Swap your hiking boots for an apron and transform your campsite into a veritable outdoor kitchen . You don't need chef's equipment to eat well in nature: a stove, a campfire, and a little organization are all you need to prepare simple, delicious, and comforting meals.
To make your life easier, consider keeping your ingredients fresh with our insulated hiking bags and setting up a stable cooking area with ourfolding camping tables . A good work surface completely transforms the experience when cooking outdoors.
What to eat while camping?
Cooking outdoors requires some adaptation. You have fewer utensils, running water isn't always available, and the heat from the fire or stove can be inconsistent. But with well-chosen recipes, these constraints quickly become secondary.
Ideally, the following should be prioritized:
- dishes with few ingredients
- cooking in a single pan or in parchment paper
- food that is easy to transport and store in an insulated bag
- preparations that generate little washing up
Once you have these basics in mind, cooking while camping becomes a real pleasure.
Breakfast at the campsite
Breakfast is essential to fuel up before a day of hiking or outdoor activities. Even with minimal equipment, it's possible to prepare a hot and nourishing meal.
Bacon and eggs in a paper bag
This recipe is perfect when you want to avoid washing up.
Instructions for use:
- Line the bottom of a paper bag with bacon slices
- Crack the eggs on top
- Close the bag by rolling it up.
- Hold it above the embers using a stick.
Country-style omelet in a freezer bag
Copyable and customizable depending on what you have on hand.
To add to the bag:
- Eggs
- Vegetables (tomatoes, mushrooms, onions)
- Cheese
- Ham or bacon
Seal the bag tightly and cook everything in a bain-marie in simmering water.
Crepes in a bottle
Ideal when you're short on mixing bowls and whisks.
Steps:
- Pour all the ingredients into a clean bottle
- Shake vigorously
- Pour the batter directly into the pan
Small cinnamon buns on a stick
A camping version of a gourmet breakfast.
Wrap dough around a stick, roll it in a sugar-cinnamon mixture and cook over the fire, turning regularly.
Easy lunch at the campsite
Between hikes, you need quick, filling and easy-to-eat meals , even without a table… although a folding table makes the moment much more comfortable.
Barbecued Croque-monsieur
- Make a cut in a loaf
- Add cheese and ham
- Wrap in aluminum foil
- Warm in the embers
Filled tortillas
Perfect for a meal by hand.
Possible fillings:
- Cheese
- Grilled vegetables
- Chicken or minced meat
Fold, wrap and heat until the cheese melts.
Mexican salad in pita bread
The pita bread replaces the plate.
Inside :
- Red beans
- But
- Tomatoes
- Lawyer
- Lime juice
Hot evening meal
After a long day, a hot and comforting meal is always welcome.
Macaroni, cheese and ham
Cook the pasta directly in milk. The starch thickens the liquid and forms a sauce. Add grated cheese and diced ham.
Pizza-style bread
Cut a long loaf of bread, add passata, mozzarella and toppings, wrap and grill.
Fish en papillote
Place fish, vegetables, lemon and herbs on a sheet of aluminum foil, close it up and cook over the fire.
Cowboy stew
A simple and nourishing classic.
In the saucepan:
- Canned beans
- Diced tomatoes
- Sausages
- Garlic, salt, pepper, spices
Canned goods and sensitive ingredients can easily be transported in an insulated bag to maintain the correct temperature.
Campfire desserts
Even in the great outdoors, you can end your meal with a sweet touch.
Brownie in an orange
Hollow out an orange, fill it with brownie batter, close it up and cook it in the embers, wrapped in aluminum foil.
Toasted chocolate banana
Split a banana, add chocolate, wrap and heat on the grill.
Campfire Popcorn
Place corn and a little oil in an aluminum foil packet, suspend it over the fire and let it pop.
The secret to successful camping cooking
Good organization makes all the difference.
- Prepare and cut some ingredients in advance with a folding knife .
- Choose simple and robust recipes
- Set up a stable work surface with a folding table
- Keep food fresh in a high-performance insulated bag
With the right equipment and these recipe ideas , cooking at the campsite becomes a friendly, simple and delicious moment, in the heart of nature.