When you're on a camping holiday and mealtime rolls around, it can be tricky to keep both the kids and grown-ups happy with quick dishes that don't need an arsenal of cooking gear. To help you rise to the challenge, we’ve compiled a list of 10 easy camping recipes for the perfect outdoor feast!
Quick and easy campsite recipes
Greek salad
A fresh and delicious dish straight from Greece... and delightfully simple to put together. All you need is tomatoes, feta, cucumber, kalamata olives (naturally), red onion, salt, pepper and a dash of olive oil. Kali Orexi – that’s ‘enjoy your meal’ in Greek!
Pizza
Margarita, Royale, with a tomato or a cream base... pizza is a firm favourite with campers big and small! Convenient, easy and sooooo good (except pineapple pizza – but that might be an unpopular opinion)!
Wraps
Something of a newcomer to the culinary scene, wraps have quickly gained in popularity because they’re so easy and convenient. You can fill them with whatever you have in the fridge – then roll them up and they’re good to go! A handy meal to tuck into your picnic basket.
Quinoa bowl
Originally from South America, quinoa is a tiny seed packed with goodness, which can be eaten in many different ways. Team it with vegetables, animal or plant-based protein or fruit (yes, trust us) to create a quinoa bowl – a delicious and nutritious dish that’s so easy to make!
Barbecue time!
Nothing brings families together at the campsite quite like a barbecue. And it couldn’t be simpler – just three essentials: a barbecue or plancha grill, your favourite meat or veggies, and the people you love!
Pan bagnat
If you’ve never tried this iconic southern French sandwich, a camping holiday is the perfect time to do so! Take a round, garlic-flavoured loaf and fill it with tomato, tuna, fresh onion, hard-boiled eggs, black olives and finish with a splash of olive oil. A treat to be enjoyed any time, anywhere,... and as often as you please!
Tabbouleh
Fabulously fresh and full of flavour, tabbouleh will add an exotic twist to your campsite cuisine. An effortless way to get a taste of faraway destinations – no passport required!
Rice salad
Another camping classic that’s quick and easy to prepare is rice salad. And the great thing is that you can flavour it any way you like – seafood style, Italian, Middle Eastern, Thai or even Hawaiian (and this time, we’ll let you have that pineapple)!
Sardine rillettes
A tin of sardines, some cream cheese, a few spices... mix it all together and you’re done! A fresh, briny delight that’s perfect for spreading at aperitif time. To mix things up, swap the sardines for tuna or mackerel.
Shakshouka
Its name may be tricky to pronounce, but making it is as easy as pie! Eggs, tomatoes, feta, garlic and chilli come together to create a colourful, flavour-packed dish. Your tastebuds will thank you!
- Get organised: even with the simplest recipes, you’ll need to follow each step carefully, just like a real chef.
- Make a list of ingredients: to avoid last-minute supermarket runs. If you realise you’ve forgotten something, our campsite shops usually stock the essentials!
- Trust yourself: practice is the key to cooking like a pro.
- And most importantly, have fun!
- Frying pan
- Saucepan
- Barbecue or plancha grill (you can often hire one at our campsites)
- Knives, forks and spoons
- A measuring jug
With this handy collection of recipes, you’re ready to wow the tastebuds of your camping crew!
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