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Cooking in Metaphor: ReFantazio is a very important activity that can really help you improve your character. Unlike some games where cooking might be a simple side activity, Metaphor: ReFantazio integrates it into the main gameplay loop. While the initial days might feel like you’re just gathering ingredients, you’ll discover the true value of cooking as the game progresses. It’s more than just a way to make tasty meals; it’s about crafting potent items to improve your party's abilities and even turn the tide of battle.

The process involves gathering rare ingredients from various locations, some requiring exploration, others purchased from merchants, and some found through fishing. As you unlock more recipes and Speed Cooking, cooking will become a regular part of your gameplay. The challenge comes from finding the right ingredients, but it's worth every minute you spend doing so. Getting better at cooking also involves raising your follower bonds, which is an excellent part of the game.

How To Start Cooking in Metaphor: ReFantazio

Where To Begin Your Culinary Enterprise

The protagonist and Gattica cooking Redgrass-Roasted Bidou in Metaphor: ReFantazio

To start cooking in Metaphor: ReFantazio, you must get past the game's beginning and reach 6/24. This is when the Tournament for the Throne begins, and you will get your very own Gauntlet Runner. This acts as your mobile home, taking you across the land and through the kingdom. The kitchen itself is the second door on the right when you walk down the back hallway. Once inside, you'll be able to start cooking.

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Keep in mind that cooking can only be done while the Gauntlet Runner is going to a new location. This means you can only cook during the time spent traveling to a city or area, not while exploring. Unfortunately, it takes an entire day to prepare a single dish. This can be byed by getting Speed Cooking, which is explained further down this guide. However, until you meet Maria in Metaphor: ReFantazio, you have to deal with the slow cooking time.

Where To Find Ingredients

Find All The Ingredients

In Metaphor: ReFantazio, ingredients are scattered throughout the world, and you must go out of your way to find them. This means you need to be able to afford or find them, but they're well worth the effort. Generally, they're pretty tough to find, but luckily, there's a table here that will show you how to get them all. Be sure to unlock Speed Cooking to hunt and cook on the same day.

Ingredient	How To Obtain
Altabury Wheat Flour	Purchased for 2,000 reeves in Malva, south of Altabury Heights.
Bidou Meat	Purchased from the market in Grand Trad, near the cathedral entrance.
Briny Salt	Purchased for 800 reeves from Castor Water Shop in the Merchants' Bazaar, Port Brilehaven.
Brocaded Koi	Purchased for 3,500 reeves from Korno Meat Market in Altabury Heights.
Dreameater Moth	Purchased from Comfort Concoctions for 40 reeves.
Fiendflower Nectar	Purchased from Krozelli the Hunter in the Village of Pagans, Virga Island for 5,400 reeves.
Fragrant Spice	Purchased for 100 reeve by Greengrocer Girl in Martira's Cattleracket Road.
Gauntlet Shrooms	Found in the pantry opposite the toilets every week.
Geldust	Purchased from Krozelli the Hunter in the Village of Pagans, Virga Island for 15,000 reeves.
Giant Worm Meat	Purchased from Krozelli the Hunter in the Village of Pagans, Virga Island for 3,750 reeves.
Giant's Rib	Purchased from Krozelli the Hunter in the Village of Pagans, Virga Island for 8,000 reeves.

Ingredient	How To Obtain
Limp Goldfish	Purchased from Silento in the northwest of Virga Island for 2,000 reeves.
Lord of the Lake	A reward for the Queen of Cuisine: Soul side quest.
Lumibee	Purchased from Comfort Concoctions for 40 reeves each.
Marbled Bluefin Tuna	Purchased for 1,000 reeves at The Ruffian's Reel in the Merchants' Bazaar, Port Brilehaven.
Mellow Milk	Purchased for 800 gold from Opsith the Water Trader in Martira's market square.
Monster Bone	Purchased from Graco Meat Market on the beach in the Village of Pagans, Virga Island for 1,200 reeves.
Mora Coney Meat	Purchased from the Hardy Butcher in Stairstone Market, Martira for 400 reeves.
Orgo Sugar	Purchased for 800 reeves in Komero, near Martira.
Pristine Clearwater	Purchased from the market in Grand Trad, near the cathedral entrance.
Queen's Honey Jar	Purchased from Amblyrhy's Water Jug in the Village of Pagans, Virga Island for 10,000 reeves.
Redgrass	Sold in locations like Martina.
Rockbeans	Purchased for 300 reeves by the Greengrocer Girl in Martira's Cattleracket Road.
White Peach Turnip	Purchased from Graco Meat Market on the beach in the Village of Pagans, Virga Island for 1,000 reeves.

Keep in mind that the places listed in the table aren't the only places you'll find them, just the places where you are very sure to get them. You can always explore and find these same ingredients in other ways. It's always a smart idea to do side quests and even look around the kitchen occasionally because ingredients seem to pop up out of nowhere. Otherwise, the table will help you cook everything you need.

How To Unlock Speed Cooking

Become a Fast Cook

The protagonist having a conversation with Maria in Metaphor_ ReFantazio

Unlocking speed cooking in Metaphor: ReFantazio is a game changer for everyone. This ability drastically reduces the time it takes to prepare dishes, letting you complete multiple activities on the Gauntlet Runner during your journey. To unlock speed cooking, you need to cultivate a strong bond with Maria, a key character who s your party early in the game. This should be your highest priority because cooking is a very fundamental part of the game.

Try and focus on getting Speed Cooking as soon as possible.

Raising Maria's Follower Rank to level 4 is the only way to unlock speed cooking in the game. You can do this by spending time with her, completing quests, and just doing activities together. Once you reach this point, you can cook recipes instantly without waiting an entire day for them. However, it's important to that speed cooking can only be done once daily in Metaphor: Refantazio.