# Steak-Broiling Slabs These Sizzling Plates Prepare Your Food Without Distracting You From Guests By Janelle Savel | Published 2014-01-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sizzling-plate References: [steakstones](http://www.steakstones.com/shop/bamboo-range/the-steakstones-sizzling-steak-set/) & [feedproxy.google](http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Dudeiwantthat/~3/2twTCekyvW0/steakstones-sizzling-steak-plate-set.asp) The SteakStones Sizzling Plate Set is perfect for when you’re trying to [make a steak inside](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cozytime-lumo), but all the festivities and mingling are going on outside. The Steakstone Sizzling Plate is made from hardened lava, which absorbs heat and transfers it to and throughout your food. These marbled slabs, which reach temperatures of 540 to 665 degrees Fahrenheit, are placed on top of bamboo holding trays. You can place [meats and veggies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/double-burner-griddle) on the heated slab, and bring it outside -- or wherever you need to be -- and interact simultaneously while cooking. The SteakStone plates cook [all types of meat, seafood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sear-serve) and even vegetables to your standards. A full entree can be completed with no time wasted thanks to SteakStones that bring you form and functionality for a perfect dinner, every time. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Interactive Cooking:** The SteakStones plates allow for interactive cooking while still enjoying socializing with guests. - **Heat-absorbing Materials:** The use of hardened lava and bamboo trays for heat-absorption can be applied in other cooking and serving ware. - **Personalized Cooking Experience:** SteakStones allows for customized cooking experience with the ability to cook all types of meat, seafood, and vegetables to one's own preferences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Cookware:** Cookware companies could develop heat-absorbing materials like hardened lava for a unique cooking and serving experience. - **Food Service:** Restaurants and catering businesses could use the SteakStone plates for personalized customer cooking experiences and interactive dining. - **Outdoor Entertaining:** Companies that cater to outdoor entertaining could utilize the SteakStone plates for a unique and interactive dining experience with guests. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Versatile Ceramic Griddles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-griddle.md) - [Theatrical Electric Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-teppanyaki.md) - [Two-in-One Grilling Pans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ooni-dualsided-grizzler-plate.md) - [Wood-Fired Griddle Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recteq-smokestone-600.md) - [Metallic Speedy Cooking Griddles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solo-stove-steelfire-30-griddle.md) - [High-Heat Bamboo Meat Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apix-bamboo-tabletop-meat-grill.md) - [Brick-Style Cooking Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bricknic-cooking-brick.md) - [Commercial-Grade Pizza Pans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ooni-pizza-steel-13.md) - [Heavy-Duty Cutting Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epicurean-bbq-board.md)