Gourmet Egg pets in Grow a Garden are among the most coveted additions from the Cooking Update, offering players a range of unique food-themed companions with powerful abilities. This guide covers everything you need to know about getting Gourmet Eggs, unlocking each exclusive Cooking pet, and maximizing their value for your farm’s growth and efficiency.
How to Get Gourmet Egg in Grow a Garden
Gourmet Egg is a special event reward introduced during the Cooking Update. To get it, players must cook the right dish and feed it to the Pig NPC (Chris P), who is located at the center of the map. Chris P will occasionally request specific dishes, and you’ll need to check his current craving and cook accordingly.
Once you serve Chris P the dish he wants, he’ll reward you with a random prize—which can include the elusive Gourmet Egg. Because rewards are randomized, you may need to be patient and repeat the process multiple times before you receive a Gourmet Egg. Consistent cooking and serving increase your chances, but some luck is still required.
Full List of Gourmet Egg Pets in Grow a Garden
The Gourmet Egg contains five exclusive pets, each with a unique ability tailored for different playstyles and goals:
| Pet Name | Rarity | Unique Trait/Passive Ability |
|---|---|---|
| Bagel Bunny | Common | Every 5–45 seconds, eats a carrot and multiplies carrot value by 5x. |
| Pancake Mole | Rare | Every 10–80 seconds, digs and finds either Sheckles or a gear item automatically. |
| Sushi Bear | Mythical | Every 10–80 seconds: 15%+ chance to mutate nearby fruit to Chilled/Frozen; every 100–670 seconds, randomly feeds another pet. |
| Spaghetti Sloth | Mythical | Every 3:20–14 minutes, mutates the nearest fruit with a Pasta, Sauce, or Meatball effect. |
| French Fry Ferret | Prismatic | Every 20–60 minutes, increases the level of a random pet by 1 XP; this trait cannot be copied or refreshed. |
Each pet not only looks like a classic food item but brings a specific strength—be it profit, mutation farming, XP, or passive money.
Choosing the Best Gourmet Egg Pets for Your Farm
French Fry Ferret is the top choice for pet collectors and team builders, as it passively levels up your other pets over time, making late-game progression much easier.
Sushi Bear is ideal for players who want hands-off mutation farming and automatic pet feeding, perfect for AFK or busy gardeners.
Pancake Mole excels in generating Sheckles and gear with zero effort, offering a steady flow of resources for newer players or anyone who wants consistent passive income.
Spaghetti Sloth and Bagel Bunny provide targeted advantages: rare fruit mutations and massive carrot value boosts, respectively.
Tips to Maximize Gourmet Egg Rewards and Cooking Strategies
Focus on Chris P’s Requests: Only cooked dishes matching Pig NPC’s current craving have a chance of granting Gourmet Eggs or better rewards. Always check Chris P before heading to the kitchen.
Be Patient and Consistent: The reward pool is random, so repeated attempts are necessary. The more you cook and feed Chris P, the better your odds.
Pick Pets to Fit Your Playstyle: If you want efficient profit, prioritize Bagel Bunny or Pancake Mole. For mutation experimentation, Sushi Bear and Spaghetti Sloth offer unrivaled passive mutation effects.
Use Your Best Cooking Recipes: Higher-tier recipes or fulfilling rarer cravings may increase the chance of receiving more valuable rewards, though all dishes offer a shot at Gourmet Eggs.
Final Thoughts
Gourmet Egg pets in Grow a Garden have redefined strategies for farming, leveling, and mutation. Each exclusive Cooking Update pet brings a unique advantage, from passive resource generation to XP growth and automated mutation. While getting Gourmet Eggs relies on luck and persistence with Chris P, smart cooking and pet selection can transform your garden’s output. Focus on the food pet that best matches your goals, and you’ll see the difference in your harvest, profits, and pet progression.