When you go camping, you have to break from your daily routine. You need to eat well every day as this will be a genuine source of well-being during your holidays. To go on holiday without having to worry while simply continuing to eat properly, here is a full week of camping menus.
Before planning your camping menus, you need to take stock of the kitchen equipment you have and what you will need. To cook your food, you need to get a gas or wood stove, depending on what you prefer. To make simple outdoor recipes, opt for the cookset, which contains all the necessary utensils for cooking and eating on a campsite. Take a cooler box and some freezer bags to preserve your food. Remember to hydrate yourself throughout the day using an insulated water bottle.
We've created a special tip for learning to cook while camping, which you can find below.
How to cook balanced family meals that are guaranteed to please on a campsite?
Here is an example of a week of meals that you can prepare in order to eat well when camping. The quantities are to be adapted according to the number of people you're cooking for and their appetites. These dishes will appeal to adults and children alike!
And to make it easier for you when you go shopping, check out the shopping list for the week at the bottom of the page.
Breakfast
Banana pancakes
Recipe here
Lunch
Smoked salmon and avocado wrap
> Wheat tortilla + crushed avocado + lemon juice + cherry tomatoes + smoked salmon.
Dinner
Chilli sin carne --- CON ?????
> Rice + kidney beans + corn + red peppers + tomato sauce + spices of your choice + grated cheese.
(Double the quantities for Wednesday lunch)
Snack
Rice cakes, almond butter and agave syrup.
Breakfast
Pan-fried muesli
Recipe here
Lunch
Seafood tabbouleh
> Semolina + smoked salmon + diced red peppers + chives + olive oil + lemon juice.
Dinner
Quinoa & courgette curry
Recipe here
Snack
Stewed apples + Speculoos cinnamon biscuits.
Breakfast
Almond & strawberry porridge.
Recipe here
Lunch
Chilli wrap
> Wheat tortilla + chilli sin carne (see Monday dinner recipe).
Dinner
Strawberry caesar salad
> Green salad + cherry tomatoes + chicken breast + croutons + parmesan + strawberries + olive oil + balsamic vinegar.
Snack
Fresh fruits & almonds
💡Did you know?Almonds naturally suppress the appetite because they contain antioxidants (manganese and zinc).Not only are they convenient to carry with you but eating 30 g of almonds when hiking will fill you up until the next meal, and prevent cravings or a drop in energy levels.
Breakfast
Fresh toast
> Toasted wholemeal bread + cream cheese + fresh fruit (kiwi, apricots, blueberries, bananas, etc.), agave syrup.
Lunch
Rice salad
> Rice + tinned tuna + corn + tomatoes + shallots + olive oil + balsamic vinegar + salt & pepper.
Dinner
Spinach and chorizo omelet
Recipe here
Snack
Rice cakes, almond butter and agave syrup.
Breakfast
Banana pancakes
Recipe here
Lunch
Sunshine toast with cream cheese
> Toasted wholemeal bread + cream cheese + sliced avocado + dried tomatoes + pine nuts.
Dinner
Curry pasta
> Pasta + peas & carrots + coconut milk + curry powder + grated cheese.
Snack
Peanut butter brownie
Recipe here
Breakfast
Pan-fried muesli --- GOJI & CRANBERRIES ????
Recipe here
Lunch
Greek salad
> Cucumbers + tomatoes + shallots + feta cheese + balsamic vinegar + olive oil (to serve with the fresh bread).
Dinner
Aubergines with parmesan
> Aubergines + tomato passata + minced meat + basil + parmesan (to accompany with rice).
Snack
Pancake in the pan - Chocolate and Fleur de sel ?????
Recipe here
Breakfast
English breakfast
> Fried eggs + baked beans + bacon + English muffins.
Lunch
Breaded fish & carrots and peas
Recipe here
Dinner
Veggie couscous
> Semolina + chickpeas + carrots + courgettes + raisins + vegetable broth.
Snack
Hot pears with honey and cinnamon
Recipe here
. Fruit and vegetables: carrots, courgettes, aubergines, avocados, shallots, cucumber, tomatoes, basil, spinach, peppers, cherry tomatoes, lemons, strawberries, chives, bananas, fresh fruit of your choice
.Fresh products: grated cheese, parmesan, cream cheese, feta cheese, milk, white fish fillets, minced meat, eggs, chicken breast, smoked salmon, bacon, chorizo
.Dry products: semolina, rice, pasta, oat flakes, quinoa, flour, croutons, wholemeal bread, rice cakes, wheat tortillas, English muffins, baking powder, breadcrumbs
.Preserves: chickpeas, kidney beans, carrots and peas, tomato passata, tuna, corn, coconut milk, dried tomatoes, baked beans
. Condiments: balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, pepper, curry powder, vegetable broth
.Other: agave syrup, brown sugar, raisins, almond butter, peanut butter, stewed fruit, pine nuts, mixed dried fruits, Speculoos cinnamon biscuits, dark chocolate, stewed apples
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