One of the hardest things when you're cooking on the 'cue, is keeping your meat chilled until it's ready to hit the flame. Especially when you have to bring everything down to the pool or beach before you're ready to cook.

The Barbecue Cooler Plate from Vacu Vin is an ingenious party necessity that can keep your food refrigerated right up until grill time. Putting the stainless steel chilling plate in the freezer the night before is all you need to do to get it ready to keep stuff cool. No electrical power. No batteries. And the clear plastic cover keeps the bugs off your burgers while they're in the on deck circle.

You can also use the Cooler Plate inside for sushi, salads, cheese, and desserts from turning ugly during an all night cocktail party. Think of it as a $55 insurance policy against food poisoning. Very cool.

$55
Available at www.kitchencouture.net and amazon.com