Kitchen tools don’t necessarily make you a better cook, but good tools make cooking well easier.

Barbecue and grilling tools are no exception. We looked at many grilling accessories, from the essential pieces to the “it would be nice to have” items, to find you the best products in these areas and in between.

We also consulted four chefs to get their input on which tools are necessary, which are nice, and which won’t elevate your grilling.

Combining their input with our research and expertise, we arrived at the best grilling accessories across multiple categories.