The lack of burning is due to the nature of our special bamboo charcoal. The bamboo charcoal slices in your Lunchbox Grill reach a constant ember temperature of 400°C. This even heat is ideal for cooking your food gently and efficiently.

However, typical grill marks are created by extremely high, short-term peak temperatures, such as those occurring with open flames or direct flame contact. Our bamboo charcoal glows uniformly and does not produce such flames. This means you get perfectly cooked food without the often burnt or sooty marks that can appear with other grilling methods.

It's an interesting observation that you might achieve slight branding on thinner and leaner meats like chicken or turkey schnitzel. It's an interesting observation that you might achieve slight branding on thinner and leaner meats like chicken or turkey schnitzel. This is because these types of meat are thinner, and their surface quickly reaches the necessary browning temperature. For steaks, however, which are thicker, denser, and often more marbled, the extremely high, localized, and aggressive direct heat needed to create the typical, pronounced grill marks without overcooking the meat is missing. This intense heat, provided by flames or a very hot cast iron plate, is not delivered by our bamboo charcoal at 400°C. For Steaks however, which are thicker, denser, and often more marbled, the extremely high, localized, and aggressive direct heat needed to create the typical, pronounced grill marks without overcooking the meat is missing. This intense heat, provided by flames or a very hot cast iron plate, is not delivered by our bamboo charcoal at 400°C.

The Lunchbox Grill is extremely versatile thanks to its compact design, low weight and the virtually smokeless and odorless combustion of our bamboo HEAT rings. It enables a particularly discreet and considerate barbecue experience.

However, it is important that you always check the local regulations on barbecues and open fires. Each municipality, city or region (e.g. nature parks, beaches, public green spaces) has its own rules. Even though our box is inconspicuous and produces few emissions, it is technically a fireplace that uses glowing coal. This means that it may not be allowed in zones where 'open fires' or 'barbecues' are generally prohibited.

Please use our box responsibly and in accordance with local regulations.

Our bamboo HEATRings are designed to burn with minimal emissions. This means:

• Virtually smoke-free: There is no smoke as you know it from conventional charcoal barbecues. A very small amount of invisible gases or minimal, barely perceptible steam may be produced during lighting or in high humidity, but there is no annoying smoke development.
• Minimal odor development: The charcoal itself hardly produces any odor. The smell you perceive is mainly the appetizing aroma of your barbecue food! Compared to other barbecues, the odor nuisance for the surrounding area is greatly reduced.

Yes, the HEAT.me Lunchbox Kit with our special heating pads is actually completely flameless. The heating pads generate heat through an exothermic reaction with water, similar to a pocket warmer. There are no naked flames, embers or smoke. This is a decisive safety and comfort advantage, especially if you want to prepare a hot meal or drink in places where open flames are absolutely taboo, such as in tents or emergency shelters (with sufficient ventilation to prevent condensation).

Sustainability is important to us. Our HEATRings are made from pressed bamboo dust - a rapidly renewable raw material. The ash produced during combustion is biodegradable and can even be used as fertilizer . Compared to gas-powered grills, which use fossil fuels and often result in disposable cartridges, our solution offers a more environmentally friendly alternative. In addition, all components of the Lunchbox Grill are made of durable stainless steel and are designed to last a long time.

After grilling with the Lunchbox Grill simply extinguish the remaining charcoal with water. The remaining ash is biodegradable. For environmentally friendly disposal, take all residues (ash and any unburned pieces of charcoal) home securely sealed for disposal in the residual waste.
With the heating pads of the HEAT.me Lunchbox Kit Only the inert, harmless residues remain after use. These can also be disposed of with the residual waste or remain in nature, as they have been converted into a natural mineral product. However, we always recommend taking all waste, even small amounts, with you and disposing of it correctly to keep our environment clean.

The space is perfect for 1-2 people - if you are hungry or have several guests, we recommend two lunch boxes next to each other.

Yes, two or more lunch boxes placed next to each other make a large grilling surface - ideal for spare ribs or various delicacies.

Super easy thanks to the foldable handle - light, compact, dirt-free. Ideal for the bike, boat or festival.

The COOL.me cool pack keeps drinks or barbecue food chilled for up to 6 hours, depending on the outside temperature.