Foundations: Fire & Food
Camp Cooking Fundamentals
The Foundations: Fire & Food course introduces essential firecraft and camp cooking skills in a field environment.
Designed for those new to outdoor living, this program focuses on building reliable fire in varied conditions and preparing simple, effective meals using minimal equipment.
Students will learn fire starting methods, fuel selection, fire maintenance, and foundational cooking techniques over an open flame. Instruction emphasizes heat control, efficiency, and safe fire management in real-world conditions.
All training is conducted in the field under realistic conditions. Students should expect a hands-on and engaging experience.
This course complements the Foundations: Bushcraft & Survival program and reinforces core field capability.
Skills Covered
• Fire-based cooking systems (coal bed vs open flame)
• Heat control and temperature management
• Use of cast iron and minimal cooking equipment
• Meal preparation and food handling in the field
• Water boiling and sanitation practices
• Improvised cooking methods using natural materials
Course Length
1 Day Field Course
Location
Coyote Bushcraft training grounds Western NH.
Prerequisites
Foundations: Bushcraft & Survival or Coyote Bushcraft Survival 1
No prior experience required
Good physical health recommended
Open to all experience levels
Course does NOT cancel for weather