Meal planning for DofE expeditions can be fun and exciting with the right approach. By choosing convenient and delicious options, you can spend less time preparing meals and more time enjoying your outdoor adventure.

At Base Camp Food, we understand your needs and have a wide variety of options for your food and energy requirements. Our Wayfayrer meals, recommended by Duke of Edinburgh, can be enjoyed both hot and cold. We even have packs specifically designed for each award.

Mar 20, 2021 · Having food that you enjoy on DofE can turn an expedition from horrible to incredible — but finding the right food for you is not always intuitive. Find out what food is best for you today.

May 14, 2018 · Making a meal together is one of the best team-building activities of the Expedition section. Getting your group to plan your meals, cook from scratch, manage a team budget, choose and agree on a menu and share food are all excellent for developing life skills. Don’t think of expedition food as dull!

Jan 19, 2024 · Whether you’re off to a festival or planning a long-distance hiking Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) expedition, your approach to food will be the same. You’ll need food ideas that don’t need a fridge and are lightweight and durable.

Having food that you enjoy on DofE can turn an expedition from horrible to incredible — but finding the right food for you is not always intuitive. Find out what food is best for you today.

Jun 3, 2019 · Download the expedition meal planner to help you plan breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks for every day of your expedition. Key kit for cooking. You’ll need to cook a hot meal during your expedition and show you can use a camping stove effectively. Your stove will normally use gas or methylated spirits as fuel.

Mar 20, 2025 · We caught up with Halimah Patel who recently completed their Gold DofE expedition, fueled by our adventure-ready meals. Halimah shares their experiences, challenges, and top tips for future participants - plus, their go-to expedition meals that kept them going!

Nov 18, 2019 · Sam Sykes explains what food to bring on a DofE expedition. The video highlights the different kinds of food that suit expeditions, and the pros and cons of what's available. This video is useful for any participants looking to go on their Bronze, Silver or Gold DofE expedition.

Mar 21, 2021 · A substantial meal on a DofE expedition must be a hot meal cooked by the participant, that is both nutritious and filling. Participants are required to prepare a substantial meal every day of their expedition, with the exception of the final day.