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About Jon Riley - The Gourmet Camp Chef

Having grown up on a farm in Somerset, UK, Jon's love for the outdoors was always strong, and 20 years as a chef fuelled his passion for camp cooking and his website Aussie Bush Camping . Jon is driven to inspire people to think beyond what’s achievable whilst camping - and wants to share and inspire others to create more themselves.

Recipe: Spanish Paella on the campfire

Jon Riley - The Gourmet Camp Chef | May 3, 2018 | 10:23 am | Comment

With the winter upon us it is getting to my favourite time of year for camping. Yes, it’s cold, but […]

Recipe: Moroccan style lamb kofta with fresh Naan bread, mint yoghurt, cucumber and jalapeño

Jon Riley - The Gourmet Camp Chef | March 1, 2018 | 11:10 am | 2 Comments

I had a fun weekend recently exploring the Blue Mountains and decided to stop over at Newnes for an overnighter […]

Recipe: Camp Oven Chocolate and Raspberry Brownie Tart

Jon Riley - The Gourmet Camp Chef | December 12, 2017 | 10:19 am | Comment

Christmas is one of the best times of year for camping as we can get the most amount of time […]

Basil and Balsamic Focaccia Bread

Recipe: Sun Blushed Tomato, Olive, Basil and Balsamic Focaccia Bread

Jon Riley - The Gourmet Camp Chef | November 6, 2017 | 11:42 am | Comment

When you spend a number of days away camping in the bush one of the staples you bring that never […]

chilli pork ribs

Camp Recipe: Sticky honey, soy, garlic and chilli pork ribs

Jon Riley - The Gourmet Camp Chef | September 6, 2017 | 3:56 pm | Comment

Who doesn’t love pork ribs! A delicious lip-smacking dish of sticky pork ribs packing a big punch of flavour, slow-cooked […]

apple and blackberry crumble

Camp Recipe: Apple and Blackberry Crumble Pie

Jon Riley - The Gourmet Camp Chef | July 26, 2017 | 12:41 pm | Comment

Winter camping is one of the nicest times to go in my opinion. If you can bear the cold weather, […]

breakfast hash

Recipe: Spanish style chorizo breakfast hash with soft poached eggs

Jon Riley - The Gourmet Camp Chef | June 15, 2017 | 10:46 am | 2 Comments

My son and I love to escape for a weekend away in the bush for a spot of camping and […]

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