# Conversational Cutting Boards Label What You're Offering with the Tonights Showcase Serving Board By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2012-12-26 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tonights-showcase-serving-board References: [thefancy](http://www.thefancy.com/things/255792165072934089/Tonights-Showcase-Slate-Serving-Board) & [homewetbar](http://www.homewetbar.com/tonights-showcase-slate-serving-board-p-3055.html) Letting guests know what's what when it comes to serving can be cumbersome, but the Tonights Showcase Serving Board will let them know exactly what each item you're serving is. The convenient built-in chalkboard makes it easy to label [cheeses, meats or any other appetizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wine-pairing-board) so that your friends and family will be able to quickly identify their favorites. The Tonights Showcase Serving Board comes in particular handy with [parties and potlucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charcuterie-snack-trays), as when a guest arrives they can simply place it on the board and add the description to the roster below. This way, everyone will know exactly what they're about to enjoy. Additionally, the [serving board](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chill-board) is great for letting vegetarian guests know which items they can eat without having to taste test for meat. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 13% | 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 - **Chalkboard Servingware:** There is an opportunity for innovators to create unique products for labeling food items and enhancing the presentation of food at events. - **Personalized Food Labeling:** There is an opportunity for innovators to develop new ways to label food for guests with specific dietary needs or preferences. - **Smart Serveware:** There is an opportunity for innovators to create digitally-enabled serveware that can display detailed information about the food being served. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Goods:** Companies that specialize in kitchen and dining items have an opportunity to create new servingware products that incorporate features such as chalkboards and personalized labeling. - **Event Planning:** Event planning companies have an opportunity to offer unique and innovative presentation options for food and drink at events. - **Hospitality:** Hospitality companies have an opportunity to enhance the guest experience with personalized and informative labeling options for food and drink. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artsy Serving Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoresin-accented-cheese-and-charcuterie-serving-boards.md) - [Intricate Wooden Serving Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-serving-board.md) - [Cheese-Shaped Charcuterie Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cheese-block-with-knife.md) - [Festive Pre-Made Cheese Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classic-cheese-board.md) - [Hybrid Serving Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/viking-acacia.md) - [Lazy Susan Charcuterie Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-on-board-lazy-susan.md) - [Multifunctional Kitchen Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/latticeboard-multipurpose-kitchen-board.md) - [Heavy-Duty Cutting Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epicurean-bbq-board.md) - [Elegant Snack Platter Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hors-doeuvres-set.md)