| Cost | 150 Diamonds |
| Starter Tools | 1 Chef’s Station Blueprint 1 Recipe Book |
| Level 1 Perks | + Can cook new unique recipes that give players huge bonuses+ All cooked items are seasoned |
| Level 2 Perks | + Unlock a new recipe |
| Level 3 Perks | + Unlock a new recipe |
| Level 2 Requirements | Food Cooked: 0/200Cook special dishes: 0/50 |
| Level 3 Requirements | Food Cooked: 0/400Cook special dishes: 0/100 |
“A culinary genius whose creations can turn the tide of any survival run, the Chef transforms raw ingredients into powerful dishes that heal, buff, and sustain their team. Perfect for coordinated runs, the Chef is the ultimate support class in 99 Nights in the Forest.”
The Chef is a Food Preparation / Team Support class, specializing in cooking advanced recipes, healing meals, and long-duration buff dishes. Starting with a Chef Station Blueprint and Recipe Book, the Chef provides instant access to recipes that restore hunger, heal players, and provide tactical advantages during combat and survival events.
As the Chef levels up, new recipes become available, including Carrot Cake, BBQ Ribs, and Jar o’ Jelly, which grant both healing and temporary boosts. With proper team coordination, the Chef is essential for maintaining health and energy during long survival runs or difficult events.
This class excels in team-based gameplay, synergizing perfectly with Farmer, Hunter, and Fisherman classes for ingredient supply.
Acquisition & Cost
The Chef can be purchased for 150 Diamonds.
Attribute Table
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost | 150 Diamonds |
| Type | Food Preparation / Team Support |
| Difficulty | Medium |
| Playstyle | Recipe-focused healing, buffing teammates, sustained support |
The Chef thrives in multiplayer runs where food supply, buffs, and healing are critical.
Perks and Leveling Progression
The Chef levels up by cooking food and preparing special dishes, promoting consistent engagement with team support mechanics.
Starter & Level 1 Perks (Initial Unlock)
Starter Tools
- Chef Station Blueprint
- Recipe Book
Level 1 Perks
- Cook unique recipes that give healing or buff bonuses.
- All cooked items are automatically seasoned, improving effectiveness.
These perks allow the Chef to immediately contribute to team survival and sustain health during dangerous runs.
Level 2 Requirements
| Requirement | Needed |
|---|---|
| Food Cooked | 200 |
| Cook Special Dishes | 50 |
Level 2 Perks
- Unlock a new recipe for advanced meals, increasing healing and utility options.
- Recipes like Carrot Cake become available, useful for emergency healing and buffs.
Level 3 Requirements (Max Level)
| Requirement | Needed |
|---|---|
| Food Cooked | 400 |
| Cook Special Dishes | 100 |
Level 3 Perks
- Unlock Jar o’ Jelly or another high-tier recipe.
- Grants the team access to powerful, long-lasting buffs and healing meals.
By Level 3, the Chef can maintain team health continuously while contributing buffs and tactical advantages.
Strategic Analysis & Gameplay
The Chef is ideal for:
- Team-based survival and long runs
- Healing and sustaining players without relying on Crockpot alone
- Maximizing buffs from special dishes
- Coordinating with Farmer, Hunter, and Fisherman classes for ingredients
This class is less effective solo, as it does not have combat perks, but becomes indispensable in coordinated team runs where healing and buffs can tip the scales.
Tips & Tricks
- Prioritize stocking ingredients in advance to always have dishes ready.
- Cook Steak Dinner and Seafood Chowder for faster leveling.
- Use Carrot Cake, BBQ Ribs, and Jar o’ Jelly in emergencies to heal quickly.
- Farm plots are essential—synergize with Farmer for sustainable ingredient supply.
- Chef Station cooks faster than Crockpot, speeding up preparation of multiple dishes.
- Some dishes provide long-lasting buffs—use strategically before events.
- Pre-cooking raw foods in the fireplace before Chef Station processing can accelerate special dish completion.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong team support with healing and buffing dishes.
- Immediate access to advanced recipes.
- Nearly all special dishes are portable, maintaining sustainability without returning to camp.
- Works synergistically with Farmer, Hunter, and Fisherman.
- Alternative healing options via Carrot Cake, BBQ Ribs, and Jar o’ Jelly.
- Some dishes provide long-lasting effects useful in events.
Cons
- Limited solo utility; not combat-oriented.
- Costs 150 Diamonds to unlock, making it expensive.
- Some ingredients are rare or hard to farm.
- Healing dishes like Jar o’ Jelly require significant crafting time.
- Certain recipes, like Pumpkin Soup, are situationally useless.
- Recipes are limited at lower levels, especially healing foods.
Recipes
- Seafood Chowder: Fish + Any + Any
- Steak Dinner: Steak + Any + Any
- Pumpkin Soup: Pumpkin + Any + Any
- BBQ Ribs: Ribs + Any + Any
- Carrot Cake: Cake + Carrot + Carrot (Level 2)
- Jar o’ Jelly: Jellyfish + Any + Any (Level 3)
Trivia
- Chef was added during the Classes MK III Update.
- Provides the fastest mid- to late-game healing and buff support when used with teams.
- Some dishes provide healing, while others provide buffs or tactical advantages, making the Chef highly versatile in team runs.
Perks & Leveling Summary
| Level | Perk |
|---|---|
| Level 1 | + Cook new unique recipes that give huge bonuses + All cooked items are seasoned |
| Level 2 | + Unlock a new recipe |
| Level 3 | + Unlock a new recipe |