Barbecue Gift Guide with 7 Cookout Ideas from 2023

These barbecue and cookout products were featured in 2023. Ingredients, allergen statements, certifications, prices and availability may have changed, so check current packaging and product details before buying.

Backyard cooking does not require a cart full of specialty products, but a few convenient foods and serving items can make a cookout easier. This 2023 roundup covered dips, condiments, s’mores supplies, beef, cooking oil, disposable tableware and snacks. For newer grilling coverage, see our Grill Mates Grilling Box review and Masterbuilt Gravity Series 600 review.

Wholly Guacamole

Wholly Guacamole’s prepared guacamole and diced avocado were included as convenient toppings for burgers, tacos, salads and chips. Prepared avocado products can save prep time when serving a group. Check current ingredients and storage instructions, especially when accommodating food allergies.

Silver Spring Foods Mustards and Horseradish

Silver Spring Foods offered mustards and horseradish sauces that could work with burgers, sausages and sandwiches. The 2023 selection included flavored mustards and horseradish products; current flavors and formulations should be verified before shopping.

Partake Classic Graham Crackers

Partake’s graham crackers were featured as a s’mores option for gatherings. At the time, the company marketed them as gluten-free and vegan and made additional allergen-related claims. Anyone buying for a food allergy should rely on the current package label and manufacturer guidance rather than this older roundup.

Pound of Ground Frozen Beef Crumbles

Pound of Ground’s individually frozen uncooked beef crumbles were included as a convenience product that could be cooked from frozen for dishes such as tacos or sauces. Follow current package cooking and food-safety instructions.

Chosen Foods Avocado Oil

Chosen Foods avocado oil was included as an option for cooking, marinades and grilled vegetables. Oils and packaged condiments can change over time, so check current nutrition information, ingredients and recommended uses on the label.

Repurpose Tableware

Repurpose offered plant-based disposable plates, cutlery and other serving products as alternatives to conventional single-use plastic. Compostability depends on the specific product and disposal conditions, so confirm current certifications and local composting requirements rather than assuming every item can go into a home compost bin.

Dee’s Nuts Flavored Peanuts

Dee’s Nuts offered flavored peanuts ranging from barbecue-style seasonings to sweeter and spicier varieties. They were an easy snack option for a cookout, but peanuts are a major allergen, so serving them requires particular care around guests with allergies.

Planning a barbecue spread

A useful cookout menu usually mixes a few prepared shortcuts with foods you already know your guests enjoy. Check dietary restrictions before the event, keep perishable foods at safe temperatures and verify current ingredient labels when allergies are involved. Reusable serving pieces are generally preferable when practical; when using disposable products, follow the manufacturer’s disposal instructions.