Two cornerstone grilling brands—newly packaged as the Weber Blackstone company—and a debut kitchen gadget from the Hex Spice Company have come together to create this holiday season’s greatest gift guide for grillers. Our gift guide has everything grillers are wishing for—full-size grills and tabletop griddles, cookbooks that fit perfectly under the tree, a smart grill conversion kit that could fit snugly in a stocking, and a spice and bottle cover that makes a great hostess gift.
However, before we jump into the gift guide, I will address the question a lot of you are asking…
“Wait…Weber and Blackstone are one company now?”
Let’s go through a brief history…
Every grill master and their grandparents knows about Weber. The grilling company that’s been around for over 70 years and shaped America’s backyard barbecue culture with its signature kettle barbecue grill. But then in 2008, Blackstone launched its 36 in. griddle, and suddenly Americans were grilling in a new way, and a rivalry was born. However, in May 2025, these two competitors shook hands and realized they are stronger together, and the grillers on your shopping list are reaping the rewards.
7 Great Christmas Gifts for Grillers
- New Product Alert! Shaker Shield
- Weber Kettle Smart Ring
- Weber Searwood Pellet Grill & Smoque Wood Pellet Smoker
- Weber Slate® Rust-Resistant Griddle
- Blackstone Griddle 101: The Official Cookbook
- Blackstone E-Series 22″ Electric Tabletop Griddle
- Blackstone Bronco Open Flame Grill
A Griller’s Dream Come True: Shaker Shield
Finally, a Way to Keep Goop and Germs Off Spice Jars.
Anyone who has worked a grill knows the problem. Their hands are covered in raw meat juice and oil, the rub shaker is sitting next to the grill, and the burgers are waiting. They can’t stop to wash up, so they grab the jar, leaving it sticky and contaminated.
Shaker Shield from HEX Spice Company fixes that. These new silicone sleeves easily slide over spice jars and oil bottles, so raw meat juices, oil, and other gunk end up on the Shaker Shield, not the jars. Your griller can season the steaks, grab the oil, and reach for the rub without stopping to wash up between steps. It works just as well for sticky glazes and sauce bottles. When they’re done, cleanup is easy – just toss in the dishwasher.
Shaker Shield comes as a 3-piece set with a carrying bag, so one set fits jars and bottles of nearly any size. Available in two colors, currently sold on the HEX Spice Company site, with an Amazon listing on the way.
Gift tip: It’s an easy gift for the grill master who has every tool but still ends up with greasy seasoning jars. It also makes a great hostess gift for anyone who loves to cook. And since Shaker Shield was just introduced in 2026, chances are good your host doesn’t have a set yet
Price: $29.99 for 3-pack with carrying case. Available in black or translucent.
Where to Buy: HEX Spice Company.
Get Smart with Weber Kettle Smart Ring
Who said you need to buy an all new grill to get smart features? Not Weber. The Weber Kettle Smart Ring allows you to convert your 22 in. Weber Kettle Charcoal Grill into a smart grill.
That’s right, this affordable upgrade will save your favorite griller hundreds and gift their grill with tons of great new temperature control features. The LCD Wi-Fi Enabled Controller allows users to set temperature remotely and monitor grilling temp without lifting the lid. Perfect for low-and-slow favorites like brisket and pulled pork.
The smart ring has two probe inserts: one to monitor food temperature and one for a digital fan to adjust airflow. All this, plus the Weber Kettle Smart Ring is covered by a 3-year limited warranty.
Model #: #3400660 — Not compatible with Weber Jumbo Joe Premium and kettles with hinged lids.
Price: $279.99
Where to Buy: Available exclusively at Weber.com.
$100 off Weber Searwood Pellet Grill & $200 off Smoque Wood Pellet Smoker
Give the gift of smokey flavors and smart smoking and roasting while getting $100 of Weber Searwood Pellet Grills and $200 Weber Smoque Pellet Grills.
Both pellet grills offer remote cook monitoring through the WEBER CONNECT app and come in two sizes. The standard model for both is about 45 in. H X 39 in. W x 23 in. D, and an XL model with almost double the width. The Searwood is Weber’s deluxe pellet grill enhanced with Weber DirectFlame™ so it can smoke, roast, brown, and sear. It heats up in as little as 15 minutes and reaches temps up to 600°F. Plus, it’s gone some extra storage with a bottom shelf.
The Weber Smoque is a great budget-friendly alternative. It’s great for those looking to add smoking and roasting to their existing grilling setup. Both pellet grills have Weber Rapid React™, that brings the grill back up to temp after the lid has been opened, and SmokeBoost™ for adding an intense smokey flavor.
Model Names & LIMITED TIME Prices:
- Now $899 for Weber Searwood 600 Pellet Grill (#1500120)
- Now $1,199 for Weber Searwood XL 600 Pellet Grill (#1500121)
- Now $599 for Weber Smoque Pellet Grill (#1500770)
- Now $799 for Weber Smoque XL Pellet Grill (#1500120)
Where to Buy: Weber.com, Amazon, Walmart.com.
Save $50 on Weber Slate® Rust-Resistant Griddles and $20-70 off Griddle Inserts
One of the best things to come out of the Weber and Blackstone rivalry was the Weber Slate® Rust-Resistant Griddles, and they are not going anywhere! In fact, buyers can enjoy $50 off Weber Slate® Rust-resistant Griddles and $20-70 off inserts this holiday season.
Altogether, holiday shoppers have 26 different griddle options to choose from. This includes full-size outdoor griddles, tabletop griddles, and inserts for as little as $59.99. Everyone on your list can enjoy smash burgers and pancakes hot off the griddle.
But what makes Weber Slate® Rust-Resistant Griddles so good?
The rust-resistant carbon steel comes pre-seasoned and has even, edge-to-edge consistent cooktop heat that reaches temps up to 500°F. The precision control knobs and wind guards keep it at exactly the temp you want. Also, there are no non-stick coatings, so metal tools won’t damage your cooktop, and fold-down sides make it easy to store.
And the tabletop griddles and inserts have all of the same great quality, but in smaller sizes and prices.
Weber’s Best Black Friday Deal
All of these options are great, but personally the can’t-miss deal for me is this BLACK FRIDAY DEAL on the Weber Slate® 36″ Smash & Sizzle Bundle. Check out everything you get:
- Slate® 36″ Rust-Resistant Griddle
- Premium Griddle Cover
- Griddle Essentials Kit
- Griddle Smashed Burger Press
- Basting Dome
- Drip Pans
A discounted deal made even lower at a discounted price of $1,063.95 just for Black Friday.
Models Available: Nine standard griddle options ($549-$1,049), two tabletop models ($249, $329), 14 griddle inserts ($59.99-$249.99), and don’t miss this BLACK FRIDAY DEAL on the Weber Slate® 36″ Smash & Sizzle Bundle!
Where to Buy: Weber.com, Walmart.com.
Gift 100 Recipes Under the Tree with the Blackstone Griddle 101: The Official Cookbook
Okay, a griddle is hard to fit under the tree…but a cookbook isn’t! This October Blackstone published its first-ever authorized cookbook, Blackstone Griddle 101: The Official Cookbook, and it might be the most flavorful gift you can give this holiday—and only $28?!
This cookbook contains over 100 recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner AND dessert. The recipes range from easy and classic to gourmet, making them perfect for casual daily cooking or entertaining. This makes a great gift for friends, family, coworkers, or adding to your own personal cookbook collection.
Price: $28
Where to Buy: Simon & Schuster, Amazon, Walmart.com.
Blackstone E-Series 22″ Electric Tabletop Griddle
A full-size griddle is nice, but there’s a lot to love about tabletop griddles: they fold up nicely, us cold-weather residents can stay toasty while we use them inside, and they are a fraction of the price of standard griddles. Not to mention, they are much easier to wrap. Yep, at $199, the Blackstone 22 in. Electric Tabletop Griddle is the perfect gift this holiday.
The Blackstone 22 in. Electric Tabletop Griddle with 1,600 watts and an easy-cleaning, ceramic-coated cooking surface allows you to do all of the same gourmet cooking as you can with its standard 22-36 in. griddles, but saves you a minimum of $100. Plus, whoever you gift this to can take their griddle with them, possibly allowing them to enjoy it more than a traditional propane griddle. Also a great gift for those living in apartments or condos. Plus, with the money you save, you can gift yourself one as well!
Price: $199
Where to Buy: Blackstone.com, Amazon, Walmart.com.
Blackstone Bronco Open Flame Grill
If you thought Blackstone Griddles made cooking exciting, wait until you experience the Blackstone Bronco Open Flame Grill.
If you are hosting this holiday, I am going to suggest that you gift this to yourself. Your holiday guests will be enthralled by the Santa-Maria inspired Blackstone Bronco Open Flame Grill. Grilling becomes an exciting communal event as everyone gathers around this log-fueled open-flame style of cooking, which of course packs in that spectacular flame-grilled flavor. Everyone will want to try using the crank wheel.
Not only will you enjoy this unique grill for its flare, but also how Blackstone blended traditional outdoor grilling with modern precision. This grill is made out of high-quality corrosion-resistant materials that retain even heat, and the crank wheel locks to keep temp consistent.
Yeah, this is the grill that full-grown adults are going to pop on Santa’s lap and ask for. Gift this unique grilling experience to your favorite person in the world or yourself.
Price: $497
Where to Buy: Blackstone.com, Amazon, Walmart.com.
Where to Find More Gift Ideas for Grillers
In case we missed anything, you can find more great gifts for grillers in our recent article 10 Top-Rated Kitchen Gadgets for Holiday Meal Prep, and more from our past grilling articles for more grilling accessories and gift ideas. Shoppers can also find more deals on Weber’s Black Friday Sales page. Blackstone is currently sold out of its early Black Friday offerings, but they are offering guaranteed price matching on Blackstone products.
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