About Poe & Co.
At Poe & Co. Folk Foods, we're Michelin-trained chefs elevating dried camping meals.
Crafted in small batches, our vegan camping meals focus on clean, superfood ingredients that deliver bold flavors.
Designed to make the outdoors more accessible, our just-add-water pouches are packable and easy to use. They’re perfect for car camping, backcountry adventures, emergency kits or a busy weeknight!
Enjoy them as a complete meal or add fun additions like sautéed tofu, avocado, fresh herbs, and a crisp beer.
 
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In 2015, Jamie and Jayson met, and together, they had the vision of creating a business that blends their passions of both food and family. They currently own and operate Poe & Co, a Santa Barbara based boutique catering and meal delivery company. They have 2 young kids who they take camping whenever they have a chance.
JAMIE POE
Originally from Los Angeles, Jamie Poe attended The Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York. After graduating in 2005, she moved to New York City and cooked at Danny Meyer's Union Square Cafe and Michelin-starred Gramercy Tavern. Since then, Poe has worked as a Private Chef in New York City, The Hamptons, Los Angeles, Silicon Valley, and Santa Barbara. Jamie also managed a boutique olive oil company in the Napa Valley and has contributed to multiple cookbooks and online publications. You can find her hiking, camping, at the beach, in the mountains, or wherever the next adventure awaits.
JAYSON POE
Born and raised in Livingston, New Jersey, Jayson Poe is a graduate of Tulane University and New England Culinary Institute. He externed at three Michelin-starred Restaurant Daniel in New York City under Chef Daniel Boulud, and then moved to California. He worked in Lake Tahoe at PlumpJack and The Wild Goose, then was Sous Chef of Michelin-starred Solbar in the Napa Valley, and Restaurant Chef of The Four Seasons Hotel Santa Barbara. He is an avid mountain biker and spent many years skiing Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows.
Who are these products for?
Anyone who loves to eat in the outdoors! Take them camping to the woods, the beach, or as an office lunch.
Use these pouches as a whole meal or add fun additions like sautéed tofu, avocado, fresh herbs, and a crisp beer.
Are your meals gluten free and vegan?
Our Chickpea Coconut Stew and Sweet Potato Quinoa Skillet are both vegan and gluten free. Our Black Garlic Ramen Bowl contains gluten but is vegan.
I filled it to the line on the bag but it seems watery/dry.
Use the water squiggle on our packaging as a guide and use your best judgment. You can always add more water but you can’t remove it once it’s in there.
Can I bury or burn the bags?
Until we can source packaging that is fully compostable or recyclable, the ultimate rule of the outdoors is to pack it in and pack it out- leave no trace. We opt to use them as mini trash bags until there’s access to a trash can.
How long does it take for meals to rehydrate?
About 20 minutes. Just add the boiling water, seal, open a beverage and hang out. If you try your meal and there are any harder pieces, simply reseal the pouch and give it some more time.
What if I don't have a measuring cup?
While having access to a measuring cup (many water bottles and camp stoves include volume markings) provides an accurate result, we’ve marked a waterline right on the bag. This is an approximation so remember that you can always add more water but you can’t remove it once it’s in there.
Can I just fill the pouches with cold or warm water?
We do not recommend filling the pouches with anything less than BOILING liquid for the best results.
High altitude cooking?
Water boils at lower temperatures at high altitude so this means that it may take longer for meals to rehydrate.
Do I need any special equipment to prepare these meals while camping?
Nope! Just a portable camp stove or kettle is helpful for boiling water. Even in the backcountry, our meals are easy to prepare.
What makes your vegan camping meals better than other brands?
We’re chefs who want to create convenient dried meals that just make sense! NO RECONSTITUTED ANIMAL CHUNKS ON OUR WATCH.
Can I use these for car camping or emergency kits?
Absolutely! Our dehydrated / freeze-dried meals are great for both car camping and emergency preparedness kits. Their long shelf life makes them ideal for stockpiling or easy weeknight dinners when time is tight.
Do your meals contain any preservatives?
Nope! Our vegan camping meals contain no added chemicals. We dehydrate and freeze dry in small batches to make our products shelf stable.
JUST ADD WATER
That's right- all you need for these meals is BOILING water!
EASY TO EAT & CLEAN
Designed to eat right out of the pouch without getting your hands dirty- making cleanup convenient.
PLANT-BASED
All of our meals are plant-based and vegan, actually.
GLUTEN FREE OPTIONS
Our Coconut Chickpea Stew and Sweet Potato Quinoa Skillet are both gluten free. The Black Garlic Ramen Bowl does contain wheat. Please note our products are produced in a kitchen with all major allergens.
DAIRY FREE
That's right- no animal product in our current line up.
SHELF STABLE
There is a 2 year best-by date on our products from the day we package.
CLEAN INGREDIENTS
We don't add any artificial ingredients, preservatives, or stabilizers. Good old-fashioned dehydration and freeze drying does the trick.
CHEF-CREATED
We are a married team of career chefs who went to culinary school, worked in Michelin-starred restaurants, luxury hotels, and currently operate a boutique catering and meal delivery business in Santa Barbara, CA. We are also busy parents who love to spend time camping with our kids. Read more here.
MADE IN SANTA BARBARA, CA
Where the surf and mountains meet. Come say hi if you are ever in the area.
UNDER $12
Worth more in effort, taste, and time.