# Eco-Friendly Mobile Picnics The Tree Cafe Moves Around Stockholm Serving Tea and Cookies By Leslie Chen | Published 2013-02-05 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tree-cafe References: [byggstudio](http://www.byggstudio.com/index.php?vald=1&id=145) Taking the idea of a [picnic in the park](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camaraderie) to the next level, the [Tree Cafe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tree-courtyard-house) is the perfect way to enjoy a relaxing meal outdoors. A design project created by Byggstudio, the Tree Cafe is a [fully mobile cafe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-work-station) that moves around Stockholm from, you guessed it, tree to tree, while serving local patrons nature-inspired snacks. Items on the menu include fir tea with maple syrup and tree stern cookies. The cafe itself, seating and ladders, are also made from trees like fir and oak. Eco-friendly, fun and simple, the Tree Cafe is a lovely way to get in touch with mother nature while enjoying a quick snack in the company of your favorite people. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Mobile Cafes:** As consumers demand more convenience and unique experiences, offering mobile cafes can provide a new way to reach customers and stand out. - **Eco-friendly Food:** The Tree Cafe's focus on nature-inspired snacks and environmentally friendly materials presents an opportunity for other food services to incorporate eco-friendliness into their offerings. - **Nature-inspired Menus:** Emphasizing locally sourced ingredients and incorporating nature-inspired themes, such as fir tea with maple syrup, can create a unique and memorable dining experience for customers. ### Where This Applies - **Food Trucks:** With the growing popularity of food trucks and mobile food services, adding eco-friendly and nature-inspired options to the menu can set a business apart in a crowded market. - **Outdoor Events:** Catering services for outdoor events, such as weddings or festivals, can offer eco-friendly and nature-inspired catering options, creating a unique and memorable experience for attendees. - **Sustainable Design:** Designers and builders can incorporate sustainable materials and nature-inspired themes into their projects for mobile cafes, food trucks, and other outdoor dining experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tree-Nestled Bar Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stalk-treehugger.md) - [Integrative Garden Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheongsudang-bakery.md) - [Hidden Garden Timber Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-room-around-a-tree.md) - [Tree-Mounted Camping Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kimberlite-table.md) - [Living Plant DIY Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-hideaway.md) - [Tree-Like Library Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-of-knowledge.md) - [Cartoonish Tubular Treehouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tubular-treehouse.md) - [Multifunctional Park Picnic Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldable-picnic-furniture.md) - [Compact Urban Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-chapel.md)