Monster hunting is a demanding endeavor, requiring not just skill but also proper preparation, including a nutritious meal. Here's how to cook and eat your own meals in *Monster Hunter Wilds* to boost your performance on the hunt.

Cooking and Eating Meals in Monster Hunter Wilds

In *Monster Hunter Wilds*, unlike its predecessors *World* and *Rise*, where you could rely on a friendly Palico NPC to cook for you, you'll need to take matters into your own hands. Here are the two primary methods to prepare your meals:

• By cooking in your tent: When you accept a new quest, take a moment to prepare. Head to your tent, navigate to the BBQ Menu using L1 or R1, and select the "Grill a Meal" option.
• By using the Portable BBQ Grill: Alternatively, you can access the Portable BBQ Grill from your inventory. Press the square button to use it and start cooking from there.

Which Meals to Cook?

In the cooking menu, you have the option to prepare recommended, custom, or favorite meals. Here’s what each option entails:

• Recommended Meals: These are straightforward and consist of a Ration plus any additional ingredients you have on hand. Cooking with just Rations provides a 30-minute buff, boosting your Health by +50, Stamina by +150, and Attack by +2. Adding ingredients extends this duration by 20 minutes. These meals are a solid baseline for your hunt preparation.
• Custom Meals: For those looking to tailor their meals to specific needs, choose the custom meal option. Here, you can select one Ration (meat, fish, or veggies), one ingredient, and finishing touches. Your choice of Ration affects the buffs you receive, such as increased attack, defense, or elemental resistances. Ingredients and finishing touches further enhance your meal, offering additional benefits like improved gathering or reduced damage taken.

Once you've made your selection, start cooking, and your Hunter will automatically consume the meal, setting you up for a successful hunt.

That's the complete guide on how to cook and eat meals in *Monster Hunter Wilds*. For more tips and in-depth information on the game, be sure to visit The Escapist.