The summer holidays are now in full-swing and for some parents across the UK, that can only mean one thing: a camping holiday to enjoy a hearty dose of nature and, let’s be honest, tire the kids out in time for bedtime.

You have the equipment ready, the car is packed and the kids are suitably excited for the opportunity to go absolutely feral on a campsite. There’s only one issue: what do you eat every day?!

Of course, going out for dinner is an option but heading out for every single meal kind of defeats the point of camping and can make this relatively affordable holiday quite pricey after a few days.

Thankfully, there are plenty of options to choose from.

I know, I know, what an obvious suggestion. However, these handy snacks are ideal for throughout the day, are very easy to store and if they’re wrapped in tinfoil, can last a little longer than usual. They’re popular for a reason!

Whether it’s tuna pasta, tomato and cheese pasta or even just pesto pasta, this delicious dinner is great hot or cold. You can make it ahead of time to reheat once you’re camping or you can simply tuck into it cold.

Pasta salads are also a delicious go-to, just keep the components separate until you’re eating to save anything going soggy.

The camping experts at The Adventure Bite say: “Camping Breakfast burritos are easy to put together and full of delicious sausage, eggs, crispy fried potatoes, and melted shredded cheese. It’s the ultimate lazy camping breakfast if you put them together at home and toss them on the fire in foil.”

YUM. Perfect for filling tummies ahead of a day of adventures.

Keep milk in your cooler bag and take with you a box of cereal or muesli. Quick, simple and cheap. Plus, kids never tire of cereal.

BBC Good Food recommends: “When it comes to camping desserts, it’s often a case of assembling rather than cooking. Tinned fruit can be mixed into an instant salad, but if you want to add a special touch, melt some chocolate to drizzle over tinned pears, then sprinkle with hazelnuts.

“Sweet, shiny canned peaches with cream are a retro winner, too.”

“Ready to sautee or cook in foil packs over the grill. The vacuum sealer thing is great for prepping camp food and I re-use the bags until I can’t anymore to reduce waste. I pre-cooked bacon last time so we only had to throw it on to heat and crisp, so much easier and less mess.”

Who said camping couldn’t be bougie?

Eat Sleep Wild suggests: “Another favourite option is a sort of lunch mezze of breads, olives, cured meat, cheeses, and hummus. All of these options travel well, are high in calories and good fats, and are super tasty!”

Happy camping!