Meals on the mountain

On the mountain

We understand how important healthy, filling and tasty meals are on a climb. Our cooks prepare fresh food every day to give you energy for the trail and warmth at camp. Here is a sample of what you can expect.

Breakfast

• Tea, coffee, drinking chocolate, Milo and milk
• Porridge: oat, finger millet, maize or semolina
• Toast, French toast and pancakes
• Eggs: plain, onion or Spanish omelette, or Scotch eggs
• Grilled bacon and sausages
• Cheddar cheese
• Sautéed potatoes and stir-fried mushrooms
• Fresh fruit platter

Lunch box

Packed for the trail and easy to carry:

• Juice box and biscuits
• Sandwiches, chicken portions and boiled eggs
• Cheese portions
• Cut fruit
• Queen cakes, sweet bread and pancakes
• Chocolate and sweets
• Potato crisps and Pringles, with tomato ketchup

Dinner

Soups: vegetable, pumpkin, leek, sweet potato, carrot, cream of cucumber and potato, cream of celery, cream of garlic.

Main courses: grilled or fried chicken, grilled beef with gravy, beef stroganoff, chicken chasseur, chicken fricassee, beef fillet with mint sauce, spiced meatballs in a creamy pomodoro sauce, minced meat with bolognese sauce, vegetable rice, turmeric rice, Chinese rice, spaghetti pomodoro and macaroni cheese.

On the side: French fries, fried, Lyonnaise, mashed or boiled potatoes, chapati and vegetable samosas.

Desserts: banana fritters, fruit salad, fresh fruit, chocolate cake, custard pudding, bread and butter pudding, crème caramel, queen cake with chocolate sauce and pancakes.

Tea, coffee, milk, Milo and drinking chocolate are served after dinner.

Vegetarian, vegan and halal

Many of our trekkers are vegetarian, and our cooks are well trained to prepare satisfying meat-free food. You are welcome to meet the cook at the briefing before your climb and agree a menu that suits you.

Vegetarian dishes include: vegetable, pumpkin, cucumber and leek soups with bread, vegetable salads, fried potatoes with vegetable sauce, rice, pasta, spaghetti, Chinese rice, porridge, mashed or boiled potatoes, beans, chapati, vegetable samosas and fresh fruit.

Vegan dishes include: vegetable, pumpkin, sweet potato, carrot and cucumber soups with bread, mushroom and vegetable dishes, grilled vegetable sandwiches, rice, pasta, beans, boiled or mashed potatoes, chapati, vegetable salads, fruit and black tea.

Halal food is available for Muslim climbers on request. Please tell us in advance so we can prepare your meals accordingly.

Gluten-free or other special diets can also be arranged. Tell us what you need when you book, and discuss it with your cook at the briefing.

On a camping safari

On a budget camping safari your cook prepares the same kind of breakfasts and dinners at camp. For long days in the parks, lunch can be a hot lunch hamper:

• White or brown rice
• Chicken or beef stew
• Green vegetables or beans
• Fruit and juice
• Mineral water
• Black coffee or tea