GCE Eats – A Small Guide to Meals on the River

January 20, 2017
A woman in a grey shirt is holding a piece of cake with strawberry jam on it.
A person is holding a plate of food with beans and mashed potatoes.

A lot of our guests worry about what they are going to eat on the river.


“We’re camping, aren’t we? What are meals like?” To most people camping consists of hot dogs, quick meals and snacks that are easy to make with no effort. Not when you travel with Grand Canyon Expeditions; GCE travels with an extraordinary kitchen setup. We have a stove with multiple burners, a reliable sanitary hand wash station, a charcoal grill and couple of tables. All of the GCE guides are great cooks and great dutch oven bakers as well.


A lot of our meals are things you wouldn’t expect on the river. Breakfast can be pancakes, bacon and fresh fruit. Lunches range from a deli style sandwich spread to a caesar salad in a wrap. Dinners are where GCE definitely shines though. Spaghetti and meatballs, steak, pork chops, fajitas (this authors favorite night!) and many more foods for you to enjoy!


Are you allergic to something? Vegetarian? Gluten free? No worries! Give our office a call and we can discuss our menu and accommodate your needs. GCE frequently has guests with dietary restrictions – so we can handle anything and are happy to help!


If you have any questions please give us a call at 800-544-2691. You can also contact us online HERE


All photos courtesy of GCE’s very own Allison Mathis!

A person is pouring syrup on a plate of food
A person is holding a plate of food with eggs bacon and fruit.
A table with a bowl of food and bottles of syrup on it.
A close up of a sandwich with raspberries on it
A person is holding a plate of food with french toast and fruit.

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