# BBQtastic Innovation in a traditional (but sacred) category like BBQing has viral appeal. By [Meghan Young](https://www.trendhunter.com/meghan) | Published Nov 12, 2007, updated Nov 19, 2009 | Category: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/lifestyle-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/bbqtastic-innovation-in-a-traditional-but-sacred-category-like-bbqing-has-v ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.1/10 - Evidence articles: 9 ## What is the BBQtastic trend? **BBQtastic:** Barbecuing meals combines a hobby with a necessity; it comes socialization and enjoying the outdoors. It’s one of the rare forms of cooking to appeals to men; preparing the most masculine of foods (steak) while playing with dangerous goods (flames, sharp spears) and gadgets, raises the appeal. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 9 featured examples - Articles from: Aug 10, 2006 to Aug 26, 2007 - Published: Nov 12, 2007 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Catalyzation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/catalyzation) ## Audience - Gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Themes within the BBQtastic trend ### Portable BBQs Providing compact and portable BBQs for the urban dwellers who have limited space to enjoy outdoor cooking is a growing trend. ### Eco-friendly Barbque Businesses that can provide a wide range of environmentally friendly lifestyle products can appeal to a wide range of society's eco-conscious consumers who are inclined towards alternative energy and less pollution. ### Unique BBQ designs Consumer novelty is driving an increase in demand for unique and modern designs of BBQs for outdoor and indoor cooking. ## What the BBQtastic trend means for industry ### For Outdoor recreation industry Consumers who love outdoor activities such as camping and hiking are driving the growth of portable and lightweight BBQs for easy outdoor cooking. ### For Home and gardening industry Homeowners are eager to invest in attractive and unique outdoor designs of BBQs that can liven up their patio and make their outdoor space feel stadium-like. ### For Eco-friendly products industry Revealing offerings of eco-friendly BBQs that are made of sustainable materials, solar grills and hybrid grills are attractive for eco-conscious consumers who are looking for alternative energy powered grillings. ## Trend signals for BBQtastic Trend score 4.1 out of 10, from popularity 58%, activity 58%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 58% - Activity: 58% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the BBQtastic trend 9 featured examples from Aug 10, 2006 to Aug 26, 2007. - [BBQs as Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbqs-as-art-recycle-your-old-car-into-a-bbq): Recycle Your Old Car Into A BBQ (Category: Autos) Implication: The automotive industry can explore new possibilities in upcycling retired vehicles into functional items like BBQs. - [Table Grill by Eva Solo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/table-grill-by-eva-solo) (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The outdoor cooking equipment industry can explore opportunities to develop and market compact, portable grilling solutions that cater to the needs of urban dwellers or individual… - [Alternative Energy Barbecue](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alternative-energy-barbecue-the-solar-grill): The Solar Grill (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The solar grill's innovative technology presents a disruptive opportunity in the outdoor cooking equipment industry. - [Portable BBQs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-bbqs-the-bbq-briefcase): The BBQ Briefcase (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The outdoor recreation industry can capitalize on the trend of portable BBQs by creating innovative and durable grilling solutions for camping, picnics, and other outdoor activiti… - [Sizzling Barbichopper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smokin-barbichopper-occ-builds-chopper-with-barbecue-pit-sidecar): Chopper with Barbecue Pit Sidecar (Category: Autos) Implication: Opportunity to differentiate from competitors by offering mobile kitchens with innovative cooking features. - [Balcony BBQ](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balcony-bbq) (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The outdoor cooking appliances industry has the opportunity to tap into the growing demand for balcony BBQs and develop more space-saving grilling solutions. - [MP3 BBQ Grill](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rock-n-rollin-with-mp3-bbq-grill): Is Convergence Becoming Ridiculous? (Category: Unique) Implication: Manufacturers of outdoor cooking equipment can improve product desirability by creating aesthetically pleasing, functional and entertaining equipment. - [Qbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qbags): Tin Bags with Window Open Up New BBQ Possibilities (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Qbags is relevant to the outdoor living industry that includes backyard design and furnishing, landscaping, and outdoor recreation, presenting new opportunities for collaboration… - [Artistic BBQs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/functional-bbq-art-pieces-check-out-those-smooth-curves-and-sexy-lines): Burn Your Burger in Style (Category: Unique) Implication: The outdoor living and furniture industry can capitalize on the trend of incorporating art and design into outdoor grills and kitchens. ## Recent trend clusters - [Calm Monitoring](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/calm-monitoring) (Lifestyle) - [Performance Powders](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/performance-powders) (Lifestyle) - [Task Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/task-beverages) (Lifestyle) - [Festive Fusions](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/festive-fusions) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Lifestyle - [Mystery Packaging Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cow-not-laughing) - [Multi-Benefit Protein Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comes-in-three-flavors) - [Commemorative Tennis Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-roger-centre-court) - [Rapid Concussion Screening Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infrared-eye-tracking) All articles: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle)