cook with confidence from day one.

Build a proper backyard smokehouse with the right smoker, clean-burning fuel, and precise temperature control for tender, smoke-kissed barbecue.

Turn your pellet setup into a full command center with the right grill, quality pellets, wireless monitoring, and accessories for hands-off cooks.

Host the perfect outdoor pizza night with a fast-heating oven, the right stone and peel, and accessories that make launching pies effortless.

Assemble a competition-grade BBQ toolkit with a serious offset smoker, precision thermometers, injectors, and tools trusted on the contest circuit.

For grillers who swear by live fire, this kit brings quality charcoal, a reliable chimney starter, and the classic grills that reward the purist.

Pack up and grill anywhere with compact portable grills, a travel-ready griddle, and lighting so the tailgate keeps cooking after dark.

Make weeknight kettle cooks quick and easy with fast-lighting fuel, a chimney starter, and the tongs and thermometer that speed dinner along.

Take the guesswork out of every cook with a full lineup of instant-read, wireless, and grill-surface thermometers plus tools for airflow control.

Keep your grill spotless and season-ready with the right brushes, protective covers, ash tools, and mats that make cleanup quick after every cook.

Explore every flavor profile with a sampler of chips, chunks, pellets, and charcoal so you can dial in the perfect smoke for any cut of meat.

Throw the ultimate backyard cookout with a versatile griddle, a big gas grill, prep space, warming racks, and lighting to keep the party going.