Vanlife Eats
The Kitchen

Kit, gear & cookbook

Everything Basil uses and recommends for cooking great food on the road. Tried, tested, and approved in the van.

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Recipes Inspired by Travel & Adventure

75 delicious recipes designed for tiny kitchens — campervans, boats, or cosy homes. Basil's debut cookbook.

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Basil recommends

Essential van kitchen kit

RidgeMonkey Toastie Maker
Essential

RidgeMonkey Toastie Maker

The van life icon. Makes perfect toasted sandwiches on any gas hob. Compact, easy to clean, endlessly versatile.

Omnia Stovetop Oven
Baking

Omnia Stovetop Oven

Bake bread, cakes, and roasts on a single gas burner. Life-changing for anyone who thought baking in a van was impossible.

Petromax Cast Iron Skillet
Cookware

Petromax Cast Iron Skillet

Heavy but worth every gram. Incredible heat retention, lasts forever, and gets better with every use.

GSI Outdoors Halulite Set
Cookware

GSI Outdoors Halulite Set

Lightweight nested pot set for minimalist van cooking. Perfect for solo travellers or short trips.

Cadac Safari Chef 2
Stove

Cadac Safari Chef 2

The best portable gas BBQ and grill for van life. Connects to standard gas, packs flat, and handles everything from steak to stir fry.

Wüsthof Classic Chef's Knife
Knives

Wüsthof Classic Chef's Knife

One great knife beats a full block. This 20cm chef's knife handles everything and is worth the investment.