# Extra-Large To-Go Sides Boston Market Has Begun Offering New Chilled XL Heat and Serve Sides By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2020-04-29 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chilled-xl-heat-and-serve-sides References: [brandeating](https://www.brandeating.com/2020/04/boston-market-offers-new-chilled-xl-heat-and-serve-sides.html) To help consumers simplify their dinnertime routine during the COVID-19 pandemic, [Boston Market](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heat-serve-meals) has begun offering Chilled XL Heat and Serve Sides. Designed to feed four to six people at a time, these takeaway meals are perfect for families who enjoy leftovers. Boston Market's new Chilled XL Heat and Serve Sides are basically extra-large versions of the brand's signature side dishes. The new menu includes options such as [Mashed Potatoes & Gravy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maxs-homestyle-chicken-bowl), Creamed Spinach, [Mac & Cheese](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mac-cheese-family-side), and Sweet Potato Casserole. These supersized sides are sold chilled and can be heated up at home or frozen to consume at a later date. The new Chilled XL Heat and Serve Sides can be found at participating Boston Market locations and are available for pickup or delivery. Image Credit: *Boston Market.* ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Family-sized Meals:** Restaurants can offer bigger portions for families looking to simplify their dinnertime routine during the pandemic. - **Takeout-friendly Meals:** Restaurants can create menu items that can easily be taken home and reheated for a convenient meal. - **Frozen Meals:** Restaurants can tap into the convenience market by offering pre-made meals that can be frozen and reheated at a later time. ### Where This Applies - **Fast Food:** Fast food restaurants can update their menus to offer family-sized, takeout-friendly meals. - **Meal Kit Delivery Services:** Meal kit delivery services can add frozen meal options to their offerings to provide customers with convenient and easy-to-make options. - **Supermarkets:** Supermarkets can partner with restaurants to offer prepared meals that can easily be reheated at home. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Holiday Heat-and-Serve Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heat-serve-meals.md) - [Frozen Multi-Serving Sides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stouffers-sides.md) - [Cordon Bleu Chicken Dinners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cordon-bleu-chicken.md) - [Flavorful Veggie Side Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegetable-sides.md) - [Comforting Side Dish Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crazy-great-sides.md) - [Spicy Rotisserie Chicken Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peri-peri-rotisserie-chicken.md) - [Comforting Seasonal Side Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-west-sides.md) - [Ready-to-Enjoy Side Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charlie-bighams-side-dishes.md) - [International Cuisine Side Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbird-premium-sides.md)