Who is Ranger Nick

Entertainer, Educator, Author, World Record Holder, Multi Award Winner

Regarded as a leader in the camp oven industry, Ranger Nick consistently generates fresh, innovative, and creative concepts for cooking with the camp oven.

Often referred to as the "Dundee" of camp oven cooking, Ranger Nick puts Aussie fun into every bite. Being recognized as the entertaining bush cook and a master of simplicity, he has been professionally showcasing his camp oven and bush cooking expertise since 2010, both nationally and internationally. Acknowledged as a pioneer in the camp oven industry, Ranger Nick is a trailblazer in using the camp oven as a smoker.

Growing up in a large family and being immersed in camp oven cooking throughout his life, he creates a cracker of a meal with whatever ingredients he finds in the tuckerbox. As the trend for native Australian bush tucker is on the rise, Ranger Nick takes camp oven cooking to another level, blending native Australian flavours into his easy, delicious, and healthy recipes.

Previously an environmental education support officer and Ranger Guide from outback Queensland, Ranger Nick applies his bush skills wherever his journeys lead him. When he isn't cooking up a storm in the camp oven, he shares his knowledge with school groups and fellow adventurers, teaching them the art of bush skills, camp oven cooking, and outdoor etiquette. Practicing what he preaches, Ranger Nick leads an off-grid lifestyle, exploring the rugged landscapes of Australia for six months of the year and weaving his teachings into his daily routine.

With a team of Aussie patriots, Ranger Nick has successfully claimed the GUINNESS WORLD RECORD title for the Longest Damper at 153.002m in Charleville on 13 July 2019.

Ranger Nick was featured as the resident bush cook on Channel 7Mate's "Step Outside with Paul Burt" on TV, where he showcased easy and delicious recipes for cooking outdoors. He has weekly segments on "West Bremer Radio," monthly podcast interviews, authored four books, founded Curry Kits, released a DVD, developed a comprehensive Outdoor Training Program and is regularly invited to judge at large camp oven cooking competitions.

Ranger Nick has recently been recognised as a WINNER of the Australian Owned Achievement Award 2024, a WINNER in the Innovation and Sustainability Excellence category of The Australian Rural Business Awards 2023, as well as a FINALIST in the 2023 Australian Small Business Champion Awards.

With a patriotic approach, Ranger Nick is proudly part of the Australian Owned campaign, offering his own brand of merchandise, encouraging to buy local and source Australian products.