# Gel Core Serving Platters Thermal Tray Keeps Treats at the Proper Temperature By Edgar Griggs | Published 2009-01-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/serve-it-hot-serve-it-cold-thermal-hot-cold-serving-tray References: [vat19](http://www.vat19.com/dvds/thermal-hot-cold-serving-tray.cfm) If you’ve ever attended or held a [cocktail party](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/preassembled-charcuterie) that served temperature-sensitive foods, you’re no doubt aware of the dismal outcome when these treats aren’t kept at their proper temperature. [Chilled treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freezable-wine-pack) that warm up and hot delicacies that cool down are suddenly rendered inedible. The Thermal Hot/Cold Serving Tray is made up of a [gel core](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freezill-soft-cooler) sandwiched between the two-part thermal exterior. To use it, either place the tray in the oven for a few minutes to warm it up, or in the refrigerator to cool it down. The tray’s non-electric design means that there are no wires, so you’re free to walk around the room with the tray if you like. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Thermal Serving Trays:** Non-electric and portable, these gel core serving trays can keep temperature-sensitive treats at their optimal temperature for extended periods of time. - **Non-electric Appliances:** The Thermal Hot/Cold Serving Tray exemplifies the growing trend toward non-electric appliances that are more eco-friendly and easier to use. - **Multipurpose Kitchen Tools:** The versatility of the Thermal Hot/Cold Serving Tray shows a trend towards multipurpose kitchen tools that can perform more than one task or function. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Kitchen Appliances:** The growing demand for eco-friendly, non-electric appliances provides opportunities for innovation in kitchen appliances. - **Home Goods:** The popularity of multipurpose home goods provides opportunities for innovation in products that can serve multiple functions or tasks. - **Catering Services:** The Thermal Hot/Cold Serving Tray provides opportunities for innovation in catering services and event planning by ensuring the quality and temperature of food stays consistent throughout an event. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Freezable Chill Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chill-board.md) - [Freshness-Preserving Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eternos-serving-bowl.md) - [Dual-Temperature Retail Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flexeserve-zone-xtra.md) - [Preservation-Focused Food Warmers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evereo.md) - [Compact Temperature-Controlled Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotblox-cabinets.md) - [Compact Desk Food Warmers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reheatly.md) - [Elegant Snack Platter Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hors-doeuvres-set.md) - [Quick Can-Cooling Kitchen Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-minute-beverage-chiller.md) - [Extra-Cold Ice-Free Coolers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oyster-tempo.md)