We use our blue campervan all year around and so there is always food in the cupboard and dried ingredients in the storage containers. If we had to [in that end of the world scenario] we could probably survive for a few weeks on just what is in the ‘van! Fortunately, we use the ‘van enough that these tins and jars are rotated regularly enough. What this means is that when we decide to head off on a trip all we need to pop in the Blue Bus’ kitchen cupboards is the fresh food from the fridge and bread bin. Having these staple items to hand help us to build quick and delicious meals while we are on the road with the addition of a few fresh ingredients. We can also use them to make a hearty meal if we haven’t had time to shop and want something quick after a long day.
What do you always have in your campervan food cupboard?
Our store cupboard staples:
- Tins of chickpeas [great for hummus or stews and curries]
- Small cartons of tomato passata or small tins of tomatoes for stews and sauces
- Tins of those delicious large Greek beans in tomato sauce
- Tins of artichoke hearts, sweetcorn, green beans and Spanish peppers [useful if we can’t get fresh vegetables or don’t have time to shop]
- Jars of pesto [great for a quick meal when the day doesn’t go according to plan]
- Delicious puy lentils in tins or packets and dried red lentils [they cook so quickly]
- Jars of black and green olives to nibble or lift a dish of scratch ingredients
- Peanut butter for sandwiches or stews
- Marmite [wouldn’t go anywhere without it]
- Jam and honey
- Olive oil and balsamic vinegar
- Herbs, spices and bouillon
- Pasta, basmati rice, risotto rice and couscous
- Biscuits, crackers and nuts
- Bread mix for pitta bread or rolls [cheating I know but easier in the campervan]
- Soya milk
- A packet of ground coffee, tea bags, instant coffee & Barleycup
- A few bottles of red wine and beer
Back on the road again 
Very interesting . That’s getting us a good overview to our upcoming adventures. Thank you so much for sharing your cupboard staple. 😉
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Thank you. I’m sure you will also have your own favourite must-haves 🙂
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That’s a lovely list, gives me some things to think about for this summer (unlike you I am not hardy enough to use my van 12 months of the year 😊 )
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Thank you and enjoy a summer of camping. You never know you might come to love the ‘van life so much you can’t bear to do without over the winter!
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Thank you so much for the inspiration as I’m working out what to pack in my van kitchen this summer. I would just love to know what herbs and spices you keep on hand. Many thanks. Sarah
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Hi Sarah and thank you for getting in touch. Campervan cooking is fun but limited space means you can’t have the whole kitchen! At the moment we take black pepper, salt, a jar of mixed herbs, a decent curry powder and a small tin of Hungarian smoky paprika. We have fresh garlic too. And a jar of mustard is useful for sandwiches and for perking up stews etc. These combine for a variety of flavours and interesting meals and don’t take up lots of space. Enjoy working out what you need and happy camping.
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