# Modular Cooking Containers The Porter BBQ Tray Accommodates for Fewer Hands in Food Preparation By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-12-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porter-bbq-tray References: [quirky](http://www.quirky.com/shop/111-Porter-BBQ-Tray) It's a gorgeous day and the perfect evening to make a meal on the barbecue. The [Porter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meal-prep-kit) BBQ Tray helps you to enjoy such an experience by making the process of preparing your dinner and serving it up a great deal more efficient. You won't be required to make dozens of trips between the kitchen and the backyard with this convenient product. Made by Quirky and designed by Christine Torpey, this [food container system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thermal-serving-dish) comprises a [collection of compartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threecompartment-tray) that all fit and stack together for easy transportation with different dishes kept separate. The full Porter BBQ Tray unit provides the possibility of up to four closed compartments with two additional platters and an external wireframe shelf for carrying condiments. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 27% | 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Modular Food Containers:** The trend of modular food containers allows for easier transportation and organization of meals, leading to more efficient food preparation. - **Efficient Meal Preparation:** The trend of efficient meal preparation products like the Porter BBQ Tray reduces the need for multiple trips between the kitchen and the backyard, saving time and effort. - **Stackable Food Storage:** The trend of stackable food storage systems enables users to keep different dishes separate, preventing mixing and facilitating convenient transportation. ### Who This Affects Most - **Kitchenware:** The kitchenware industry has an opportunity to develop more innovative modular food containers that enhance convenience and organization in meal preparation. - **Outdoor Cooking:** The outdoor cooking industry can explore the creation of more efficient meal preparation products to enhance the overall outdoor dining experience for consumers. - **Home Organization:** The home organization industry can capitalize on the trend of stackable food storage systems, offering versatile and space-saving options for consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Suitcase-Style Outdoor Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/b2q-kit.md) - [Portable Suitcase-Style Barbecues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yuanye-folding-barbecue.md) - [Chef-Designed Outdoor Prep Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everdure-mobile-prep-kitchen.md) - [Multilayer Portable Charcoal Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbeall-portable-charcoal-grill.md) - [Communal Outdoor Cooking Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-grill-table.md) - [Old-Fashioned Toolbox Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-blaze-charcoal-grill.md) - [Portable Fire Pit Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fire-pit-stand.md) - [Self-Contained Outdoor Kitchens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outdoor-grill-kitchen.md) - [Modular Airline Trays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/system-tray.md)