Andy Devaney
Airports have seen emotional-support water bottles, neck pillows and even the odd pair of emergency slippers, but BÉIS luggage just handed burritos their own passport. In a move nobody asked for, yet somehow everyone immediately understands, Chipotle Mexican Grill and travel brand BÉIS have teamed up for The To Go Collection—an 11-piece range built to keep your bowl warm, your burrito upright and your dignity mostly intact as you sprint to Gate 47.
Co-created with BÉIS, the viral travel label steered by Chipotle superfan, Founder and Chief Creative Officer Shay Mitchell, the collection blends the sort of functionality engineers like to brag about with the sleek silhouettes that make strangers assume you fly business.
We’re talking insulated construction to keep food at the right temperature, intuitive pockets for napkins and extras, and designs smart enough to take you from taxi to tarmac without looking like you’ve packed dinner in a glorified cool box.
Chipotle and BÉIS aren’t throwing this out just for the social-media crowd. They’re tapping into cold, hard travel habits. Gen Z takes an average of three leisure trips a year, and a whopping 79% say they seek comfort in familiar menu items when they travel. Translation: when they can’t take the bowl with them, they’re thinking about it. This collection simply removes the obstacle.
“Chipotle is the last stop on the way to the airport and the first stop after landing for many of our fans,” said Chris Brandt, President, Chief Brand Officer, Chipotle. “’The To Go Collection’ is a stylish way to take real food with you whether you’re travelling across the country or just around the block.”
For once, “stylish” isn’t PR padding. The line-up is almost comically specific in the best way possible. There are Chipotle Rollers in Carry-On and Large (£237/£322), Luggage Covers in matching sizes (£50/£58), and a Take Out Tote Bag (£84) shaped to fit a Chipotle bowl like a bespoke suit. The Burrito Holder Sling (£41) is insulated to keep your wrap warm; the Chipotle Sling (£67) comes with a dedicated napkin slip pocket—because chaos doesn’t need to be your travel companion. There’s a Burrito Duffle (£109), a Burrito Pouch Set (£58), a Guac Cup Bag Charm (£29), a Burrito Luggage Tag (£24), a Burrito On Board Charm (£16) and even a Pepper Key Charm (£16).
Call it novelty if you like, but it’s functional novelty—the sweet spot for anyone who’s ever tried balancing food, luggage, a boarding pass and the faint hope of making their flight. And if you’ve followed BÉIS luggage for any amount of time, you’ll know this is their superpower: building travel pieces that look like they belong on an influencer’s grid but behave like they were designed by someone who’s survived the baggage carousel at LAX during peak holiday season.
Mitchell’s fingerprints are all over this one. A self-proclaimed Chipotle obsessive, she’s created a line that winks at fandom without tipping into costume. You can carry the Burrito Holder Sling without broadcasting that you plan to demolish a barbacoa-stuffed masterpiece before take-off, or you can go all-in with the Guac Cup Bag Charm if subtlety isn’t on today’s menu.
The timing is deliberate. With holiday travel season kicking into high gear, and carry-on allowances shrinking faster than legroom, this collaboration nudges the humble burrito into a more dignified era. Because if your flight isn’t getting upgraded, at least your lunch can.
From Monday, 8th, the BÉIS x Chipotle To Go Collection lands exclusively on the BÉIS app, with the full range also available at beistravel.com. Orders placed by 16th December arrive before Christmas—ideal for the friend who treats Terminal 5 like a second home.
One thing’s certain: whether you’re a frequent flyer, a die-hard Chipotle loyalist or someone who simply refuses to travel hangry, BÉIS luggage just made the airport a little less painful—and your burrito a whole lot more comfortable.
