Hi Dan,
Because of where I live, I have a lot of nights out, although I seldom travel more than 200 miles from base.
I never bothered carrying cooking gear till now, preferring just to eat out. It’s fine to go in somewhere, having been like a dog in a kennel all day!!
When all the merde hit the fan recently, and I reckoned everywhere would be closed, I got a powered cool box, and a gas stove, (yes, I am a cheapskate I know) and wow! I reckon I’m saving nearly £150 per week.
Had I done it years ago, id be driving around in an entire German kitchen on wheels, and sleeping in a four poster!!