1The night before
Pack it like normal
Leftovers, chili, rice, pasta, whatever you'd actually want to eat. Up to 1.2L in a stainless steel tray.
Packed in the Morning.
Hot at Noon.
Heats Itself. No Plug.
Heated lunch box · From $89
Lifestyle scenes are AI-generated illustrations. Product shots show the actual unit.
Packed in the Morning.
Hot at Noon.
Heats Itself. No Plug.
Heated lunch box · From $89
Hot lunch on the job. No microwave. No lukewarm thermos. No truck running. No $15 drive-thru.
No microwave on the job site? Pack last night's dinner, set the timer, and forget about it. It's hot when your break starts: on the tailgate, on a bucket or in the cab.
- Runs on its own battery (12,000mAh, 100W heater). No outlet, no 12V socket, no idling.
- Set the timer in the morning. It turns itself on before your break and heats in about 20–40 min.
- 2 full heats per charge (maker's spec). Recharges by USB-C and can charge your phone.
- A real meal, not a snack: 1.2L stainless steel tray, leakproof lid, dishwasher-safe tray.
$159
2 × $89 = $178
Save $19
An $89 box pays for itself in about 8 workdays if it replaces a $15 drive-thru lunch with a packed one that costs about $4. (Estimate. Your numbers will vary.)
60DAY
Try it for 60 days of real shifts. Not for you? Send it back for a refund of what you paid (return shipping is on you unless it arrived damaged or defective). Plus a 1-year limited warranty and a real person on support.
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Specs
- Battery: 12,000mAh built-in, rechargeable
- Heating: 100W, about 20–40 minutes per meal (fridge-cold food, dense food and cold weather take longer)
- Per charge: two full heating cycles (maker's spec; charging your phone uses battery too)
- Modes: Preset Timer, Cold Reheat, Standard Reheat, Custom Heat, Keep Warm
- Tray: 304 stainless steel, 1.2L, removable divider, dishwasher-safe (the heated base is not)
- Charging: USB-C (same as most phones); works as a phone power bank
- Food safety: it heats, it doesn't cool. Pack food cold from the fridge, keep it in the insulated bag out of the sun, and add an ice pack on hot days.
- Made by: TaskStar (model BX20). Sold and supported by HotShift.
What's in the box
Heated lunch box · 1.2L stainless tray with divider · insulated carry bag · USB-C cable · spoon & fork · retail box. Some photos show a wall adapter; we don't promise one, so use any USB-C phone charger.
Shipping & returns
Free tracked US shipping. Processed in 1–3 business days, then most orders arrive in 5–10 business days. 60 days to return for a refund (return shipping is paid by you unless the item arrived damaged or defective). Shipping details · Refund policy
1-year limited warranty
Won't heat or won't charge within a year? Send us your order number and a quick photo or video, and we'll replace or refund it. Damage from misuse or dropping isn't covered. Full guarantee
Sound familiar?
Same tailgate.
Same tailgate.
Different lunch.
No microwave on the site, so it's a squished sandwich and chips again. A thermos that's lukewarm by noon. Or half your break in a drive-thru line and $15 gone. It's not the food. It's the timing.
Every other dayWith HotShift
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How it works
Set it in the morning.
Set it in the morning.
Eat hot at noon.
A 12,000mAh battery sits in the base and a 100W heater sits under the stainless tray. The timer switches the heater on before your break, so it's hot when you open it. One charge, two full hot meals.
2On your way out
Set the timer
Pick when you're eating. It starts heating by itself off the built-in battery. No outlet, no truck running.
3Lunch break
Sit down to a hot meal
Tailgate, cab, roof or yard. Real food, actually hot, and you keep your whole break.
The honest comparison
Why not just use
Why not just use
a thermos?
| HotShift box | Thermos | 12V cooker | Drive-thru | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Actually hot at lunch | Often lukewarm | |||
| No cord, outlet or 12V socket | You drive there | |||
| Heats itself on a timer | ||||
| Your own food | ||||
| Keeps your whole break | ||||
| Rough cost per lunch | ~$4 | ~$4 | ~$4 | $12–15+ |
Do the math
An $89 box pays for itself
An $89 box pays for itself
in about 8 workdays
$15a typical fast-food lunch
~$4a packed lunch from home
~$11kept every workday. That's ~$2,750 a year.
Estimate based on 250 workdays. Your prices and savings will vary.
Built for the job
The specs
12,000mAhbuilt-in battery, fully cordless
100Wabout 20–40 min to heat a meal
2 heatsper full charge, USB‑C
5 modespreset timer, reheat & keep warm
1.2L304 stainless tray, leakproof lid
Power bankcharge your phone in a pinch
In the box: heated lunch box, stainless tray with divider, insulated carry bag, USB-C cable, spoon & fork, retail box. The photo also shows a wall adapter; we don't promise one, so use any USB-C phone charger.
Buying for him?
The gift he'll use
The gift he'll use
every shift
For the guy who works through lunch: on a tailgate, in the truck or on a bucket. He packs it, sets the timer, and eats hot.
- Arrives boxed, ready to wrap. Add the free printable "Hot lunch is on me" card.
- Get the 2-pack: one for him, one for the guy he works next to. Save $19.
- 60 days to try it. If it's not for him, send it back for a refund (return shipping is on you unless it arrived damaged or defective).
60-day guarantee
Try it for 60 days
Try it for 60 days
of real shifts
If it doesn't change your lunch, send it back within 60 days for a refund of what you paid (return shipping is on you unless it arrived damaged or defective). Plus a 1-year limited warranty: if it stops heating or won't charge, we replace or refund it. A real person answers every message.
Quick answers
Before you order
How does it heat without a plug?
A built-in 12,000mAh rechargeable battery powers a 100W heater. No outlet, 12V socket or microwave needed.
How long does it take to heat?
About 20–40 minutes, depending on the food. Thick, dense or fridge-cold food and cold weather take longer, so set the timer a little early.
Does the truck or van need to be running?
No. It runs on its own battery, so there's no cord, no 12V socket and no idling.
How many meals per charge?
Two full heating cycles per charge. Recharge with the included USB-C cable from a wall plug, truck USB port or power bank.
Is it complicated to set up?
You set it once in the morning. The free Hot Lunch Playbook has a one-page timer cheat sheet, and if you get stuck, message us and a real person will help.
Is it safe to leave food in it all morning?
It heats, it doesn't cool. Pack food cold from the fridge, keep the box in the insulated bag out of the sun, and add an ice pack on hot days. Cold Reheat mode is for heating food that starts out cold; it does not keep food cold.
How long does shipping take?
Free tracked US shipping. Orders are processed in 1–3 business days, and most arrive within 5–10 business days after that.
Is it ready to give as a gift?
It arrives in its retail box, ready to wrap, and every order includes a free printable "Hot lunch is on me" gift card.
What if it doesn't work for me?
You have 60 days to return it for a refund (return shipping is on you unless it arrived damaged or defective), plus a 1-year limited warranty against defects.
Tomorrow's lunch
can be hot.
Free US shipping · 60-day money-back guarantee · 1-year limited warranty