In 2018, he started to research online about technology and methods to do so — which he admits was born out of “curiosity that turned into an obsession.” He found information about how the US military kept meat, rice, and potatoes in small pouches and had a separate heating pad utilizing hot water to heat the food in 15 minutes.
“All of a sudden, we were all home. So, what we did during that time is to improve the product, to create different sizes from individual boxes to family size platters for groups of 10,” Mr. Joven said. Hotbox Philippines offers several Filipino and international cuisine choices in its online menu. Orders are also accepted for customized boxes to be delivered for meetings or special occasions. Deliveries are available within Metro Manila and Cavite.