WoW Forever

WoW Forever Cooking: food buffs and campfire upgrades

Prepare food for temporary benefits and experience, pair Cooking with Fishing, and learn what its campfire kits add in Forever.

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Cooking by the numbers

Recipes
132

89 from Classic, 43 new

Leveling route
10 steps

372 materials in total

Learned from an item
115

Vendor or drop recipes

Changed from Classic
1

0 skill range, 1 materials

What changed from Classic

  • 43 new recipes, 17 of them at Artisan skill (225–300).
  • Skill ranges match Classic.
  • 1 use different materials: Seasoned Wolf Kabob.

New Forever recipes

The highest-skill additions. Hover to see the item.

  • Iron OvenSkill 300
  • Flank au PoivreSkill 285
  • Sweetpaw JamSkill 280
  • Soaring PamplonaSkill 280
  • Bat HacheeSkill 280
  • Savory Turtle StewSkill 280
  • Bear BruscittiSkill 280
  • Steaming Stag SteakSkill 280
  • Swiftstrike SteakSkill 280
  • Raging Raptor RibsSkill 280
  • Prehistoric Pulled RaptorSkill 280
  • Clam LinguineSkill 280

Leveling route 1–300

Crafts include yellow and green attempts that miss a skill point. Under each step are the materials for that stretch. This is a suggested route: check auction prices on your ruleset.

Type your skill level and we mark the step you are on.

Apprentice 1–75Any trainer

  1. 1–52Roasted Boar Meat52× Chunk of Boar Meat×52
  2. 52–75Longjaw Mud SnapperNeeds Recipe: Longjaw Mud Snapper23× Raw Longjaw Mud Snapper×23

Journeyman 75–150Train at 50 skill, level 10

  1. 75–100Longjaw Mud SnapperNeeds Recipe: Longjaw Mud Snapper27× Raw Longjaw Mud Snapper×27
  2. 100–150Bristle Whisker CatfishNeeds Recipe: Bristle Whisker Catfish52× Raw Bristle Whisker Catfish×52

Expert 150–225Train at 125 skill, level 20

  1. 150–175Bristle Whisker CatfishNeeds Recipe: Bristle Whisker Catfish69× Raw Bristle Whisker Catfish×69
  2. 175–215Rockscale CodNeeds Recipe: Rockscale Cod54× Raw Rockscale Cod×54
  3. 215–225Mithril Head Trout12× Raw Mithril Head Trout×12

Artisan 225–300Train at 200 skill, level 35, Artisan trainer

  1. 225–229Mithril Head Trout6× Raw Mithril Head Trout×6
  2. 229–280Spotted YellowtailNeeds Recipe: Spotted Yellowtail55× Raw Spotted Yellowtail×55
  3. 280–300Poached Sunscale SalmonNeeds Recipe: Poached Sunscale Salmon22× Raw Sunscale Salmon×22

What to craft while you level

Crafted items by required character level, best quality first. Beta stat values are not confirmed yet.

Level 1–19

  • Succulent Pork RibsLevel 15 · skill 130
  • Dig Rat StewLevel 15 · skill 130
  • Mrrggl SmrrthleLevel 15 · skill 135
  • Seasoned Wolf KabobLevel 15 · skill 140
  • Bristle Whisker CatfishLevel 15 · skill 140
  • Gooey Spider CakeLevel 15 · skill 150
  • Lean VenisonLevel 15 · skill 150
  • Root TeaLevel 15 · skill 155

Level 20–29

  • Heavy Crocolisk StewLevel 25 · skill 160
  • Calcified SmoothieLevel 25 · skill 185
  • Tasty Lion SteakLevel 25 · skill 190
  • Rockscale CodLevel 25 · skill 190
  • Giant Scrambled EggsLevel 25 · skill 195
  • Triage TeaLevel 25 · skill 195
  • Bear BrisketLevel 25 · skill 200
  • Plain Ol' PaletuskLevel 25 · skill 200

Level 30–39

  • Sagefish DelightLevel 30 · skill 215
  • Spicy SmoothieLevel 35 · skill 215
  • Jungle StewLevel 35 · skill 215
  • Sunny TeaLevel 35 · skill 220
  • Savory Stag SlidersLevel 35 · skill 230
  • Raptor RouladenLevel 35 · skill 230
  • Spider SausageLevel 35 · skill 240
  • Plated ArmorfishLevel 35 · skill 245

Level 40–49

  • Spinefin HalibutLevel 45 · skill 210
  • Wicked SmoothieLevel 45 · skill 255
  • Sage's TeaLevel 45 · skill 260
  • Soaring PamplonaLevel 45 · skill 280
  • Bat HacheeLevel 45 · skill 280
  • Savory Turtle StewLevel 45 · skill 280
  • Bear BruscittiLevel 45 · skill 280
  • Steaming Stag SteakLevel 45 · skill 280

Level 50–60

  • Specklefin FeastLevel 55 · skill 290
  • Grand Lobster BanquetLevel 55 · skill 290
  • Prowler SteakLevel 55 · skill 260
  • Filet o' FlankLevel 55 · skill 260
  • Sunrise OmeletteLevel 55 · skill 260
  • Sweetpaw JamLevel 55 · skill 280
Shopping list (7 materials)
  • Raw Bristle Whisker Catfish×121
  • Raw Spotted Yellowtail×55
  • Raw Rockscale Cod×54
  • Chunk of Boar Meat×52
  • Raw Longjaw Mud Snapper×50
  • Raw Sunscale Salmon×22
  • Raw Mithril Head Trout×18

Direct materials for each step. If you craft intermediates (bars, bolts), count their materials too.

All recipes (132)
NameSkillMaterialsSource
Basic Campfire KitNew1 1 3 51× Simple WoodTrainer
Basic Campfire· 25 50 751× Simple WoodTrainer
Peace TeaNew25 30 37 451× Refreshing Spring Water, 2× PeacebloomRecipe: Peace Tea
Venomous SmoothieNew25 30 37 451× Refreshing Spring Water, 1× Mild Spices, 1× Small Venom SacRecipe: Venomous Smoothie
Skywall SouffleNew25 30 37 452× Small Egg, 1× Simple FlourRecipe: Skywall Souffle
Tasty Raptor BitesNew25 35 55 751× Raptor Egg, 4× Mild SpicesRecipe: Tasty Raptor Bites
Pincer BitesNew35 40 47 551× Crawler Claw, 1× Simple FlourRecipe: Pincer Bites
Charred Wolf Meat1 45 65 851× Stringy Wolf MeatTrainer
Roasted Boar Meat1 45 65 851× Chunk of Boar MeatTrainer
Brilliant Smallfish1 45 65 851× Raw Brilliant SmallfishRecipe: Brilliant Smallfish
Slitherskin Mackerel1 45 65 851× Raw Slitherskin MackerelRecipe: Slitherskin Mackerel
Herb Baked Egg1 45 65 851× Small Egg, 1× Mild SpicesTrainer
Crispy Bat Wing1 45 65 851× Meaty Bat Wing, 1× Mild SpicesRecipe: Crispy Bat Wing
Gingerbread Cookie1 45 65 851× Small Egg, 1× Holiday SpicesRecipe: Gingerbread Cookie
Spiced Wolf Meat· 50 70 901× Stringy Wolf Meat, 1× Mild SpicesTrainer
Kaldorei Spider Kabob10 50 70 901× Small Spider LegRecipe: Kaldorei Spider Kabob
Beer Basted Boar Ribs25 60 80 1001× Crag Boar Rib, 1× Rhapsody MaltRecipe: Beer Basted Boar Ribs
Scorpid Surprise20 60 80 1001× Scorpid StingerRecipe: Scorpid Surprise
Roasted Kodo Meat35 75 95 1151× Kodo Meat, 1× Mild SpicesRecipe: Roasted Kodo Meat
Egg Nog35 75 95 1151× Small Egg, 1× Ice Cold Milk, 1× Holiday Spirits, 1× Holiday SpicesRecipe: Egg Nog
Critter CookieNew· 80 82 855× Simple FlourTrainer
Breakfast OmeletteNew75 80 87 951× Small Egg, 4× Mild SpicesRecipe: Breakfast Omelette
Smoked Bear Meat40 80 100 1201× Bear MeatRecipe: Smoked Bear Meat
Coyote Steak· 90 110 1301× Coyote MeatTrainer
Goretusk Liver Pie50 90 110 1301× Goretusk Liver, 1× Mild SpicesRecipe: Goretusk Liver Pie
Fillet of Frenzy50 90 110 1301× Soft Frenzy Flesh, 1× Mild SpicesRecipe: Fillet of Frenzy
Strider Stew50 90 110 1301× Strider Meat, 1× Shiny Red AppleRecipe: Strider Stew
Boiled Clams· 90 110 1301× Clam Meat, 1× Refreshing Spring WaterTrainer
Longjaw Mud Snapper50 90 110 1301× Raw Longjaw Mud SnapperRecipe: Longjaw Mud Snapper
Loch Frenzy Delight50 90 110 1301× Raw Loch Frenzy, 1× Mild SpicesRecipe: Loch Frenzy Delight
Rainbow Fin Albacore50 90 110 1301× Raw Rainbow Fin AlbacoreRecipe: Rainbow Fin Albacore
Journeyman Campfire KitNew90 95 100 1051× Star WoodBlueprint: Journeyman Campfire
Blood Sausage60 100 120 1401× Bear Meat, 1× Boar Intestines, 1× Spider IchorRecipe: Blood Sausage
Thistle Tea60 100 120 1401× Swiftthistle, 1× Refreshing Spring WaterRecipe: Thistle Tea
Slimy SmoothieNew100 105 112 1201× Ice Cold Milk, 2× Mild Spices, 1× Spider IchorRecipe: Slimy Smoothie
Royal TeaNew100 105 115 1251× Ice Cold Milk, 2× MageroyalRecipe: Royal Tea
Twice-Spiced Raptor SliceNew75 115 132 1501× Raptor Flesh, 2× Mild SpicesRecipe: Twice-Spiced Raptor Slice
Westfall Stew75 115 135 1551× Stringy Vulture Meat, 1× Murloc Eye, 1× Goretusk SnoutRecipe: Westfall Stew
Crab Cake· 115 135 1551× Crawler Meat, 1× Mild SpicesTrainer
Dry Pork Ribs· 120 140 1601× Boar Ribs, 1× Mild SpicesTrainer
Crocolisk Steak80 120 140 1601× Crocolisk Meat, 1× Mild SpicesRecipe: Crocolisk Steak
Smoked Sagefish80 120 140 1601× Raw Sagefish, 1× Mild SpicesRecipe: Smoked Sagefish
Cooked Crab Claw85 125 145 1651× Crawler Claw, 1× Mild SpicesRecipe: Cooked Crab Claw
Savory Deviate Delight85 125 145 1651× Deviate Fish, 1× Mild SpicesRecipe: Savory Deviate Delight
Savory Whimsyfin DelightNew85 125 145 1651× Whimsyfin, 1× Mild SpicesRecipe: Savory Whimsyfin Delight
Succulent Pork Ribs110 130 150 1702× Boar Ribs, 1× Hot SpicesRecipe: Succulent Pork Ribs
Murloc Fin Soup90 130 150 1702× Murloc Fin, 1× Hot SpicesRecipe: Murloc Fin Soup
Dig Rat Stew90 130 150 1701× Dig RatRecipe: Dig Rat Stew
Clam Chowder90 130 150 1701× Clam Meat, 1× Ice Cold Milk, 1× Mild SpicesRecipe: Clam Chowder
Mrrggl SmrrthleNew125 135 140 1451× Melon Juice, 2× Hot Spices, 1× Murloc FinRecipe: Mrrggl Smrrthle
Redridge Goulash100 135 155 1751× Crisp Spider Meat, 1× Tough Condor MeatRecipe: Redridge Goulash
Seasoned Wolf KabobChanged100 140 160 1802× Lean Wolf Flank, 1× Mild SpicesRecipe: Seasoned Wolf Kabob
Crispy Lizard Tail100 140 160 1801× Thunder Lizard Tail, 1× Hot SpicesRecipe: Crispy Lizard Tail
Bristle Whisker Catfish100 140 160 1801× Raw Bristle Whisker CatfishRecipe: Bristle Whisker Catfish
Cookie's FeastNew140 145 147 1502× Mystery Meat, 1× Heavy Kodo Meat, 1× Soothing SpicesBlueprint: Cookie's Feast
Gooey Spider Cake110 150 170 1902× Gooey Spider Leg, 1× Hot SpicesRecipe: Gooey Spider Cake
Big Bear Steak110 150 170 1901× Big Bear Meat, 1× Hot SpicesRecipe: Big Bear Steak
Lean Venison110 150 170 1901× Stag Meat, 4× Mild SpicesRecipe: Lean Venison
Root TeaNew125 155 170 1851× Melon Juice, 2× LiferootRecipe: Root Tea
Crocolisk Gumbo120 160 180 2001× Tender Crocolisk Meat, 1× Hot SpicesRecipe: Crocolisk Gumbo
Heavy Crocolisk Stew150 160 180 2002× Tender Crocolisk Meat, 1× Soothing SpicesRecipe: Heavy Crocolisk Stew
Goblin Deviled Clams· 165 185 2051× Tangy Clam Meat, 1× Hot SpicesTrainer
Lean Wolf Steak125 165 185 2051× Lean Wolf Flank, 1× Mild SpicesRecipe: Lean Wolf Steak
Curiously Tasty Omelet130 170 190 2101× Raptor Egg, 1× Hot SpicesRecipe: Curiously Tasty Omelet
Hot Lion Chops125 175 195 2151× Lion Meat, 1× Hot SpicesRecipe: Hot Lion Chops
Calcified SmoothieNew180 185 190 1951× Sweet Nectar, 3× Hot Spices, 1× Large FangRecipe: Calcified Smoothie
Tasty Lion Steak150 190 210 2302× Lion Meat, 1× Soothing SpicesRecipe: Tasty Lion Steak
Rockscale Cod175 190 210 2301× Raw Rockscale CodRecipe: Rockscale Cod
Giant Scrambled EggsNew175 195 207 2202× Giant Egg, 4× Hot SpicesRecipe: Giant Scrambled Eggs
Triage TeaNew180 195 215 2351× Sweet Nectar, 2× FadeleafRecipe: Triage Tea
Bear BrisketNew175 200 210 2202× Big Bear Meat, 3× Hot SpicesRecipe: Bear Brisket
Plain Ol' PaletuskNew185 200 215 2302× Chunk of Boar Meat, 1× Mild SpicesRecipe: Plain Ol' Paletusk
Expert Campfire KitNew200 205 212 2201× Thick LogsBlueprint: Expert Campfire
Spinefin HalibutNew· 210 215 2201× Raw Spinefin HalibutTrainer
Spicy SmoothieNew200 215 220 2251× Moonberry Juice, 3× Soothing Spices, 1× Small Flame SacRecipe: Spicy Smoothie
Soothing Turtle Bisque175 215 235 2551× Turtle Meat, 1× Soothing SpicesRecipe: Soothing Turtle Bisque
Barbecued Buzzard Wing175 215 235 2551× Buzzard Wing, 1× Hot SpicesRecipe: Barbecued Buzzard Wing
Giant Clam Scorcho175 215 235 2551× Giant Clam Meat, 1× Hot SpicesRecipe: Giant Clam Scorcho
Goldthorn Tea· 215 235 2551× Goldthorn, 1× Refreshing Spring WaterTrainer
Roast Raptor175 215 235 2551× Raptor Flesh, 1× Hot SpicesRecipe: Roast Raptor
Hot Wolf Ribs175 215 235 2551× Red Wolf Meat, 1× Hot SpicesRecipe: Hot Wolf Ribs
Jungle Stew175 215 235 2551× Tiger Meat, 1× Refreshing Spring Water, 2× Shiny Red AppleRecipe: Jungle Stew
Carrion Surprise175 215 235 2551× Mystery Meat, 1× Hot SpicesRecipe: Carrion Surprise
Mystery Stew175 215 235 2551× Mystery Meat, 1× Skin of Dwarven StoutRecipe: Mystery Stew
Mithril Head Trout· 215 235 2551× Raw Mithril Head TroutTrainer
Sagefish Delight175 215 235 2551× Raw Greater Sagefish, 1× Hot SpicesRecipe: Sagefish Delight
Briny Seafood StewNew200 220 230 2402× Murloc Eye, 1× Tender Crab Meat, 1× Hot SpicesRecipe: Briny Seafood Stew
Sunny TeaNew200 220 235 2501× Moonberry Juice, 2× SungrassRecipe: Sunny Tea
Savory Stag SlidersNew225 230 237 2452× Stag Meat, 3× Hot SpicesRecipe: Savory Stag Sliders
Raptor RouladenNew225 230 237 2452× Raptor Flesh, 4× Hot SpicesRecipe: Raptor Rouladen
Dragonbreath Chili200 240 260 2801× Mystery Meat, 1× Small Flame Sac, 1× Hot SpicesRecipe: Dragonbreath Chili
Heavy Kodo Stew200 240 260 2802× Heavy Kodo Meat, 1× Soothing Spices, 1× Refreshing Spring WaterRecipe: Heavy Kodo Stew
Spider Sausage· 240 260 2802× White Spider MeatTrainer
Plated ArmorfishNew225 245 250 2551× Raw Plated Armorfish, 1× Soothing SpicesRecipe: Plated Armorfish
Wicked SmoothieNew250 255 262 2701× Morning Glory Dew, 4× Soothing Spices, 1× Wicked ClawRecipe: Wicked Smoothie
Prowler Steak250 260 270 2802× Tiger Meat, 1× Holy SaltsRecipe: Prowler Steak
Filet o' Flank250 260 270 2802× Red Wolf Meat, 1× Holy SaltsRecipe: Filet o' Flank
Sunrise Omelette250 260 270 2802× Giant Egg, 1× Holy SaltsRecipe: Sunrise Omelette
Sage's TeaNew250 260 275 2901× Morning Glory Dew, 2× Mountain SilversageRecipe: Sage's Tea
Spiced Chili Crab225 265 285 3051× Tender Crab Meat, 2× Hot SpicesRecipe: Spiced Chili Crab
Monster Omelet225 265 285 3051× Giant Egg, 2× Soothing SpicesRecipe: Monster Omelet
Cooked Glossy Mightfish225 265 285 3051× Raw Glossy Mightfish, 1× Soothing SpicesRecipe: Cooked Glossy Mightfish
Spotted Yellowtail225 265 285 3051× Raw Spotted YellowtailRecipe: Spotted Yellowtail
Filet of Redgill225 265 285 3051× Raw RedgillRecipe: Filet of Redgill
Undermine Clam Chowder225 265 285 3052× Zesty Clam Meat, 1× Hot Spices, 1× Ice Cold MilkRecipe: Undermine Clam Chowder
Tender Wolf Steak225 265 285 3051× Tender Wolf Meat, 1× Soothing SpicesRecipe: Tender Wolf Steak
Sweetpaw JamNew275 280 282 2853× Hyjal Berries, 1× Soothing SpicesRecipe: Sweetpaw Jam
Soaring PamplonaNew275 280 295 3103× Buzzard Wing, 3× Soothing SpicesRecipe: Soaring Pamplona
Bat HacheeNew275 280 295 3103× Meaty Bat Wing, 2× Soothing SpicesRecipe: Bat Hachee
Savory Turtle StewNew275 280 295 3103× Turtle Meat, 3× Soothing SpicesRecipe: Savory Turtle Stew
Bear BruscittiNew275 280 295 3103× Big Bear Meat, 3× Soothing SpicesRecipe: Bear Bruscitti
Steaming Stag SteakNew275 280 295 3103× Stag Meat, 4× Soothing SpicesRecipe: Steaming Stag Steak
Swiftstrike SteakNew275 280 295 3103× Tiger Meat, 2× Soothing SpicesRecipe: Swiftstrike Steak
Raging Raptor RibsNew180 280 295 3102× Raptor Flesh, 3× Hot SpicesRecipe: Raging Raptor Ribs
Prehistoric Pulled RaptorNew275 280 295 3103× Raptor Flesh, 4× Soothing SpicesRecipe: Prehistoric Pulled Raptor
Clam LinguineNew275 280 295 3103× Zesty Clam Meat, 4× Soothing SpicesRecipe: Clam Linguine
Grilled Squid240 280 300 3201× Raw Winter Squid, 1× Soothing SpicesRecipe: Grilled Squid
Hot Smoked Bass240 280 300 3201× Raw Summer Bass, 2× Hot SpicesRecipe: Hot Smoked Bass
Flank au PoivreNew275 285 300 3153× Red Wolf Meat, 3× Soothing SpicesRecipe: Flank au Poivre
Specklefin Feast280 290 300 31012× Raw Spotted Yellowtail, 4× Raptor Flesh, 3× Raw Rockscale Cod, 1× Exquisite SpicesRecipe: Specklefin Feast
Grand Lobster Banquet280 290 300 31012× Darkclaw Lobster, 4× Turtle Meat, 3× Buzzard Wing, 1× Exquisite SpicesRecipe: Grand Lobster Banquet
Nightfin Soup250 290 310 3301× Raw Nightfin Snapper, 1× Refreshing Spring WaterRecipe: Nightfin Soup
Poached Sunscale Salmon250 290 310 3301× Raw Sunscale SalmonRecipe: Poached Sunscale Salmon
Iron OvenNew300 300 300 30010× Simple Flour, 5× Refreshing Spring Water, 4× Soothing SpicesBlueprint: Iron Oven
Lobster Stew275 315 335 3551× Darkclaw Lobster, 1× Refreshing Spring WaterRecipe: Lobster Stew
Mightfish Steak275 315 335 3551× Large Raw Mightfish, 1× Hot Spices, 1× Soothing SpicesRecipe: Mightfish Steak
Baked Salmon275 315 335 3551× Raw Whitescale Salmon, 1× Soothing SpicesRecipe: Baked Salmon
Runn Tum Tuber Surprise275 315 335 3551× Runn Tum Tuber, 1× Soothing SpicesRecipe: Runn Tum Tuber Surprise
Smoked Desert Dumplings· 325 345 3651× Sandworm Meat, 1× Soothing SpicesTrainer
Dirge's Kickin' Chimaerok Chops300 325 345 3651× Hot Spices, 1× Goblin Rocket Fuel, 1× Deeprock Salt, 1× Chimaerok TenderloinRecipe: Dirge's Kickin' Chimaerok Chops
Darkclaw Bisque300 325 345 3651× Darkclaw Lobster, 1× Item 227813Recipe: Darkclaw Bisque
Smoked Redgill300 325 345 3651× Raw RedgillRecipe: Smoked Redgill

WoW Forever client data (build 1.60.1.70450) via wago.tools, compared with Classic 1.15.9.70003. Skill colors: orange, yellow, green and grey; "·" means the client does not store the learn rank. Costs are estimated from vendor sell prices. The route skips crafts with a cooldown (Mooncloth, transmutes) and those that need dungeon-only materials. "Trainer" is an estimate: recipes not taught by an item usually come from trainers.

Cooking turns meat, fish, and vendor ingredients into food with temporary effects. It is a secondary profession, so it does not use one of the two primary-profession slots. Fishing is a natural partner because it supplies ingredients for many recipes, but meat from quests and creatures can support Cooking too.

Why it matters in Forever

Wowhead’s beta guide reports that cooked foods provide a Well Fed experience bonus that increases experience from kills by 5%. It also lists recipe rebalance work and new foods. Check the current food tooltip to see its effect and duration before relying on it for a leveling plan.

Cooking also changes what a campsite can hold. The Basic, Journeyman, and Expert Campfire Kits allow cooking and raise the number of additional camp features the campsite can support. Cookie’s Feast supplies stamina-boosting food, while the Iron Oven is used for certain advanced recipes. Blizzard has described the larger campsite capacity as part of the profession system.

Starting simply

Train Cooking early, keep meat and fish that match recipes you can learn, and cook near an available fire. Fishing can make the pair more self-sufficient, but it is optional. Recipes come from more than trainers, so check vendors, drops, and current beta guides when a recipe is missing from your list.

The experience bonus and campsite features are beta details, not a promise that every food will keep the same values through launch.

Sources and data status

Sources reviewed October 19, 2026. Beta details can change; each reference is labeled by source type.

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