# Heated Mealtime Placemats The 'hEating' Pizza Warming Placemat Keeps Food Warm During Meals By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-09-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizza-warming-placemat References: [thegadgetflow](https://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/heating-pizza-warming-placemat-keeps-your-slices-warm-throughout-the-entire-meal/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+thegadgetflow) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/heating-pizzalover/heating?ref=bjcbxt&utm_source=GadgetFlow&utm_campaign=GadgetFlow) The 'hEating' pizza warming placemat is a mealtime accessory for those looking to enhance their favorite recipes by keeping them warm from the first bite to the last. The placemat works with a heating coil hidden within that gets its power from an accompanying power bank to deliver heat at one of four levels to choose from. The placemat maintains a black bamboo stem surface that is designed to maintain a stylish finish and fit in well with any existing decor. The 'hEating' pizza warming placemat comes with a metal dish that can be used for capturing and holding the heat with better efficiency. The placemat is designed for pizza, but shows promise with a wide range of fare to keep it at the perfect eating temperature for extended periods. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Smart Placemats:** Opportunity for restaurants to provide unique dining experiences with smart placemats that keep meals warm and interactive. - **Personalized Dining:** Potential for entrepreneurs to create personalized heated placemats with customizable designs and heating options for each meal. - **Sustainability in Heat Technology:** Growth potential for companies focused on using sustainable materials for heat technology innovation in products such as heated placemats. ### Who This Affects Most - **Hospitality:** Hotels and restaurants can use heated placemats to offer unique customer experiences and stand out in a competitive market. - **Home Goods:** Retailers can capitalize on the growing trend of consumers looking for smart home goods devices by selling heated mealtime placemats that can be used at home or on-the-go. - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can explore the use of sustainable materials to create fashionable, heated placemats that elevate mealtime decor. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [3D-Printable Warming Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizzawrmr.md) - [Self-Heating Messenger Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/willtex-willcook.md) - [Compact Desk Food Warmers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reheatly.md) - [Pizza-Warming Console Sleeves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizza-wrmr.md) - [Crowdfunded Portable Hotplates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/queenar.md) - [Handmade Kitchenware Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nesting-hearts-bread-warming-set.md) - [Infrared Heating Lunchboxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heatwave-go-n01.md) - [Branded Insulated Suits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heat-suit.md) - [Warming Graphene-Enhanced Desk Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heated-desk-pad.md)