Christmas dinner in the caravan

My caravan cooker is no Aga , however ,we would not cook a whole Turkey , maybe a crown the rest is a Sunday roast really , if on hookup micro the pudding , whats the problem ?

I will be cooking the turkey breast Christmas Eve, then Christmas Day roast potatoes, sweet potatoes, parsnips roasted in oven, on the hob sprouts, carrots and cauliflower, Christmas pud in microwave. Easy, then the wife does the washing up! Then a nice walk.

I will be cooking the turkey breast Christmas Eve, then Christmas Day roast potatoes, sweet potatoes, parsnips roasted in oven, on the hob sprouts, carrots and cauliflower, Christmas pud in microwave. Easy, then the wife does the washing up! Then a nice walk.

...Use as many pots and pans as possible then

Malcolm, I think I would get a small chicken cut it in half and roast it that way as it will cook quicker, put the potatoes in another tin for roasting, buy a bag of frozen stuffing/pigs in blanket from the shops, or you can get a tray with both in if you look around. The veg on the hob and the pudding in the microwave, the custard if you want custard, could also be bought in a tub that you can pop in the microwave when the pudding comes out, or use Brandy cream instead no need to heat. For teatime sandwiches from the left over chicken some sausage rolls and mince pies with rum butter. All easy do able especially with the rig you have.

I will be cooking the turkey breast Christmas Eve, then Christmas Day roast potatoes, sweet potatoes, parsnips roasted in oven, on the hob sprouts, carrots and cauliflower, Christmas pud in microwave. Easy, then the wife does the washing up! Then a nice walk.

...Use as many pots and pans as possible then

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Good point, so an extra pan for the custard, dish for the stuffing.........just been informed, the caravan sink is to small for washing up, BOTH of us will use the site facilities for washing up.

This all seems rather last minute, Malcolm. I assume you have booked a pitch?

What equipment do you have at your disposal? It looks like it’ll be a good day for a BBQ.

Write your comments here...Yes we already have a pitch on Littlehampton Caravan Club site for Christmas Day and Boxing Day. We depart on 27th December.

Malcolm, can you not order a "Christmas dinner" pizza?  

Write your comments here...Pizzarelli is closed for Christmas Day! So no hope of turkey pizza, even if it was on the menu!

Malcolm, have you thought of having a dressed pheasant for X-Mas dinner. They take a lot less time in the oven to cook than a chicken or turkey. Baste first in red wine over night and use the juice to make the gravy. You can cook the veg in the oven at the same time.

What cooking facilities do you have above three gas rings?

Mrs K tells me that if she was cooking Christmas Dinner in the van, she would be making life as easy as possible, especially if only catering for 2.

Her suggestions......

Stuffed turkey breast roast, chilled or frozen roast potatoes, ready prepared vegetables  of your choice , little sausages, bacon rolls, ready made carton  or packet of  bread sauce, same for the gravy, and a jar of cranberry sauce.

Disposable foil dishes for oven.

Starter of your choice if you wish, we usually have prawns and/or smoked salmon, and a light dessert such as sherry trifle, cheesecake, or fruit salad, all  available ready prepared  from your favourite supermarket.

Wine of your choice with the meal, and biscuits  and cheese with coffee (much) later.