Written by Maud
Edited on
21 July 2026
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10:44
Which barbecue accessories do you need?
With the right barbecue accessories, it's more fun and safe to grill. In this article, you can read which fuel suits you best, which accessories are a must-have during your grilling adventure, and how you can get more work space. Done with grilling? You need accessories like a cleaning brush and protective cover to enjoy your BBQ for as long as possible.
Accessories that let you get the most out of your barbecue
Pizza stones
With a pizza stone, you can prepare a pizza with a crispy base on your barbecue. The stone heats up slowly and retains the high temperature well. That way, you prevent tears and burn marks on the dough. Place the stone on the rack before igniting the barbecue. Garnish your pizza base with your favorite ingredients and slide it onto the stone.
Rotisserie
With a rotisserie, you can prepare an entire chicken, roulade, or large pieces of meat above the fire. The rotisserie keeps turning, so the meat cooks evenly and stays tender. You get a crispy crust and a juicy interior. You can also use the rotisserie for vegetables or an entire fish.
Barbecue pans
With barbecue pans, you can prepare small dishes and vegetables without something falling off the rack. That way, you can neatly keep everything together and prepare multiple dishes at a time on the barbecue. Use a cast iron pan for a stew or a frying pan for vegetables, for example.
Griddles
A griddle has a flat surface and evenly distributes heat. You can prepare meat, fish, or vegetables on them without the ingredients falling through the rack. The griddle prevents food from burning quickly.
Grill racks
With a grill rack, meat, fish, and vegetables get a true barbecue flavor. Thanks to the open structure, it creates clear grill marks and a crispy exterior. Choose a rack that suits your barbecue and dishes.
Accessories for grilling
Meat thermometers
With a meat thermometer, you can prepare steak, chicken, or fish exactly the way you want to. Stick the pen in the middle of the meat or dish and see the core temperature while grilling. You can connect some thermometers to an app with a clear screen and notifications. That way, you can stay with your friends and don't have to keep standing at the barbecue.
Barbecue tool sets
A barbecue tool set make is more safe and fun to grill. Most sets consist of tongs, a spatula, and a meat fork. With the BBQ tongs, you can flip hamburgers, sausages, and vegetables. Use the BBQ spatula for smaller ingredients, like prawns. The meat fork allows you to flip larger pieces of meat.
Heat gloves
With heat gloves, you can keep your hands safe while grilling. They protect well from heat, so you can grab the rack or a pan without any issues. The gloves provide a firm grip, so you can easily hold on to anything. That way, you can safely and comfortably work at high temperatures.
Smoker boxes
With a smoker box, you can give your dishes an extra smokey flavor. You fill the box with smoke wood like hickory or apple, and then place the box on the barbecue rack close to the hot side. The wood will start to smolder and the smoke will move along the meat, fish, or vegetables. That way, you can easily add a true smoke flavor to your dishes.
Drip pans
Drip pans catch grease and meat juices under the barbecue rack. This keeps the barbecue cleaner and ensures fewer flames go up under the rack. You can use the pans for large pieces of meat or indirect grilling. Sometimes, you can use the juice later for a sauce or gravy. Place the drip pan in a lower spot and place the meat right above the pan.
Grill rack lifters
With a grill rack lifter, you can lift a hot barbecue rack safely. Your hands stay away from the heat and coals. That's useful when you're moving coals or placing a drip pan. The lifter provides a lot of grip, so the rack doesn't move. That way, you can safely and calmly work around the hot barbecue.
Accessories to clean your barbecue
Charcoal lighters
With a charcoal lighter, you can quickly and safely ignite your barbecue. The airflow or flame evenly distributes the heat over charcoal or briquettes. That way, they smolder evenly all over and you'll quickly have a nicely glowing bed.
Briquette starters
Briquettes stay hot for longer than charcoal, but need some more time. With a briquette starter, you cna shorten this warm-up time by a lot. Fill the cylinder with briquettes and place firelighters below them. When the briquettes turn gray, distribute them over the barbecue rack.
Gas pressure regulators
A gas pressure regulator ensures the gas supply from your gas bottle to the barbecue remains safe and constant. That way, you cook at the right temperature and prevent the flame from getting to high or low. Always make sure whether the connector is on well before you start grilling.
Accessories to maintain your barbecue
Barbecue covers
With a barbecue cover, you protect your barbecue from rain, wind, and dirt. Without the cover, the barbecue rusts faster and lasts less long. Let the barbecue cool down first and get it clean and dry. You can then pull the cover over the barbecue. Choose a cover that matches the size and shape of your model.
Cleaning brushes
With a special BBQ cleaning brush, you can remove caked-on rests from the barbecue rack. Start when the barbecue has cooled down, but the dirt isn't caked on yet. You can use the brush before e new grill session as well to remove old dirt and ashes. Choose a brush that suits the material of your griddle, like cast iron or stainless steel.
Accessories to expand your barbecue
Side tables
With a BBQ side table, you can expand the work space of your barbecue. This allows you to create a spot to cut vegetables or to let grilled steaks rest. You can attach the side table to your barbecue. In most cases, you can fold the side table in when you're done with the barbecue. Not all side tables are suitable for all barbecue models. Be sure you buy a side table that suits your BBQ.
Underframes
Some barbecues don't have an underframe, so you can use them as a tabletop barbecue. That's very cozy, because you can barbecue with your friends around the table. Don't you want to use your barbecue on the table? Use a BBQ underframe. That's useful, because you can adjust it to the height that suits you. Some underframes also have wheels and brakes, so it's easy to move your BBQ. Underframes don't fit on every barbecue either.
Article by Maud
Barbecue Expert.
