Father’s Day gifting isn’t always easy – and if you’re running low on original, thoughtful ideas this year, you’re not alone.
Luckily, our expert team, including Head of Gardening, Rachel Bull, Kitchen Appliances Editor, Lydia Hayman and Head of Living, Katrina Harper-Lewis, has rounded up their favorite failsafe buys to help you.
From the best grill and barbecue accessories to help him make like a pit boss, to smart tools for DIY, and gardening must-haves for getting back to nature, there's something here for all of the male role models that you want to say 'thank you' to this Sunday.
If you're looking for tech gifts for Father's Day, this innovative tool, combining a laser rangefinder with a tape measure (choose from metric, imperial, or both), will tick the box. Use the 12ft measure for woodwork projects or the 330ft measure for large-scale renovations. Always accurate, the data is transferred to your phone via the app for use in plans and sketches. Plus, the laser module is detachable for use separately. It's currently $100 off for Father's Day so grab one, quick.
Made from heavy duty wax canvas to protect from the heat of the grill and any splashes, this Hedley & Bennett comes with professional style leather straps and deep pockets for transferring tools and seasonings from kitchen to yard hands-free. This Napa Valley shade is our favorite, but it also comes in a rich tan and deep navy.
We promise, any father will take one look at the Bird Buddy bird feeder camera and be as obsessed with it as we are. Using the Bird Buddy app, you can access your smart feeder camera in real-time, watching live as birds feed in your yard. It is utterly addictive. The AI technology can help to identify new species, while the camera is designed to capture high-resolution images and videos that you can share with birdwatching friends. If your father figure is a lover of garden birds, there is no better gift idea than this.
This beautiful watering can is weather-resistant and made with solid, galvanized steel to minimize wear. It has a lightweight design for less strenuous use when watering plants around the garden, and it has a one-gallon capacity to maximize watering before refill. The shower spout offers gentle watering, to prevent water pressure damaging plant stems.
This is, hands down, the best pizza oven our team has ever tested. It brings an authentic wood-fired cooking experience to your backyard, reaching 950°F in just fifteen minutes to create perfectly cooked dough and golden toppings. Really, this is a gift for all the family.
This Norway Spruce bonsai kit is the perfect gift for houseplant and tree lovers alike - or if Dad needs a new hobby! It has everything you need to grow your bonsai from scratch, including seeds and a spray bottle for watering. No bonsai tree care experience needed, this kit provides all the instructions for success.
Our kitchen editor, Lydia Hayman, suggests going bold with a gift that’s as satisfying as it is on-trend: a smash burger kit. 'If you want to hit it out of the park this Father’s Day,' she says, 'go for Cuisinart’s all-in-one smash burger set – it includes a heavy-duty grill press, a sleek salt shaker, and a flat spatula.'
With a long, sharp blade, this hori hori knife from Shall is perfectly designed for pretty much any planting and weeding task. Trust us, as gardeners we know how essential this tool is, and would never be without one. The sleek leather sheath clips onto a belt loop, making it easy and safe to carry around the backyard all day.
For the grill-loving dad, this is an exciting new toy. Ninja's portable electric grill is seriously fun to use, and outperforms models three times its size. We recommend it for beach houses and camping trips, since it’s a true multitasker. It air fries, bakes, roasts, grills, dehydrates, broils and smokes meats and veggies with rich wood pellet flavor. It’s even won David Beckham’s favor. Read more in our full review.
If the dad in your life takes steak night seriously (or keeps up with Gordon Ramsay), chances are he already knows about HexClad. This cookware brand has gone viral for good reason – combining the sear of stainless steel with the ease of non-stick. It’s a favorite of Chef Ramsay himself, and our cookware editor agrees in her HexClad review.
This garden belt holds all the essential gardening tools you need as you work in the garden. It has an adjustable strap so you can size it perfectly to your fit and it has four pockets to hold tools, seed packets, gloves, and more. It's also made from durable denim for long-lasting wear.
This is a really fun gift for caffeine lovers. The Aeropress makes rich espressos and americanos in one, cool, compact and ultra-lightweight appliance. Tested and approved by our coffee experts, it is a perfect gift for a hands-on coffee lover who appreciates quality in every cup. You can read our barista's AeroPress review here.
It's set to be perfect grilling weather on Sunday, so if you're planning a cook out the Smash burger tools would make an ideal gift. And for our latest inspiration on how to style your patio for a celebration, look no further than our expert guide to summer garden party décor.
