Easy Camping Food Suggestions

Camping can be quite an adventure, and one of the exciting things about camping is the idea of roughing it – this includes cooking. It can be a little scary to cook outdoors on a camp fire, but it you are willing to rise to the challenge it can be very rewarding.

Fortunately, a little preparation can be a great help:

Have A Barbecue

Barbecuing camping food is perhaps the most popular solution people go for. There’s nothing quite like the smell of freshly cooked sausages and burgers wafting around your tent.

A small portable barbecue may be suitable if you do not need to travel light – otherwise, a disposable barbecue can work, but be sure to let it cool properly after use, and dispose of it carefully.

Remember that fresh food does not keep very long, so you may need to find a local store to top up on supplies from.

A cool box will keep camping food cool for up to a day before you cook it, and some camp sites will exchange defrosted freezer blocks for freshly frozen ones, so check with the site you are visiting before you arrive to see if they offer this service.

Research The Area

Make sure you find out where the local stores are before you leave home. You can take some basics with you, but you will need to buy some things, such as perishables, while you are away.

Find out the locations, opening times, and transport routes for stores nearby - especially if you are camping in a remote area and will not be bringing a vehicle.

Pack The Basics

Many of the best camping food essentials come in tins and packets. Pack a tin opener and a small camping stove and you’ll be amazed at what you can cook up without having to worry about storing food under cold conditions.

Dried foods can be useful, as they tend not to go off quickly – noodles, pasta, and rice, are quick and easy to prepare – just add water and boil for a while to produce a simple meal – you can make it slightly more palatable by adding some tinned fish or meat for extra flavor.

Before your camping trip, take a stroll around your local food store and look out for items that are easy to cook and do not require refrigeration. There are lots of convenience foods that are easy to prepare and would be the perfect basis for a simple camping meal.