# Porta-Q Convenient BBQ devices allow consumers to enjoy grilled food anywhere. By [Katherinev123](https://www.trendhunter.com/katherine), Contributing Editor | Published Feb 24, 2012, updated Mar 27, 2012 | Category: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/modern-art-and-design-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/porta-q ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.2/10 - Evidence articles: 7 ## What is the Porta-Q trend? **Porta-Q:** Convenience has become the mantra when it comes to modern-day cooking innovations, and portable grilling stations stand to meet this growing consumer need. While traditional barbecue grills are usually heavy, massive creations that stay situated in one section of a consumer's yard, never to be moved, a new range of portable cooktops is providing on-the-consumers with portability, easy use and best of all, convenience. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 7 featured examples - Articles from: May 14, 2011 to Jan 11, 2012 - Published: Feb 24, 2012 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Reduction](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/reduction) - Megatrends: [Hybridization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/hybridization), [Simplicity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/simplicity) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Themes within the Porta-Q trend ### Portable Grilling Stations Portable grilling stations are providing on-the-go consumers with portability, easy use and convenience. ### Communal Outdoor Cooktops Communal outdoor cooktops extend mealtime social circles and encourage friendly food prep. ### Expandable Cooking Containers Expandable cooking containers enable consumers to prepare more meals than traditional pots or pans. ## What the Porta-Q trend means for industry ### For Outdoor Cooking Equipment Industry The outdoor cooking equipment industry can capitalize on the trend of portable grilling stations and communal cooktops to offer new convenience and social experiences to consumers. ### For Home Appliance Industry The home appliance industry can leverage the trend of expandable cooking containers to offer more versatile and adaptable cooking containers to consumers. ### For Hospitality Industry The hospitality industry can take advantage of the trend of communal outdoor cooktops to offer new dining experiences and build stronger communities within their establishment or neighborhood. ## Trend signals for Porta-Q Trend score 3.2 out of 10, from popularity 42%, activity 48%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 42% - Activity: 48% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Porta-Q trend 7 featured examples from May 14, 2011 to Jan 11, 2012. - [Portable BBQ Smokers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rolltisserie): The Rolltisserie for the Backyard Grill Cook On the Road (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The Rolltisserie and other portable BBQ smokers offer a disruptive innovation opportunity for the outdoor cooking industry, allowing for increased portability and convenience for… - [Retro Gamer Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cartridge-grill): The Cartridge Grill is Inspired by Video Games of Yesteryear (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The Cartridge Grill disrupts the outdoor cooking industry by offering a smart and portable solution for grilling enthusiasts. - [Portable Barbeque Pits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brennwagen-grills): The Brennwagen Grills is for Serious Traveling Cooks (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The Brennwagen Grills is a disruptive innovation opportunity for the outdoor recreation industry, specifically for camping and RV enthusiasts. - [Portable Park BBQs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-boy-picnic-grill): The City Boy Picnic Grill is Perfect for an Impromptu Plein-Air Meal (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Outdoor recreation companies can explore innovative designs for portable BBQs to cater to the market. - [Expandable Cooking Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chef-4-baking-system): The Flexible Chef^4 Caters to Any Style of Food Preparation (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Opportunity for companies in the kitchenware industry to innovate and create more flexible and versatile cooking containers that cater to a range of food preparation needs. - [Cod-Shaped Cookers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-vobla-home-smokery): The La Vobla Home Smokery Makes Fish for Supper Fancier (Category: Unique) Implication: Manufacturers have the opportunity to explore and create unique kitchen appliances that meet the specific needs and preferences of niche consumer segments, such as those intereste… - [Communal Outdoor Cooktops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miele-cook-together-stove): The Miele 'Cook Together' Stove Encourages Friendly Food Prep (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Appliance manufacturers have an opportunity to create innovative designs that cater to the trend of outdoor and communal cooking. ## Recent trend clusters - [Sensory Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sensory-packaging) (Art & Design) - [Automated Upkeep](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/automated-upkeep) (Tech) - [Serial Snacking](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/serial-snacking) (Lifestyle) - [Autumn Teasers](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/autumn-teasers) (Business) ## Trending in Art & Design - [Fruit-Inspired Cleaning Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vilada-punch) - [Electrically Powered Airline Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-economy-seat) - [Textural Furniture Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fall-designs-blu-dot) - [Recycled Neon Light Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/encore-encore) All articles: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign)