# Multi-Functional Grill Tops Cook & Enjoy a Meal in One Place With the Garden Dining Table By Matt Ho | Published 2011-07-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garden-dining-table References: [bornrich](http://www.bornrich.com/entry/the-garden-dining-table-with-integrated-cooking-appliances-for-outdoor-cooking) & [snowpeak](http://www.snowpeak.com/garden-dining-table.html) The idea of cooking and eating in one fixed spot is now made possible with the [Garden Dining Table](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-garden-table) without having to go to out for Korean BBQ. With the Garden Dining Table, you do all the cooking and all the eating in one place. How? The mid-section of this counter can be transformed into a grill. So think of it as having a teppanyaki experience, but right in your home. The entire table is made from long-lasting Itauba hardwood and stainless steel just for that extra touch of class. The grill doesn’t take up too much space, so if you’re worried about a lack of room for plates, don’t be. The Garden Dining Table provides a unique dining experience that’s definitely different than your typical BBQs in the backyard. Cooking in the center will make meals more fun and interactive among friends and family. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 47% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Multi-functional Furniture:** There is potential for more furniture designs that combine multiple functions like the Garden Dining Table. - **Interactive Dining Experience:** As seen with the Garden Dining Table, there may be a growing interest in creating more interactive dining experiences. - **Home Cooking Innovation:** The Garden Dining Table could inspire further innovation in home cooking appliances and furniture. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Furniture:** Companies that specialize in home furniture could expand into creating furniture that serves multiple functions. - **Cooking Appliances:** Innovative cooking appliance companies could invest in creating multi-functional cooking equipment like the Garden Dining Table's built-in grill. - **Home Entertainment:** As the Garden Dining Table creates a unique dining experience, there may be potential for expansion into home entertainment furniture. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High-Heat Bamboo Meat Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apix-bamboo-tabletop-meat-grill.md) - [Theatrical Electric Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-teppanyaki.md) - [Mini Modular Outdoor Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-griller.md) - [Portable Folding Barbecue Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gather-table.md) - [Compact Tabletop Charcoal Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/afterglow-portable-charcoal-stove.md) - [Cooking-Friendly Outdoor Fireplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/regg-surprise.md) - [Convertible Outdoor Cooking Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cooking-systems.md) - [Collapsible Top-Heated Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revo-stovigo.md) - [Dual-Use Ceramic Basins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luneup.md)