CAMPING | Camp Kitchen Essentials For Your Next Camping Trip

January 12, 2017 Shell Robshaw-Bryan

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Being able to prepare and cook proper food when camping really can make a huge difference to your enjoyment. With not a ration pack or tin of beans in sight, we share some essentials to help you kit out your camp kitchen in style!

If you eat well at home, it stands to reason that you are probably going to want to do the same whilst you’re away and being in a tent, caravan or campervan doesn’t mean you have to resort to eating rubbish!

Looking for some inspiration? Check out one of my favourite quick and easy camping meals, or see 6 handy food and camping hacks.

With some well-chosen essentials, basic camp kitchen equipment and some forward planning you can eat well under canvas.

Basic Camp Kitchen Essentials List

There’s nothing wrong with having a basic kitchen set up, it’s all down to what works best for you, and the way you prefer to camp.

If you’re short on space, planning a single night trip or you need to carry everything with you, we’d recommend the following;

Gas stove or Trangia (see our review of the Primus Lite+ stove)
Spare gas canisters
Kettle
Mess tin(s)
Cutlery
Mug
Washing up supplies

Family Camp Kitchen Essentials List

Not keen on sitting on the floor to make a cuppa? Don’t like the idea of living on Pot Noodles or dehydrated food packs whilst you’re camping?

Quechua Camping Large Folding Kitchen Cabinet

OUTSUNNY
Outdoor Aluminum 3-shelf Camping Cupboard Kitchen

Mountain Warehouse Dining Utensil Set — Mountain Warehouse Dining Utensil Seet With Case

Charles Bentley
Odyssey Folding Small Camping Kitchen Stand

If you’ve got the space and would prefer to be able to prepare and cook full meals whilst camping, this is the essentials list for you;

Gas stove (see our review of the Primus Kinjia double stove)
Spare gas bottle(s)
Kettle
Frying pan (try the Primus LiTech frying pan)
Saucepan
Spatula/stirring/serving spoon (check out camping cutlery here)
Tongs
Carving knife
Chopping knife
Colander
Mixing/salad bowl
Chopping board
Bowls & plates (eco-friendly disposable, tin or melamine work best)
Scissors
Cutlery
Mugs, drinking tumblers and wine glasses (plastic)
Kitchen storage unit (see our review of the Outwell Padres XL camp kitchen)
Camp table & chairs
Washing up supplies + washing up bowl (collapsable ones are best)
Water carrier
Camping cool box (see our camping cool box recommendations here)

Handy Store Cupboard Extras

Tin foil/beeswax food wraps/food storage bags
Food storage boxes
Bin bags
Anti-bac spray/wipes
Kitchen roll
Tin opener
Bottle opener
Condiments
Salt & pepper
Spray cooking oil/olive oil
Tea, coffee and hot chocolate
Long-life milk
Assorted spices

Stanley Adventure Full Kitchen Basecamp Camping Cooking Set 3.5L

4 Seater Folding Outdoor Camping Dining Table Set with Carrying Bag

Campingaz, Grill and Stand Camping Stove, compact outdoor gas cooker — Campingaz, Grill and Stand Camping Stove, compact cooker

OUTSUNNY
Camping Cupboard Aluminium Foldable Kitchen Station — Outsunny Camping Cupboard Aluminium Foldable Kitchen Station

Cooking Safely When Camping

Please remember that cooking inside your tent is not recommended, a well-ventilated open-sided awning to protect you from the elements is better.

When using a gas stove, please ensure you follow all relevant safety instructions and ensure you are using a carbon monoxide alarm too.

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Shell Robshaw-Bryan

Editor & Owner at Camping with Style

Shell loves all things travel and outdoors and is a nature-loving, comfy-camping kinda girl. Shell started the Camping with Style blog after a serious snowboarding accident which left her with a broken back. Despite this she used the outdoors and healing power of nature to aid her recovery and she continues to spend time outdoors whenever she can.

From open water swimming, snowboarding and kayaking to hill walks and meditation, Shell shares her travels and microadventures here on the blog and in various publications she's written for, Shell has a particular interest in promoting wellbeing and the many benefits of nature therapy.

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