To explore the kitchen system in Love and Deepspace, unlock it by completing Renovation Level 5, then focus on managing cooking levels, ordering ingredients, and utilizing shared slot functions for efficient operations.
How to Unlock the Kitchen
Unlocking the kitchen is straightforward, but requires reaching Renovation Level 5. This involves completing tasks outlined in the renovation guide menu, which is part of the game's home system progression.
steps
- Open the Renovation Guide from the task menu.
- Complete all necessary tasks to reach Renovation Level 5.
- Once Renovation Level 5 is achieved, the kitchen functionality will be unlocked, allowing you to access its features.
The renovation guide menu highlighting completed tasks and the unlocked cooking feature at level five. — Daccelhia
Cooking Levels: Progress and Unlocks
Cooking levels are central to the kitchen system and unlock various features such as recipes, ingredients, and functions like NPC cooking. Progressing through these levels requires consistent activity involving cooking and ingredient ordering.
steps
- Begin at Cooking Level 1 and follow progression milestones outlined in the leisure time menu.
- Level up by cooking dishes, ordering ingredients, and completing cooking-related activities.
- Reach higher levels to unlock new recipes, ingredients, and functionality. For example, at Level 3, you can allow NPCs to cook autonomously.
The cooking levels menu displays current level progress and rewards. — Daccelhia
Shared Slot Functionality
Shared slots enable a streamlined cooking experience, allowing ingredients and food to be stored and accessible to NPCs. This feature is especially useful when you're away from the game.
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- Shared slots store food and ingredients for automated cooking.
- Enable auto-storing for seamless ingredient management.
- Edit shared slots to customize item availability for NPC use.
The Shared Slot menu displays ingredient categories and a functionality toggle. — Daccelhia
Ordering Ingredients via Lincoln Fresh
The Lincoln Fresh system lets you order ingredients to support your cooking demands. It offers two methods: Express Choice, where players select specific ingredients, and Ingredient Boxes, which deliver randomized batches.
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Express Choice
- Directly select ingredients.
- Faster delivery times using home coins.
Ingredient Boxes
- Choose from small boxes (contains fewer items, shorter wait time) or large boxes (contains more items, longer wait time).
- Ingredients are partially randomized.
The Lincoln Fresh menu showcases Express Choice and options for Ingredient Boxes. — Daccelhia
Crafting Plushies and Badges
The kitchen system also supports crafting items like plushies and badges, which contribute to home customization and interaction. Crafting requires progression through handicraft levels.
steps
- Access the Handicraft Menu under the custom interior options.
- Craft small plushies and badges first to unlock larger crafting options like large and extra-large items.
- Utilize crafted items for kitchen decoration and immersive gameplay.
The handicraft menu shows various plushie designs and crafting options. — Daccelhia
Kitchen Customization Options
You can personalize your kitchen by setting moods, selecting specific decor, and modifying the environment. Changes can be made every six hours to enhance immersion. While customization options are extensive, they do not impact gameplay mechanics directly.
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What features does the kitchen in the home system offer?
The kitchen offers food preparation, ingredient management, crafting plushies or badges, and shared interactions, all tied to cooking levels and customization.
How do shared slots work in Love and Deepspace?
Shared slots store food and ingredients, enabling NPCs to cook autonomously or access shared items when you're away. The system includes editing and auto-storing options.
What is the process for leveling up cooking?
Cooking levels progress by cooking, ordering ingredients, and completing activities. Each level unlocks new recipes, ingredients, and additional functionality up to Level 8.
How do you order ingredients using Lincoln Fresh?
Lincoln Fresh provides Express Choice for direct ingredient selection and Ingredient Boxes for partially randomized deliveries. Boxes vary in size and delivery times.
Can you customize the kitchen or its functions?
Yes, the kitchen can be customized in decor, moods, and appearance to suit your preferences.
Sources
Screenshots on this page are frames from the videos below, used to illustrate the steps they describe. All rights remain with their creators.
- Kitchen Guide: How to Unlock & How to Level up your Cooking Level - Home System - Love and Deepspace — Daccelhia, July 9, 2026
