Father’s Day 2025 is true across the nook! In case your father determine is a meals lover, you’re in luck. This 12 months, we’ve curated an inventory of standout items for the food-obsessed dad in your life. Whether or not he’s a weekend griller, a severe baker, a cocktail shaker with a devoted bitters shelf, or simply in want of a caffeinated pick-me-up, these presents will improve his kitchen, bar cart, and past. From pro-level chef knives and heirloom-worthy pans to ice-cold traditional brewskis and enjoyable pantry staples, there’s one thing right here for each sort of culinary dad.
When my household moved into our residence in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, within the late Eighties, my house-proud younger dad set about overhauling the uncared for yard. Within the space that might finally change into his prized vegetable backyard, he extracted over a dozen decades-old Narragansett beer cans—clear proof the earlier residents had a tender spot for the state’s beloved native lager. To statewide dismay, ’Gansett had ceased manufacturing in 1982, seven years after its most high-profile second: The scene in Jaws (one in all dad’s favourite flicks) the place Captain Quint, performed by Robert Shaw, crushes a can of the stuff on the deck of the Orca.
Fortunately, the model was revived in 2005 and, since then, its modestly priced craft brews have change into a degree of regional satisfaction proper up there with the Pink Sox, Shepard Fairey, and Household Man. This summer season, ’Gansett’s “crush it like Quint” marketing campaign brings again a limited-edition run of the traditional 1975 can design, and I’ll be sending Dad a case to crush within the yard this Father’s Day. The place the empties find yourself? That’s as much as him. —Kat Craddock, Editor-in-Chief/CEO
Recollections of my adolescence are speckled with visions of pop scurrying behind me, lifting my continuously current glass of ice-cold lemonade, and rescuing oak surfaces from rings of damage utilizing his favourite family accent—a coaster. This 12 months, I’m upgrading dad’s paper and plastic assortment with private favorites of mine, a six-pack of good-looking German merino wool felt coasters from Graf Lantz. Not solely are they smooth, they’re stain and filth resistant, plus utilitarian—efficient at absorbing condensation with out feeling damp or leaving a pool of water underneath a glass (or festering underneath the coaster itself). Dad’s extra of a sq. and impartial man, however in a parallel Father’s Day universe, I’d shock him with one of many spherical cuts or the handfuls of flashier colours obtainable. —Stephanie Pancratz, Managing Director of Editorial Operations
The 12 months 2025 will go down because the time I discovered my good chef’s knife: this Japanese magnificence with a high-carbon metal core clad in 34 layers of rippled Damascus stainless. It’s the sort of software any dad can admire—ergonomic, impeccably crafted, and constructed to final a lifetime. Whether or not the duty is slicing otoro into glistening shingles for an at-home omakase or slicing a tomato for a humble ham sandwich, this knife improves all method of cooking tasks. —Benjamin Kemper, Senior Editor
Any dad seeking to up his stovetop setup will admire this well-made workhorse, the right pan for the whole lot from weeknight stir-fries and one-pan pastas to special-occasion paella and seared scallops. Its straight sides, grippy handles, and extremely conductive aluminum core set this sauteuse a rung above the competitors. Dishwasher-safe and oven-ready, it’s the sort of pan he’ll attain for day in, time out. —Benjamin Kemper, Senior Editor
I first realized concerning the joys of out of doors cooking from my dad. His love of whipping up weekend dinners on the grill are reminiscences I cherish. I do know that he would approve of this superb 2-in-1 griddle and broiler from Cuisinart. It has all of the comfort of cooking inside however will take your alfresco entertaining to the following degree. Seize one for this summer season’s yard events or dinners with household and buddies. —Thomas Payne, Visuals Director
My dad has gotten into baking sourdough bread recently, and utilizing a big, lidded Dutch oven is my favourite strategy to do it. The rustproof enamel coating makes it simpler to look after than a traditional forged iron pot, and the double-walled lid helps with temperature retention, making certain a pleasant even rise on the bread. I’d even throw in a pair proofing baskets and a bag of heritage flour to essentially get his baking sport off the bottom. —Alex Testere, Senior Editor
My dad at all times has one thing he’s about to throw on the grill or within the smoker—fillets of fish, entire chickens, a rack of ribs—however he’s at all times seeking to attempt one thing new. SAVEUR’s ceviche spice mix from our collaboration with single-origin spice firm Burlap & Barrel makes a superb citrus-forward dry rub for any protein that might use a bit of zing. Designed with ceviche in thoughts, the fragrant mix consists of shallot, Cobanero chile, fermented white pepper, black lime, and coriander. It’s notably nice as a fast and straightforward seasoning for unforgettable fish tacos. —Alex Testere, Senior Editor
In case your Dad loves baking as a lot as mine does, this mixer needs to be in your radar. As a former professional baker myself, I can’t communicate extremely sufficient of it. Not like conventional stand mixers, the Halo Professional employs a spiral mixing system the place each the dough hook and the bowl rotate round a central breaker bar, which permits for dual-action kneading that mimics industrial bakery mixers and creates stronger gluten improvement and extra elastic dough—preferrred for bread and pizza. The dough hook, breaker bar, paddle attachment, and whisk are all extraordinarily heavy-duty, and the machine accommodates an exceptionally robust motor, together with a timer perform and a variety of pace settings. It additionally has a built-in gentle that illuminates the bowl whereas the machine is mixing. —Ryan McCarthy, Editorial Assistant
Whether or not dad likes to entertain indoors or prefers to host live-fire feasts exterior, this extra-large skillet will present a beneficiant work floor for his favourite meals. The high-quality forged iron retains and balances excessive temps for a fair, constant prepare dinner. The pan can be deliberately crafted to be thick solely within the locations it must be, so it’s lighter than what you’d count on from a standard forged iron skillet (particularly one at this dimension). As a Father’s Day reward, it’s a surefire win. —Toni-Ann Gardiner, Model Partnerships
My husband is large on espresso—a number of cups, headaches-if-he-doesn’t-have-one sort of large on espresso—so this Father’s Day I need to improve his French press routine. Breville’s Bambino Plus comes extremely advisable by fellow espresso aficionados for its worth level, performance, and small footprint, and the added frother implies that we will take pleasure in cappuccinos, too! My husband goes to like having a dependable strategy to make his every day espresso, and I’ll be comfortable to chop again on our espresso store journeys and save a bit of cash—so actually, it’s a present for each of us! —Fatima Khawaja, Contributing Editor
This 18th-century apothecary on London’s St. James’ Road has at all times been a primary cease with my husband after a red-eye throughout the Atlantic—their Choose-Me-Up tonic was as soon as a hangover treatment for the town’s OG clubland tradition. I imply actually OG—Boodle’s and White’s are on the identical block, the place raffish gents drank an excessive amount of port whereas playing away their fortunes on the whist tables. (We cherished it for jet lag. A chemist would put together a dose on request.) The unique components was discontinued within the early aughts as a result of it was positively NSFW. However fortunately for us, the Choose-Me-Up has been revived, reimagined as a cocktail bitters, however nonetheless infused with an eye-opening belt of gentian, cloves, and cardamon. To make ordering worthwhile, get dad just a few bottles and a measured chemist’s glass to dispense stated refresher from his personal bar. —Shane Mitchell, Editor at Massive
I’m an enormous tinned fish fan. In case your dad is as curious concerning the craze as mine, this reward field set is the right method for him to dive in! It options some Fishwife favorites like Smoked Rainbow Trout, Albacore Tuna With Spanish Lemon, and Cantabrian Anchovies in Additional-Virgin Olive Oil. It additionally comes with a pair of serving tongs and a cookbook filled with scrumptious methods to take pleasure in what are certain to be your dad’s favourite new pantry merchandise. —Cecilia DiAngi, Model Partnerships Intern
I like the design and performance of this moveable grill. It’s impressed by Argentinean and Spanish cooking strategies, and it folds right down to pack away neatly so it’s at all times able to go. I like utilizing this grill when tenting as a result of it’s designed to distribute warmth evenly so nothing ever will get overcooked and the bottom beneath doesn’t burn. This South Texas-made grill can be an incredible current for anybody, however I do know I’m gifting one to my dad as a result of he hasn’t stopped asking me about mine! —Brianna Love, Buyer Service Specialist
My husband and I like the clear traces of those coupe glasses from Orrefors. And since I by accident broke one in all ours not too long ago, I do know what he’ll be getting this Father’s Day! They’re good for Manhattans but additionally give your bubbly the house it must flourish. The traditional and chic Swedish design makes them a sensible selection for any residence bar, and the worth level makes them much more interesting. —Rebecca Fisher, Recipe Editor
