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Food and Drink at Basecamp

Welcome the morning with a latte and bacon roll, pick up a panini, or lounge about with a box of fries and a cold drink - find out what there is to eat and drink at Basecamp here!


Food and Refreshments at the Pavilion

Located in the big white tent in the middle of Basecamp, the Pavilion is open from 8 AM to 9 PM daily and has everything you need for a camping trip, from freshly cooked meals and cold beverages to holiday essentials - and barista coffee roasted right here in the Mendip Hills!

Freshly Prepared Food and Hot Drinks

A family eating breakfast rolls outside on a field A Basecamp employee preparing a fresh coffee A close up view of a freshly cooked pizza A close up view of a Curry Wrap

Breakfast rolls, fries, pizzas and paninis are all cooked fresh to order with ingredients from local producers, and a steady supply of barista coffee will set you up for a day of adventure. The following menu is available every day, but look out for our catering team's regular rotation of special guest meals such as curry wraps and delicious pasta dishes. These will be available until they sell out!

  • Breakfast rolls served 8-10 am
  • Paninis served 12-4 pm
  • Pizza served 4-8 pm
  • Fries served 4-8 pm
  • Plus fresh barista coffee, tea, hot chocolate, sweets, ice cream, crisps and snacks available all day

Basecamp Bonus

Get your first barista coffee FREE when you pick up a Basecamp mug from the Pavilion camp shop!

Refreshing Cold Drinks

A bottle of Thatchers Cider A can of Basecamp Yeti IPA beer on a boulder Glass bottles of Hullabaloos-branded soft drinks Cartons of fruit juice from the campsite shop

Try a nice cold can of our very own Yeti IPA, brewed for us by Pinkers Craft Brewery in Weston-super-Mare, or reach for a cider from our local neighbours, Thatchers Cider. Our menu of cold, fresh drinks includes:

  • Cider
  • Beer
  • Wine
  • Soft drinks
  • Juice

Essential Groceries and Tasty Treats

Sausages and burgers cook on a charcoal grill A variety of ice cream flavours on offer Shelves stocked with groceries and essentials A family toasting marshmallows around a firepit

In case you've forgotten something or a delicious treat has caught your eye, we've got you covered at the Pavilion. Pick up last-minute groceries or treat the family to s'mores - either way, we've saved you a trip!

  • Milk
  • Bread
  • Burgers, sausages and halloumi
  • Porridge
  • Dried pasta and sauces
  • Marshmallows
  • S'mores kits
  • Chocolate
  • Ice cream
  • Sweets

Alongside food and drink, you'll also find camping items like tent pegs, mallets, games, clothing and more at the shop.

The Pavilion is also home to a covered lounge area, with a giant sandpit and mega games located just outside. You can find out about the free activities happening at Basecamp here and discover your next bookable adventure activity here.

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Food and Drinks at the Alpine Lounge

Two children in the Alpine Lodge, one with a hot chocolate A plate of loaded fries topped with chives and sauce A child giving a thumbs up while holding a slushy A family sharing a freshly made pizza

The dog-friendly Alpine Lounge is located a few minutes walk down the hill, next to Mendip Activity Centre's dry ski slope. It's a great place to relax on the balcony under the sun-dappled trees, sampling a few tasty bites as skiers and snowboarders swish by. Accessible by lift or stairs and featuring indoor and outdoor seating, the Alpine Lounge is a chilled-out meeting place for adventurers of all ages.

Our menu includes:

  • Breakfast rolls
  • Pizza
  • Paninis
  • Fries
  • Jacket potatoes
  • Dirty fries
  • Dedicated children's menu

Proud to Work With Local Companies

Get a taste of Somerset when you pick up a delicious treat from one of the many local brands featured at the Pavilion and the Alpine Lounge. From food and drink to Basecamp merch and art prints, we're proud to help represent the best of Somerset.

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