Outdoor Cookware

Outdoor Cookware

The long, lazy days of summer call for simplicity, and there’s no easier way to cook a meal than on a grill. Whether you use a large propane-powered outdoor kitchen or a portable charcoal grill in the backyard, cooking outdoors helps you enjoy the fresh air and keep your home cool. Our collection of outdoor cookware at Williams Sonoma includes a variety of grill pads, pans and baskets designed specifically for use on a grill. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a seasoned grilling expert or are starting to explore the joys of cooking outdoors, you can find something that suits your lifestyle. Start building your collection one piece at a time or pick up a cookware set with multiple items and discover the variety of dishes to cook outdoors at a backyard barbecue with the neighbors or a casual weekday meal with the family.

Barbecue Favorites

From grilled chicken or ribs slathered in sauce to charred burgers and hotdogs, classic barbecue dishes still please the palate. Instead of tossing the meat directly on the grill, try cooking it in a cast-iron grill pan. Ridges built into the pan lift meat above fatty dripping but leave behind classic grill marks. You get the grilled flavor without additional calories or a mess left on the grill that you have to scrape off later. Alternatively, roast an entire chicken or two on a grill-friendly roasting pan. Look for one with a cone attachment to fill with liquid to keep the meat tender and flavorful while it cooks.

Grill baskets make grilling vegetables, seafood and small chunks of meat stress-free. Select a basket with angled sides for cooking whole mushrooms, asparagus, shrimp and other foods that can slip through the grates on the grill. Perforations in the bottom and sides keep the food safely inside the basket as the flames cook it and infuse it with the smoky flavor you enjoy on grilled foods. Choose a hinged basket for cooking kebabs, fish or sliders. These baskets close over the food and lock it inside. This convenient design eliminates the need for extra utensils since you flip the entire basket when it’s time to cook the opposite side.

More Than Meat

With the right accessories, you can do more with your grill than char and roast meat. Cover the grill grid with a grill sheet that creates a flat surface on the top of the grill. Use it to cook a traditional breakfast, complete with eggs, bacon and pancakes without ever turning on the stove inside. Turn your grill into a pizza oven with a pizza pan or pizza stone that crisps the bottom of the crust and melts the cheese and toppings. While you’re at it, invest in cast-iron skillets, pans and Dutch ovens and cook your favorite dishes over an open flame just like you would while camping outdoors. Sauté mushrooms and onions to top burgers or steaks or cook a stew that picks up the smoky flavor from the grill.

Take your cooking outside this summer where you can enjoy a great meal along with fresh air with your family and friends. Choose pieces from our outdoor cookware collection and start experimenting with meat, seafood and vegetable dishes that don’t require an indoor kitchen. Combine these with outdoor-friendly tableware and accompaniments like ice buckets to create a spread on the table that delights your guests.