Overview
This page lists all confirmed cooking recipes in Outbound. Recipes are prepared at various cooking stations inside or near the camper van. Cooked meals provide better nourishment than eating raw ingredients and help players stay healthy during their journey. For general information on how cooking works, see the cooking article.
Confirmed Recipes
The following recipes have been confirmed through the demo, beta builds, and the official Outbound wiki. Items are crafted from resources gathered in the world or grown through farming.
Recipe | Key Ingredients | Station |
|---|---|---|
Jam | Berries | Food Processor |
Herbal Tea | Herbs, Water | Food Processor |
Mushroom Soup | Mushrooms, Water | Cooking Station |
Tomato Sauce | Tomatoes | Food Processor |
Bread | Grain (Wheat) | Cooking Station |
Pizza | Bread, Tomato Sauce | Cooking Station |
Raw Ingredients
Several items can be eaten raw without cooking, though cooked meals generally provide greater benefits. Foraging and gardening are the two main sources of ingredients.
Ingredient | Source | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Berries | Foraged from bushes | Satisfy hunger when eaten raw |
Herbs | Foraged from the environment | Used in Herbal Tea |
Mushrooms (various) | Foraged; includes Amber Morel and Indigo Cap varieties | Used in Mushroom Soup |
Tomatoes | Grown in gardens or foraged | Used in Tomato Sauce |
Carrots | Grown in gardens | Can be eaten raw |
Wheat / Grain | Grown in crop plots | Processed into Bread |
Petals | Gathered from flowers | Crafting ingredient |
Water | Collected from water sources | Used in soups and teas |
Cooking Stations
Different recipes require different preparation stations. The food processor is available early and handles basic recipes like jam and tea. More complex dishes require a dedicated cooking station unlocked through the technology tree. Both stations can be built inside the van using the modular building system.
Food Effects
Eating food restores the player's hunger meter and can provide health benefits. Ginger is noted as a health restorative. Different meals replenish different amounts based on the complexity of the recipe. Cooked meals provide improved nourishment compared to eating raw ingredients, fitting into the game's gentle survival mechanics.
Note: Exact numerical values for food effects have not been publicly documented as of the beta build. This table will be updated with precise stats after the full game launches on April 23, 2026.
Related Systems
Cooking is one part of Outbound's broader production loop. The Crafting System covers all workstations, blueprints, and resource processing beyond food preparation, including the sawmill, workbench, and recycler.