If you’re having breakfast with a group at a festival campsite and can measure out your own portions, a shareable pack of oatmeal is a practical choice. Individual instant sachets are better if everyone wants a pre-measured portion and you have access to a pan or microwave. Extra-fine oats are another shareable option if you want to make a hot breakfast quickly. Keep the oatmeal dry and make a separate plan for keeping milk or yoghurt chilled.
If several people at your campsite eat the same oatmeal, you can measure out portions from one pack. Just bring a bowl and spoon, and find a dry place to store the rest. Jumbo lists a 1 kg pack of fine oats, for example, while Quaker also has a 600 g pack.
Individual portion sachets save you measuring everything out. Albert Heijn says Quaker Oats Express takes around two minutes to prepare, but you’ll still need liquid and a suitable pan or microwave to make a hot portion.
Check the allergen information on the exact pack you’re taking with you. According to the Voedingscentrum, standard oat products are not automatically suitable for people with coeliac disease, so look for an explicit gluten-free label or the Crossed Grain symbol.
First, decide whether you want to measure out your own portions or have them pre-portioned. Then check which preparation method suits the facilities at your campsite.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Shared supplies | Check the pack size, number of portions and whether you can keep the opened pack dry. | When we’re having breakfast as a group, I want to be able to serve everyone from one pack rather than bringing a sachet for each person. Shared supplies are the top priority for around 42% of consumers. |
| Preparing breakfast at the campsite | Check how much liquid is needed and whether the instructions specify a pan, microwave or cold preparation. | When there’s little time for breakfast, I want to know whether I can make the oatmeal using the facilities available. Quick preparation matters most to around 33% of consumers. |
| Pre-measured portions | Check the number of sachets and the amount in each one; you’ll need to measure out portions yourself from a shareable pack. | When everyone eats at a different time, I want to be able to take a portion with me without measuring it out first. Around 17% of consumers prioritise this convenience. |
| Allergens and additions | Read the label on the product you’ve chosen and decide how you’ll keep perishable additions chilled. | If someone in the group needs to eat gluten-free or we’re bringing milk, I want to check the label and plan how to store any additions before we leave. This is the main priority for around 8% of consumers. |
A short preparation time doesn’t mean you can make a hot portion without liquid, a pan or a microwave. The instructions for Quaker Oats Express specify preparation in a pan or microwave.
Before buying, check the preparation method for the exact product and what facilities you can use at the campsite.
According to the Voedingscentrum, oat products may come into contact with grains containing gluten. So the word ‘oatmeal’ alone doesn’t tell you whether a pack meets gluten-free requirements.
If you have coeliac disease, check the current packaging for a ‘gluten-free’ label or the Crossed Grain symbol, and read the allergen information.
Dry oatmeal and perishable additions need to be stored differently. The Voedingscentrum advises that perishable foods should be kept in a good cool box at the campsite for no longer than one day.
Decide in advance whether you’ll be able to keep them chilled. If not, buy small amounts of milk or yoghurt as and when you need them.
Quaker offers both shareable oatmeal and Oats Express in portion sachets.
According to Albert Heijn, the 450 g pack of oatmeal contains extra-fine oats.
Jumbo lists a 1 kg pack of fine wholegrain oats.
According to the product listings, its own-brand range includes 500 g packs of fine and coarse oats, plus a 1 kg pack of coarse oats.
ALDI lists Golden Bridge fine wholegrain oatmeal in a 500 g pack.
Lidl lists 500 g packs of coarse oatmeal as a store product.
These products show three ways to take oatmeal along for breakfast at the campsite: pre-measured instant portions, a shareable pack of extra-fine oats and a shareable 600 g pack. Choose whichever best suits your group’s needs for measuring portions and the facilities available for preparation.
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For anyone who’d rather not measure out portions: this pack contains twelve individual sachets. The stated preparation time for a hot portion is around two minutes, using a pan or microwave. If you need a gluten-free option, check the current allergen information.
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For a group that wants to share a pack and make a hot breakfast. According to the product information, the extra-fine oats can be made with water or milk; the instructions mention using a pan or microwave. You’ll need to measure out your own portions, and check the label if you need a gluten-free option.
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The pack lists fifteen portions, making it suitable for a shared breakfast supply. You’ll need to measure them out yourself; a pan or microwave is suggested for hot preparation. Check the instructions if preparation time matters, and read the current label if you need a gluten-free option.
Yes, if several people will be eating it and you can measure out your own portions. Bring a bowl and spoon, and keep the remaining oatmeal dry and in a well-sealed container.
It depends on the instructions for the product you choose. Albert Heijn says Quaker Oats Express Naturel can be mixed with cold water, while the instructions for hot preparation specify milk. Check the directions on your pack before you leave.
Keep dry oatmeal in a cool, dry place in a sealed container. Milk and yoghurt that need to be chilled should be kept in a cool box. The Voedingscentrum advises keeping perishable foods in a good cool box at the campsite for no more than one day.
Not necessarily: according to the Voedingscentrum, oat products may come into contact with grains containing gluten. Check the exact pack for a ‘gluten-free’ label or the Crossed Grain symbol, and read the allergen information.
