# Backyard BBQ Essentials Trend Hunter Armida Ascano Discusses The Top 5 BBQ Connoisseur Must-Haves By M | Published 2014-06-23 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/backyard-bbq References: [youtube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_cOCgPUedU) With great weather and sunshine-filled days here to stay, it's time to get the [BBQ backyard party](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tender-greens-summer) started. Here to help is Trend Hunter's very own Armida Ascano with her top five must-have grilling gadgets for the BBQ connoisseur. From burger presses to flavor-infusing grills, these tools will help ensure that whatever you cook this season is customized to your individual taste. If you're a fan of stuffed burgers, the Stuff-A-Burger Press by [Sur La Table](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sur-la-table-x-4th-heart) offers meat lovers the chance to embed their favorite burger toppings, like cheese, directly inside the patty. For those BBQ masters looking to cook indoors, the Beem's Aroma Grill Express' grooved dish allows you to add marinades directly into veggies and meats. Or if you're into [portable grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nexgrill), the Mon Oncle BBQ brief case makes barbecuing a stylish and fun meal time experience. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Customized Grilling Tools:** The trend of innovative grilling tools that allow for customization of cooked meats based on individual preferences. - **Indoor BBQ Technology:** The trend of indoor grilling technology that allows for flavor-infusing techniques and easy cooking capabilities. - **Portable BBQ Solutions:** The trend of compact, portable grilling equipment and accessories that make it easy and efficient to grill on-the-go. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Outdoor Recreation:** The outdoor recreation industry has potential for disruptive innovation by producing customizable, personalized grilling tools. - **Home Appliance:** The home appliance industry can develop indoor grilling technology that enhances food flavor and offers ease of use. - **Travel and Hospitality:** The travel and hospitality industry can offer new experiences to customers by providing compact, portable grilling solutions for outdoor activities, such as camping and picnics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Travel-Friendly Grilling Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tailgater.md) - [Pro-Grade Griller Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grill-tools.md) - [Old-Fashioned Toolbox Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-blaze-charcoal-grill.md) - [Fully-Forged BBQ Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomad-grills.md) - [Grill-Ready DIY Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craftyyaki.md) - [Authentic BBQ-Themed Food Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tesco-fire-pit-range.md) - [BBQ-Specific Grocery Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fully-catered-southern-bbq-menu.md) - [Father-Approved BBQ Bundles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbq-bundle-pro.md) - [Compact Fan-Equipped BBQs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbecue-nx-smart-grill.md)