For anyone who finds themselves hankering after a piping-hot lasagne in the middle of nowhere, Makita has come up with a solution – a battery-powered microwave.

The MW001GZ oven is the latest in a run of cordless catering products from the Japanese firm that includes a coffee machine, kettle and fridge, bringing it one step closer to offering a fully fledged off-grid kitchen.

Power is provided by two of the firm’s 40VMax XGT battery packs and its eight-litre capacity is large enough to accommodate most microwave containers.

Users get the option of two output settings – 350W or 500W – with the latter offering a continuous run time of up to 37min when fitted with two BL4080F batteries.

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As it is intended to be used in tough working environments, the oven is water and dust resistant and has a strong tempered glass door.

It also comes with a carry handle and shoulder strap, plus a USB port for charging devices such as mobile phones.

It can be purchased online for about £585 excluding VAT, but buyers will need to factor in the cost of batteries and a charger if they don’t already have them.