As the temperatures drop and campfire season returns, there’s nothing better than winding down after a day on the road with a warm meal under the stars. Whether you’re staying at a caravan holiday park, camping off-grid, or setting up beside the beach, these easy campfire meals are simple to prepare, packed with flavour, and perfect for cooler nights outdoors.
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Not every campfire meal means dinner.
Cook bacon, eggs, mushrooms and hash browns over the fire in the morning and build breakfast rolls to enjoy with a hot coffee while the campsite slowly wakes up.
Perfect for chilly mornings before heading off on the next leg of your road trip.
A guaranteed crowd favourite and one of the easiest meals to throw together at camp.
Layer tortilla chips, beans, cooked mince or shredded chicken, salsa and cheese into a cast iron pan or foil tray, then cook over the fire until melted and bubbling. Top with avocado, sour cream and jalapeños once served.
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Few things feel more like winter camping than fresh damper beside a hot bowl of soup.
Cook damper in a camp oven while heating soup over the fire — whether it’s pumpkin soup, chunky vegetable soup or a hearty beef stew. Add butter to warm damper straight from the oven for the ultimate comfort meal.
Minimal dishes, maximum comfort.
Cook onion and garlic in a camp oven or pot, add your favourite sauce, vegetables and protein, then stir through pasta and stock until cooked. It’s hearty, warming and easy to customise with whatever you’ve packed for the trip.
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Simple, affordable and surprisingly filling.
Wrap potatoes in foil and place them in the coals while the fire settles. Once cooked, load them up with toppings like baked beans, cheese, coleslaw, tuna, sour cream or leftover BBQ meat.
They’re easy to prep ahead and ideal for relaxed evenings around the fire.
For something sweet, fill waffle cones with marshmallows, chocolate pieces and strawberries or banana, wrap in foil and heat over the fire for a few minutes.
Easy, mess-free and always a hit with kids and adults alike.
One of the best parts of caravanning and camping is how simple meals somehow taste better outdoors. Winter camping season is the perfect excuse to slow down, gather around the fire, and enjoy those cosy evenings that become some of the most memorable moments of a trip.
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