Dads are notoriously difficult to buy for, but if he loves to cook, or eat, or drink, you’re sure Stylish leather gifts for Father’s Day to find something on this list he’ll appreciate unwrapping this Father’s Day. (And no, it’s not too early to shop and check this one off the to-do list.)
Maybe he already started firing up the grill and is hankering for some specialty gear. Or perhaps he has an ever-growing bar collection that could always use another bottle. To help you find a wide range of gifts that are sure to please any foodie dad (even if you’ve tried to get him to refer to himself a different way), we combed through our archives and pulled the most special, thoughtful, and unexpected ideas — and then organized them by price. Whatever his comfort level in the kitchen, one of these 66 products is sure to make his day.
Opinel No. 6 Stainless-Steel Pocketknife
He’ll be pleased to receive is this classic knife from Opinel with a sharp stainless-steel blade that folds into a wooden handle (which is quite nice to grip, for the record). The blade is super-versatile, but we think some of its best uses are for cutting fruit, cheese, or other treats on a hike or at a picnic.
Bachan’s Original Japanese Barbecue Sauce
This savory-sweet mix of soy, mirin, ginger, garlic and green onion can go on anything from short ribs to grilled vegetables (I find it works amazing as a marinade or quick finishing drizzle as it’s quite thin). Plus it comes in a gluten-free version if Dad, or someone he’s cooking for, has an allergy.
TNK All-in-One BBQ Multitool
If he’s already started charring sausages and flipping burgers, consider this clever multitool for grilling. With seven functions, including tongs for flipping and a fork for piercing vegetables, it’s the only one he’ll need all summer long.
Motoshige Mortar Bowl
To help Dad up his game in the kitchen, consider giving him a small Japanese mortar for grinding spices to release their nuances and freshness. This one is a favorite of both chef Camille Becerra and co-owner of Burlap & Barrel Ethan Frisch. “Part of the challenge with whole spices is that they can go everywhere if you don’t have a big one or hit it at the wrong angle,” Frisch says. “But this one is textured and meant to push the particles down in the bowl as you’re grinding. They don’t go flying.”
BjornQorn Fine Popping Kernels
Another corn product we love: fancy popcorn kernels from Bjorn Qorn. This two-pound box will last him through weeks of sports games, TV shows, and movies. (Plus, it makes a fun snack to put out if he likes to host.)
CB’s Nuts Jumbo In-Shell Peanuts
Helena Barquet and Fabiana Faria, owners of New York City’s beloved design shop Coming Soon, are both obsessed with CB’s peanuts. If Dad loves to snack, he will be, too. “They taste like really good peanut butter,” Faria says. “They have a long shelf life. They’re fun to put out when you have people over. They’re just delicious.” The brand also makes peanut butter, peanut brittle, and their own take on Cracker Jack.
New York Shuk Preserved Lemon Paste
This condiment made from blended preserved lemons comes recommended by chef and writer Lauren Joseph. She uses it in drinks, slathered on grilled meats, stirred into yogurt for dips, and more.
Maldon Sea Salt Bucket
Chefs and avid cooks alike love Maldon flakes as a not-too-salty finishing seasoning for both sweet and savory foods. The giant bucket might look over the top, but it’s also practical. We promise he won’t run out before next Father’s Day.
Saltverk Birch Smoked Salt
If he already has Maldon, Strategist contributor Hannah Howard, a former restaurant cook, says this jar of smoked salt is worth having in his spice rack. “It’s the secret ingredient on my meat, my salads, my chocolate-chip cookies; it makes everything taste better and fancier,” she says. “As for the texture, it’s crunchy and slightly chunkier than Maldon’s paper-thin flakes.”
The Chef’s Press 8 Oz. Chef’s Press
Grill presses are exceptionally useful: Dad can use them to smash burgers, sear meat, smush sandwiches, and get crispy skins on everything from potatoes to fish. This particular model is designed so that it can be stacked with more than one when he needs extra weight. Plus, the slats allow for some steam to escape so food doesn’t get mushy.
Baker of Seville Bread Lame With Straight and Curved Blade
For the dad who started baking sourdough during the pandemic and never gave it up, consider this recommendation from Strategist contributor Andrew Parks. He says a double-sided lame is perfect for slicing “free-associative patterns on the top of your loaves so people think you’re far more experienced and artistic than you actually are.” We also love that this one comes in a nice box to keep it protected.
Chef’n Garliczoom Garlic Chopper
No matter how experienced you are in the kitchen, chopping garlic is a pain. This small and mighty tool, recommended by Strategist writer Ambar Pardilla, is here to help. You simply load cloves into the wheel and roll it around to mince them up. No knife skills or hard-to-clean presses required.
BrüMate Hopsulator Slim Stainless Steel Insulated Can Cooler, Matte Gray
We first heard about Brümate’s stainless-steel koozies from a Strategist writer who used one to keep her White Claw ice-cold, even on a hot summer day. If Dad’s a beer drinker, they come in a standard size that’ll keep his favorite 12-ounce IPAs chilled, too.
Rapala Fish ’n Fillet
For the dad who wants to dabble in the art of sushi, contributor Eunice Byun swears by this inexpensive knife that a fisherman recommended for making it at home. It’s not a proper sushi knife, but Byun says it’s good enough to get Dad started until he wants to upgrade to a higher-end model.
Frantoio Grove – Picual – 2023 Harvest
This special bottle of olive oil was recommended to us by an olive-oil sommelier who calls it her “steak oil” and describes its peppery notes as perfect for searing the cut itself and then making a chimichurri to go with it. “It can really stand up to all that garlic and all those herbs,” she says.
Baggu Standard Baggu – Black
A dad who is a farmers’-market regular would surely appreciate a Baggu tote. They’re super-sturdy, can fit a surprising amount of stuff — from freshly baked baguettes to gallons of organic milk — and pack down to fit inside any other tote (or the convenient pouch they come in). And they come in dozens of colors and patterns.
Zab’s Hot Sauce
Zab’s is an all-time Strategist favorite. The original has a vinegar-y hit, while the St. Augustine boasts a slightly sweeter heat. If you can’t decide, gift them both.
Mama Teav’s Hot Garlic
Or opt for this chile-garlic crunch condiment, a take on chile crisp that is similar to Lao Gan Ma but just a bit spicier and without fermented beans. We’ve been told the oil-to-crisp ratio is perfect and that it goes well with pretty much everything.
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