# Heat-Calculating BBQ Gizmos The Taylor Grill Surface Thermometer Lets Dad Cook the Perfect Steak By Shiori Mine | Published 2012-05-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taylor-grill-surface-thermometer References: [gearpatrol](http://gearpatrol.com/2012/05/18/taylor-grill-surface-thermometer) & [williams-sonoma](http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/taylor-grill-surface-thermometer/?pkey=cnew-view-all) The [Taylor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/converse-and-charli-xcx) Grill Surface Thermometer is the ideal and affordable Father's Day gift for the grill master himself. The easy-to-use gadget is strapped directly onto the grill and does not get in the way of the steaks themselves. The gauge monitors the [grill's temperature](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meater-pro-duo), so chefs can place their meaty morsels on the [perfectly heated surface](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-huntsman-kettle-kamado). Similar to a hot pan, placing a steak onto a sizzling surface is crucial to lock in juices and acquire a gourmet charred finish. Cleaning up after a messy grill session is a piece of cake with the device's stainless steel construction. The thermostat lets grillers stop guessing when it's just the right time to throw down the t-bone. Treat the barbecue king in your life with the clever and portable Taylor Grill Surface Thermometer. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Grill Surface Thermometers:** Grill surface thermometers present opportunities for innovative temperature monitoring solutions in the outdoor cooking industry. - **Affordable BBQ Gadgets:** The demand for affordable and user-friendly BBQ gadgets creates opportunities for companies to develop innovative and accessible grilling tools. - **Portable Cooking Thermometers:** The popularity of portable cooking thermometers offers opportunities for the development of compact and convenient temperature monitoring devices for avid grillers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Outdoor Cooking:** The outdoor cooking industry can leverage grill surface thermometers to enhance the grilling experience and improve cooking efficiency. - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics companies can tap into the market of affordable BBQ gadgets by offering innovative and user-friendly grilling tools. - **Kitchenware:** The kitchenware industry can capitalize on the demand for portable cooking thermometers by creating compact and easy-to-use temperature monitoring devices for grilling enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wireless Smart Thermometers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-smart-thermometer.md) - [Travel-Friendly Grilling Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tailgater.md) - [All-Weather Cooking Thermometers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chefstemp-protemp-plus.md) - [Indoor High-Heat Steak Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-steakhouse-grill.md) - [AI-Powered Backyard Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seer-perfecta-grill.md) - [Promotional Father's Day Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grillmaster-cake.md) - [Touchscreen Interface Outdoor Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/traeger-timberline-grill.md) - [Smart Broiler Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summit-fs38-e.md) - [High-Speed Food Thermometers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/typhur-instaprobe.md)