The barbecue is one of the few pieces of cooking equipment a lot of dads genuinely own, and we've built the department around that.

Tools and utensils — tongs, flippers, forks, skewers, basting brushes and full sets, in stainless steel and timber, from the everyday to the properly heavy-duty.

Thermometers — instant-read and probe thermometers, including wireless units you can leave in the meat and watch from a deckchair. The single best way to stop a good cut being ruined.

Knives — carving knives, cleavers and steak knife sets, so what comes off the grill gets cut properly.

Rubs, spices and sauces — a strong range of Australian-made rubs, marinades, smoking chips and hot sauces, from mild and smoky through to genuinely fierce.

Aprons — canvas and heavy cotton, some funny, some smart, all a good deal more dignified than a tea towel.

Cookbooks — low-and-slow guides, grilling technique, and books on fire cooking for the ones who've moved past sausages.

Plus — grill baskets, pizza stones, cast iron, cleaning brushes, meat presses, and chopping and serving boards.

Brands across the department include Gentlemen's Hardware, Maverick, ThermoPro, Wiltshire, Gefu, OXO, Dreamfarm and Urban Grill.

Merchants stocks the full range in store, and there's always more on the floor than we can show here.