Electric Forest fans have ignited a growing movement around communal cooking at the festival, sharing resources to make group meals that save money, spark new friendships, and amplify that cherished camp community vibe.
Festivalgoers share their camp kitchen wins:
- Cooking large breakfasts or dinners for the whole squad can be simpler and way more rewarding than solo meals.
- Some bring slow-cooked feasts like pork butt or steak dinners, doling out generous servings to neighbors.
- Stories of kindness flow freely—traded leftover chicken with a wandering peddler, or a hungover camper revived by unexpected bacon bartered from a stranger embody the pure PLUR vibes.
- Prepping meals like Chicken Tikka Masala or Walking Tacos at camp saves cash and adds flavor beyond vendor food options.
Pro tips from the community:
- Use signage to advertise your shared meals and welcome new faces.
- Equip yourself with coolers and dry ice to keep perishables fresh over multiple days.
Rules to remember:
Electric Forest allows small camping stoves fueled with canisters but bans grills or barbecues, so pack accordingly. Coolers with ice are essential to food safety. Check official guidelines before planning.
Why it matters:
This movement isn’t just about saving dough—the shared meals spark new friendships and deepen the sense of belonging that defines Electric Forest. Many are already planning to make camp cooking a highlight at upcoming festivals.
Stay tuned as we continue tracking grassroots hacks and heartwarming tales from the Forest’s communal kitchens—because at Electric Forest, it’s all about community, connection, and of course, the food.
Source: r/electricforest