# On-the-Go BBQs The Notebook Barbecue Grill Makes Cooking Convenient By Christina Butty | Published 2009-06-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/notebook-bbq-grill References: [coolest-gadgets](http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/20090616/portable-notebook-bbq-grill/#more-26678) & [bookofjoe](http://www.bookofjoe.com/2009/06/notebook-bbq-grill.html) BBQ season is too short. To ensure that you don't miss out on any prime grilling days, the Notebook BBQ Grill is now available. Constructed in a similar fashion to [folding chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-smokeless-fire-pit) and with a convenient handle like a briefcase, this Notebook BBQ Grill is handy and [portable](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-titanium-grill). It is made with a sturdy metal and built in grill rack--simply unfold it, fill it with [wood or charcoal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thaan-grill) and then use. **Implications** - Consumers today seek push for products with high-performance and convenient qualities. Products that are easily able to be used on-the-go will appeal to a wide range of consumers today leading hectic and fast-paced lifestyles. Businesses that offer such products will experience high rates of success as they provide relief for some of today's stresses. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 81% | 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Convenient Portable Grills:** Portable grills that can be easily used on-the-go are in high demand, offering convenience for consumers with busy lifestyles. - **High-performance Products:** Consumers are increasingly looking for products that offer high-performance features, including portable grills that deliver great cooking results. - **On-demand BBQ Solutions:** The rise of on-the-go BBQs caters to consumers' desire for instant gratification, providing convenient solutions for impromptu outdoor cooking. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Outdoor Living:** The outdoor living industry can capitalize on the trend by offering a range of portable grills and other products that enhance outdoor cooking experiences. - **Camping and Outdoor Recreation:** The camping and outdoor recreation industry can tap into the trend by developing innovative portable grills suitable for camping trips and outdoor activities. - **Subscription Meal Kits:** Subscription meal kit companies can seize the opportunity to offer on-demand BBQ kits that include portable grills and all necessary ingredients for an outdoor cooking experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Portable Suitcase-Style Barbecues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yuanye-folding-barbecue.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) - [Flatpack Campsite Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldable-camping-grill.md) - [Suitcase-Style Portable Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomad-portable-charcoal-grill-smoker.md) - [Collapsible Top-Heated Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revo-stovigo.md) - [Battery-Powered Portable Grill Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nexgrill.md) - [Compact Fan-Equipped BBQs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbecue-nx-smart-grill.md) - [Slender Off-Grid Barbecues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weber-traveler-portable-gas-grill.md)