November 2020, 5
"Glamping" is attracting attention as an elegant and stylish accommodation style.Glamping, which does not require the hassle of setting up a tent or preparing cooking utensils and ingredients from scratch, is appealing because it can be easily enjoyed by many people, regardless of gender.
This time's theme is food, which is one of the best parts of glamping.When it comes to glamping, you may be wondering what kind of meals you can enjoy if you have a meal-inclusive plan, or if you need to bring in equipment such as BBQ tools in addition to the ingredients if you are using a plan without meals. .We will focus on food in glamping, explain the types of glamping plans and what kind of meal menus are available, and introduce glamping facilities in the Kanto, Kansai, and Tokai areas that are popular for meal plans.
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Just like camping, glamping allows you to enjoy food in the middle of nature.When staying at a glamping facility, we will first introduce whether you can use a plan that includes meals or what to do if you choose a plan without meals.
When it comes to glamping, accommodation plans that include meals are popular because they are convenient and do not require preparing ingredients, BBQ stoves, or cooking utensils.Many of the meals are made with plenty of locally caught seafood and fresh vegetables, and the dishes are not only tasty but also gorgeous in appearance and Instagram-worthy.The stylish glamping cuisine, which you won't get tired of taking no matter how many photos you take, is also popular with female customers.
Glamping allows you to enjoy meals with ease and elegance, incomparable to camping meals, where you have to purchase and prepare ingredients, set up the campsite, and start a fire even after arriving at the destination.I want to go empty-handed with the meal plan!It is especially recommended for those who.
Glamping also includes accommodation plans that do not include meals, just like hotels.If you are using a room-only plan, you will either have to eat at a nearby restaurant or bring your own ingredients and have a BBQ.For those who want to eat delicious food using their favorite ingredients in an environment surrounded by nature, like camping, or for those who are picky and want to enjoy cooking their favorite dishes, there is a glamping facility where you can bring in your own food and drinks. recommend.
Even if you bring your own things, when it comes to glamping, you don't need to prepare everything like you would when camping. Some glamping facilities have a complete lineup of cooking utensils such as BBQ stoves, grills, knives and cutting boards, tableware and cutlery, as well as specialty cooking items such as smokers and Dutch ovens.We recommend taking this opportunity to try cooking with unusual and rare cooking items that you don't usually get a chance to use.
If you are at a glamping facility that allows you to bring your own food and drinks, you can bring in your own food and drinks, so you might want to try some of them while glamping!It will be fun to bring in whatever ingredients you like and cook them the way you like locally.
Just as glamping means ``elegant camping,'' glamping meals are also full of glamorous elements.BBQ is a standard menu item for meal plans.You can fully enjoy a unique BBQ using plenty of local brand beef, seafood, and fresh vegetables harvested in the area.
Also, when camping, it is customary to start preparing by assembling a BBQ stove, start the troublesome fire, and take a considerable amount of time to start eating, but with glamping BBQ, there is no need for such trouble at all. .The best part is that the staff will take care of all the time-consuming and troublesome things, from preparing and setting up the equipment to starting the fire. The BBQ ingredients are neatly arranged and prepared, and the biggest appeal is that you can start BBQing right away without any hassle.
The standard meal you can enjoy at glamping is a luxurious BBQ, but there is also a wide variety of other dishes that take advantage of the characteristics of the region and each glamping area.Let us introduce you to what kind of food menus and dishes are available.
Auberge is a word that refers to a restaurant with accommodation facilities located in a suburban or rural area.Auberge originated in France, known as the land of gourmet food, and has been adopted in resorts and villas all over Japan.Although auberge and glamping may seem to be the same thing, their concepts are different.This is because while glamping focuses on the overnight experience, auberge focuses on the food.
However, there are many similarities between auberge and glamping.If Auberge, which focuses on food, becomes more particular about lodging, and Glamping, which focuses on accommodation and experiences, becomes more particular about food, the two will become more similar.
In fact, there are glamping facilities where you can enjoy high-quality cuisine comparable to that of an auberge, including luxurious full-course meals prepared by professional chefs using plenty of fresh, locally sourced ingredients.They offer special meals that will satisfy even the most picky eaters.
Many glamping facilities also offer warm meals to enjoy during the winter season.Glamping allows you to warm your mind and body while enjoying a meal in an outdoor atmosphere even in the cold winter.
An essential item for winter glamping is a wood-burning stove.A wood-burning stove is a great item for winter glamping from fall to winter.Light a fire in the wood stove and fill it with fresh locally grown vegetables and grill them in foil, or grill local fish with fragrant straw.You can also put a pot on top of the wood stove to make stews or cook rice, and the uses are endless.Some glamping facilities offer a winter staple, cheese fondue, cooked on a wood stove.
The Dutch oven, which is popular for its ability to cook delicious stews by heating evenly, is a great cooking item for glamping.Many of them look authentic and fashionable, so just having them there will instantly make you feel like you're in the glamping scene.
Even if you are not familiar with Dutch ovens, you can rest assured that the staff will carefully explain how to use them.In addition to standard dishes such as soup and curry, some establishments also offer stewed hamburgers, hot pot dishes, and grilled dishes using wild game meat.All of them have a special taste that can only be found in a Dutch oven!The level of finish is different.
Glamping is popular because many of the facilities have sophisticated buildings and interiors, making them very easy to post on social media.Some women in particular go glamping because they want to take lots of wonderful photos.The experience of glamping and the scenes spent there have a cuteness that tickles the girl's heart.
It's not just the facilities that are stylish.Not only the meals and dishes served, but also the eating space, tableware, cutlery, and cooking utensils are all cutely coordinated.It's no wonder that people want to show off their elaborate and luxuriously arranged dishes on social media.
At Fujino Kira Fuji Gotemba, a glamping facility located in a prime location overlooking Mt. Fuji, you can enjoy a luxurious stay in an independent cabin set on vast grounds.
At Fujino Kira, you can enjoy rustic course meals created by a hotel-trained chef.Bright hors d'oeuvres with salads, seafood, and charcuterie arranged on wooden plates, stews and stews made with seasonal ingredients in a Dutch oven, and hearty steaks and fish baked in an oven grill. It's also fun.It's a feast for both the eyes and the tongue. *Menu changes depending on the season.
The place to eat is on the outdoor deck of the cabin.You can enjoy your meal to your heart's content while maintaining a sense of privacy.
At Blue Dome Kyoto Amanohashidate, a glamping facility located right in front of Komatsuhama Beach, which is known for its high water quality and cleanliness, you can enjoy beach glamping in a luxurious location right next to the beach.
At Blue Dome Kyoto Amanohashidate, in addition to the standard BBQ plan, the famous "local gourmet firewood glamping plan" is very popular in the fall and winter.On cold nights in the fall and winter, you can enjoy warm dishes prepared using a wood-burning stove, such as fragrant wood-fired or straw-roasted dishes, wood-fired roast beef, and wood-burning pizza.In particular, in the middle of winter, Tango's winter specialty, Ine yellowtail, which is firm and rare even in the extremely cold Sea of Japan, appears.The straw-grilled Ine yellowtail served with our original seasonings of smoked salt and smoked soy sauce is exquisite.You can have fun cooking things like wood-fired roast beef or wood-burning pizza with your family and friends as an activity, and when you add colorful vegetables and serve on a plate or tray, it becomes a stylish glamping dish that looks great on social media.
Grandome Ise Kashijima is a glamping facility located in the Ise Kashiwajima area, which is lined with resort hotels, and is the first in the Tokai area to have 12 white dome-shaped tents lined up on a vast land.In the center are placed the campfire, kitchen car, etc. that are essential for camping.
Blessed with rich nature and abundant ingredients, Ise-Shima/Kashiwajima is an area where you can enjoy a variety of seasonal ingredients throughout the year.At Grandhome Ise Kashiwajima, we offer meal plans that focus on fresh local ingredients, including the ``Mie Brand Glamping Plan,'' where you can enjoy Mie brand Matsuzaka beef and Hiogi shellfish grown with time and effort in Ago Bay. are available. From October 10st to April 1th, the top-of-the-line plan "Ise lobster release course! Ise lobster glamping plan" will be available, which uses plenty of Mie ingredients including lobster.For meat lovers, we also have the ``Very Satisfying! Meat Glamping BBQ Plan'' and the winter-only ``Soy Milk Oyster Cheese Hot Pot Plan.''
The place to eat is on the BBQ terrace next to the dome tent, where you can enjoy your meal in the open feel of the outdoors.
Eating is one of the best parts of enjoying glamping.The appeal of this restaurant is that you can enjoy delicious meals in a comfortable, well-equipped environment with a sense of openness outdoors.Below, we have summarized the types of glamping plans, how to choose them, and what kind of meal menus and scenes are available.
・Let's go glamping!If you think so, first decide whether to choose a plan that includes meals, or if you want to stay overnight and bring your own ingredients and cook them yourself.When using a plan that includes meals, you can have a more satisfying glamping experience by researching what kind of meal menu the glamping facility offers before making a reservation.
・The standard meal that can be enjoyed at glamping is a luxurious BBQ, but there is also a wide variety of dishes that take advantage of the characteristics of the region and each glamping facility, such as authentic course meals, winter-only menus, and Dutch oven dishes.
・Not only are the dishes made with plenty of local ingredients delicious, but the glamping dishes are stylish and look great on social media.A special food experience will make the glamping experience even more memorable.
*This column was created based on information as of May 2020, 5.
Please check the official website for the latest information on each facility.
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