The best gifts for people who love to host keep guests warm, fed, and gathered in one place long after dinner: a large smokeless fire pit with room for everyone, patio heat for cold nights, a griddle that feeds a crowd, and the small details people remember. Solo Stove builds outdoor entertaining gifts for every scale of gathering, from a holiday party to a weekly game night. This guide covers our favorite setups for the person who always hosts, plus the finishing touches that make a backyard feel ready for company. If their house is where everyone ends up, start here.
Summit 27" + Surround Bundle
The Summit 27" + Surround Bundle is the fire pit setup for the host whose guest list keeps growing. Summit 27 is sized for six or more people and delivers our cleanest burn yet, thanks to Signature 360° Airflow and an upgraded secondary burn, so guests can sit close without shuffling seats to dodge smoke. The included Surround adds a ring of table space and a heat buffer around the hot steel, which matters when kids and pets are part of the party. A patent-pending Quick-Strike Cone™ gets the fire going fast, so the host is back with guests sooner. It's a complete gathering spot in one box.
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Canyon 30" + Surround Bundle
The Canyon 30" + Surround Bundle is built for the host who throws the biggest party on the block. Canyon is our largest smokeless fire pit, sized for eight or more people with a heat radius beyond eight feet, so the circle can keep widening as guests arrive. Its secondary burn runs up to 400° hotter than a standard fire, which nearly eliminates smoke. The bundle includes the Canyon stand for burning safely on decks and other heat-sensitive surfaces, plus the Large Surround, which adds a tabletop shelf and a protective buffer around the pit. For the largest gatherings, this is the centerpiece.
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Infinity Flame Charcoal Steel + Surround Surface
Infinity Flame Charcoal Steel is the propane fire pit for the host who would rather mingle than tend a fire. It lights instantly with a dial, needs no wood or ash cleanup, and on its outer setting a standard 20 lb tank lasts about 9.5 hours, long enough for the whole party and then some. A pivot-out arm inside the hidden compartment makes tank swaps simple. Before the fire is lit, the included Surround Surface turns the table into a serving station for appetizers. Once it's glowing, the charcoal finish and mirrored Black Pearl fire glass set a modern tone for five to eight guests.
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Steelfire 30" Griddle + Stand Bundle
The Steelfire 30 Griddle + Stand Bundle turns cooking into part of the entertainment. Instead of disappearing into the kitchen, the host cooks hibachi-style in the middle of the party, with guests gathered around the flat top. The cooktop holds about 16 burgers per round, so a single batch can feed the whole table, and dual Racetrack Burners keep the heat even across the surface. The stand rolls on locking wheels to wherever the crowd is, with fold-down shelves for sauces, plates, and prep. When the party winds down, the stainless surface wipes clean with no seasoning to maintain.
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Tower Patio Heater
The Tower Patio Heater is the gift that keeps a party outside after the sun goes down. It delivers 72,000+ BTUs, nearly double the heat of a standard propane patio heater, spread across a 10-foot radius. A gravity-fed hopper holds up to 25 pounds of wood pellets and feeds the fire for up to three hours, so the host never has to tend it. It burns smokeless, needs no electricity, and rolls into place on built-in wheels before lighting. Adjustable feed settings let it run low and slow on mild nights or wide open when it's truly cold. It's backed by our lifetime warranty.
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Steelfire Griddle Smashburger Kit
The Steelfire Griddle Smashburger Kit turns a host's griddle into a burger bar. The heavy-duty press smashes each patty thin for crispy edges, the vented Steam Dome melts cheese over several patties at a time, and the Wire Rack gives finished burgers a place to rest while the next round cooks. A Curved Spatula fits the Steelfire's rounded edges for clean flips, and the 600D canvas apron keeps the cook presentable through the dinner rush. Built for Steelfire griddles, it's a natural add-on to the Steelfire 30 above for a complete hosting setup.
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Mesa Torch 3-Pack
The Mesa Torch 3-Pack sets the scene before the first guest arrives. Three torches can line the walkway to the backyard or frame the seating area around the fire, each casting an oversized flame for up to five hours on a single fill. Two height settings let the host mix tall and short torches for depth, and the weather-resistant cold-rolled steel can stay out all season. One host tip: fill the canisters and let the wicks soak for 15 to 30 minutes before lighting, so the torches are glowing by the time the doorbell rings. Torch fuel and a silicone funnel are included. Shop Mesa Torches
Fire Pit Tools
Fire Pit Tools let the host keep the fire going without breaking up the conversation. The angled poker nudges logs back into place, and the log grabber adds fresh wood from a seated position, with roughly three feet of reach that keeps hands well clear of the heat. Made from 304 stainless steel, the same as Solo Stove fire pits, they're built to last through years of hosting. Each tool has a sturdy loop for hanging on a hook or the Station, so they're always within reach between stories. It's the kind of small upgrade that makes the whole night run smoother.
Roasting Sticks
Roasting Sticks give every guest something to do around the fire. The set of four 36-inch stainless steel sticks means four people can roast at once, whether that's kids with marshmallows or adults toasting sausages and bread. Dual prongs keep food secure, and hollow stems stay comfortable to hold. When the party's over, the stems twist apart and pack into a weather-resilient case, and the set is dishwasher safe for quick cleanup. Pair them with a s'mores spread on the Surround's tabletop and dessert becomes an activity. Just skip the roasting on nights when Color Packs are in the fire.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good gift for someone who loves to entertain?
Look for gifts that keep guests comfortable and together: a large fire pit with a Surround for seating and table space, a patio heater for cold nights, or a griddle that feeds a crowd in one round. Smaller finishing touches like outdoor torches and Color Packs make a gathering feel planned and memorable.
What size fire pit do I need for a large group?
Match the fire pit to the guest count. Summit 27 is sized for six or more people, and Canyon 30 is Solo Stove's largest, sized for eight or more with a heat radius beyond eight feet. For groups of five to eight who prefer propane, Infinity Flame adds an integrated tabletop.
How do you keep guests warm outside in winter?
Pair a fire pit with a dedicated heater. Solo Stove's Tower Patio Heater puts out 72,000+ BTUs across a 10-foot radius and runs up to three hours on a full hopper of wood pellets. A Heat Deflector on a wood-burning fire pit also pushes more warmth toward the seating.
Wood or propane fire pit for entertaining?
Wood delivers the classic crackle and campfire feel, and Solo Stove's smokeless design keeps smoke to a minimum. Propane lights instantly and leaves no ash: Infinity Flame runs about 9.5 hours on its outer setting with a standard 20 lb tank. Choose wood for atmosphere and propane for low-effort hosting.
How do you change the color of fire pit flames?
Add a color-changing packet to an established wood fire. Toss a Solo Stove Color Pack into flames that have burned for at least ten minutes; blues and greens appear within seconds and last about an hour. Don't cook or roast food over a fire with Color Packs in it.
