These Kickstarter campaigns are turning heads faster than a kid who hears the ice cream truck jingle.

Check out what makes these must-haves the real MVPs of the food & cooking crowdfunding game…

1. ASMOKE Essential: Smart Pellet Grill with Unlimited Flavor

$1,064,708 Raised

Grilling doesn’t have to be a guessing game—or a smoke signal to the neighbors. ASMOKE Essential’s precise temp control and app presets do the hard work, so you can act like you’ve been grilling for years (even if it’s your first try).

Spacious, portable, and running for 10 hours—perfect for cooking like a pro anywhere. Yes, even at the in-laws’ BBQ.

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2. FYR GRILL: The Ultimate Portable Live-Fire Experience

$695,890 Raised 

If your grill folds like a cooler and cooks like a dream, it’s a keeper. FYR GRILL sets up in under a minute and handles everything from slow-roasted chicken to seared steaks. With modular add-ons, it’s basically a Transformer—but tastier.

Take it camping or tailgating and be the hero with the sizzle.

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3. BARE 5.0: TwinSteel™ – Premium Knives Without the Premium Price

$283,946 Raised

Stop wrestling with dull knives—your veggies deserve better! BARE’s TwinSteel™ fuses Swedish steel for a blade sharper than your comebacks at family dinners.

The 15-degree angle slices like butter, making prep effortless whether you’re dicing onions or impressing guests with your “sushi skills.”

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4. Firebox 5-WAY Bushcraft Dutch Oven: Ultimate Cast-Iron Cooking

$210,487 Raised

Why settle for one kitchen gadget when you can have five? The Firebox 5-WAY Dutch oven does it all—grill, skillet, pot, waffle maker, and Dutch oven. Bake, fry, grill, or sear like a pro, indoors or outdoors.

It’s compact, versatile, and so efficient you’ll wonder why your other pots are even around.

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5. Hornbeam Cookware: British-Made Cast Iron for Life

$143,811 Raised

This skillet could outlive you—and still look good doing it. Hornbeam’s sustainable British-made cast iron heats evenly and stays naturally non-stick, making it the best kitchen wingman you’ll ever have.

Available in 10” and 12” sizes, it’s not just cookware—it’s heirloom material.

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6. Karbo Grill X1: Grill, Griddle & Go

$142,680 Raised

Karbo Grill X1 hits 700°F—hotter than your group chat after a bad take. With its 8000 BTU burner and lightweight design, it’s built for everything from Sunday brunch to steak night.

Bonus: with a 5-year warranty, it’s here for the long haul (unlike that trendy kitchen gadget you bought last year).

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7. NAISU N1: World’s Most Compact Clear Ice Maker

$131,622 Raised

Why settle for ice cubes that taste like the freezer? NAISU N1 makes crystal-clear ice spheres so fancy, your drink might demand a monocle.

No foam, no plastic taste—just pure, slow-melting ice for cocktail-bar-worthy sips without the bar tab.

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8. Host Modern: Your Portable Culinary Companion

$123,017 Raised

Keep your casserole hot or your salad crisp without making the cooler look like a science experiment. Host Modern’s thermal dish is sleek, stackable, and stylish enough to make your food photos look intentional.

Whether you’re hosting brunch or picnicking at the park, it’s the VIP of meal transport.

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9. Carnal Beef Jerky and Sticks: A Michelin-Star Jerky Experience

$111,233 Raised

Jerky that’s fancy enough to wear a bow tie. Carnal uses grass-fed beef, bold seasoning, and a Michelin-level touch to deliver protein-packed snacks worthy of a standing ovation.

Whether you’re hiking a trail or binge-watching at home, it’s the gourmet fuel you didn’t know you needed.

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10. Pacofire 2: Pack Small, Cook Big

$103,288 Raised

Small grill, big attitude. Pacofire 2 weighs just 3 lbs and folds thinner than a tablet—but fires up like a beast. With enough cooking space for 4 people, you can feed the crew and still have room for s’mores.

Take it to the beach, the woods, or your own backyard and cook like a pro.

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