Stainless steel tiffins are available in different sizes and shapes to suit the specific needs. They can be 4 tiered, 3 tiered or 2 tiered with 4, 3 or 2 containers which are stacked one on top of the other with a tight lid on the topmost container. They are locked into place by an arrangement on the sides. Sometimes these locks itself act as handles to pick up and carry the tiffins or there may be another handle attached to the lid on top. They are available in aluminium too. They are very popular in India to carry a 2 course or 3 course meals to work for lunch, for travelling long distances, picnic etc.