
With the introduction of the Kitchen Storm update, the landscape in Grow a Garden has shifted dramatically. Players now find themselves competing against the Rat Connoisseur, a character whose discerning palate favors only the finest mutated foods. The more mutations packed into the food you present, the richer your rewards become. In this comprehensive guide, explore how to prepare mutated dishes, serve them to the Rat Connoisseur, and reap enticing rewards.
Unlocking Rewards from the Rat Connoisseur NPC
To earn rewards from the Rat Connoisseur, players must deliver food items rich in mutations. Consult our updated list of cooking recipes in Grow a Garden to select the ideal item to prepare. Once your dish is ready, follow these steps to submit it:
- Approach the Rat Connoisseur and press the
E
key to initiate interaction. - Hold the mutated food item and select the “Try this food I cooked up!” option from the menu.
- After your submission, a reward selection screen will appear, presenting you with three potential rewards. Choose your preferred one.
- Keep in mind that the number of mutations present in the fruit determines the rarity of the rewards on offer.


Preparing Mutated Food Items in Grow a Garden
Before you can claim any rewards, it’s crucial to cook food items that contain mutations. Start by placing mutated harvests into the cooking pot. Monitor the mutation meter on the pot to gauge how much mutation will be retained in your final dish.
If the meter registers above 80%, your dish will likely carry over those mutations. Notably, cooking during the Kitchen Storm event enhances your chances of obtaining mutated food items. The greater the mutations in your harvested fruits, the more mutations will be infused into the final dish.

Here’s a pro tip to expedite your mutation process: utilize the Gorilla Chef pet alongside the Cooking Pot cosmetic item in your garden. This clever combination boosts your chances of duplicating food items.
Additionally, start the Kitchen Storm event prior to cooking to maximize cooking speed and mutation carryover. This strategy will also introduce the Aromatic mutation to your garden crops, facilitating more mutated fruit cultivation.
Comprehensive List of Rewards from the Rat Connoisseur NPC
With the cooking process and submission steps clear, it’s natural to wonder about the rewards awaiting you in these quests. Below is an exhaustive list of rewards you can earn from the Rat Connoisseur:
Reward Image | Reward | Odds |
---|---|---|
Culinarian Chest (Rhubarb Seed, Bacon Pig, Hotdog Dachshund, Badlands Pepper Seed, Lobster Thermidor, King Cabbage Seed) | 40% | |
Spring Onion | 30% | |
Bitter Melon | 5% | |
Pricklefruit | 8% | |
Butternut Squash | 10% | |
Cooking Cauldron | 30% | |
Gourmet Seed Pack | 50% | |
Gourmet Eggs | 50% | |
Kitchen Cart | 20% | |
Kitchen Crate | 30% | |
Kitchen Flooring | 30% | |
Pet Shard Aromatic | 20% | |
Gorilla Chef | 5% | |
Sunny-Side Chicken | 30% | |
Smoothie Fountain | 15% |
This concludes our detailed guide to the Rat Connoisseur in Grow a Garden. Are you ready to embark on the quest for mutated food? Share your experiences in the comments below!
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