How to Get 1–99 Cooking in OSRS (Fastest and Cheapest Guide 2026)
Cooking is one of the fastest and easiest skills to train in Old School RuneScape. It requires very little effort, has simple mechanics, and can be done almost anywhere. Whether you want the fastest possible experience or prefer to save money while training, there are multiple paths to 99.
This guide walks you step by step from level 1 all the way to 99 with the most efficient methods.
Why Cooking Is Worth Training
Fast leveling
Cooking is one of the quickest skills to max in the game.
Low effort
Most methods are repetitive and easy to do while multitasking.
Useful skill
You can cook your own food for bossing and save GP long term.
Flexible training
You can choose between fast experience or profit depending on your goals.
Levels 1–20: Beginner Cooking
Method: Shrimp to Anchovies
Level 1–15: Cook Shrimp
Level 15–20: Cook Anchovies
Best locations
Lumbridge Castle range
Al Kharid range
Tips
Always use a range instead of a fire early on to reduce burn rate and gain more experience.
Levels 20–40: Early Game Training
Method: Trout to Salmon
Level 20–30: Trout
Level 30–40: Salmon
Best location
Barbarian Village
Why this works
You can fish and cook in the same area which makes this method simple and cheap.
Levels 40–70: Mid-Level Training
Method: Tuna to Lobsters
Level 40–62: Tuna
Level 62–70: Lobsters
Best location
Rogues’ Den
Why this is efficient
Close bank and fire setup allows fast training with minimal downtime.
Levels 70–85: Scaling Up
Method: Swordfish to Monkfish
Level 70–80: Swordfish
Level 80–85: Monkfish
Best location
Rogues’ Den
Tip
Monkfish have lower burn rates which improves consistency.
Levels 85–99: Best Training Methods
Option 1: Wines (Fastest XP)
XP per hour: 300k to 400k
Pros
Extremely fast
Very low effort
Cons
Costs money
No profit
Option 2: Sharks or Anglerfish (Profit Method)
Slower experience
Can make money while training
Best for
Players who want to avoid losing GP while training.
Best Training Locations
Rogues’ Den
Closest bank to fire, best for most levels.
Hosidius Kitchen
Lower burn rate when you have favor.
Experience Rates
Early levels: 50k to 100k XP per hour
Mid levels: 100k to 200k XP per hour
High levels: up to 400k XP per hour with wines
Time to 99
Wines: 20 to 30 hours
Fish methods: 40 to 70 hours
Cost Estimate
Wines: 5M to 15M loss
Fish: break even or profit
Common Mistakes
Using fires instead of ranges early
Ignoring burn reduction
Training in inefficient locations
Why Cooking Is One of the Best 99s
Cooking is fast, simple, and reliable. It does not require high skill or expensive setups. Whether you want a quick 99 or steady progress, it is one of the easiest skills to complete in OSRS.
