Looking to host the barbeque of the summer? You’re in the right place! With so many options, accessories, and add-ons, grilling can seem like a daunting task. To help with the process, keep reading for our favorite grilling tools and accessories. These unique supplies provide ease to your experience, and are sure to pique the interest of your guests.

Let’s start with prepping your grill. For a charcoal grill, Rösle’s Charcoal Starter allows for ignition in just 15 minutes. Alternatively, the Smoker Box, also from Rosle, provides a smoky flavor that can be tailored to your liking with different flavored wood chips.

Time to move on to the main meal. Regardless of what you choose to serve, Local Root has tools to simplify the grilling process.

Charcoal grill rotisserie chicken is a classic choice, and perfect for a big crowd. Tovolo’s stainless steel Chicken Roasting Rack makes the roasting process a breeze. This rack keeps the chicken from laying flat, allowing for even heat distribution and thus perfectly roasted chicken. It’s also versatile for both grilling and conventional oven use once the cooler weather starts to set in.

Roasted chicken stood on stainless steel roasting rack, on top of baking sheet filled with red potatoes — Chicken Roasting Rack

When it’s time to carve and serve, utilize the J. K. Adams Farmhouse Carving Board. This solid maple board is both durable and lightweight for all of your carving, slicing, and serving needs. The David Mellor Rosewood Carving Set, with a carving fork, knife, and sharpening tool made with martensitic steel and rosewood, makes carving chicken, roasts, and more a breeze.

For a large party or to switch things up, consider a unique yet beloved main course: grilled pizza! Emile Henry’s lightweight Pizza Stone is also made for both grilling and conventional oven use. This 14.5-inch pizza stone comes in both red and black, and conviently heats up in just 15 minutes. Once the pizza’s done, safely remove the pie from the grill with Eva Solo’s Pizza Peel. This product features a stainless steel surface with a silicone handle to protect your hands from the heat.

Looking to prep sides or potential pizza toppings? Check out our favorites for grilling vegetables and other small sides, including shrimp and other smaller-sized meats.

Square stainless steel grill basket with holes — Grill Basket

Rösle’s stainless steel Grill Basket is the perfect choice to toss some summer veggies into. The size and design allows for versatile food prep while achieving beautifully grilled veggies, shrimp, and more.

For kabob-style grilling, Local Root offers many options. Consider Rösle’s Grilling Kabob Skewers if you’re looking for something more traditional. This set includes four stainless steel skewers. For a more unique take on a skewer, Big Green Egg’s FireWire Flexible Skewer is the way to go. This skewer is the best of both worlds: flexible and featuring durable stainless steel construction. Plus, the end stays cool for safe removal from heat. If you’re looking for extra protection from those hot flames, Big Green Egg’s Pit Mitt High Heat BBQ Gloves are sure to protect your hands from extreme temps.

Pair of black grilling mitts — Pit Mitt High Heat BBQ Gloves

Also from Big Green Egg, the Stainless Steel Grilling Rings will be your best friend for prepping small, round fruits and veggies like onions, apples, or even peaches for a delicious dessert with a rich, smokey flavor you can’t resist. These rings come in a set of three to grill multiple portions at the same time.

Artichokes grilling on stainless steel rings — Set of Stainless Steel Grilling Rings

For perfect flavor and optimal juiciness, it’s important to keep grilled foods marinated and seasoned throughout the process. The Good Grips Grilling Basting Set from OXO contains both a pot and a brush, so you can easily use and store both. The set also includes a silicone lid to prevent splashes or unwanted debris from contaminating the sauce while grilling outdoors. The lid features a small opening so you can store the brush when not in use. Alternatively, the unique Marinade Injector from Rösle is another great choice for adequate seasoning. Simply inject sauce directly into the food for simple, mess-free flavor.

We hope this blog has been helpful to break down the intimidating task of grilling and hosting an outdoor barbeque-style gathering. ‘Tis the season, so take advantage of the opportunity before the cooler weather sets in in a few short months. For more grill accessories, tips, and tools, head over to our Local Root and Didriks websites, or stop by a store location for advice from our store clerks.

Make Your Summer Sizzle With These Unique Grilling Accessories