Cook in Comfort This Winter

There’s nothing better than a hot, homemade meal after a day on the road. A good kitchen setup makes all the difference when travelling in colder months. Modern campervans like the Alpine and Alpine Tourer campers feature double gas hobs the Fuji has induction hobs and the Summit has an impressive three gas hobs, separate grill & full-size oven! But don’t forget – keep your camper well ventilated whilst cooking.

Here are three easy winter warmer recipes designed for van life: quick to prep, low on washing up and big on comfort.

1. One-Pot Sausage & Lentil Stew

A hearty classic for cold nights. This one-pot wonder is easy to make, filling and full of flavour, ideal for minimal kitchen setups.

You’ll need:

• 4 sausages (meat or veggie)

• 1 tin of lentils (drained)

• 1 tin of chopped tomatoes

• 1 onion, 2 cloves garlic

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

How to cook:

1. Brown sausages on one side of your hob.

2. Add onion and garlic, cook until soft.

3. Stir in lentils, tomatoes and paprika.

4. Simmer 15–20 minutes until thick.

Camper tip: Pair with crusty bread warmed on your second hob – no oven required!

 2. Creamy Coconut Curry

A warming, one-pan curry for life on the road. This simple curry packs bold flavours and minimal washing up.

You’ll need:

• 1 tin of chickpeas or 300g diced chicken

• 1 tin of coconut milk

• 2 tbsp curry paste

• A handful of spinach

• Rice to serve

How to cook:

1. Fry curry paste briefly on one hob.

2. Add chickpeas or chicken and stir.

3. Pour in coconut milk and simmer until thickened.

4. Cook rice on the second hob and stir in spinach before serving.

Camper tip: Use pre-cooked rice pouches to save time and gas.

 3. Hot Chocolate with a Twist

Because every road trip deserves dessert.

You’ll need:

• 300ml milk

• 50g dark chocolate (or cocoa powder)

• 1 tsp cinnamon

How to cook:

1. Warm milk on one hob.

2. Stir in chocolate and cinnamon until smooth.

3. Pour into your Out and About Campers mug and enjoy under the stars.

Camper tip: Add whipped cream and marshmallows for a sweeter treat!