Food & Cooking
We take great pride (and pleasure!) in being able to produce a gourmet
snack or 3 course meal in the most unusual places and conditions. Smoked
sheep cheese, olives and peppered salami with a fine red “Undurraga” reserved
table wine is good anywhere but kicking back on a raft as we drift
past glaciers and 100m waterfalls is something else. The combination
of fresh meats and vegetables bought out on the trail or in a neighbours
farm along with the best wines and condiments makes for a good starting
point, but when cooked over wood fires and shared among friends overlooking
spectacular views the pleasure is doubled. Our menu blends the best
of local produce with all the little extras from elswhere in the world
to provide a nutricious, enjoyable and interesting meal in just about
any circumstances. We typically cook twice a day and provide an abundance
of snacks and easily prepared food during the day.
Breakfast is always big on choice and calories. Typical options include eggs
and bacon, Patagonia pancakes, cereals, muesli, yoghurts, fresh brewed coffee,
teas and fresh fruit.
Lunch is lighter and more easily prepared with a wide selection of cheeses, crackers,
whole meal breads, cold meats, salamis, salads, chocolates, dried and fresh fruit
plus plenty of liquids – coffee, juices and something stronger for those
special moments.
Evening meals are an event and whilst we might be using rain jackets instead
of dinner jackets and logs instead of a table it is none the less a moment to
celebrate the day. Our camp chefs are known to get a little inventive and creative
when the pressure is on to provide a good wholesome 3 course meal, from the contents
of a couple of dufffel bags so surprises like a strong Pisco Sour and a starter
of “Gaucho Guacamole” with “Lamb a l´Genéve” followed
by “Terminal Moraine Pizza” or “Fitzroy Fries” accompanied
by fresh salads of peppers, lettuce, carrot, onion and advocado and then (for
the truly hungry!), chocolates, truffles, fruit and liquor.
Our guides and camp chefs are all fully versed in providing equally nutritious
and attractive meals for those of you with dietary needs. We do ask that you
inform us with plenty of anticipation of any specific needs you have and whilst
vegetarians options on the menu are normal there are certain products we need
more time to get as they are not always available locally – wheat
free food for example.
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