18 February 2025
Campervan Cooking
Cooking in a campervan is one of the greatest joys of van life. Whether you’re exploring off-grid locations or setting up at a campsite, it offers us simplicity, flexibility, and the chance to use fresh, local ingredients.
Cooking on the road should be stress-free and enjoyable. Here’s how we make the most of our campervan kitchen.
Campervan cooking gives us freedom, creativity, and cost savings. Instead of spending money on expensive takeaways or campsite cafés, we prepare fresh, flavourful meals right in and around our van.
We love experimenting with new ingredients and keeping our meals quick and easy while still being delicious.
Modern campervans—like the ones we offer at Waveney Campers—are equipped with everything needed to cook up a storm.
Campervan cooking on the road, also allows travellers to feel more connected to nature.
There’s something satisfying about sitting down with a home-cooked meal, watching the sunset or waking up to a fresh breakfast by a quiet lake makes the experience even more special.
Plus, you can tailor meals to your dietary preferences, ensuring we always eat well no matter where our journey takes us.
Personally we have camped using a fair range of the above from a 2 man tent on a motorbike up to an American RV and most things in-between.
There a re many easy ways to enhance your experience while camping or travelling in your camper van.
Tea made in a tea pot, coffee made in a coffee pot, gin and tonic with ice and lemon, wine in a proper glass and food from a decent plate.
Camping shouldn’t be an excuse NOT to cook and while nice restaurants and coffee stops with views are beautiful experiences, preparing and eating tasty and healthy meals is part of the overall travelling experience.
Today’s campervans come with a range of appliances to make cooking easier, including a two-burner gas hob, a fridge/freezer, and even solar panels for off-grid adventures.
However, there are a few key pieces of equipment, that will make cooking in a campervan even more enjoyable:
The Cadac Safari Chef is an essential piece of camper van cooking equipment, and for good reason.
This compact, lightweight gas BBQ is incredibly versatile, allowing for grilling, frying, baking, and even boiling.
It comes with interchangeable cooking plates, meaning you can cook anything from full English breakfasts to stir-fries and pizzas with ease.
Its efficient design ensures minimal gas consumption, making it ideal for extended trips. Plus, with its easy-to-clean surfaces and foldable legs, it’s perfectly suited for van life.
When it comes to low-energy, high-efficiency cooking, the Remoska Electric Cooker is a game-changer.
Designed for energy-conscious cooking, this compact electric oven can roast, bake, and grill with minimal power usage, making it an excellent option for campervans with limited electricity.
Whether plugged into a campsite hook-up or running off an inverter, the Remoska delivers perfectly cooked meals without draining your power supply.
Available exclusively at Lakeland in the UK, this handy appliance allows van lifers to whip up everything from roast chicken to fresh bread, all in a single pot.
For those who love crispy, delicious food without the excess oil, an air fryer is a fantastic addition to any campervan cooking kitchen.
Compact and efficient, a low-wattage air fryer can make everything from golden chips to roasted vegetables with minimal effort.
Its rapid air circulation technology means you can enjoy quick, energy-efficient cooking without the hassle of deep frying.
Many modern campervans now include inverters powerful enough to handle an air fryer, making it a practical solution for anyone who enjoys fresh, healthy meals on the go.
Whenever the opportunity arises, cooking over an open fire BBQ transforms a simple meal into an unforgettable experience.
Grilling fresh fish by the coast, roasting skewers under the stars, or toasting marshmallows in the woods brings a sense of adventure to camper van cooking.
The rich, smoky flavours of fire-cooked food can’t be beaten, and with a portable firepit or grill, it’s easy to set up anywhere that permits open fires.
Of course, always check local fire regulations before lighting up, ensuring responsible and sustainable outdoor cooking.
One of the best parts of campervan cooking is shopping for fresh, local produce.
Whether it’s seafood from a coastal market, farm-fresh eggs from a roadside stall, or artisan bread from a village bakery, we love incorporating regional ingredients into our meals.
Cooking in our campervan means we get to enjoy restaurant-quality food without the price tag.
Supporting local businesses is also a huge part of our journey. Buying directly from farmers’ markets or small producers ensures fresher ingredients and a more sustainable approach to travel cooking.
Whether we’re seasoned campers or new to van life, cooking in a campervan is an enjoyable and rewarding part of the journey.
With the right equipment, a little creativity, and fresh ingredients, you can create amazing meals wherever your travels take you.
If you’re ready to experience the freedom of life on the road, Waveney Campers offers a range of high-quality campervans for both sale and hire.
Whether you’re looking to invest in your own van or rent one for a short getaway, their expert team is on hand to help you find the perfect vehicle to suit your needs.
Visit Waveney Campers to explore their available Campervans or head down to their premises at Norwich Camping and Leisure, 58 Yarmouth Rd, Blofield, Norwich NR13 4L
