In light of National Picnic week, we’ve pulled together a few ideas and tips on having a picnic.

Picnics are something that everybody can enjoy and a fantastic way to enjoy the great outdoors. No matter where you are or go, there is always somewhere to have a picnic.

Picnics can be as simple of as sophisticated as you like.

What type of picnic do you fancy?

We’re always out and about, and with three growing kids and a husband that’s always hungry, I’m forever making sandwiches.

Before you go anywhere though, you need to decide on what type of picnic you fancy.

The Traditional Picnic

Traditional

We do see plenty of (child-free) people with these picnic baskets on summer’s afternoon at “…in the park” type of events, but for us the wicker picnic basket is not that practical, so let’s move along.

The Modern Picnic

Modern

You can get modern picnic backpack hampers that contain a coolbox, plastic boxes, plates, knives, chopping board, salt/pepper. and bottle cooler.

We do have one of these and they’ve been great for when visiting somewhere for a picnic, and when eating something that needs some plates.

We once turned up at a National Trust property, and whilst the kids played in the excellent play park, we got our ‘posh’ picnic set out. We even had a cool bottle of something (cough, cough, non-alcoholic of course).

Just Give Me The Food

Food is prepared at home, wrapped, and travels in various sized cool bags depending on what we are doing: Walking (my backpack), by Car (a big cool bag), Canoeing (in the dry bag), or by Bike (in the cool bag that fits on the saddle).

But even if you are doing activities, you can still have a picnic ‘event’….

Create a Day Camp

A solution to this is to create a ‘day camp’.

What’s a day camp? Think of it as a picnic with camping know-how.

The aim is to go somewhere, setup camp for the day (no, don’t bring the tent), and just enjoy spending time in that location.

Depending on where your day camp is going to be, you don’t have to travel by car. Exploring somewhere on foot, by bike, or getting somewhere by water makes a great little adventure for your family.

Another great picnic spot is Clun Castle, which is excellent on a sunny day: old ruins to explore, a hill with views, a stream the kids can paddle in, plenty of picnic space and room for games, and an old village to explore.

How to choose your picnic spot

Check the ground before putting down your rug you don’t want to be sitting on top of a ants nest or animal deposits!!!!

Think about the weather, you might want some shade from the sun or shelter from the wind.

Check out the beautiful scenery – what do you want to look at whilst having your picnic?

If you have to entertain the kids is there things around for them to do?

Games and Activities

If you have a lot of open space then ball games such as rounders, Frisbees, kite flying, rocket launchers go down well. Chasing games such as tag or capture the flag will help burn off a bit of energy.

You could set up an obstacle course using things around you. Set up challenges how quickly can you hop from a tree to the picnic rug.

Kids love climbing are there any safe trees nearby to climb?

If the kids are a bit older you could get the kids to use water colours or pencil to paint/draw a picture of the scenery.

If you don’t have a lot of open space then word games such as I spy, alphabet games, who am I game, may help to keep the kids amused.

If your in a woodland area then you could try a scavenger hunt.

Picnis in Bad Weather

If you are picnicking up a hill /mountain a bothy bag might come in very useful to protect you from the wind.

Picnic Essentials

A good thing to always carry is a first aid kit so you are always prepared for those bumps, bruises, and stings that happen quite a bit with children!!

What ever type of picnic you intend to have, here are some of our recommended essentials to take on family picnics.

Sanitiser

Wet Wipes

First Aid

Water

For Tea/Coffee

From picnic rugs to picnic hampers, we’ve pulled together a list of even more great picnic products, which you can view here.

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We currently have 2 Mobile Homes having sea views, with small enclosed lawns ideal for small children and pets, to let on a small campsite ideal for children with plenty of space to play. We have sites for several touring caravans and motorhomes, with electricity hook-up points and plenty of space for camping.

The campsite is on a farm in a rural position, yet only approximately one and a half miles from the beach and the Jurassic Coast, acclaimed as an area of outstanding natural beauty. We keep a small flock of sheep and the lambs are a delight to see in the Spring. We have a herd of Exmoor ponies, which foal in May and there are geese, a variety of chickens and two goats. There is an assortment of wildlife in the fields and hedgerows, not to mention an abundance of birds. There is a good bus service about 5 min walk along the lane. X53 service goes from Exeter to Bournemouth 2 hourly.

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Pitches and Accommodation at Coombe View Farm

• Tents
• Caravans
• Motor Homes
• Static Hire

Facilities at Coombe View Farm

• Showers
• Wash-up
• Fires Allowed
• Pets Allowed
• Electric Hook-up
• Chemical Disposal

CHARGES PER NIGHT:
Our charges are calculated up to 11am Saturday and 12 Noon on all other days.
Pitches must be vacated by the above times otherwise an extra days charge becomes due.
The following charges include: Car/Tent (up to 150 x 320cms excluding guide ropes) or a Motor Home.
For: Car/Caravan, Car/Trailer or Car/Tent (over 150 x 320cms) PLEASE ADD £6.00 per night to the unit price. Pup Tents £4 per night. All prices include up to 2 persons throughout the Season.
This is a popular site so it is advisable to book using our booking form deposits £7 per pitch per night. PAYMENT TYPES ACCEPTED: Cash, Cheques made payable to MRS S F GLASPER, Direct Bank Payments (please ask for account details). WE ARE UNABLE TO ACCEPT CARD PAYMENTS.
9th March to 22nd March £10.00 per night
23rd March to 5th April (Good Fri 29th March, Easter Mon 1st Apr) £12.00 per night
6th April to 3rd May £10.00 per night
4th May to 6th Sept (May Day 6th May, Bank Hol 27th May, Folk Week 3rd Aug, Bank
Hol 26th Aug) £12.00 per night 7th Sept to 1st Nov £10.00 per night

Children over 5 yrs £3.00 per night Adults over 12 yrs £6.00 per night
Awnings/Gazebos £5.00 per night Extra Car £3.00 per night
Mains Elec. Point £4.00 per night Luggage/Boat Trailers £2.00 per night

All Dogs are chargeable 4th May to 6th Sept £2.00 per night
All other times 1 dog is free, extra dogs £2.00 per night

We have an area where there are three communal campfires that can be used by whoever wants to use them and shared with others or you can have a campfire in most other areas on the camp site provided it is off the ground. Logs can be provided at a small charge if required.

There are showers on the site and these are free.

Electric Hookups are available in certain areas but are limited so it is advisable to book if one is required.

Coombe View Farm Prices

2013 CAMPSITE TERMS
CHARGES PER NIGHT:
Our charges are calculated up to 11am Saturday and 12 Noon on all other days.
Pitches must be vacated by the above times otherwise an extra days charge becomes due.
The following charges include: Car/Tent (up to 150 x 320cms excluding guide ropes) or a Motor Home.
For: Car/Caravan, Car/Trailer or Car/Tent (over 150 x 320cms) PLEASE ADD £6.00 per night to the unit price. Pup Tents £4 per night. All prices include up to 2 persons throughout the Season.
This is a popular site so it is advisable to book using our booking form deposits £7 per pitch per night. PAYMENT TYPES ACCEPTED: Cash, Cheques made payable to MRS S F GLASPER, Direct Bank Payments (please ask for account details). WE ARE UNABLE TO ACCEPT CARD PAYMENTS.
9th March to 22nd March £10.00 per night
23rd March to 5th April (Good Fri 29th March, Easter Mon 1st Apr) £12.00 per night
6th April to 3rd May £10.00 per night
4th May to 6th Sept (May Day 6th May, Bank Hol 27th May, Folk Week 3rd Aug,
Bank Hol 26th Aug) £12.00 per night 7th Sept to 1st Nov £10.00 per night

Children over 5 yrs £3.00 per night Adults over 12 yrs £6.00 per night
Awnings/Gazebos £5.00 per night Extra Car £3.00 per night
Mains Elec. Point £4.00 per night Luggage/Boat Trailers £2.00 per night

All Dogs are chargeable 4th May to 6th Sept £2.00 per night
All other times 1 dog is free, extra dogs £2.00 per night

We hate rules and regulations, but the thoughtlessness of some people make them necessary. We enjoy having you at Coombe View Farm and we intend to keep it that way, so that everyone can enjoy it.
• Commercial Vehicles (Lorries and Vans) exceeding 17cwt unladen are not permitted to stay on the site. If towing a caravan, sufficient time will be allowed to detach the Caravan, but the Lorry/Van must be removed to a suitable parking place. The decision of the Owners in respect of types of vehicle will be final.

• Excessive speed on pedal cycles is strictly forbidden and we rely on Parents and Guardians to realise the danger involved and co-operate with the Owners to ensure the safety of all persons and to keep an eye on their children.

• Ground Sheets may be used provided they are of an environmental construction i.e. breathable, otherwise Tents, Awnings etc. must be moved every 48 hours.

• Clothes lines are not permitted on the Site, these make the Site look untidy, but they can also be dangerous after dark. Window racks are permitted.

• Dogs are admitted to the Caravan Park, but you must appreciate that it is not everyone who likes dogs, therefore strict rules apply.
We provide specific areas for exercising dogs, but other than in those areas ALL DOGS AT ALL TIMES MUST BE ON A LEAD NOT EXCEEDING 10FT IN LENGTH.
Owners must not allow their dogs to foul any part of the camp or other people’s property. The entrance road is part of the camp, therefore it must not be fouled with dog dirt.
DOG DIRT is unfair to other campers, it is unhealthy where people walk and children play, it can cause (TOXOCARIASIS) blindness. The inconsiderate few spoil it for the rest. We shall have no hesitation in asking offenders to leave the Site. (Dog exercise area will be marked).
DOGS MUST NOT BE LEFT UNATTENDED IN CARAVANS, TENTS, MOTOR HOMES OR VEHICLES AT ANY TIME.

Getting in Touch with Coombe View Farm

Here's how you can get in contact with Coombe View Farm.

Coombe View Farm Website
t.glaspers@farmersweekly.net
01297 680218

Where to find Coombe View Farm

Grid Reference: SY203903. Post Code: EX12 3BT - do not rely on this when you are within a mile of the site as it is used for other properties aswell. There are Maps on our website that will help you find us. Please telephone us on 01297 680218 if you become lost for directions - this number is diverted to a mobile when the office is closed.

The full address is Coombe View Farm, Branscombe, Seaton, Devon EX12 3BT.

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Making Chapattis was fun and tasted great when still warm from the campfire.

Making Chapattis

Chapattis are an Indian flat bread and go great with curry.

Making flat bread at camp is really simple: all you need is flour and water.

• You need about two and a half cups of flour to one of water.
• Mix the water with the flour slowly and knead into a dough.
• Roll the dough into small balls, then flatten each ball.
• Place on grill over campfire or hot coals.

Making the Curry

The curry is really easy to cook in a Dutch Oven.

We were a few days into camp when we cooked this, and so we cheated, and made a simple veg curry (cool box wasn’t very warm at this point).

Cheats curry:

• Chop and fry onion
• Add tins of mixed veg, beans, and tomatoes
• Add a jar of curry sauce

Told you it was cheating!

You only need about half a dozen hot charcoals under the dutch oven.

Leave the lid on the dutch oven. Lift and turn the oven every few minutes to avoid heat spots.

The chapittas are just flour and water, but taste great when warm.

As you can see from the video, they’re fun and easy to make on the campsite.  All you need to do is bring the flour.

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Here’s a few tips on how to use a charcoal chimney starter to get the BBQ coals that perfect temperature for cooking.

What is a Charcoal Chimney?

A charcoal chimney gets the charcoals hot at and at an even temperature, which is difficult to do with just using lighters or lighting fluid on its own.

When using a charcoal chimney starter you don’t need to use BBQ lighter fluid (which can lead to a bad taste in the food if not used correctly).

Lighting a BBQ this way is a little more environmentally friendly.

How to use the Charcoal Chimney Starter

Using a charcoal chimney is very simple.

1. Roll up two sheets of newspaper and place in the bottom of the chimney.
2. Fill the chimney with charcoal.
3. Light the newspaper at the bottom.
4. The heat from the burning paper pulls the hot air and flames up through the chimney. Just wait for the coals to start turning white.
5. When ready, pour the hot coals into your BBQ.

How to use a Charcoal Chimney Starter Video

Below is a video of our first attempt using the charcoal chimney starter.

Lighting Tips

We now light the charcoal quicker than when we first used it.

• Don’t over stuff the bottom with paper. Leave some space for air to flow underneath and up inside the middle of the chimney.
• When lighting, we found slightly tipping the chimney and placing the burning match further underneath started it quicker than using the holes provided.
• If it’s slow in starting blowing some air into the bottom holes can help.
• If you wait until all your coals at the top turn white, many of the coals at the bottom will have burnt down. However, you can add extra coals as soon as you tip into the BBQ, or tip the coals in when you see most of the bottom coals are white and ash is just starting to form on the top ones.

When we first lit our chimney it took around 45 minutes, which was a lot longer than I was expecting.

It was windy though, and I hadn’t left enough space around the newspaper for air to flow.

After a bit of practice it’s now a lot quicker, and you should expect it to take anywhere from 20 to 30 minutes.

What if you don’t have any newspaper?

You can use fire lighter blocks if you wish, but really you want anything that will start to burn easily and burn long enough for the first coals to get hot.

What charcoal chimney starter to buy?

There are a few chimney starters available to buy.

We bought a starter from Webber, who make a lot of top quality BBQ products.

Charcoal chimneys are quite large as they need to fill a BBQ with hot coals, so must be big enough to hold a good amount of charcoal. However, big items are difficult to take camping.

Webber do a small version, which is the one we bought, and is easier to take camping.

This smaller charcoal chimney is actually ideal for cooking with Dutch Ovens, as you don’t need as many coals, but we did find it does enough coals to BBQ as well.  Simply add a few fresh coals after you pour in the hot coals, and the new coals will soon warm up.

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Small, intimate campsite attached to Farmer Gows childrens activity farm.

Description supplied by Farmer Gows Camping

Pitches and Accommodation at Farmer Gows Camping

• Tents
• Caravans
• Motor Homes
• Glamping

Facilities at Farmer Gows Camping

• Showers
• Wash-up
• Fires Allowed
• Pets Allowed
• Chemical Disposal
• On-site Shop

There are no pitch restrictions on large family tents.

There are 2 communal fire pits. Campers may also use their own free standing, off the ground fire bowls.

Logs, kindling etc is all available to buy at the farm shop.

There is a toilet/shower block with 2 toilets and 2 showers.

Farmer Gows Camping Prices

Open from Spring to Autumn, weather dependant. Cost is £15 per unit per night for 2013. Payable in advance.

Getting in Touch with Farmer Gows Camping

Here's how you can get in contact with Farmer Gows Camping.

Farmer Gows Camping Website
rick-bailey@whitehorsetipis.co.uk
07767 303 673

Where to find Farmer Gows Camping

You can use the post code SN7 7PR in your Sat Nav to get to the area.

Fernham road runs parallel to the A420 Oxford to Swindon road between Fernham and Longcot near to Faringdon and the Uffington White Horse.

The full address is Farmer Gows, Fernham Road, Longcot. Oxfordshire. SN7 7PR.

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Back to basics camping can often be the best camping trip. You don’t always need campsites with lots of facilities, you just need a little preparation.

When we started camping, many (many) years ago, we tried to find campsites with good facilities: toilets, showers, etc.

We just didn’t think that you could go camping with kids without these ‘essentials’. How wrong we were.

Now don’t get me wrong. I like a nice loo and shower. They are just not essential for great camping.

Problems with too many facilities

The problem is generally not with the facilities, but that nearly everybody wants to stay at a campsite with great facilities.

Unfortunately not everyone treats the campsite’s facilities well

We even stayed at one campsite that had a bath in the facilities. Unfortunately one camper had decided to use it as a loo for number twos!

So, you hunt for a site that has great reviews and great facilities, only to find the site packed, facilities over run, no campfires or BBQs allowed due to how many tents they have on site, and not enough space between tents to even peg out the guy lines correctly! So what’s the alternative?

(Now there are some campsites that have great camping and great facilities, such as Fforest Fields and Nantcol to name a few).

Back to Basics Camping

On a back to basics campsite you may just have a field, drinking water that you may have to walk some distance for, a toilet (a single flushing or composting toilets), and possibly a shower (but don’t count on it). No electric hook up – so leave your TV and microwave at home.

That may sound like a nightmare, but actually it’s getting back to real camping. Here’s some of the benefits.

• Plenty of space to pitch your tent, and enough space to spread out
• Very unlikely you pay more for large tents, and neither extra charges for awnings and rain shelters you put up
• You will typically be allowed your own campfire
• Fewer cars and plenty of space for the kids to explore and play
• Very unlikely that you have to pack up and leave by 10am the next morning and be faced with another 24 hours pitching fee if you don’t
• Often a lot quieter at night
• Typically in remote spots within beautiful countryside

How do you keep clean?

This is easy.

• You need a water carrier, suitable for drinking water. One with a tap is ideal.
• A bowl. Two even better.
• A kettle to heat water.

A water carrier is essential

You need a way of getting the fresh drinking water from the tap to your tent.

Obviously the larger the carrier the less trips you make, but large carriers are heavier when full. You can get carriers with wheels, but are larger to transport.

To save storage space you can get carriers that collapse. However we have a solid carrier as carriers that fold can sometimes leak at the joints after repeated use and are a little more difficult to clean.

Save water and use a bowl

After collecting all that water you don’t want to waste it.

We use two cheap washing up bowls. One under the tap collects water for washing hands. The other we use for the washing up.

You can get folding washing bowls to save space.

Watch our video below to see our setup.

What about a shower?

You can keep yourself clean without a shower for a day or two.

If staying longer, we find a local leisure centre and use the showers there. This not only keeps everyone clean, but the kids always enjoy swimming.

No Microwave? How do you cook?

Don’t try and make camping exactly like home; you’re camping. Part of the fun that your kids will enjoy is cooking on a campfire.

If you’re not sure where to start or what to cook with your kids, then head over to our section on cooking at camp.

If you don’t know what gas camping stove to get then read our guide.

We still use just a very basic gas camping stove, mainly to boil water with our whistling kettle. Everything else we cook over the campfire or BBQ (or in a Dutch Oven).

What about the toilets?

Just as with any other campsite, how clean the toilets are depends on how considerate the other campers are.

You may just have a single toilet that you have to trek up to the farmhouse to, a porta-loo (personally, I find these the worst), or a composting toilet.

Many back to basics campsites have composting toilets for a couple of reasons:

• They don’t need fresh and water plumbing. Composting toilets can be placed in remote spots that would be too expensive for flushing toilets.
• They are more eco-friendly.

If you want to know what a composting toilet is like then watch our video below.

Finding Back To Basics Campsites

We have all types of campsites listed on this website, including a great many back to basics campsites.

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Penisarlon Farm is a small campsite with spectacular panoramic sea views.

The campsite is dog friendly (must be on leads at all times).

The farm has large open areas with donkeys, ponies, hens (free range eggs available) ducks and geese.

It is close to several local beaches, and also a central location for that is close to most tourist attractions. It is also close to Mount Snowdon.

Visit Penisarlon Farm for a back-to-basics camping family holiday fun.

Description supplied by penisarlon farm camping farm

Pitches and Accommodation at Penisarlon Farm Camping

• Tents
• Caravans
• Motor Homes
• Self Catering

Facilities at Penisarlon Farm Camping

• Showers
• Wash-up
• Fires Allowed
• Pets Allowed
• Electric Hook-up
• Chemical Disposal
• By the Beach

You’ll be pleased to know that if you have a large family tent then you’ll find NO LARGE TENT RESTRICTIONS at Penisarlon Farm.

There is a large shared open fire bit, but no open fires are allowed near tents.
BBQs must be kept off the ground.

Penisarlon Farm provides FREE showers.

Electric Hookups are available to caravans and some tent pitches.

penisarlon farm camping farm Prices

Penisarlon Farm is open March to October

View prices on penisarlon farm camping farm website

Getting in Touch with Penisarlon Farm Camping

Here's how you can get in contact with Penisarlon Farm Camping.

Penisarlon Farm Camping Website
penisarlonfarm@btinternet.co.uk
01758 721533

Where to find Penisarlon Farm Camping

You can use the post code LL53 6LR in your Sat Nav to get to the area.

The full address is Penisarlon Farm, Pistyll, Pwhelli.

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Welcome to Grey Willow Yurts, a small family run campsite where traditional camping meets comfort and warmth.
Our eco friendly yurts are nestled in the heart of the Blackdown Hills in Devon. Whether you want to cosy up in front of your own wood burner, or star gaze huddled around a fire pit, our peaceful and friendly environment will make you feel right at home.

Description supplied by Grey Willow Yurts

Pitches and Accommodation at Grey Willow Yurts

• Glamping

Facilities at Grey Willow Yurts

• Showers
• Wash-up
• Fires Allowed
• Pets Allowed

We encourage all of our guests to have an outside fire to toast marshmallows! There is a dedicated area outside each yurt and more logs can be purchased on site.

We have two showers available to use for free. The water is heated by a log burning stove and the water is sourced from our own bore hole.

Grey Willow Yurts Prices

We are open all year round, our prices are broken down in to 3 seasons, low, mid and high.

High Season: June/July/August (December 23rd – January 3rd also)
3 night Weekend break (2pm Friday – 10am Monday): £249
4 night Mid week break (2pm Monday – 10am Friday): £249

Mid Season: March/April/May/September
3 night Weekend break (2pm Friday – 10am Monday): £149
4 night Mid week break (2pm Monday – 10am Friday): £149

Low Season: October/November/December/January/February *
3 night Weekend break (2pm Friday – 10am Monday): £99
4 night Mid week break (2pm Monday – 10am Friday): £99
*Excludes December 23rd – January 3rd inclusive.

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Getting in Touch with Grey Willow Yurts

Here's how you can get in contact with Grey Willow Yurts.

Grey Willow Yurts Website
enquiries@greywillowyurts.co.uk
@greywillowyurts
Grey Willow Yurts Facebook Page
07966617488

Where to find Grey Willow Yurts

You can use the post code EX15 3QA in your Sat Nav to get to the area.

For your Sat-Nav, the closest postcode to type in to get to the site is: EX15 3QA. The easiest way to reach us from the M5, the A303 and the A30 is from Honiton. From the M5: Come off the M5 at Cullumpton Junction 28 and head down the A373 to Honiton. When you arrive at Honiton, turn left into the High Street. At the mini roundabout, bear left. Once you are just over the A30 bridge, take a left turn signposted Dunkeswell. After 7.5 miles, turn left signposted 'The Knowle'.

The full address is Gray Willow Yurts, The Knowle, Clayhidon, Devon, EX15 3QA.

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This Coffee Mug Cafetiere is what you need if you like fresh coffee when camping.

Like 50% of people, a good cup of coffee is what I need the first thing in the morning (my wife is with the other 50%, and needs a cup of tea).

I am usually the first up in the morning on camp and before the I start the campfire (yes, a breakfast campfire is great too), I get the kettle on.

We don’t mind campsites with little in the way of facilities, but we do like our respective cuppa first thing in the morning.

We have a small gas stove and whistling kettle which is mainly for this purpose (we generally only use this stove for heating water).

Making a cup of tea is easy enough.

Unfortunately I am used to real ground coffee, and instant coffee just isn’t the same anymore.

The solution: take a small cafetiere along camping. However, taking more stuff, especially something glass, is not a great solution.

Such a simple idea that works really well.

Just pull out the mesh, place the ground coffee in the bottom of the mug, add warm water and brew, then plunge the mesh down.

This cuts down on what needs packing, and there’s less washing up

The mug appears to be insulated too.

Now if only it had a lid and was bigger…

Where to get the Coffee Mug Cafetiere

You could probably find similar mugs in some camping or kitchen shops.

I bought this mug by Smart Cafe from Amazon.

Smartcafe Hot Cafetiere Mug, Platinum

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If you like Chinese style food, then you’ll like this campfire stir fry. Cook with a BBQ wok over a campfire or BBQ.

Don’t just cook burgers over a campfires or BBQ. After a while, this gets a little boring. So here’s something a little different to try.

Unlike normal woks, BBQ Woks have holes in.  ”How’s that going to work?” was my first thought!

The holes allow you to char grill food over a BBQ or campfire. So it’s really a cross between a Wok and a grill.

Making Campfire Stir Fry

This is really simple and similar to cooking at home.

1. If you are including any meats, you will want to start cooking them first over the campfire or BBQ
2. Chop your veggies into large chunks. Anything small will fall through the holes.
3. Add contents to Wok and cook over fire or BBQ (we used a BBQ, which was already setup).
4. Every now and then stir the contents of the work. You should see the food getting char grilled.
5. Meanwhile, cook some noodles.  We used the type that just needed rehydrating in hot water – another easy to cook food when camping.
6. Once everything has cooked, pour into a bowl with the noodles.
7. Add seasoning/sauce and mix together. We used a Chow Mien sauce that you just poured over the food.

This was really easy to make and something a bit different to eat when camping.

The stir fry still had that campfire/BBQ char grilled taste, so it didn’t feel out-of-place when eating around the campfire.

Despite my first reservations about the holes, the BBQ Wok did the job perfectly, and is now a great addition to our camping kitchen.

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