Essential BBQ tools you need to become a grill master

This three-piece Weber Original BBQ Tool Set includes your basic BBQ essentials for beginners or those looking to refresh their set. The tong, spatula, and basting brush are made from stainless steel and boast easy-grip rubber handles. This trio of tools features useful hooks so you can hang them within easy reach, handy when you're elbow deep in BBQ action.

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Weber Premium BBQ Gloves are protective gloves designed especially for use by safety-conscious BBQers. Their special flexible, heat-resistant material can handle up to 250 degrees. The glove's "aramid" construction protects your hands while extensive, grippy silicone areas across the palms helps you hold onto hot items. These gloves boasts an extended cuff so that your wrists are also protected.

This Meater Plus Wireless Smart Meat Thermometer is Bluetooth-enabled so it means you don't have to risk singing your eyebrows by standing and staring over the heat because the Meater companion app notifies you of the estimated cooking time and target temperatures. It's an expensive addition to your BBQ toolkit but certainly worth it.

This Swiss Army knife-inspired BBQ multi-tool is a great accessory to take camping thanks to its diminutive dimensions. This measures in at just 25mm by 150mm by 35mm but manages to provide you with a spatula, a basting brush, a fork, a bottle opener, and even a corkscrew. This travel-friendly tool will always come in handy for outdoor cooks and comes in an attractive box to make it a great gift.

This Penobon Portable BBQ Grill Basket provides you with a 22cm by 32cm cooking space which is enough for two to three people. The lockable grill basket is made of 430 food-grade stainless steel. This secures your food in place and allows you to easily flip it as you're cooking. Suitable for BBQing meat, fish, or vegetables, this comes complete with a basting brush and a storage pouch.

These reusable KitchenCraft Flat Kebab Skewers can be used as a classic barbecue skewer, kebab and kofta skewers, or for roasting vegetables. These skewers come in two lengths - 20cm and 30cm. These are made from high-quality, durable, stainless steel and we love the fact they can go in the dishwasher. Stop fussing around with soaking wooden skewers and get these!

While we're not suggesting these OXO tools are BBQ essentials, if you love an ear of buttery, chargrilled corn-on-the-cob straight from the BBQ these make it easier to scoff. These offer OXO's usual thoughtful design flair; non-slip handles, a "butter barrier," and the fact that each pair snaps together for tidy, space-saving storage.

Serve up all the juicy meat goodness in these Weber Aluminium BBQ Drip Trays. These small trays, measuring in at 22.2cm by 14.6cm, are durable enough to mean they can be cleaned and used again, but ultimately are disposable if you face a clean-up job you just can't deal with. These can be used in different ways; as drip trays, baking trays, or even lightweight serving platters.

Get rid of any leftover BBQ char with this The Great Scrape Wood Grill Scraper. The great thing about this eco-friendly option is that it customises to your grill grooves. Simply heat the grill to high heat and use slow, firm pressure to glide the paddle front to back on grates, keeping the grooves in the same place each time to mould this tool into the perfect shape for your BBQ.

Take care of your BBQ grill with this Weber BBQ Cleaning T-Brush. This tool will help you thoroughly clean your cooking grates so food tastes freshly barbequed each time. The three-sided design offers robust coverage, the comfort hold handle gives you good leverage, and it has a hanging hook for handy storage. It's the perfect gift for your friends and family members who love to BBQ.

This Weber Chimney Starter features two handles behind a heat shield to help you aim and pour the hot coals into your kettle-style BBQ grill without burning yourself. Large enough (conveniently) to fill one Weber kettle barbecue, it also features a cone-shaped element at the bottom to ensure the maximum surface area above the firelighters.

If you need some better lighting in your back garden when dusk draws in, don't fret about getting anything installed. The KOSIN BBQ Lights with 360-Degree Flexible Gooseneck twin-pack has got you covered thanks to nine high-density LEDs. These handy battery-powered lights are magnetic, so that they easily attach to your grill, while the flexible neck means you can adjust them exactly where you need them.

Take your grilling game to the next level with this Weber Connect Smart Grilling Hub. This means no more guesswork when it comes to cooking different types of meat on your BBQ, instead, this step-by-step grilling assistant sends notifications directly to your smartphone, including features like a food-readiness countdown and when it’s time to "flip-and-serve". The app is compatible with Android and iOS smartphones.

Grilling on the barbecue can get very messy and extremely hot. A decent apron is a wise purchase to protect your clothing. This premium ProCook apron is made of hard-wearing, black leather that can simply be wiped clean. This boasts sturdy stitching backed up metal rivets to last you for many a BBQ session. We like this apron's large front pocket that can hold essential accessories.

Don't forget to protect your BBQ with a heavy-duty cover perfect to shield your BBQ during the winter months, or in periods of bad weather. With over 20,000 4.5-star ratings on Amazon, this Velway BBQ cover will fit most brands and is great value at under £20. This is a waterproof and heavy-duty cover with a drawstring at the bottom to keep it securely in place.

Cater to the masses at your barbie with this pizza oven from Argos, which sits directly on top of your BBQ. Made from steel with a pizza stone to retain the heat, the portable Argos Home Pizza Oven BBQ Topper With Paddle quickly heats up ready to cook your pizza in minutes so you can dish up authentic stone cooked pizzas alongside your burgers and sausages. This comes complete with a pizza paddle.

This nifty piece of kit will help you to lift up red-hot meat and shred it ready to serve. These are ideal for making pulled pork and chicken and getting the shred just right without having to faff about bending forks or burning your fingers. There's plenty of knuckle room for a comfortable hold and the sharp tips are very efficient. Plus, the Mountain Grillers Meat Claws Meat Shredders for BBQ are dishwasher safe.