Camping Kitchen
Eating well is half the fun of camping, and a good camp kitchen makes it easy wherever you pitch. Our range runs from pocket hiking stoves to full family cook setups and standout brands like Ooni, Jetboil, Wizard, Ironclad Pan and Dometic, so you can cook the way you do at home.
Start with heat: a stove or cooker for everyday meals or a BBQ for low-and-slow cooking, then add the cookware to match, from lightweight pots to cast iron for camp classics. Feeling ambitious? A portable pizza oven turns a campsite into a pizzeria. Match your setup to your group size and how you like to eat outdoors.
Planning a camp kitchen from scratch? call into the Land & Sea concept store at 36 Pollen Street, Grey Lynn, Auckland for a hands on look before you buy, or shop online with fast, tracked delivery right across New Zealand.
Frequently asked questions about camp kitchen gear
What is the best type of camp stove for family camping?
For family car camping a two-burner stove is hard to beat, it lets you cook a main and a side at once and runs off a refillable gas bottle or canister. Hikers and minimalists are better served by a compact single-burner canister stove. Think about how many mouths you feed and how you travel before choosing.
How much gas do I need for a weekend away?
As a rough guide, a small canister will boil water for a couple over a weekend, while a family cooking full meals should carry a larger bottle or a spare canister. Cold weather and wind burn more gas, so always pack a little more than you think, and keep a backup so a run-out never ends dinner.
Do I need a two-burner stove, or is one enough?
One burner is fine for boiling water, brews and simple one-pot meals, which suits solo trips and hikers. Two burners make real cooking far easier, letting you run a pan and a pot together, which most families and couples appreciate once they try it. If space and weight allow, two burners is the comfortable choice.
Can I use cast iron on a camp stove or over a fire?
Yes, cast iron is made for it, and it shines over coals, on a BBQ plate or on a sturdy burner. It holds and spreads heat beautifully for frying, baking and slow cooking. Just season it, avoid thermal shock from sudden cold water on hot iron, and dry it well so it does not rust between trips.
Are portable pizza ovens worth taking camping?
If you love pizza and camp with the car, they are a genuine crowd-pleaser and reach restaurant-style heat in minutes. They do add weight, gas or wood, and a little space, so they suit family and group camping more than a minimalist hike. Pair one with a bench or table and you have the star of the campsite.
How do I wash up and manage water at camp?
Bring more water than you expect and carry it in a sturdy container, then set up a simple wash system with a basin, biodegradable soap and a drying option. Scrape plates before washing, use the least water that does the job, and dispose of grey water well away from waterways to keep sites clean and leave no trace.