Cooking (The Sims 4)

Cooking returns as a skill in The Sims 4. The Cooking skill unlocks new recipe and is the required skill for advancing in the Culinary Career (The Sims 4). Similar skill: Mixology.

Learning
Sims can begin their culinary practice by cooking at home. Once your Sim starts cooking, they will automatically advance to level 1 of the Cooking Skill. Sims can learn the Cooking skill by using the Stove, Fridge, Cupcake Machine, Outdoor Grill, or by reading the Cooking skill books. As Sims continue to gradually raise their Cooking Skill, they will unlock brand new recipes and tricks. The easiest way to level up this skill is by reading up on Cooking through the skill books, or watching the Cooking Show on TV.

Tips
The Cooking Skill has 2 branches: Homestyle (regular) and Gourmet (advanced).

Sims can unlock 4 bonus food recipes when entering the “Energized”, “Playful”, “Flirty” or “Angry” emotions

Sims with the “Foodie” trait unlock the “Cooking Show” TV Channel

When completing the “Master Chef” Aspirations Sims create high quality food that never spoils

When Sims are ready for some of the real meals from fridge, they can use the “Cook” (Select Any Serving), “Serve” (Party Size Serving), or “Have” (Single Serving) options.

Having high quality ingredients from Gardening increases the quality of the food

Fresh Ingredients from your inventory will be highlighted Green in the recipe panel

The cost to prepare food decreases when using your own ingredients

Recipes
There are a total of 76 food dishes available in the game.

Quick Meals

Quick Meals are meals available for Quick Meals interaction.

Fridge/Oven Recipes Outdoor Grill Recipes Cupcake Machine Recipes

Abilities
At level 2: Combo Add trick move.

At level 3: Talk about Cooking with other Sims.

At level 5: Unlock new skill: Gourmet Cooking Skill.

At level 6: Addition trick moves.

At level 8:  Flavorize the stove.

At level 9:


 * Gives cooking tips to other Sims.


 * Sell cupcakes to local Bakery.