Abstract: A portable lunchbox (1) for storing, transporting and preparing food, comprising a food cavity (10) for receiving food; a heating cavity (20) for receiving water; a heating element (80) for heating water in the heating cavity (20); a switch device (50) which can be switched from a first state to a second state; wherein the lunchbox (1) is designed in the first state of the switch device (50) to heat food arranged in the food cavity (10), and in the second state of the switch device (50) to steam food arranged in the food cavity (10). This lunchbox enables various kinds of meals preparation in a simple manner.

Abstract: A lunchbox having a base part (2) having a food cavity (40) for receiving food; a lid (1) sealingly, closing the base part (2); and a closure (3) for closing the lunchbox. The closure (3) has at least one locking element. At least one lifting-element clamp (30, 31) is provided, which lifts the lid (1) from the base part (2.) when the locking element is in a position in which it is moved with respect to a closed position. Preferably the locking element and the lifting element are a single component formed by a clamp. This lunchbox is suitable for transporting, storing and preparing meals by optionally heating and steaming the food. The lunchbox allows safe opening of the lid without the risk of scalding the user and also ensures optimal sealing.

Abstract: A portable lunchbox (1) for storing, transporting and preparing food, comprising a food cavity (10) for receiving food; a heating cavity (20) for receiving water; a heating element (80) for heating water in the heating cavity (20); a switch device (50) which can be switched from a first state to a second state; wherein the lunchbox (1) is designed in the first state of the switch device (50) to heat food arranged in the food cavity (10), and in the second state of the switch device (50) to steam food arranged in the food cavity (10). This lunchbox enables various kinds of meals preparation in a simple manner.