You have grill and tongs. What else do you REALLY need?
Essential Accessories (Must Have)
1. Quality Knife - $18,000 ARS (~$18 USD)
Sharp 8-inch knife for cutting. Tramontina Professional recommended.
2. Cutting Board - $15,000 ARS (~$15 USD)
Wood board minimum 20x14 inch. Paraíso or bamboo.
3. Chimichurri Container - $5,000 ARS (~$5 USD)
Proper container with tight lid for mixing and storing.
4. Cleaning Brush - $6,500 ARS (~$6.50 USD)
Brass bristle brush for grate cleaning. Clean grill = better flavor.
5. Heat-Resistant Gloves - $8,000 ARS (~$8 USD)
For moving hot grates or coals. Aramid fiber best.
Essential kit total: $52,500 ARS ($52.50 USD)
Recommended Accessories (Should Have)
6. Meat Thermometer - $15,000 ARS (~$15 USD)
Digital with probe. Take guessing out.
7. Chimney Starter - $12,000 ARS (~$12 USD)
For charcoal grills. Faster, more even coal lighting.
8. Grill Cover - $12,000 ARS (~$12 USD)
Protect investment. Waterproof 300D minimum.
9. Spray Bottle - $2,000 ARS (~$2 USD)
For water spraying. Control flare-ups.
10. Apron - $12,000 ARS (~$12 USD)
Canvas or leather. Protection and style.
Recommended kit total: $53,000 ARS ($53 USD)
Nice to Have (Optional)
11. Grill Light - $8,500 ARS (~$8.50 USD)
For night grilling. LED clip-on.
12. Basting Brush - $3,500 ARS (~$3.50 USD)
Silicone for sauces and marinades.
13. Skewers Set - $6,000 ARS (~$6 USD)
Stainless steel flat skewers for vegetables.
14. Drip Pans - $4,000 ARS (~$4 USD)
Disposable aluminum for catching drippings.
15. Tool Set Holder - $7,000 ARS (~$7 USD)
Magnetic or hanging organizer.
Complete Griller Setup
Beginner: Essential kit only ($52,500 ARS) Intermediate: Essential + Recommended ($105,500 ARS) Pro: Everything ($135,000 ARS)
What NOT to Buy
❌ Grill tool sets (usually cheap quality) ❌ Single-use gadgets ❌ Plastic utensils ❌ Cheap non-stainless tongs ❌ Fork (use tongs, not fork!)
Conclusion
Start with essentials. Add recommended as you grill more. Skip gimmicks.
Quality over quantity. Better one good knife than 10 cheap tools.
Last update: February 2026