Motorists Realise They've Entered Rural Queensland When The Servo Hotbox Does Not Muck Around

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A fully stacked bain marie has been identified as the universal indicator that the road trip has suddenly crossed over into 'rural Queensland' - it can be confirmed.

Also known as the hotbox, the bain marie is the heated glass case used to store food that gently keeps meals warm using indirect heat.

It generally sits at the counter of a town's service station, and it's contents are wholly dependent on how far away from the ocean it is located.

The further inland, the better the options.

While hotboxes in the 'urban outskirts' will attempt to sell foreign and unfamilliar items like 'ham and cheese croissants' or 'chicken wings' - motorists know they have officially left the city when they see the old favourites.

Namely, the iconic Chiko Roll, the fried dim sims, the potato scallop, the Four & Twenty traveller pie, the crumbed chicken tenders, the pre-made bacon and egg rolls, and the battered Kranksy sausage.

However, these people aren't heathens, there are also vegetarian options. Namely, the 15 inch spring rolls.

A hotbox that doesn't muck around is also a fair indicator that this town has a pub that stays open late, and therefore needs a smorgasboard of oil to soak up the grease.

The pub is also likely to sell a crumbed steak special in summer and a beef strog in winter.