After a long day pitching the tent and exploring your new surroundings, nothing is better than sitting down by the campfire to enjoy a hearty meal. In this article we will be sharing some delicious and unique dishes that can be made easily with just a few pre-packed ingredients.
(Remember – it’s important you store your food below 5 degrees celsius and separate dry and raw foods to avoid any contamination.)
Pizza
This recipe doesn’t require any kneading or preparing of dough. Just take a few English muffins, cut in half, add some pizza sauce and toppings, and grate some sharp cheddar or mozzarella on top.
Pop them on the grill until the cheese has become molten and the toppings are cooked all the way through.
If you want to go luxury you can buy a premade pizza dough and place it on a cast iron skillet along with the toppings. The heat retention of the cast iron will ensure the pizza is cooked evenly throughout.
Veggie frittata
A recipe that works best on a fire that has low embers, this frittata brings inspiration from the mediterranean straight to your camp.
Whisk together 4 eggs and add salt, pepper, and a pinch of grated nutmeg. Add some double cream to the egg mixture and pour half into the pan.
At this point you can add any veggies you like for example rocket, spinach and chives. Once it starts to set, pour the remaining egg mix in and cover with a lid for approximately 15 minutes.
Serve with fresh bread (which you can buy from our farm store) and enjoy.
Grilled fish
Another impossibly simple recipe that requires a fillet of your choosing, tin foil, and some olive oil and a lemon.
Add a glug of oil to the fish whilst placed in the foil, squeeze some lemon juice on top (add a few slices to the top if desired), sprinkle with some seasonings and wrap fully.
The fish will be ready once the inside is opaque and piping hot. Serve up with some cooked veggies or a salad for a healthy but substantial meal.
Chicken kebab skewers
This one is even more straightforward as you can do most of the prep at home.
Start by cutting the chicken into bite-sized cubes and soaking into a marinade of honey, dijon mustard, salt and pepper.
Add to a freezer bag and let it marinade in the fridge overnight. At the camp, cut some onions and pepper and assemble your skewer evenly with the marinated chicken.
You can also add baby tomatoes straight on the skewer which creates a wonderful sweetness. Cook until the chicken is opaque and the juices run clear.
Smores
Is it even a camping trip without the fabled smores being served as dessert? The great thing about this recipe is you can use whatever you want with it.
Get two biscuits of your choice (smaller ones like oreos, rich tea, or the Border biscuits that come in a twin pack are ideal) and add a piece of chocolate in the middle.
It’s probably better to have a semi-sweet chocolate as the sweetness of the biscuit and marshmallow can be a bit overpowering.
Get your skewers ready and pop one marshmallow on top before letting it slowly cook over the open fire until brown and gooey.
Remove from the skewer using the biscuit and enjoy (maybe wait a minute for the molten marshmallow to cool down).
Cooked apples
A healthier option but one that’s equally as delicious.
Cut across the top of the apple and remove the middle so that you’ve got enough space to fill with a fruit of your choice that’s been mixed with brown sugar, nutmeg and cinnamon.
Wrap the apple in some tin foil, place on a griddle on the fire and cook for 10 minutes. If this feels a bit too healthy for you, you can serve with ice-cream or cream.
If you forget anything on your trip, or want to skip the hassle of getting dessert ready you can visit our on-site shop for a variety of freshly made cakes and bread. We also have fridges available to rent for £2/night to ensure your meat and other perishable items are stored safely and securely.
