Salt-plate cookery has reached a fevered pitch. The most common way to use a salt plate is over the direct low heat of a grill, but on its own, the salt plate can be awkward and dangerous to maneuver. The Charcoal Companion® salt-plate holder is made with a durable porcelain coating and provides easier, safer salt-plate transport from the cooking surface to the table. Furthermore, the holder eliminates excess pressure on any one area of the plate while protecting fragile edges. As your salt plate begins to wear down, use the holder as a frame to hold together larger pieces…

No backyard gathering is complete without ice-cold beverages. This fully insulated, premium-quality drop-in cooler from Twin Eagles accommodates up to 60 bottles and 25 pounds of ice. The insulated bin and lid (with a gasket seal) ensure that the contents stay cold.

Gensun Casual Living’s Corona collection combines traditional styling with ultraplush comfort. Sectional seating is available, along with dining, deep seating, chat, and bar pieces. The Corona collection is available in 11 frame colors and over 300 fabrics to match any outdoor room’s decor.

MLW Stone introduces flexible natural stone. This revolutionary new slate product comes in 2x4-foot sheets and a 1- to 2-millimeter thickness and is offered in eight different color choices. The thin slate veneer is ultralight, easy to bend, and ideal for use on curved walls or as a fireplace facing. Other applications include outdoor-kitchen islands, firepits, grill stands, mantel accents, entertainment centers, and more. Please request samples today and consider the possibilities.

What is the latest—and soon to be the hottest—accessory in the world of outdoor furnishings? Agio continues to lead the industry with trendsetting additions that add flair to any outdoor setting. The new Masterpiece lazy susan, available in an array of styles, combines the beauty of a stained-glass mosaic with the functionality of a 20-inch rotating serving area. These lovely pieces can be used with any tabletop for added convenience and will be welcome additions for your customers.

The LBK series island from Cal Flame provides the ultimate in outdoor grilling. This model pairs the LBK series island with the company’s exceptional G-series four-burner grill, which features 60,000 Btu overall and a generous 800–square-inch cooking surface. Selected islands are equipped with side burners and a refrigerator. The LBK island is offered in many sizes from 4 to 8 feet, with 18 different tile and stucco choices—at the perfect price point for every customer.

Many people have smaller backyards, but they still want outdoor kitchens. The new Patio Q design only requires a 5–foot-square footprint, but it packs all the cooking power of a Bull grill and has seating for two. The target retail price of the Patio Q is under $3,000.