Setting up a camping kitchen isn’t a hard thing to do.

I always like to start off with a list so that I don’t forget anything. I plan meals ahead of time so that I know what spices, additional pans, etc. to bring. Anything you can cook at home you will be able to cook on a camping trip if you bring the right supplies and cookware. I can’t tell you how great food tastes when you are camping, you will have to experience that for yourself. I can tell you, it will definitely put a smile on your face! Some of my fondest camping memories growing up was the good eats my Dad made in his dutch oven.

The more items you add to your camping kitchen you will find it easier to have a camping box or large plastic containers with lids to keep you kitchen items in. This will keep your camping kitchen items clean, all together and organized for your next camping trip. I like to bring a tarp to cover my kitchen area, not only to provide shade but to provide shelter if the weather should turn nasty.

Below is a list of items that will help you get started with setting up your camping kitchen. This list is intended as a suggestion, the more you go camping the more you will personalize your list for the items you need for your camping kitchen.

Cooking Equipment

• Camp Stove

• Grill Rack

• Charcoal

• Lighter

• Matches

• Dutch Oven

• Pots and Pans

• Coffee Pot

• Thermos Jug

Cookware

• Can Opener

• Measuring Cups

• Measuring Spoons

• Potholders

• Long Tongs

• Spatula

• Long Handle Spoons

• Long Handle Slotted Spoon

• Pronged Fork

• Whisk

• Kitchen Knives

• Grater

• Campfire forks

• Cutting Board

• Basting Brush

• Vegetable Peeler

• Meat Thermometer

• Colander or Strainer

• Metal or plastic mixing bowls

• Egg holder(s)

Tableware

•  Spoons

• Forks

• Knives

• Plates

• Bowls

• Drinking Cups

• Coffee Cups

Other Items

• Aluminum Foil

• Dish Soap

• Dishcloth

• Dishpans (3)

• Paper Towels

• Trash Bags

• Folding Table

• Tablecloth

• Tablecloth clips

• Cooler

• Fresh Water Containers

• Hand Soap

• Hand Sanitizer

• Tarp (To shelter camp kitchen)

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