My chuckbox is 2-3 8 gallon Rubbermaid boxes. One holds the cooking gear, a Trangia stove set, a small GSI wok, plates, cups, bowls, utensils, etc. Another holds most of the dry food (cans, packages etc). The optional third holds a 10" dutch oven, and associated gear.
During meal times I put the 2 boxes on the camp table or its benches, and only take out the gear and food I'll need. Everything is packed away after the meal, and put back in the car. It takes some effort to pack everything in the boxes, but it helps us keep a clean camp.
When we sleep in the Element, the 2 boxes stack on a front seat, with the dog's bed on top. There is space for a small cooler on the other front seat, with 6' of sleeping space for 2 adults in the back. I have to leave some non-food gear outside in a heavy duty Rubbermaid box (industrial Brute model) and a waterproof duffel.