When it comes to food and drink, you need to think about what you will take with you when travelling in your caravan. It really is all dependent on whatever your plans are but it is worthwhile to pack what you need and cook it yourself. 

If you’re able to make regular escapes in your caravan, running a quick checklist before you head out with everything else will ensure that you have everything prepared before arriving at your destination. 

As much as you may enjoy hunting for fresh and seasonal produce by stopping at roadsides in the local area - it’s always important before you go on your set trip to be prepared and have your pantry covered with the essentials.

With some of your own creativity and exploring some great combinations using meats, fishes along with choosing your flavours, you can produce a load of meals just from using some simple ingredients.

As promised we have devised a quick list of some basics that you can start adding to your caravan pantry kitchen. It may seem like a long list of items but believe us when we tell you that you will find a ways to fit all these essentials. 

List of Caravan Pantry Basics

DAIRY / FRIDGE

Butter: (Butter comes in so many forms. Choose the one you like) 

Milk: (Grab UHT milk either as cartons or the smaller varieties. UHT Milk is very affordable and you can easily store it. There are so many alternatives now so grab your particular preference. 

Yoghurt: (Greek yogurt, low-fat yogurt - ANY yogurt. You can grab a nice pack of the flavour you like so that you can snap it off or grab a larger tub) 

Cheese: (choose what you like e.g. feta for salads, small block of parmesan for your pastas or Phili cheese - great as a spread on a cracker) 

Eggs: (Hard boiled, soft boiled, poached or scrambled eggs. Make a egg salad. Great source of protein and iron) 

Bacon: (For your morning breakfast or tea. Take thinly slices of bacon so it's easy to pack) 

Meat: (Usually bough fresh as you go)

Fruits: (Apples, oranges, bananas... Choose fruits that you can blend as a juice/smoothy or something to munch on when you want a snack in between)

SAUCES / CONDIMENTS 

Balsamic or Red Wine Vinegar (Better for you)

Pasta Sauce: (You can buy the sachets which are easier to store) 

Mustard Sauce: (Dijon, wholegrain) 

Dried Herbs and Spices: (Go nuts on spices. You can never have enough spices. Our favourites: oregano, chilli powder, turmeric, cayenne pepper, paprika, coriander seeds, ground cumin) 

Oil: (Extra virgin is great for cooking with, canola oil, pumpkin seed oil - your preference and choice) 

Stock Cubes: (Beef and chicken)

Honey, Jam, Peanut Butter, Vegemite... (can’t go wrong with any of those) 

Soy Sauce
Sweet Chilli Sauce
Mayonnaise
Salt and Pepper
Tomato Sauce

DRY FOODS

Breakfast Cereal: (Small boxes or make your own muesli that you can mix yourself) 

Bread/rolls: (Take as much as you can. You can always make your own damper)

Biscuits / Snacks / Cakes: (Choose your favourites. Have with a morning coffee, afternoon break) 

Flour: (Wholemeal flour, almond flour, you can make your own bread, use it to thicken your sauce)

Pasta and/or Spaghetti: (Gluten free varieties available) 

Rice: (Brown rice, white rice. We all know brown rice is better for you) 

Couscous: (You can buy it in sachets or put a whole packet in your own container. Great for a quick meal on the go)

TINS/JARS (mini tins where possible)

Tuna: (Chilli, lemon and herb, olive oil. Mix it up so it's not boring) 

Mixed beans / Kidney Beans / Chickpeas: (Great source of iron, zinc and keeps your tummy full) 

Baked Beans: (You can't go wrong with baked beans. You can choose a non-branded variety if you want to save or choose your favourite brand) 

Beetroot: (Tinned variety) 

Olives: (Green olives, marinated olives. Either way olives are a great snack or mixed in a salad)

Coconut Milk: (Grab a full cream and low fat)

Baby Spinach: (Ready washed)

Broccoli / Bok Choy / Green Beans / Snow Peas: (Easy to stir fry)

Bunch Fresh Herbs: (things like mint, basil, coriander, rosemary, parsley) 

Capers
Curry Paste
Chopped tomatoes
Pesto
Veggies
Peppers
Onions and spring onions
Garlic / Ginger / Chilli 
Lemons
Tomatoes
Mushrooms
Potatoes and Sweet Potatoes
Avocado

DRINKS

Tea: (Choose what you like: peppermint, english breakfast, camomile tea - to get a good nights rest, lemon grass tea, green tea)

Coffee: (Granulated coffee of your choice) 

Sugar
Bottled Water
Juice Cartons
Alcohol Wine/Beer

We hope this quick list has helped you to think about what foods you can get for your caravan pantry. 

Enjoy your next trip away with wholesome foods and snacks knowing you can reach into the pantry from wherever you are. 
 

Happy caravanning!