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Launching Fall 2026

The container that fits a whole chicken.

304 stainless steel. Freezer to fridge to oven to dishwasher. Stacks flat. Same lid for every size. No smell, no waste, no plastic.

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Tend Kitchen marinating container
4lb whole chicken fits
founder tested
Stainless Steel◆ Fridge to Oven◆ Fits a Whole Chicken◆ Zero Plastic◆ Airtight Seal◆ 304 Grade◆ Stacks Flat◆ Cook with Care◆ Dishwasher Safe◆ Oven Safe to 446F◆ Stainless Steel◆ Fridge to Oven◆ Fits a Whole Chicken◆ Zero Plastic◆ Airtight Seal◆ 304 Grade◆ Stacks Flat◆ Cook with Care◆ Dishwasher Safe◆ Oven Safe to 446F◆
304 Stainless Steel Oven Safe to 446F Dishwasher Safe Same Lids All Sizes Fits a Whole Chicken Zero Plastic
4 lbs
Whole chicken.
Fits.
3+
Months of
product testing
0
Plastic in
the product
304
Stainless steel
grade
The Problem

Every marinating solution is broken in a different way.

You cook, sometimes well. You want to marinate according to the recipe but every time you open that cabinet you make do with something that was not designed for your life, your use case, or your values. Until now.

Silicone bags absorb smell
Use garlic marinade once and your silicone bag smells like it forever. Stainless steel absorbs nothing, ever.
Bowls take up the whole fridge
A deep bowl covered in plastic wrap monopolizes an entire shelf. Tend Kitchen containers stack flat and fit in the space a takeout container would.
Plastic bags are just trash
Single-use plastic bags for marinating. One Tend Kitchen container replaces thousands of them.
Tend Kitchen in a beautiful kitchen

Built for the way you actually cook.

Not a food storage container repurposed for marinating. Something designed specifically for this, from the dimensions to the lid to the steel grade.

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The Science

Why 304 stainless steel is the ideal material for marinating

Non-reactive
FDA-certified non-reactive with food acids, salts, and oils. Citrus, vinegar, wine, zero metallic taste, even overnight.
Zero odor absorption
Unlike silicone or plastic, stainless steel does not absorb smell. Garlic marinade today, lemon herb tomorrow.
Oven safe to 446F
Marinate in the fridge, roast in the oven in the same vessel. No transfer, no extra dishes, no mess.
Lasts forever
304 stainless does not crack, warp, degrade, or stain. One container outlasts every silicone bag you have ever bought.

Competitors warn against marinating in their containers.

High-acid marinades can damage general food storage containers not designed for it. Tend Kitchen containers are purpose-built for exactly this use case, in the material science says is ideal.

Purpose-built
for marinating
Our Story

I believed there must be another way.

I marinate meat regularly. I tried silicone bags but they smell after one use. I tried big bowls but they take up the whole fridge and the foil or plastic wrap is too flimsy. I tried plastic wrap over a plate. Surely there was another way?

I spent months testing samples, sourcing manufacturers, and marinating more chickens than I can count to find the right product. Here is what I came up with.

Adrienne, founder of Tend Kitchen
3+
Months of product testing
304
Stainless steel grade, the best
4 lbs
Whole chicken fits, founder tested
0
Plastic in the product
Questions

Everything you want to know

Is it really oven safe?
Yes, the container is oven safe up to 446F without the lid. Remove the lid before placing in the oven. The container goes straight from the fridge to the oven without any transfer needed.
Which size fits a whole chicken?
The Large (3200ml) fits a whole 4lb chicken. We tested this extensively. If you have a larger bird, the Large is still your best option. It was designed with this use case in mind from the start.
Do the lids really interchange between sizes?
Yes, all three sizes share the same lid. No more digging through a drawer trying to match lids to containers. Buy all three and you have three lids that fit any of them.
How do I clean it?
Dishwasher safe, top rack recommended. You can also hand wash with mild detergent and a soft sponge. Avoid steel wool or abrasive cleaners to keep the finish looking great.
When does it ship?
Inventory arrives in October. Orders placed now will ship in October, just in time for Thanksgiving. You will receive a shipping confirmation email when your order is on its way.

Ready to cook with care?

Buy now and get product in hand in October, just in time for Thanksgiving.

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Launching fall 2026. Ships in October.