The Forkin Hotbox

The Forkin Hotbox is a sturdy stainless steel lunchbox and uses a Hotpad to warm your food with the addition of water.

Electric lunchboxes need electric…no good when you’re on site with no electric. Shall I say electric again or is that already more electric than what you’re used to on site? Good, stop asking then.

You only need a small amount of water, your food and a Hotpad, and thats it.

Battery powered lunchboxes require recharging and typically only heat one meal from a charge. Once you’ve had one, thats it plus you need to remember to recharge it after you’ve cleaned it. They’re also bulky and typically plastic. Not cool guys, not cool.

The Hotbox just requires a Hotpad and after you’ve used one, just grab another Hotpad and have another go if you want another meal. Easy.

Plus, its stainless steel tin. Don’t plan on using it for hot food? No problem, bung your salad or sandwiches in it instead. There’s plenty of room for everyone.

Our system uses a "Hotpad" that gradually warms your meal without overcooking it. Simply place the Hotpad in the bottom of the Hotbox, add water, place your food in the tray, and securely fasten the lid. Within minutes, you have a warm meal—no microwave or gas stove needed.

Anyone who works outdoors and wants a hot meal but doesn’t have convenient access to a kitchen, nuclear reactors or a microwave. It’s also great for adding variety to your meal options, especially if you’re trying to stick to certain nutritional goals.

Absolutely. The Hotpad is widely used in military and emergency situations to heat food safely outdoors. Just follow the included instructions and safety guidelines for best results. Watch our How to guide video for more guidance.

All components are removable and can be cleaned with a soft, damp cloth and soap. They’re also dishwasher-friendly, thanks to the stainless steel construction.

Traditional lunchboxes or thermoses passively keep your food warm for a limited time. Electric lunchboxes take ages and you have to plug them in to your car, not ideal. The Forkin Hotbox actively warms or re-warms your meal whenever you want it and its a start and leave kinda thing, you don’t need to baby sit it. This means you can eat on your schedule rather than racing to beat lukewarm food. No fuss, just leave it be once it starts and come back to eat 10-15 minutes later.

Usually about 10 minutes is fine. 15 minutes is better and it will keep going for 20 minutes if you’re unsure. Meals with a sauce tend to warm quicker and thick chunks of meat tend to take the longest. Sign up for our emails and get the latest recipes and updates on the Hotbox for more guidance.

Absolutely. The Forkin Hotbox can be used with any meal—vegan, gluten-free, allergy-friendly, and more. If you prepare or purchase a meal that meets your dietary needs, simply warm it in the Forkin Hotbox as you would any dish.

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Currently, we’re hoping to sell this for between £29.99 on its own and will come with some of the essentials you’ll need to up your snap game PLUS as we develop the product, we hope to be able to offer upgrades to the Hotbox with discounts for early adopters.