# Gourmet Takeout Kits Quebec's Château Laurier Hotel Offers 5 Course Meals on the Go By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-12-12 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourmet-takeout References: [foodnouveau](http://foodnouveau.com/2013/02/holidays-celebrations/testing-out-a-gourmet-multi-course-take-out-dinner/) & [hotelchateaulaurier](http://hotelchateaulaurier.com/en/) Quebec's luxe [Chateau Laurier](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/historic-culinary-events) hotel offers a 5 course gourmet takeout kit for the on-the-go foodie. The delicious meal comes complete with canapes that range from smoked salmon roulades and pepper shrimps along with 2 appetizer choices that include a rabbit, foie gras and duck confit combo or a cheese and grilled vegetable pairing for vegetarian consumers. In addition to canapes and appetizers, this [gourmet take-out kit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cte-at-home) comes complete with a cream of mushroom soup and garnish along with a main dish made with beef or salmon, depending on one's preference. This kit also comes complete with a heart-shaped dessert duo--in this case part of Chateau Laurier's [Valentine's Day dinner menu](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentines-rendezvous)--and is sure to satisfy one's sweet tooth. This luxe dining concept makes gourmet available on-the-go and is sure to appeal to foodies who love to dine at home. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - 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) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Gourmet Takeout Kits:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create gourmet takeout kits that cater to the on-the-go foodie market. - **Luxury Hotel Takeout:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop high-end takeout options for luxury hotels to cater to customers who prefer dining at home. - **Convenience Dining:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore convenient dining options that offer gourmet meals for consumers who value both quality and convenience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Hospitality:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce gourmet takeout kits as a new revenue stream for hotels. - **Food and Beverage:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create gourmet takeout kits as a way to tap into the growing demand for restaurant-quality meals at home. - **Catering:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Expand catering services to include gourmet takeout kits for events and private gatherings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Multi-Course Valentine's Meal Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentines-meal-kit.md) - [Local Seafood Meal Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fresh-ideas-start-here.md) - [Luxe Valentine's Day Offers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louix-louis.md) - [Premium Toronto Meal Delivery Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chefdrop.md) - [Mindfully Curated Meal Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourmet-meal-kit.md) - [Valentine's Day Meal Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indulgence-dinner-for-2.md) - [Restaurant Mealkit Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aloette-go.md) - [Upscale Plant-Based Meal Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eleven-madison.md) - [Exclusive Dining Celebrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taste-of-shangrila.md)