Time2Design Blog : The Gourmet Camp Kitchen

camping dinner table photos via pinterest

Whether you are cooking on an open fire, a portable grill or you have a full kitchen in your rig/tent/camper/rv, preparing a meal while camping doesn’t have to be any less gourmet than meals you would cook at home.

There are loads of cooking options available that allow you to have the same luxuries in your Camp Kitchen as you have in your home Kitchen. There are so many portable appliances, grills, ovens, cooktops and even multi-purpose appliances available that allow you to cook in your camp kitchen just like you do at home.

camp kitchen photos via pinterest

I have to admit the whole glamping phenomenon has taken gourmet camping to a whole new level. Gone are the days of the same ole burnt hotdogs, cereal out of a box and soggy sandwiches.

glamping photos via pinterest

Glamping or as I like to call it Gourmet Comfort Camping allows you to fully enjoy the outdoors and have all the comforts of home.

No matter what type of camper you are, the common goal is to be in nature and enjoy the outdoors, it is time to relax and get away from the hustle and bustle of our daily lives. It is perfect time to try out a new recipe or cook up your favorite meal. So why not let your camp kitchen be gourmet central during your time in the outdoors?

photos via carmen christensen

Whether your rig comes with a kitchen or you have a portable kitchen, cooking outdoors while camping is all about planning, preparing and improvising when necessary.

phots via www.campchef.com

There are many types of portable camp kitchens to keep you organized and store all your kitchen essentials. Everyone has a different way of cooking at home it only makes sense that everyone would have their own way of cooking while camping.

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(upper left) The Outdoorsmen from www.mycampkitchen.com

(lower left) Deluxe Campers Kitchen from www.cabelas.com

(right) The Field Kitchen from www.kanzoutdoors.com

So plan ahead, whether you are going for overnight, a long weekend or a week, plan your meals ahead. The more you plan the more time you will have to enjoy other camp activities.

photos via carmen christensen

By planning ahead you won’t have to worry about figuring it out once you get to your destination and you won’t be stressed searching for a grocery store. And since you will know what you will be cooking, you will know what to bring with you to cook on or in. Also it helps to not lug things along that you won’t be using.

Once you have made plan set, done your shopping the next most important thing is food storage. Whether you have a refrigerator or you are camping with coolers get yourself organized. I find it helps to repackage food, ziploc bags are a great and take some extras with you for left overs.

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Make the most of your space. If you have a camper where you cook inside you will probably store your pantry items indoors. But if that is not an option using some type of bins with lids is a great alternative and makes transporting your supplies easier. (Don’t forget if you are in bear country be sure to take appropriate steps for storing food.)

camping food storage photo via pinterest

What about what you eat on? Paper plates? Plastic silverware? Bring along real plates and silverware and if you want to get fancy add in a table cloth, maybe a vase to put wildflowers in and stow away a few candles for your evening meals. Why not make the most of your camping experience and treat yourself? The sky is the limit.