17 Backyard BBQ Essentials for Fall Cookouts

By Megan Soll
Updated August 30, 2019
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Summer may be creeping to a close, but there are plenty of sunny days and cool nights to take advantage of your backyard, rooftop, patio or fire escape during the fall. Whatever your means or outdoor party style, these essentials are bound to brighten gatherings with your family and friends until the winter arrives.Related: 12 Fire Pits That Will Change Your Backyard for the Better Good grilling tools, fancy condiments and finishing touches are all essential for a great time. For everything from tailgating to birthdays to cozy gatherings with family, these items will improve your fall cookout setup.
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Hammock

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Nothing says laid back like settling into a hammock, and there’s no better way to elevate your barbecue that by stringing one up beside the patio table and chairs.Yellow Leaf Outdoor or Indoor Hammock, $199 at amazon.com

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Serving Tray

Williams Sonoma

Transporting everything over to your grill or patio setup is easy with a good tray, and this one can double as decor when you’re not using it in the off-season. Nito Rectangular Tray, $80 at williams-sonoma.com

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Wireless Speaker

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Music simply adds another element to every outdoor party, and this one packs the battery life to play for 35 hours as well as chargeer ports for that one friend that's always running on 2% battery. It's waterproof so any sudden storm is no problem, either. FUGOO Waterproof Wireless Bluetooth Speaker, $170 at amazon.com

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New Grilling Tools

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Keep everything together and cohesive with a proper grilling tools set, like this Cuisinart one on sale at Amazon. Almost 1,000 five start ratings means it'll do the trick. Grilling Tool Set $24 at amazon.com

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Grill Prep Trays

Williams Sonoma

If you're always scrambling for the right plate to put the meat on to take over to the grill, this two tray system is the perfect solution. Use the red for the raw materials and then pop out the black tray underneath for placing cooked items for serving. Grill Prep Trays, Set of 2, $30 at williams-sonoma.com

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Solar-Powered Lights

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These little Mason jars are the perfect touch for an evening barbecue, especially as the days shorten and the party is still going strong. 4-Pack Solar-powered Mason Jar Lights, $27 at amazon.com

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Barbecue Cookbooks

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If you're looking for inspiration for your barbecues, a great cookbook can always point you in the right direction. Try out Martha Stewart's Grilling or Franklin Barbecue's namesake cookbook.Martha Stewart's Grilling: 125+ Recipes for Gatherings Large and Small: A Cookbook, $16 at amazon.com Franklin Barbecue: A Meat-Smoking Manifesto: A Cookbook, $12 at amazon.com

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Cooler

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A no-brainer essential for any outdoor setup, the Yeti keeps things cool all day and all night without breaking a sweat (literally). YETI Tundra 45 Cooler, $300 at amazon.com

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Premium Mustard and Special Sauce

Thrive Market

Sir Kensington’s has the perfect spicy brown mustard heat with a little sweetness from Vermont maple syrup, and their special sauce is like a remoulade made for dressing up burgers. Sir Kensington's Spicy Brown Mustard, $5 at thrivemarket.comSir Kensington's Special Sauce, $5 thrivemarket.com

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Artisanal Hot Sauce

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We love Brooklyn Kitchen’s honey offerings, but for a good kick we turn to a fiery condiment like Weak Knees Gochujang Sriracha. Use it on your grilled foods, as a breakfast condiment or even in Bloody Marys. Can't decide? Buy all three (hot sauce, syrup and honey) in a combo pack.Bushwick Kitchen Weak Knees Gochujang Sriracha Chili Hot Sauce, $11 at amazon.com or surlatable.comCombo Pack with Weak Knees, Trees Knees and Bees Knees, $38 amazon.com

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Fancy Relish

Stonewall Kitchen

Fancy relish Hot dogs and hamburgers can only be improved with a great relish, and this one packs the peppers and spices to do the trick. Farmhouse Green Relish, $6 at stonewallkitchen.com

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Pie Dish

Crate & Barrel

To serve the best pie recipes, it's only fair to have a beautiful pie dish.Ruffled Pie Dish, $17 at crateandbarrel.com

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Outdoor Tablecloth

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An easy way to dress up a picnic table or outdoor spot. Pahajim Heavy Weight Cotton Linen Dust-Proof Table Cover, $20 at amazon.com

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Warm Blanket

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When the nights get a little cooler it's always good to have an outdoor blanket around, and this one will last through thick and thin. Pendleton Twin Camp Blanket with Carrier, $180 at amazon.com

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Koozies

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Perfect for insulation and also when the weather gets cooler and you’d rather not freeze your fingers off during early morning tailgating or late evening revelry. Brumate Slim Can Cooler, $20 at amazon.com

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Classic Charcoal Grill

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Though bigger and more serious grills are a pleasure to have, there is nothing like food whipped up on classic charcoal grill.Weber 741001 Original Kettle 22-Inch Charcoal Grill, $109 at amazon.com

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