Prepare for
Cooking Without Power
Equipment that supports food preparation when mains electricity is unavailable.
PRACTICAL PREPARATION FIRST
Cooking without power: food before gadgets
Decide what meals are realistic if the hob, oven or water supply cannot be used.
Your first checks
- Count suitable ready-to-eat meals that require no heat, refrigeration or extra water.
- Choose food your household actually eats, including specific dietary needs.
- Check safe stored drinking water and hygiene arrangements.
- If considering a backup cooking method, verify its exact indoor/outdoor instructions and fuel needs.
ONE PERSONALISED QUESTIONNAIRE
Make your own plan for this scenario.
Count the equipment you already own, get household and personal kit checklists, and prioritise the gaps. No purchase is required.

