Cooking stands as one of the most rewarding secondary professions in World of Warcraft Classic, offering a wide variety of food buffs that can enhance your stats, restore health, and support you in both PvE and PvP content. Whether you’re prepping for a dungeon, supporting your raid group, or simply leveling up efficiently, Cooking is a valuable skill that complements any class.
This comprehensive guide will walk you through the most efficient way to level your Cooking skill from 1 to 300 in World of Warcraft Classic, focusing on cost-effectiveness and ease of execution.
Cooking Trainers
| Alliance | Horde |
|---|---|
| Zarrin – Teldrassil | Pyall Silentstride – Mulgore |
| Tomas – Elwynn Forrest | Mudduk – Stranglethorne Vale |
| Gremlock Pilsnor – Dun Morogh | Duhng – Barrens |
| Alegorn – Darnassus | Aska Mistrunner – Thunder Bluff |
| Daryl Riknussun – Ironforge | Eunice Burch – Undercity |
| Stephen Ryback – Stormwind | Zamja – Orgrimmar |
1-50
Craft around 55 of any of the recipes listed below.
Journeyman Cooking
Learn Journeyman Cooking in a city near you.
50-100
Craft around 55 of any of the recipes listed below.
| Materials | Food | Learned By |
|---|---|---|
| 75x Bear Meat | Smoked Bear Meat | Recipe: Smoked Bear Meat |
| 55x Clam Meat 55x Refreshing Spring Water (Vendor) | Boiled Clams | Trainer |
| 55x Coyote Meat | Coyote Steak | Trainer |
| 55x Raw Longjaw Mud snapper | Longjaw Mud Snapper | Recipe: Longjaw Mud Snapper |
| 55x Raw Rainbow Fin Albacore | Rainbow Fin Albacore | Recipe: Rainbow Fin Albacore |
100-130
Craft around 30-40 of any of the recipes listed below.
| Materials | Food | Learned By |
|---|---|---|
| 40x Crawler Meat | Crab Cake | Trainer |
| 35 Boar Ribs | Dry Pork Ribs | Trainer |
| 30x Raw Bristle Whisker Catfish | Bristle Whisker Catfish | Recipe: Bristle Whisker Catfish |
| 35x Crawler Claw | Cooked Crab Claw | Recipe: Cooked Crab Claw |
Expert Cooking
Learn Expert Cooking at your faction trainer.
130-175
| Materials | Food | Learned By |
|---|---|---|
| 50x Raptor Egg | Curiously Tasty Omelet | Recipe: Curiously Tasty Omelet |
175-225
| Materials | Food | Learned By |
|---|---|---|
| 50x Raptor Flesh | Roast Raptor | Recipe: Roast Raptor |
Artisan Cooking
| Alliance | Horde |
|---|---|
| Pick up the quest I Know A Guy in Ironforge | Pick up the quest To Gadgetzan You Go! in Orgrimmar |
| You can learn Artisan Cooking by completing Clamlette Surprise. You need to be level 35+ and 225 Cooking skill Bring materials for the quest: 12x Giant Egg 10x Zesty Clam Meat 20x Alterac Swiss |
225-275
Craft around 65 of any of the recipes listed below.
275-300
Craft around 35 of any of the recipes listed below.
| Materials | Food | Learned By |
|---|---|---|
| 35x Raw Sunscale Salmon | Poached Sunscale Salmon | Recipe: Poached Sunscale Salmon |
| 35x Raw Nightfin Snapper | Nightfin Soup | Recipe: Nightfin Soup |
You should now be a masterchef!
By following this guide, you will be able to level up your Cooking skill from 1 to 300 as efficiently as possible, all while minimizing your costs. Pairing Cooking with Fishing is a great combination, that ensures a steady stream of supplies for your crafting.
Frequently Asked Questions
What level do I need to start leveling Cooking in WoW Classic?
You can start Cooking at level 1. To reach Artisan Cooking (225-300), you must be level 35 and have 225 Cooking skill to start the Clamlette Surprise quest.
Is Cooking worth leveling in WoW Classic?
Absolutely! Cooking provides essential food buffs that can increase stats, restore health, and are especially useful for leveling, dungeons, and raiding. It’s particularly valuable when paired with Fishing.
Where can I learn Cooking as Alliance or Horde?
You can find Cooking trainers in most major cities. For example, Alliance can go to Stormwind or Ironforge, and Horde can train in Orgrimmar or Thunder Bluff. The guide lists key trainers for both factions.
Do I need Fishing to level Cooking efficiently?
Fishing is not required, but it helps significantly by supplying fish needed for recipes like Brilliant Smallfish and Spotted Yellowtail, reducing your reliance on the Auction House.
Where do I get the Clamlette Surprise quest for Artisan Cooking?
Alliance players get the quest ‘I Know A Guy…’ in Ironforge, and Horde players get ‘To Gadgetzan You Go!’ in Orgrimmar. Both lead to Gadgetzan, where you complete Clamlette Surprise.
