Cooking Fever is a time-management game from Nordcurrent in which you run a series of restaurants and serve customers as quickly as you can. Each level places you in a kitchen, such as a fast-food stand, a bakery or a sushi bar, and customers arrive with orders. You tap to prepare food, cook it on equipment such as a grill or a fryer, assemble the order and serve it before the customer loses patience. The game is fast, colourful and easy to understand, though busy levels need careful organisation.

How a level works
Every level has a coin target that you must reach in a limited time. Customers appear at the counter, and each has an order and a patience meter. Serving quickly earns tips and bonuses, while slow service reduces the reward. You keep a close eye on cooking timers, because food that stays on the grill too long will burn. Success depends on tapping in an efficient order and not leaving appliances idle. Combos and quick sequences raise your score and keep customers happy.

Upgrades and progress
Between levels, you spend coins on upgrades for your appliances and for the restaurant itself. Faster cooking, larger capacity and decorations all help. Upgrades are important, because later levels ask for more than a basic kitchen can deliver. New locations and menus unlock as you progress, so you move from simple dishes to more complex recipes. A small number of special items, such as helpers or boosters, can assist during busy periods.

Tips for better results
Prepare the items that take longest first, and start the next order while one is cooking. Group similar orders so that you can use the same equipment efficiently. Do not leave a customer waiting for one missing item if you can serve others in the meantime. Upgrade the appliance that is slowing you down the most. Practise a rhythm, since good players develop a pattern that they repeat. When a level seems impossible, replay it and observe where you lose time.

Ads, gems and purchases
The game is free to download and uses advertising, along with a premium currency called gems that can be earned slowly or purchased. Some upgrades and extras are sold for gems, and offers appear from time to time. You can enjoy the game without paying, though you may need to repeat levels more often. If children play, review the device’s purchase controls.

Connection and device use
Many levels can be played offline, while events and some features require a connection.

Age suitability
There is no violence, and the visuals are bright and cartoon-like. It is suitable for most ages, although younger children may find the speed difficult.

Who it suits
It suits players who like quick decisions, simple controls and a feeling of busy activity. It is a good game for people who enjoy cooking themes. Players who want slow, relaxed gameplay or deep strategy may prefer other titles.

How it compares
Compared with Hay Day, it is much faster and level-based. Compared with Idle Miner Tycoon, it needs constant attention instead of automation.

Our take
Cooking Fever is a lively, polished time-management game. You can find the official download link on this page.