The best outdoor kitchen gifts give a home cook more ways to cook outside: a pizza oven for high-heat pies, a stainless griddle for breakfasts and smashburgers, or cast iron that turns a fire pit into a stovetop. Solo Stove builds each piece of the backyard kitchen to work together, so a single gift can grow into a full setup over time. This guide covers our Pi Prime pizza ovens, Steelfire griddles, and the cookware and tools that complete them. Whether they're just getting started or already cook outside every weekend, these backyard kitchen gifts will earn a permanent spot on the patio.
Pi Prime Propane Pizza Oven
Pi Prime Propane is the pizza oven for the cook who wants pizza on a Tuesday, not just a Saturday. Propane means no wood to split or stack: connect the tank, preheat for about 15 minutes, and the stone is ready to launch. Temperatures above 950°F bake a pie in as little as 90 seconds, and the cordierite stone releases steam for a crisp, even crust. An included shelter keeps it protected between cooks. Choose propane for weeknight speed and easy temperature control; choose the wood-burning model for live-fire flavor and slow weekend sessions.
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Pi Prime Wood Burning Pizza Oven
Pi Prime Wood Burning is the pizza oven for the cook who loves building a fire as much as eating what comes out of it. It reaches 900°F in about 15 minutes, and our demi-dome shape helps bake each pie evenly from the stone up. Hardwood brings authentic wood-fired flavor, which makes it the pick for gatherings that revolve around the oven and the cook tending it. Built from stainless steel and backed by our lifetime warranty, it's made for years of pizza nights. Pair it with the Bamboo Collection to cover prep, launch, and serving.
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Steelfire 22" Stainless Griddle
Steelfire 22 is the outdoor griddle for a smaller patio or a cook who wants to bring the flat top along. At 38.7 pounds with a heat-shielded base, it sits on a sturdy outdoor table and lifts easily into a truck bed for the tailgate. Its 321-square-inch stainless cooktop reaches searing heat in about seven minutes and never needs seasoning, and a rear grease tray keeps cleanup simple. Deciding between sizes? Choose Steelfire 22 for portability and smaller spaces, and Steelfire 30 for hosting crowds.
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Steelfire 30" Griddle + Stand Bundle
The Steelfire 30" Griddle + Stand Bundle is the outdoor kitchen centerpiece for a family that eats together outside. Bacon, eggs, and pancakes all fit on 486 square inches of 3-ply clad stainless at once, so breakfast lands on the table together instead of in batches. Dual Racetrack Burners give total heat control across the cooktop, and the rust-resistant surface wipes clean. The matching stand turns it into a mobile station, with fold-down shelves for prep and storage that keeps the propane tank out of sight. It's the gift that moves Sunday brunch outdoors for good.
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Pi Cast Iron Cookware Set
The Pi Cast Iron Cookware Set turns a pizza oven into a full outdoor range. A 12-inch round skillet with 2-inch walls handles roasted vegetables, seared proteins, and anything that needs a crisp crust, while the reversible grill-and-griddle plate gives sear marks on one side and a flat cooking surface on the other. Both pieces arrive preseasoned and thrive in high, steady heat. A bamboo and stainless base doubles as a trivet, so hot cast iron can go straight from the oven to the table. It's the easiest way to cook far more than pizza.
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Cast Iron Griddle Top + Hub
The Cast Iron Griddle Top + Hub is the gift that turns a fire pit into a live-fire flat top. The stainless Hub sits on a Summit 19.5 or Bonfire 19.5 and holds a 17.5-inch cast iron griddle over a bed of embers, ready for bacon, smashburgers, or a full breakfast. Cast iron heats gradually and holds steady temperatures, which makes it forgiving for first-timers. Its seasoning builds with every cook, so the surface improves with age. Versions are also available for Ranger, Summit 27 and Yukon, and Canyon, so match it to their fire pit before you wrap it.
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Steelfire Griddle Burger Kit
The Steelfire Griddle Burger Kit is the three-piece upgrade for the cook whose burgers are already the main event. A weighted 304 stainless press, sized for quarter- to third-pound patties, smashes beef, turkey, chicken, or plant-based burgers thin and even. Cover them with the adjustable vented Steam Dome and a splash of water to melt cheese fast, then move each burger to the Wire Rack to rest without overcooking. It's the same core trio found in the Smashburger Kit, without the spatula and apron, a smart pick for anyone who already owns those.
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Steelfire Griddle Spatula Duo
The Steelfire Griddle Spatula Duo is the first accessory every new Steelfire owner should unwrap. Flat spatulas leave food stranded in a griddle's corners; these have a curved edge that follows the Steelfire's rounded walls, so a single pass clears the cooktop. The Steelfire 22 version measures just under 12 inches per spatula, and the Steelfire 30 version stretches to 14.2 inches for more reach across the bigger surface. Both are 304 stainless steel with heat-resistant grips. Give them with a Steelfire griddle, or on their own to any flat-top cook.
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Signature Steelfire Griddle Accessories Collection
The Signature Steelfire Griddle Accessories Collection is the all-in-one gift for a cook who wants every tool at once. It brings together our most popular griddle accessories: arc spatulas, a scraper and chop scraper, squeeze bottles, scoop tongs, and egg and pancake rings, plus the Burger Kit's press, steam dome, and wire rack. That covers breakfast, burger night, and hibachi dinners without a missing piece. Every tool is built around the Steelfire cooktop, and the set is dishwasher safe. If they just got a Steelfire, this is the gift that completes it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is an outdoor pizza oven worth it?
For anyone who makes pizza more than a few times a year, yes. An outdoor pizza oven reaches temperatures a home oven can't: Pi Prime runs above 950°F and bakes a pie in about 90 seconds. Add cast iron cookware and it also sears steak and roasts vegetables, so it gets used well beyond pizza night.
Wood vs. propane pizza oven: which is better?
Propane starts faster and is easier to control, which suits weeknight cooking; Pi Prime Propane preheats in about 15 minutes. Wood delivers authentic wood-fired flavor and a hands-on, live-fire experience; Pi Prime Wood Burning reaches 900°F in about 15 minutes. Choose by how often they'll cook and how much they enjoy tending a fire.
Can you cook on a fire pit?
Yes, with the right setup. Solo Stove's Cast Iron Griddle Top + Hub sits on a compatible fire pit and cooks over a shallow bed of embers rather than open flames. Start with 4–6 split logs burned down to coals, and use kiln-dried hardwoods like oak, hickory, or maple.
Is cast iron good for outdoor cooking?
Yes. Cast iron holds heat steadily and handles high temperatures, which makes it ideal for pizza ovens and fire pits. Season it before first use, wipe it clean while warm, dry it thoroughly, and add a thin coat of oil before storing to prevent rust.
What size outdoor griddle should I buy?
Steelfire 22 has 321 square inches of cooking space, room for about 10 burgers, and weighs 38.7 pounds for easy transport. Steelfire 30 has about 486 square inches, room for about 16 burgers, and pairs with a stand for a full cooking station. Choose 22 for travel and smaller spaces, and 30 for hosting.