Introduction to campfire cooking

Cooking over the camp fire is a wonderful experience to offer all participants at Forest School. Following the principles of outdoor food safety, the process of preparing the resources and laying the fire; preparing, cooking and enjoying fresh quality food together is truly something very special. There is more to camp fire cooking than just marshmallows and bannock and we hope these pages will give you inspiration to try different recipes, cooking methods and fire lays to achieve successful, safe and enjoyable camp fire food for all.
It is the Level 3 Forest School Leader`s responsibility to ensure appropriate risk/risk benefit assessments are in place and camp fire cooking is offered according to their specific safe camp fire cooking policy and procedures.

Campfire_Cookbook – Whatever you can cook at home, you can cook on the camp fire with a little practice. Here are some great recipes to get you started and build your confidence