Starfield: How To Cook And Cooking Station Recipes

In Starfield the art of cooking transcends beyond mere sustenance—it’s a journey of flavors, exploration, and discovery. With a plethora of recipes to unlock and cooking stations scattered across the Settled Systems, culinary enthusiasts have a galaxy of opportunities to experiment and indulge. Whether you’re a seasoned chef of the Constellation or a newbie looking to whip up your first Synthmeat dish, this guide is your to learning how to cook in Starfield.

How To Cook In Starfield

Simply walk up to any cooking station and interact with it to access the cooking menu. Initially, you’ll have a limited set of recipes. As you progress, you can unlock more through skills and research. For instance, crafting a Ham and Cheese Sandwich requires 1 Bread, 1 Synthmeat Ham, and 1 Cheese. Consuming it restores 5 Health and boosts your Oxygen Level for five minutes. Once you’ve selected a recipe and have the necessary ingredients, craft your dish. You can then find it in the Aid section of your inventory and consume it for its benefits.

Note: You can use cheat codes to spawn cooking station Food and Drinks.

Where To Find Cooking Stations In Starfield

• The Lodge in New Atlantis: Early in your journey, you’ll be introduced to the Lodge, the home base of Constellation. Once you become a full member of Constellation, you’ll gain access to the basement of this building, which houses every crafting station, including the cooking station. Look for it in the corner before the corridor leading out of the laboratory area.
• Throughout the Settled Systems: As you venture further into the game, you’ll find cooking stations in various locations—on ships, in cities, and even in enemy outposts. The more you explore, the more stations you’ll discover.
• Build Your Own: Feeling a bit more ambitious? Set up your own outpost on your favorite planet and construct a cooking station to suit your needs.

Unlocking New Recipes

• Skills and Research: To unlock new recipes in Starfield, you’ll need to invest in the Gastronomy skill. Each level of this skill allows you to research higher-tier food. For instance, Level 2 lets you delve into gourmet items, while Level 3 introduces you to recipes.
• Research Stations: Visit any Research Station in Starfield and head to the Food and Drink section. Here, you can invest materials into projects that unlock new recipes. Some projects might even benefit from a Sudden Development, spontaneously adding materials to your current project.
• Boost Your Research: Enhance your research capabilities with the Neurajack chem, which increases the chances of Sudden Developments. Alternatively, the Synapse Alpha chem can reduce the resources required for research.

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