Plastic Party Lady

People frequently ask me which of Tupperware’s microwaveable product lines is better–the Rock ‘N Serve or the Heat ‘N Serve. There is, of course, a clear answer: it depends. Both the Heat ‘N Serve and the Rock ‘N Serve can be used in the freezer, refrigerator, and microwave. Both products allow you to leave the seal on while reheating, virtually eliminating the microwave splatter problem. And both come in a variety of sizes to meet your food storage needs.

Heat ‘N Serve

Rock ‘N Serve

So what’s the difference? There are a few, actually. First, the venting system on the Heat ‘N Serve is automatic. There is a flexible silicone valve which allows steam to escape, so that pressure does not build up within the container. The Rock ‘N Serve vent must be pushed open before heating. The other key difference is that the Heat ‘N Serve has a raised center hub, which promotes more even heating of your food. Rock ‘N Serve containers have flat bottoms.

The Rock ‘N Serve, however, comes in more sizes. You can get them as small as 1.75 cups (available in the Small Round Set) or as large as the 15-cup Large Deep. The smallest Heat ‘N Serve is the 2-cup Square Round and the largest is the 8.25-cup Oval. Also, some people prefer the flat bottom of the Rock ‘N Serve.

In any case, you can’t go wrong with either the Heat ‘N Serve line or the Rock ‘N Serve.