# Food Culture in the Pandemic More Time at Home Leads to an Increase in DIY Food Maker Culture By Jana Pijak | Published 2020-09-22 | About Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/food-culture-in-the-pandemic References: [futurefestival](http://www.futurefestival.com)  With mass restaurant closures as a result of COVID-19, food culture in the pandemic means that more consumers are tackling DIY recipes they otherwise didn't have the time to try. A result of social distancing measures and more time spent at home, [DIY bread making](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-pastry-project), customizable meal kits and self isolation-themed [artisan snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deli-kitchen-bakery-products) are on the rise. Additionally, frozen food is getting a gourmet overhaul with elevated options and safety-focused, high-tech packaging. Some notable examples that showcase food culture in the pandemic include COCO's Chocolate Isolation Kit -- consisting of bestselling chocolate and truffle sweets from the artisan confectioner -- and Pop Up Grocer, a grocery deliver service that helps support local businesses by curating snacks, home goods, fresh produce and more. Homemade garlic bread and sourdough kits like Mad Millie's at-home baking kit target beginner bakers looking to perfect their skills and take the guess work out of DIY bread while also saving time and money. Moreover, restaurant-branded secret recipe releases like Papa John's Garlic Knots guide are helping consumers recreate fast food appetizers for a fraction of the price at home. To learn more about innovation in the new normal, join us at Trend Hunter's Future Festival Virtual Event, taking place from November 10-12th. Join us online for days of live inspiration, insight, and action. Get the first day of keynotes free. Click [here](https://www.futurefestival.com/?tht=c0075283#_ga=2.159353458.996032970.1600695324-731626294.1594646776) to register. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [About](https://www.trendhunter.com/about) ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Viral Delivery-Only Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiktok-kitchen.md) - [Sharable DIY Food Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/create-share-kits.md) - [Virally Inspired Virtual Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creators-kitchen-as-seen-on-tiktok.md) - [Community-Oriented Cookbook Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foodies-cookbook-shop.md) - [Savory Bread-Making Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/savory-bread-mix-kits.md) - [Comprehensive Fast Food Reports](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yum-brands-inc.md) - [Social Media-Inspired Bakery Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panera-roman-empire-menu.md) - [Virally Inspired Cooking Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cooks-ingredients.md) - [Virtual Oil Tasting Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-tasting-experience.md)