For hikers and campers, good food isn’t a luxury — it’s fuel. Knowing how to cook well outdoors can transform your experience, from quicker camp set-ups to more satisfying meals at the end of a long day on the trail. Our Cooking class Wollongong options designed specifically for outdoor enthusiasts are becoming increasingly popular, and for good reason. They focus on practical, real-world skills you’ll actually use, not just recipes that look good on paper.

Whether you’re new to camping or refining your systems, learning how to plan, cook and adapt meals outdoors builds confidence and comfort on every trip.

Practical outdoor cooking skills for real adventures

Cooking class Wollongong: learn to cook smarter outdoors

Our NEW PAST Outdoors dedicated cooking class Wollongong focuses on hiking and camping meals, teaching you how to simplify meals without sacrificing flavour or nutrition- and they're entirely plant-based keeping you fueled without damaging the environment or your health.

You’ll learn how to plan camping food easy options that suit your trip length, pack weight and cooking setup. This includes smart ingredient choices, efficient prep and cooking methods that work in all conditions.

These skills pair perfectly with proven advice found in camping recipe guides using a range of camp stoves, helping you understand when to cook from scratch and when to rely on lightweight, ready-made options.

Heading out on the trails? Make sure you're prepared with the right amount of food, and the right meal plan. Image source: Osprey.

Cooking class Sydney: transferable skills for every trip

Many hikers search for a cooking class Sydney option, but the skills taught in this hands-on experience are designed for real adventures anywhere you roam — from overnight bushwalks to extended base camps.

Choosing the right stove and fuel setup is just as important as the food itself. A quality cooking class in Sydney or Wollongong setting will break down camp cooking fuel types, explaining when to use gas, liquid fuel or integrated systems. This knowledge directly supports safer, faster cooking and fewer gear failures.

Hands-on experience with camping stove systems helps you understand boil times, fuel efficiency and packing considerations — key details often overlooked by beginners.

We also focus on Dehydrating snacks options for hikers, alongside our cooked meals and ready-made meal options.

In this practical outdoor cooking class, you’ll learn how to:
✅ Plan ideas for camping food that are lightweight, nutritious and easy to prepare
✅ Build simple menus so food, fuel and gear work seamlessly together
✅ Cook efficiently using different camp stoves and fuel types
✅ Adapt meals based on group size, weather conditions and available equipment
✅ Reduce prep time, clean-up and decision fatigue on the trail
✅ Gain confidence creating easy camping & hiking food solutions that work for you

These skills help you save time, lower stress and enjoy better meals wherever you set up camp.

Your trainer, Allison Tomazin Parker, Aus Active registered Personal Trainer, Fitness Instructor and the (better) half of PAST Outdoors, on a walk through the Royal National Park, NSW.

Camping food ideas breakfast: start strong every day

Breakfast sets the tone for your hike. Learning camping food ideas breakfast options that are quick, filling and easy to clean up can dramatically improve energy levels and morale.

From hot meals to no-cook solutions, you’ll discover how to balance nutrition with convenience, supported by reliable ready-made options like Radix, Real Meals or Campers Pantry camping meals when conditions call for speed and simplicity. 

These techniques align with best practices discussed in our guide for portable camp stoves for bushwalking, reinforcing efficient morning routines.

Simple camp pancakes, made with less than 5 ingredients - made here by Dave and Alli, founders of PAST outdoors, are a staple on their camping trips.

Why you need to book a camp cooking class with us

Camping meals can be really simple, but without knowing what to bring or how to put them together, they can also be ineffective with critical calories and nutrients needed for multi-day hikes.

We will help you plan effectively, providing you with a range of options based on your trip.  Don't live on two minute noodles- eat whole,  healthy meals to really get the best out of your trip.

How to book a Hiking & Camping Cooking Class

1. Click this link: Upcoming Cooking Classes

2. Date: Select your preferred session from the available dates on the class page. Time: Each class runs at the scheduled time listed on the booking page

3. Location: PAST Outdoors Education Space, 10/177 Princes Highway Helensburgh
   

4. Phone number: Call us at 1800 727 847 for any questions or assistance

Classes are hands-on and spots are limited — book early to guarantee your place.