Christmas time is almost upon us and there’s one thing on all our minds – what am I going to gift my loved ones?
At The Outdoor Chef, we’ve already provided you with a Christmas miracle and have picked out ten of our absolute favourite Australian Christmas gift ideas for friends and family this year.
1. Weber Baby Q Premium
It’s not until you see a Weber Baby Q Premium roasting a whole chicken dinner outside a caravan that you know why it’s the perfect Christmas gift for those who love to travel. The Weber Baby Q Premium offers all the quality of its big brother the Weber Q in an even more lightweight and compact package.
Weighing in just under 11kgs, the Weber Baby Q is constructed from the most premium of materials, is highly durable, and packed with luxury additions that other compact BBQs on the market simply don’t have.
It has all the essential features, including a cast aluminium body and lid, a stainless-steel burner, rust-resistant porcelain-enamelled grills, a removable drip tray and glass-reinforced nylon frame.
Whether you’re at home, out in the bush, or down at the beach – it’s clear to see why the Weber Baby Q Premium is the ultimate portable BBQ.
Features:
Cast aluminium lid and body.
Built-in premium thermometer.
Porcelain-enamelled, rust-resistant cast iron cooking grills.
Electronic infinite igniter.
Glass-reinforced nylon frame.
Removable drip tray for easy cleaning.
5-year limited warranty.
2. Yeti Colster Stubby Holder
If you know someone who loves spending a day at the beach or camping with a drink on hand, the YETI Colster Stubby Holder is the perfect Christmas gift for them.
It’s a fully stainless-steel stubby holder that will keep cans or bottles so cold with its double-wall vacuum insulation that, as YETI puts it, “you’ll have to rethink your understanding of a few natural laws”. The ‘Load-and-Lock Gasket’ secures standard 375ml cans and bottles like a glove, and the ‘No Sweat Design’ keeps hands dry while the drink stays cold.
Features:
Double-wall vacuum insulation.
Load-and-Lock Gasket keeps drink tightly secure.
18/8 stainless-steel construction – rust and puncture-resistant.
Dishwasher safe.
3. Summer Picnic Tables
The Summer Picnic Table is a fantastic homeware gift that allows users to enjoy a picnic in the great outdoors without running the risk of spilt wine glasses, issues with ants on the table or accidental sand in the food.
Whether a picnic is being held down at the beach, a park, or by the campfire, the Summer Picnic Table can hold and protect wine bottles, glasses, nibbles and even full meals from the elements.
It is also highly portable, making it the perfect Christmas gift for any road trip – simply unfold the legs and you’re ready to go!
Features:
Constructed from sustainable pine.
Four wine glass holders, one wine bottle holder.
Made in Australia.
Collapsible design.
Hand-sanded and sealed with two coats of varnish.
4. GrowlerWerks Pressurised Growler
The GrowlerWerks Pressurised Growler can keep your drinks carbonated for weeks, and cold all day. It is the ultimate drinking companion for every occasion!
With this Christmas gift, store and share a beer with mates. Constructed from stainless steel and featuring a double-wall vacuum insulation, this growler has been designed to keep brew fresh and perfectly carbonated for at least two weeks.
Whether your drink is homebrewed or from a local microbrew, with the GrowlerWerx Pressurised Growler you can enjoy suds at home and on the go!
Features:
Double-wall vacuum insulation.
18/8 stainless-steel construction – rust and puncture-resistant.
Chrome-plated brass fittings.
Available in stainless steel, black chrome, matte black and copper-plated finishes.
CO₂ regulator cap with customisable tap handle and gauge.
Pressure gauge and sight glass to help monitor brew.
5. Strahl Drinkware
Do you know someone who is prone to breaking glassware? Is “oops!” the kind of word used often in their home? With Strahl Drinkware, it doesn’t have to be that way.
Strahl is an alternative to glassware that is strong enough to deal with all kind of spills, slips, tumbles and falls. Their range of drinkware includes hi-ball tumblers, wine glasses, champagne flutes and pitchers.
Constructed from durable, transparent polycarbonate, Strahl looks and feels like glass, but even in the clumsiest of kitchens, it won’t get broken.
Strahl glassware has all the beauty and the hand-feel of glass but it is virtually unbreakable, making it the perfect Christmas gift for those clumsy friends who love outdoor alfresco dining, BBQs, and picnics!
Features:
Hand-finished, crystal-clear polycarbonate beverageware.
Dishwasher-safe and virtually unbreakable.
Strikes the perfect balance between weight, clarity and elegance.
6. BBQ Academy
A BBQ Academy is aimed at introducing new BBQ-ers to the world of Weber cooking. Perfect for those who have only recently gained ownership of a Weber, our Academy Gift Vouchers offers the opportunity to experience and taste the true way of charcoal and wood-fueled BBQing.
Courses cover everything from the basics of roasting a whole chicken, right up to setting up and cooking a beautiful crackled pork loin.
Features:
Classes throughout the year.
Goodie bag complete with discount vouchers, rubs, stubby holders and resource cards.
Refreshments provided.
7. Weber iGrill 2 Thermometer
At the Outdoor Chef, we know the difference between good and great is only a few degrees. In the past, measuring internal temperatures to get it just right was a tricky process. However, times have changed, and with the Weber iGrill 2, all guesswork can be taken out of BBQing.
The iGrill 2 is the world’s leading Bluetooth BBQ thermometer, and is a new addition to Weber’s wide range of innovating accessories. It’s incredibly easy to use and is the best way to ensure that whatever meat is being cooked comes out perfect, every time.
Featuring a digital LCD display, two meat probes, and four probe points, total control of cooking up a BBQ has never been easier. Get a smoked meal every time with the iGrill 2 Digital Bluetooth Thermometer.
Features:
Monitors your food from start to finish for the perfect cook.
Notifies you once it reaches the perfect temperature to take of the grill.
Four-probe capacity and includes two pro-meat probes.
App-connected thermometer: iOS and Android compatible.
Proximity wake up, illuminated display and touch interface for ease of use.
Measures -50°C to 380°C.
8. Weber Go-Anywhere
The Weber Go-Anywhere is the best portable BBQ for those who are frequently on the road. Even more compact than the Weber Baby Q Premium, this hibachi-style BBQ can provide perfectly cooked steaks overflowing charcoal.
The steel-plated legs have been designed to be folded up to keep the lid closed while carrying and the easy-to-clean porcelain-enamelled finish prevents rusting. If space is a big factor when choosing a BBQ, you can’t get much better than the Weber Go-Anywhere.
Features:
Tuck-N-Carry lid lock.
Steel-plated cooking grill and legs.
Glass-reinforced nylon handles.
9. Thermapen Thermometers
When it comes to measuring cooking temperatures with speed and accuracy, the Thermapen MK4 is in a class of its own. Originally designed to be used as a professional tool for commercial kitchens, labs and manufacturing plants, the Thermapen MK4 has quickly become one of the top consumer cooking thermometers for home use.
Its popularity amongst celebrity chefs, cooking magazines, foodies, bloggers and competitive BBQ teams has made the Thermapen an essential tool in even the best-equipped home kitchens and backyard BBQ rigs.
If you know someone who is mad about their BBQing and want to take it to the next level, the Thermapen MK4 could be the perfect Christmas gift for them!
Features:
Super fast and accurate 2-3 second readings.
Waterproof to IP67.
Intelligent backlight for late night use.
Patented auto-rotating display.
Motion-sensing sleep and wake mode.
3,000 hour battery life (AAA battery)
Displays temperature in either °C or °F
10. Smokey Q BBQ Rubs
Smokey Q BBQ Rubs and Sauces will inspire the chef in your friends and family by helping them create the best flavours of meat while they BBQ! Their unique approach results in delicious, bold flavours with a perfect balance between sweet-hot, salty-savoury profiles.
All their products are hand-blended and packaged, gluten-free, contain no MSG, artificial ingredients, preservatives or fillers. With their focus on quality and taste, Smokey BBQ Rubs and Sauces exceed all other BBQ rubs and seasoning blends on the market.
Features:
Hand-blended and packaged.
Gluten-free.
Contains no MSG, artificial ingredients, preservatives or fillers.