Monster hunting is a serious undertaking. Proper preparation is essential, and that includes enjoying a nourishing meal. Here's how to prepare and consume your own food in Monster Hunter Wilds.

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Cooking and Eating in Monster Hunter Wilds: A GuideChoosing Your Meals

Cooking and Consuming Meals in Monster Hunter Wilds

Differing from World and Rise, where a friendly Palico can prepare your food, you must now cook your own meals in Monster Hunter Wilds.

You have two primary methods to accomplish this:

Cooking inside your tent Utilizing the Portable BBQ Grill

Before starting a quest, take time to prepare. Head to your tent, access the BBQ Menu by pressing L1 or R1, and select the Grill a Meal option. Alternatively, equip the Portable BBQ Grill from your inventory, press the square button to deploy it, and begin cooking directly.

Which Meals Should You Prepare?

Within the cooking menu, you can select a recommended, custom, or favorite meal. Recommended meals are straightforward, typically involving a Ration plus any extra ingredients you carry. Using only a Ration grants a 30-minute boost of +50 Health, +150 Stamina, and +2 Attack. Adding ingredients extends the duration by 20 minutes.

A recommended meal provides a solid foundation and should be considered the minimum preparation for any hunt.

For greater control, choose the custom meal option. This allows you to select one Ration (meat, fish, or vegetable) that provides core stat boosts like attack or defense, one supplementary ingredient, and finishing touches.

Ingredients and finishing touches further enhance your meal, offering bonuses such as improved gathering rates or reduced damage taken.

Once you've made your selections, start the cooking process. Your hunter will consume the meal automatically, and you'll be ready to embark on your quest.

That covers the basics of cooking and eating in Monster Hunter Wilds. For more tips and game information, be sure to explore The Escapist.