What's Cookin'?

The inclusion of the chef's hat in the last patch opened up a whole new look for cooks. 100 Dalaran cooking awards may seem steep, but I have almost never needed to buy more northern spices and am well stocked with both food and recipes after 6 months of doing the daily. It was an easy choice, and one which may become slightly more useful after the hat gets an upgrade in the next patch.

For now, though, it is all about the look. It is a creamy ivory color that really stands out even in dimly lit environments such as Ironforge. There is not, alas, a white tuxedo jacket or apron in the game suitable for a Male dwarf who cooks, although the Brewfest dress does have a dark apron and might be a good alternative for a female toon. The White Tuxedo Shirt and Black Pants combo, either from Noble Garden or tailor made, are reasonable choices for an executive chef. Sterkvark models this look above, with Calico shoes. One could also throw on Blue Overalls and go for barbecue pit boss, or Deckhand's shirt and Solliden's Trousers for short order cook. Horde can do a quest for something called leather chef's belt.

No self respecting chef (who can equip a mace, at any rate) should be without Cookie's Tenderizer, and there are many cleaver options for those who use axes. Sterk, as a dual wielding warrior goes with both. Other offhand options include the various hand-held fish or even last year's mutton for 50 Darkmoon tickets.