There’s no feeling quite as wonderful as setting off on your latest adventure in a motorhome. Whether you’ve booked your Wilderness motorhome or you’re about to, planning your road trip is the time when things start to feel real and exciting. The only area that can feel a bit of a sticking point is road trip meal planning.
The ease and mobility of motorhome travel mean that, by necessity, the kitchen runs on essentials. With limited preparation space, no oven or microwave, and a setup of essential plates, bowls, and cutlery for lighter travel, coming up with healthy, gourmet vegetarian creations in a motorhome can feel a bit of a challenge.
We asked food writer Catherine Milford to put her cooking skills to the test to find out just how versatile a Wilderness motorhome kitchen can be. She took to the road in New Zealand’s beautiful South Island to fully ‘road-test’ some delicious vegetarian recipes that need minimal preparation, and work well in a campervan setting.
When you’re travelling by motorhome, ease and simplicity of meal preparation are key. In this guide, you’ll find everything you need to create 12 delicious, easy meals that can be created on a two-burner gas hob. All the recipes can be whipped up in 30 minutes or less, with ingredients that can be found in any New Zealand supermarket, using only the equipment that comes as standard with your Wilderness motorhome.
We’re bringing you:
2x Breakfasts
2x Lunches
6x Dinners
2x Desserts
You’ll find:
A full ingredient list for each dish
A list of equipment needed
Serving numbers and prep time per dish
Road-tested preparation and cooking methods
Handy tips and alternatives, where applicable
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The best campervan meals are quick, one-pan dishes like spicy bean wraps, creamy campsite curries, and garlic mushrooms on sourdough that require minimal prep. These versatile recipes use simple ingredients and can be whipped up easily on a standard two-burner gas hob.
Cooking in a compact kitchen is all about embracing one-pot meals, prepping your ingredients efficiently on a single chopping board, and keeping your utensils minimal. Focus on quick, low-fuss recipes that use standard campervan equipment so you can spend less time washing up and more time exploring.
Stock up on versatile pantry staples like canned beans, pasta, rice, and peanut butter, alongside fresh, seasonal New Zealand produce like Agria potatoes, avocados, and local fruits. Don't forget convenient flavour-boosters like sriracha mayo and curry powder to keep your road trip meals exciting.
Not at all! Every single recipe in this guide is designed to be made using only the standard kitchen equipment that comes inside your Wilderness motorhome.
Yes, many of our favourite road trip dishes, like the fluffy American pancakes, spicy bean wraps, and peanut butter noodles, can be whipped up in 15 to 20 minutes flat.
Absolutely, every ingredient listed can be easily found on the shelves of any local New Zealand supermarket or roadside stall along your route.
They certainly are, as each recipe features simple step-by-step methods, minimal prep work, and handy cooking hints tailored specifically for stress-free campervan cooking.
No oven is required for any of these dishes. We have specifically designed and road-tested every recipe to be cooked entirely on a simple two-burner gas hob.