How to Cook While Camping? After a long day of hiking, fishing, exploring, and other outdoor activities, food tastes better outdoors. However, you do not have to limit yourself to burgers, canned chilli, and roasted hot dogs on a campsite. The challenge of cooking outdoors, away from your kitchen, is daunting for most people, but a little preparation and planning, along with a few tips and tricks, can make anyone a Camp Master Chef.