Cook (Jolly Boar Inn)
Cook (Jolly Boar Inn)
The Cook at the Jolly Boar Inn is a friendly non-player character (NPC) located in the Jolly Boar Inn which lies to the south of the Varrock outskirts, nestled within the wooded areas. Known for his culinary skills, he plays a pivotal role in the early quests for players seeking to improve their cooking abilities.
Appearance
The Cook is depicted wearing traditional cooking attire, which includes a white chef’s hat and a typical chef’s apron. He appears jovial and overzealous about his culinary work, embodying the personality traits of a passionate cook.
Location
To find the Cook, players can visit the Jolly Boar Inn, marked clearly on the game’s map. The inn is situated just south of the road leading from Varrock, making it an easily accessible location for both new and experienced players.
Role
The Cook serves as a quest giver for the players and is primarily known for his involvement in the “Cook’s Assistant” quest. In this quest, players must assist him in gathering various ingredients required for him to bake a cake for the Duke of Varrock. The required ingredients include:
Interactions
When players speak to the Cook, he typically welcomes them with a warm greeting and offers information about the inn’s offerings. His dialogues often reflect his enthusiasm for food and cooking. Players can choose various dialogue options, leading to different interactions, especially related to the tasks assigned in the Cook’s Assistant quest.
Quests Involved
As mentioned, the Cook is most notably featured in the Cook’s Assistant quest, which is a rite of passage for many new players as it provides an introduction to the game’s questing system and helps build their early cooking skill. Completing this quest rewards players with Cooking experience, which can help increase their Cooking level significantly.
Rewards
Upon completing the Cook’s Assistant quest, players receive:
- 1 Quest point
- 300 Cooking experience
Trivia
The Cook often provides a humorous interaction by mentioning how he learned his trade, claiming he learned from the best—an artistic exaggeration that reflects his humorous character.
Notes
Players should approach the Cook whenever they need guidance related to cooking or if they want to engage in cooking-related activities. He is also a great source of additional lore regarding the inn itself and the surrounding area.