# Portable Park BBQs The City Boy Picnic Grill is Perfect for an Impromptu Plein-Air Meal By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-05-14 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-boy-picnic-grill References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/40214/) & [finnishdesignshop.us](http://www.finnishdesignshop.us/outdoor-barbecue-city-boy-picnic-grill-p-1672.html) Cucumber sandwiches just don't cut it for some people, which is where inventions like the City Boy Picnic Grill come in handy. Designed with a convenient handle, strapped to a [compact personal barbecue](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-titanium-grill), this [portable product](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nexgrill) can make a meal in the park all the more meaty. Hamburgers, steak, fish, or even veggies can be improved in the eyes of some, with a simple smokey flavor and those comforting grill marks. The object is hardly bigger than your [picnic basket](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-1), so if you're under-enthused about the idea of an alfresco lunch, the it looks to be well worth the effort of carrying. Klaus Aalto designed the City Boy Picnic Grill, which is manufactured by Selki-asema with a minimalistic stainless steel body and a comfy oak handle. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Portable BBQ Innovations:** There is an opportunity to innovate and improve upon portable BBQ designs. - **Urban Picnic Trends:** There is a growing trend for urban dwellers to have picnics and enjoy outdoor meals. - **Minimalist Design:** Minimalistic designs for portable grills are becoming more popular due to their practicality and simplicity. ### Who This Affects Most - **Outdoor Recreation:** Outdoor recreation companies can explore innovative designs for portable BBQs to cater to the market. - **Food and Beverage:** Food and beverage companies can create product lines specifically for impromptu outdoor meals. - **Industrial Design:** Industrial design firms can work on creating sleek and functional designs for portable BBQs that are easy to use and transport. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Suitcase-Style Outdoor Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/b2q-kit.md) - [Flatpack Campsite Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldable-camping-grill.md) - [Portable Suitcase-Style Barbecues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yuanye-folding-barbecue.md) - [Suitcase-Style Portable Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomad-portable-charcoal-grill-smoker.md) - [Multilayer Portable Charcoal Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbeall-portable-charcoal-grill.md) - [Old-Fashioned Toolbox Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-blaze-charcoal-grill.md) - [Communal Outdoor Cooking Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-grill-table.md) - [Smokeless Compact Indoor Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-grill-1.md) - [Slender Off-Grid Barbecues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weber-traveler-portable-gas-grill.md)