Cooking Skill
⚪ Last updated 2022⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.8% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #70 of 382 Gameplay Mechanics mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Cooking Skill adds a new cooking skill to the game.
Install
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[]Install the latest version of SMAPI and SpaceCore.
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]Unzip the mod folder into Stardew Valley/Mods.[]Run the game using SMAPI.
Use
Just like the vanilla skills, the cooking skill appears on the player tab of the game menu, and you can level it up and choose professions. You get cooking experience by cooking, and better food gives more experience.
Food cooked in the kitchen recovers more energy/health the higher level you are. The mod also adds a chance of silver- and gold-quality food, which increases with your cooking skill level.
Available professions:
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[]Level 5: Gourmet (+20% sell price).
[]Level 10: Efficient (15% chance to not consume ingredients).
[]Level 10: Professional Chef (Home-cooked meals are always at least silver).
[]Level 5: Satisfying (+25% buff duration once eaten).
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[]Level 10: Secret Spices (Provides a few random buffs when eating unbuffed food).
Compatibility
Compatible with Stardew Valley 1. 5. 5+ on Linux/macOS/Windows, both single-player and multiplayer.
Compatible with Experience Bars and All Professions.
See also
- []Release notes
- Source code
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[]Level 5: Gourmet (+20% sell price).
Adds a new cooking skill to Stardew Valley, expanding the vanilla skill system with a dedicated progression track for culinary activities. With 6,393 endorsements and 226,018 downloads, it's a popular gameplay enhancement for players who want more depth in cooking. Last updated in 2022, it remains a staple for modded playthroughs.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust (6,393 endorsements) — this is a must-try for any cooking-focused playthrough.
- Massive download count (226k) proves it's stable and widely used.
- Adds a whole new layer to cooking, which is otherwise a simple mechanic.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2022 — might not be compatible with the latest game patches.
- No detailed feature list in the description, so you'll have to discover the skill's perks in-game.
- Requires other mods to fully integrate? Not stated, but check for dependencies.
For Stardew Valley players who love cooking and want a dedicated skill to level up. If you're a completionist aiming to master every aspect of the game, this adds a fresh grind. Skip if you prefer vanilla mechanics or rarely cook.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check if you have SMAPI installed — most Stardew mods need it.
- Look for a config file after first launch to tweak skill progression if available.
- Pair with other cooking mods for a full culinary overhaul.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Stardew Valley Mods
- Author
- spacechase0
- Version
- 1.4.5
- Downloads
- 226,018
- Endorsements
- 6,393
- Category
- Gameplay Mechanics
- Created
- 8/21/2016
- Updated
- 10/29/2022
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