No oven

[Figaro]

but not tried to do a soufflé

You must be very posh making souffle in the motorhome

A packet of chocolate brownie mix and a tin of ambrosia custard is about the limit of my culinary desert efforts

 

[Lenny HB]

You must be very posh making souffle in the motorhome

Managed one in a TecTower oven.

 

[pappajohn]

mogbl has not yet said whether he wants something for EHU or without.

Oh yes he has ......

I do not want it to run on electricity.

 

[Bill-H]

I only want to use the gas hob if possible. Does a Dutch oven do the job?

A Dutch Oven in urban slang would be the last thing you'd be using to cook in

 

[Outdoors Dad]

Ridge monkey or similar brands get good reviews for stoves cooking. Recipes available on line.

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[Landy Andy]

Frey bentos pie

Straight into the cassette and miss out on the wasted power then.

 

[Jane And Rog]

If you don't want to use electrons*, the Omnia oven is a great buy. We may even have one going second-hand soon if the oven in our new van is up to snuff. I'd definitely get the non-stick liner for it - much easier to wash up.

*OK, pedants, apart from the ones being emitted by the gas flames.

 

[TinaLes]

I use a Tefal Deep Glass lid Sauté Pan at Home & in The Van for many meals, in fact we now have 2 different sizes, dont know how would cope without them. The Glass lid saves the hob being splashed with fat when searing, or making the full English. I also have a hob top toast maker, which works well once heated up.
Gas BBQ, Charcoal BBQ & hob top Pressure cooker for everything else.
I know The OP doesn't want to use electric, but if an EHU is available then Its The Remoska Oven as I haven't mastered the Ninja Air Fryer yet as the double drawer one although very large footprint, was sent back as I found the drawers were too small for a whole chicken, whereas The Remoska Oven is perfect.
I also use a WOK, but only outside if I remember to pack it.
LES

 

[MisterB]

the OP hasnt actually said if they have a gas hob already installed so they can use a hob top type of cooker.

i think the 'cooking' question is a bit more involved in terms of how they are powered. For example a slow cooker doesnt use much electricity but requires more planning and time, rice cookers are similar. cooking previously prepared meals that have been frozen, use less power once thawed out naturally ..... They could prepare meals well in advance of when they need them, even cooking 'on the go' with a VERY well secured crock pot type cooker.

so electricity might still be an option for cooking as the reason not to use it was the amount of power it takes out of their batteries. Depending on circumstances etc, if travelling regularly, would a B2B solve the issue or even bigger lithium and suitable inverter (though at potentially substantial more cost, which might not be an option)?

whichever route you decide, please dont use a gas appliance that isnt designed for indoor use !!!

 

[nicholsong]

the OP hasnt actually said if they have a gas hob already installed so they can use a hob top type of cooker.

i think the 'cooking' question is a bit more involved in terms of how they are powered. For example a slow cooker doesnt use much electricity but requires more planning and time, rice cookers are similar. cooking previously prepared meals that have been frozen, use less power once thawed out naturally ..... They could prepare meals well in advance of when they need them, even cooking 'on the go' with a VERY well secured crock pot type cooker.

so electricity might still be an option for cooking as the reason not to use it was the amount of power it takes out of their batteries. Depending on circumstances etc, if travelling regularly, would a B2B solve the issue or even bigger lithium and suitable inverter (though at potentially substantial more cost, which might not be an option)?

whichever route you decide, please dont use a gas appliance that isnt designed for indoor use !!!

To secure pans you need something like these

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...as used on boats.

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[mogbl]

To secure pans you need something like these

Aquachef Gimbals, Pan Clamps, Fiddle Rail

Aquachef 2 Burner Hob Gimbals & Pan Clamp set. This is a robust stainless steel design with positive pan clamp adjustment unlike the lightweight Neptune 4500 which dont offer the same level of adjustment. Quality robust design Designed specifically...

www.tcschandlery.co.uk

...as used on boats.

Thanks alot folks. But unfortunately none the wiser. I have all the electrical goodies and a camping gas oven. Wanted the know if the weather is atrocious and I have no Electric could I cook on the gas hob. I mentioned Frey Bentos pie because the top would be a challenge. I only know you need an oven for them.

 

[steve69]

I use my oven for storage. Anything soft like fruit & veg in polythene containers. Toilet rolls, kitchen rolls etc. That way I still have an oven.

 

[bobandjanie]

We have just sold a Spanish type oven that worked on the hob, but only really used for pizza, we have two sizes double skilett a ridge monkey couple of sauce pans and a pressure cooker replacing a remoska getting away from electric. Bob.

 

[pat100]

I also just looked for a solution to this problem and failed! I envisaged a rectangular-ish metal box to sit on a gas ( or electric) hob. Which seemed simple. (I’ve seen it done on a campfire with a Smiths Crisps tin - a long time ago) I’m guessing that problems are finding a material for the base that won’t melt and temperature control. The only ones I found were not FrayBentos pie - or pizza - friendly. I gave up. (It’s so tricky to get the pie crust just right …)

 

[15edward]

I’ve used double skillet and two saucepans on three ring gas hob in the Motorhome for years
We don’t BbQ and no oven
I pride myself on the variety of meals I can dish up
Even when we have family or visitors to feed

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[pat100]

Without the smoke?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00JBGAXL0?tag=mhf04-21

 

[Tonks]

Managed one in a TecTower oven.

Now you're just showing off Lenny HB ! (I expect we'll now be deluged with people who soufflé in their MHs!)

Thanks alot folks. But unfortunately none the wiser. I have all the electrical goodies and a camping gas oven. Wanted the know if the weather is atrocious and I have no Electric could I cook on the gas hob. I mentioned Frey Bentos pie because the top would be a challenge. I only know you need an oven for them.

mogbl The answer is yes you can, easily and with plenty of variety. I've owned vans for over a decade and borrowed/hired/used family vans before that and I've always managed absolutely fine with a two burner hob. In fact, I very often cook using just one burner. There are some great 'one pot cooking' cookbooks (NOT the fancy sort!). I generally make a couple of meals prior to a trip and bung 'em in the fridge or freezer section. They can then be heated on the hob rather than cooked. Stuff like stews, curry or chilli. People make a HUGE fuss about cooking on campervan hobs, but I've always cooked in my van and so far it isn't covered in grease, or smelly etc etc.

If you're DESPERATE and only have a Fray Bentos pie on board, and the weather is awful, and you can't get to a pub you CAN heat one on the hob. Put the unopened tin into a pan of boiling water, with the water 3/4 way up the sides of the tin. Simmer for some time... I would avoid this. Partly because I don't think they're worth the effort, but also because 20+ minutes of steam being generated in your van isn't a great idea unless you've excellent ventilation. And you said the weather would be horrible.

I keep a 'food crate' in my van. It contains various tins & packets from which I can cobble together a tasty 'emergency meal' if necessary. I always have some herbs & spices in the van to add a bit more flavour if necessary. And most of those meals can be rustled up in less than 10 minutes. Make sure you have a decent tin opener and bottle opener in your van's 'kitchen kit'. As a personal policy, I also ALWAYS travel with enough food & water to cover at least 24 hours of unexpected delays or problems with no access to supplies of any kind.

 

[PeterCarole29]

Without the smoke?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00JBGAXL0?tag=mhf04-21

This fits the OPs breif

 

[Puddleduck]

I've never had an oven in a motorhome although the last 3 have had microwave / grill combos that were only useful when on EHU.

I love my slow cooker and with practice there is so much that can be done in it including baked potatoes (wrap in foil, no water, pre heat slow cooker and leave cooking for hours) and roast chicken ( breast down, no liquid ). My slow cooker is rated at 90w and I have a cheap Lidl inverter of 200w that does the job either via the battery and solar panels or when travelling. When travelling the slow cooker went in the sink (water pump off) as it was a good fit. Never any issues except the smell of the cooking food making us hungry;!