Tableware and Silverware

  • Plates
  • Cups
  • Glasses
  • Knives, forks, spoons (alternative for minimalists: sporks)
  • As needed: bowls, breakfast boards

Cooking Utensils

  • Pans
  • Pots
  • Cooking spoon
  • Sharp kitchen knife
  • Cutting board
  • Strainer and large bowl (or a salad spinner, where the strainer and bowl can be used separately)
  • Scissors

BBQ Utensils

  • Grill, grate and charcoal
  • Barbecue tongs
  • Lighter or matches

Cleaning Supplies

  • Washing-up liquid, sponge, dishcloth
  • Tea towel
  • Washing-up bowl (perhaps a foldable one)
  • Bin liners

Non-perishable Foods

  • Salt, pepper
  • Oil, vinegar
  • Noodles, rice …
  • Coffee, tea
  • Perhaps some ready meals, sauces, pesto
  • Jams, Nutella, cereal

For Outdoor Chefs:

  • Camping stove
  • Windbreak
  • Fuel

Miscellaneous (As Needed):

  • Water containers
  • Cooler bags
  • Storage containers
  • Cling film
  • Baking paper
  • Plastic bags and rubber bands
  • Kitchen paper
  • Can opener, bottle opener and corkscrew, or a pocket knife or multi-tool knife with these features
  • Espresso machine or coffee pot and filter
  • Thermos
  • Peeler
  • Sharp knives for bread, meat, fish …
  • Spatula, whisk, ladle
  • Grater
  • Measuring cups

When you use this list you can be sure you won't anything important for your camping kitchen. We have put together a more general packing list here and also collected the best camping recipes. Bon appetit!