Grand Finals, Christmas, or even a quiet Wednesday: the host dad in your life – whether he’s yours or the father of your kids – simply comes alive whenever guests are coming over. And you best believe he’s pulling out all the stops (it’s just how he shows affection). As a happy consequence, this also makes him a pretty easy bloke to buy for.
From Japanese knives and the almost obligatory pizza oven, to a mammoth-sized television – here are 18 Father’s Day gift ideas for the dad who loves a full house.
Every host dad knows the very soul of a cracking shindig comes down to the quality of the nibbles and the steady flow of beveraginos. So it’s your duty to ensure he has the right tools for the job.
Cement his status as the king of the grill with Pig & Pilgrim’s “The Verso” parrilla charcoal BBQ (from $5,500).
Handmade right here in Australia by artisans who’ve dedicated themselves to the discipline of wood-fired cooking, one side features a signature height-adjustable grill plate, easily raised or lowered using the handwheel to control heat/smoke levels.
Pair it with a smart meat thermometer from MEATER ($249) and a chef’s apron from Cargo Crew ($49.98). And lest we forget something to keep his drinks cold while he’s on the barbie, so fling him a Thermos Can Insulator ($21.99). A bit more effective than the worn-out stubbie holder he’s been rocking for 20 years.
For something more portable and a bit kinder on the hip pocket, there’s the limited-edition Gozney Tread ($999).
The most portable iteration of the brand’s acclaimed pizza ovens to date, it’s incredibly lightweight, ultra-rugged, ultra-robust, and will even let your host dad take his famed hospitality on tour.
Pair either of these flames with Ironclad’s The Legacy Pan ($279) – touted as “the last pan you’ll ever own” thanks to its 100-year guarantee of perfect sears – the dangerously sharp Shun Premier Chef’s Knife ($290), and for guest purposes as well as personal use, the beginner-friendly Breville Barista Express Coffee Machine ($769).
For the host dad who appreciates a lower ABV and a touch more carbonation, perhaps a three-bottle pack of Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage ($699) featuring a 2002, 2004, and 2006; or the 2020 Thomson Family Shiraz ($250), which has been hailed as “one of Victoria’s greatest wines and a window into Australia’s winemaking past.”
If he likes a glass here and there but doesn’t like to share the good stuff with you, get him a wine preservation system like the Coravin Timeless Three+ ($399.95). And to assist with future picks, the soon-to-be bestselling 2026 Halliday Wine Companion ($45) will dutifully serve as a definitive guide on all things Aussie wine.
Of course, the other key pillar of hosting involves looking the part.
Grand Seiko’s SLGB003 ($16,300) won’t just keep your host dad on a tight schedule, given the astonishing accuracy its Calibre 9RB2 Spring Drive movement provides. It’ll also elevate whatever party shirt/shorts ensemble he’s donning.
Inspired by the beauty of ice forests, this meticulously assembled timepiece is a perfect showcase of the effortless grace and understated elegance you can only achieve with Japanese craftsmanship.
Scent is a sense that’s often overlooked by male hosts. And while you can litter the house with all manner of impressive candles from Diptyque (from $73), none of it means a thing unless your host dad also smells the part – which is why we’re prescribing the Versace Eros Najim ($228).
A delightfully oriental and woody fragrance from the famed house, it begins with a burst of Italian mandarin and caramel, followed by a harmonious symphony of saffron, cardamom, and oud that combine to recreate the “enveloping warmth of desert dunes.”
The intriguing and somewhat mystical intensity is nicely balanced by the aromatic freshness of clary sage, which adds a “silvery nuance” to the Eros Najim’s character.
Super Bowl party or Saving Private Ryan re-watch, the host dad will invariably need a big ol’ screen. For your consideration: the absolutely massive Hisense 116-inch ULED RGB-MiniLED UX 4K 165Hz Smart TV ($39,999).
A name that rolls off the tongue aside, its claim to fame involves being both the industry-first and Australia’s biggest RGB-MiniLED television for domestic consumers. Engineered for boundary-breaking visuals, it’s a direct invitation to step into a new era of vibrant colours and jaw-dropping clarity.
But if that’s a little out of the budget, Hisense’s 65 to 300-inch C2 Ultra 4K TriChroma Laser Mini Projector ($4,499) is just as epic in scale. This bad boy also comes with Pure Triple Colour Laser, 4K AI upscaler to enhance the definition of everything you watch, as well as the VIDAA Smart OS.
There’s no way dad and his mates are going to enjoy the game without something to do at half-time, but this Golf Chipping Beer Pong Game ($350) should do the trick.
As for the cool dad who has it all, how about the ultimate coffee table/bookshelf addition: an annual subscription to B.H. Magazine ($70)?
With pages of quality features spanning everything from entertainment and culture to travel and success, and cover stars like Australia’s two-time UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski, this quarterly release isn’t just for the décor. They’re for the soul.
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