The Drip EZ Prep Tub: a space saver (and lifesaver) for BBQ prep and catering

Drip EZ BBQ Prep Tub, space saving

I tried out the Drip EZ Prep Tub range. Do claims of “Saying goodbye to messy, stressful meal prep” stand?

Even by British standards, my home kitchen is relatively small, making BBQ, catering, and meal preparation quite an ordeal. 

We balance the chaos of cutting and prep between one large Meater board and a few worn-out, mismatched boards whenever we have anything larger than a typical backyard BBQ on the go – and even then, I have been known to bemoan my lack of space.

While I often fend off the raised eyebrow of my other half when I’ve made a new BBQ purchase with a smile and by saying, “I’ll find space,” I have to admit that storage is becoming a problem. 

With cupboard room at a premium, I wanted to see if combining meal preparation boxes and cutting boards could be a space-saving solution for smaller kitchens. 

In this review, I will compare the Drip EZ Prep Tub range, currently available in V2 Junior, Original, and XL.

Each tub comes with a nylon cutting board and a lid with locking hinges. 

In terms of measurements, the Junior is the smallest at 15.7 (L) x 12.5 (W) x 4.5 (D) inches and is marketed for prepping and storing vegetables. 

The Original, the mid-range Drip EZ Prep Tub, comes in at 20 (L) x 16.25 (W) x 5.5 (D) inches, whilst the XL’s measurements are 22.5 (L) x 16.25 (W) x 5.3 (D) inches. Both of these models are geared toward rubs and marinating meat.

If you scan the QR code on the packaging, you are sent to the Drip EZ store, but there are no instructions. A small booklet or QR-code guide would be useful.

In saying that, after a moment of confusion, I realized you need to unclasp the side hinges to access the cutting board. Each board had a circular dot in the center (I’m unsure if this is a deliberate design feature), and there were several small manufacturing marks on the largest.

Now, using the boards themselves. There was little resistance and they are rock solid, so I can only give them top marks, as they are comfortable to use.

I would say, however, that the Junior is too small, even for vegetables. I preferred the Original, which gives you plenty of room to work with.

The Junior would be best suited to camping or traveling when you want to compact your cooking implements as much as possible. If you’re dealing with large joints of meat, the XL is the right choice.

One point to note is while they are easy to clean, use a sponge. Fabric and cloth lint will cling, so stick to kitchen roll to dry them. 

So you’ve prepped your vegetables – now what? This is the clever part – use your thumbs to pop down the sides, and you have a container that adjusts to three different heights. Alternatively, simply press down on the chopping board. 

There’s plenty of room in each container. Once you’re done, simply pop them back down and secure the lid. I was actually able to fit them neatly in a cupboard, so I’ll take that as a win – and perhaps even part with some of my older boards in exchange. 

In summary, the Drip EZ prep tubs are very convenient and as a space-saving measure, will be incredibly useful in future catering and cookout events. While I wouldn’t recommend the Junior for daily use, the easy conversion from board to storage and other sizes on offer are convenient. If you know someone who cooks or smokes all year around, these could be a great gift.

You can pick up a three-pack in black or orange over at Drip EZ’s website for $110 ($12 off). The Original, which will suit many users, is $43. If you want more than one XL tub, use XLPREP15 for 15% off. 

If you’re visiting us from the UK, several options are available on Amazon

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