This year, Father’s Day falls on Sunday, 16 June – just a few days before the official start of summer. Naturally, our top picks for Father’s Day gifts centre on products that will come in handy when the weather is warm (but still earn its keep for the rest of the year).

If you would rather give a father figure in your life the opportunity to choose their own gift, then click here to browse our Borough Kitchen gift cards (from £25), which can be put towards products or classes in our London cook school. Without further ado:

There is nothing that says ‘serious chef’ more than a blowtorch, and the O-Grill Blowtorch is our favourite, with a 40-minute run time per fill of butane gas. (This is not included with the torch, but can be purchased at most hardware stores.) Use it for that final touch on steak, roast vegetables, lasagna, and so much more – for example, sprinkling sugar over grapefruit and grazing it with the flame, or its most iconic use, crème brûlée.

The quality of Marcato’s pasta tools is unmatched. Case in point: their gnocchi paddle, which has thinner, tighter ridges than other paddles, making it quick and easy to shape gnocchi, garganelli, and cavatelli. It’s the perfect gift for dads who have an Atlas 150, or even ones who are completely new to pasta making (as you do not need a pasta maker to make gnocchi). It might just be the gateway tool to the joys of making pasta from scratch!

A kiritsuke combines the shape of a santoku and utility knife. You can use it for pretty much everything: slicing, dicing, and mincing, as well as paring and filleting, thanks to that pointed tip. Now a part of the team and customer-favourite Kai Shun Classic range, this piece – available in three sizes – is a BK exclusive.

Olivewood bowls aren’t just beautiful and durable – they are rare. Because they are made from one piece, the width of an olive tree needs to be wide enough to craft a bowl from. So the bigger the olivewood bowl, the rarer. In other words, it’s a unique, one-of-a-kind piece for a unique, one-of-a-kind dad. Co-founder Justin Kowbel loves using it for serving salad, especially when hosting a barbecue. (Click here for his father’s Caesar Salad recipe.)

Witloft's leather aprons have been a team favourite at Borough Kitchen for over a decade. Each handcrafted leather apron has a special coating that resists stains, dirt, and scratches. Best of all, it only gets better with time, moulding to the wearer’s shape. While it is perfect for barbecuing, it’s also a great option for hobbyist dads who enjoy carpentry and blacksmithing.

The best part of climbing up a mountain is stopping to enjoy the view, and this picnic backpack – with plates, cutlery, napkins, and stemmed glasses for four people – makes that experience even more memorable. It includes insulated compartments that will keep food and drinks chilled for hours. It’s the perfect gift for outdoorsy dads who are always ready for long walks in the countryside or spontaneous trips to the beach.

First things first: Why get a cold-press juicer (also called a slow juicer)? Because by taking heat out of the masticating process, the fruit and vegetables you juice retain all their essential nutrients. Kuvings juicers are miles ahead of any other juicers we’ve tested, primarily due to the juice-to-pulp ratio and the ease of use (and clean-up). When you add ingredients to the chute, one spout releases juice and the other releases vegetable fibres, which can be used to make crackers, vegetable broth, burgers and more (see our guide to re-using the pulp here). The Kuvings REVO model goes the extra mile and cuts long vegetables like carrots and celery for you.

It finally exists: a tool that can cut, pit, slice, and scoop an avocado, safely and effectively. Best of all, this genius tool is created by Microplane, whose photo-etched blades are famous for staying sharp for long stretches of time. Since Microplane patented that technology, their tools are truly one of a kind. This is the perfect little gift for the dad who may not be the most savvy cook, but knows how to make the best avo toast. In simpler terms, it is the best Father’s Day gift you’ll find under £20.

Gefu’s Fermenting Set includes a lidded glass jar with a valve that you can keep open during the fermentation process, which reduces gas buildup (and potential explosions). You can close the valve to keep the jar fully shut when storing pickles in the fridge. The set also includes a plunger, glass weights, and tongs, all of which streamline the process. Whether dad is new to fermentation or famous for his homemade pickles, this set makes a wonderful gift for any home cook.

The Hario Cold Brew Pot is a summer essential, thanks to its fridge door–friendly shape, but did you know you could use it to cold brew tea as well? That’s what we did in our Ginger-Mint ‘G & Tea’ recipe, and it’s a trick that will come in handy for cocktail-making throughout the year. It’s an ideal gift for the coffee-loving dad who loves to experiment with different brews.

Every coffee lover knows that the key to making barista-quality coffee at home is grinding beans fresh. Whether dad is just starting to get into coffee or has already mastered the art, the Fellow Opus Coffee Grinder has so much to offer. With over 40 grind settings (plus ultra-precise micro-adjustments), it is just as good for espresso as it is for cold brew. Fellow is all about the small details – case in point, the hopper lid, which includes a grind guide for different kinds of coffee and measurements for single and double doses. This is the quietest and neatest coffee grinder we have tested at Borough Kitchen (and we have tested a lot).