Last Updated on August 6, 2025 by Felecia at Road Trips Australia
When it comes to an easy camping dinner, a few things are satisfying, like pizza! In this article, we’ll guide you through the step-by-step process of creating a mouthwatering pizza using basic ingredients cooked in a trusty frying pan, no oven needed! Get ready to elevate your culinary camping skills and indulge in a slice of cheesy goodness under the stars!
Many People Love Pizza for an Easy Dinner!
Pizza has evolved and adapted over centuries, captivating people’s taste buds across different cultures and continents, making it one of the most beloved and recognisable dishes globally. We are glad to share yet another version of this delicious and versatile food created to be cooked while camping, travelling, and outdoors.
Setting the Scene for an Easy Camping Dinner…
Settling into our camp overlooking the Murray River Gorge, the cool water cascades, creating a tranquil setting. Wrens chatter on the riverside bank, and Kangaroos hop through the grassland behind us. Emu, too, wander through the valley as the sun lowers, creating warm tones of yellow and orange across the landscape. This is the perfect setting for outdoor cooking and dining!
Cooking and sharing a meal in the great outdoors offers a uniquely rewarding experience. It allows us to appreciate the beauty of new surroundings, create a deeper connection with nature, and enjoy the vibrant colours of a captivating sunset.
Preparing Meals for an Easy Camping Dinner
Next, when embarking on a road trip journey away from home, it is crucial to establish a meal plan. Taking the time to plan your meals ahead of time means you will spend less time wondering what to cook and more time enjoying the adventure. With a clear plan, you’ll know exactly what food and ingredients to pack, saving valuable space in your camp fridge and pantry, while ensuring nothing essential gets left behind. It also gives you confidence knowing you have everything you need for meals while on the road.
Take advantage of our comprehensive camping food list with meal planning suggestions and a downloadable shopping list to ensure you are well-prepared for your upcoming outdoor adventure.
Tips for Making Frying Pan Pizza: Easy Camping Dinner
So, how do you cook pizza if you do not have an oven? We know cooking appliances are limited when travelling and camping, though a gas or induction stove is necessary. Often, we use a camp oven for cooking pizza, using hot coals, though on some occasions, weather factors, fire restrictions, or camp area rules influence how you can cook. By becoming adaptable and versatile to various elements while travelling and cooking, I discovered this successful Pizza in a frying pan, cooked on a gas stove!
The key is finding a flatbread that will fit your frying pan! I have used nan bread, souvlaki flat bread, pitta bread, and pocket bread; you get the idea…Cook the Pizza over the lowest stove heat using a lid, a large bowl, or aluminium foil fitted over the frying pan to hold in the heat, creating an oven effect.
Utensils You Will Need
- Good-sized frying pan that fits your pizza base.
- Gas stove or induction cooktop.
- Large lid, bowl or aluminium foil to cover the frying pan.
- Egg flip (optional, to lift out the Pizza).
- Ingredients below.
TRAVEL TIP: Consider cutting up and preparing your topping ingredients and placing them in a container, ready to take with you on your journey.
Ingredients:
- Pizza base: Flat bread, turkish bread or small pizza bases to fit in your frying pan.
- Pizza sauce.
- Grated pizza cheese.
- Toppings of your choice: Tomato, capsicum, salami, ham, roast vegetables, pineapple, baby spinach, herbs, olives, mushroom.
4 Steps to an Easy Camping Dinner
Step #1 – Spread pizza sauce on your base and sprinkle with cheese. Top this with the desired toppings, then finish with more cheese.
Step #2 – Oil the frying pan and heat. Place the stove on LOW heat.
Step #3 – Place the prepared pizza into the pan. Cover with aluminium foil and a large lid or bowl to capture the heat, creating an “oven” effect. Check the base does not burn; turn off the heat if needed while keeping the pizza covered.
Step #4 – Cook the pizza on low heat for 10 – 15 minutes until the cheese melts and the base is toasted. Remove the pizza from the pan, slice it, serve it, and most of all, ENJOY!
Creating a Memorable Easy Camping Dinner
Frying pan pizza offers a convenient and flavorful option that can be enjoyed in various outdoor settings. With our step-by-step guide on how to make this easy camping dinner, you can create a delicious pizza using a simple frying pan and basic ingredients. Whether you’re camping, travelling, or anywhere in the outdoors, this recipe allows you to enjoy pizza wherever you are. So, gather your ingredients, fire up the stove, and start making this easy camping meal that will leave you with a favoured camping dinner experience.
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