A field kitchen, also known as a mobile kitchen or army kitchen, is a facility used for cooking meals in outdoor settings such as military camps, disaster relief areas, and sporting events. A synonym for field kitchen is mess tent, which is a mobile facility that includes a tent or shelter for dining, sanitation, and food preparation. Another term that can be used is cookhouse, which refers to a facility that is used for preparing and cooking food, often in a military or camping setting. Other synonyms for field kitchen include camp kitchen, outdoor kitchen, and expedition kitchen. Regardless of the term used, these facilities serve an important function in ensuring that people are fed nutritious meals in challenging environments.