# Compact Culinary Appliances The VIA Modular Cooking Unit Makes Any Meal on Your Countertop By Amelia Roblin | Published 2012-10-24 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/via-modular-cooking-unit References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/via-modular-cooking-unit-encourages-you-to-eat-homemade-food/) & [coroflot](http://www.coroflot.com/abuse_ustun/VIA) Anyone confused about how to best use the [various appliances throughout one's kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allinone-kitchen-appliances) might be less intimidated by the VIA Modular Cooking Unit. Its small size and its specialized components make it easier for an amateur to prepare a wide variety of meals with the one gadget and none of the confusing buttons, knobs, racks and dishes. The innovative culinary contraption integrates a heating element into its top and three [removable trays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multimaker-flex-press-grill-system). These can be pulled out and connected to the sides and used to grill, griddle, fry and heat foods by induction. A separate steaming chamber provides ample space for preparing a substantial meal and hooks up next to the central VIA Modular Cooking Unit as well. Buse Ustun's invention is easy to clean and, overall, [less confronting than many modern ovens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bake-ultra) and stoves. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Compact Culinary Appliances:** The VIA Modular Cooking Unit offers a compact solution for amateur chefs to prepare a variety of meals with specialized components. - **Integrated Heating Elements:** The integration of a heating element into the top of the VIA Modular Cooking Unit allows for grilling, griddling, frying, and heating foods by induction. - **Efficient Steaming Chambers:** The separate steaming chamber of the VIA Modular Cooking Unit provides ample space for preparing a substantial meal and easily connects to the main unit. ### Who This Affects Most - **Kitchen Appliances:** The compact and versatile design of the VIA Modular Cooking Unit disrupts the traditional market for kitchen appliances. - **Home Cooking:** The VIA Modular Cooking Unit offers innovative opportunities for amateur chefs to easily prepare meals and experiment with different cooking techniques. - **Appliance Design:** The user-friendly and easy-to-clean design of the VIA Modular Cooking Unit sets a new standard for appliance design in the culinary industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hybrid Heating Countertop Cookers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-cooker.md) - [Modular Multifunctional Kitchen Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pronto-and-alto.md) - [One-Person Kitchen Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-cooking-appliance.md) - [Revolutionary Cooking System Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magic-cube-cooking-system.md) - [Space-Saving Multi-Ovens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/homechef-7in1-compact-oven.md) - [Stackable Module Kitchen Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/midea-stackit.md) - [Modular Induction Cooktops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electrolux-jodana.md) - [Modular Portable Cooktop Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-hotplate.md) - [Telescoping Component Kitchen Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-kitchen-aid.md)