Chefs are the characters you control in Overcooked! 2, the cooking game where up to four players share busy kitchens and fill orders together. Each one has its own look, and you collect them as you play. Players can collect and keep track of every chef in the game, from the ones open at the start to the ones hidden behind Kevin levels.
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Available from the Start
Big Grin Chef
#1- Chef Type
- Person
- Unlocked At
- Start
- How to Unlock
- Available from the start.
Blonde Glasses Chef
#2- Chef Type
- Person
- Unlocked At
- Start
- How to Unlock
- Available from the start.
Grandma Chef
#3- Chef Type
- Person
- Unlocked At
- Start
- How to Unlock
- Available from the start.
Headband Chef
#4- Chef Type
- Person
- Unlocked At
- Start
- How to Unlock
- Available from the start.
Mouse Chef
#5- Chef Type
- Animal
- Unlocked At
- Start
- How to Unlock
- Available from the start.
Panda Chef
#6- Chef Type
- Animal
- Unlocked At
- Start
- How to Unlock
- Available from the start.
Campaign Level
Round Face Chef
#7- Chef Type
- Person
- Unlocked At
- Level 1-2
- How to Unlock
- Complete level 1-2 with at least 1 star.
Black Cat Chef
#8- Chef Type
- Animal
- Unlocked At
- Level 1-5
- How to Unlock
- Complete level 1-5 with at least 1 star.
Braids Chef
#9- Chef Type
- Person
- Unlocked At
- Level 2-1
- How to Unlock
- Complete level 2-1 with at least 1 star.
Brown Hair Chef
#10- Chef Type
- Person
- Unlocked At
- Level 2-4
- How to Unlock
- Complete level 2-4 with at least 1 star.
Grumpy Chef
#11- Chef Type
- Person
- Unlocked At
- Level 3-1
- How to Unlock
- Complete level 3-1 with at least 1 star.
Raccoon Chef
#12- Chef Type
- Animal
- Unlocked At
- Level 3-3
- How to Unlock
- Complete level 3-3 with at least 1 star.
Alligator Chef
#13- Chef Type
- Animal
- Unlocked At
- Level 3-5
- How to Unlock
- Complete level 3-5 with at least 1 star.
Octopus Chef
#14- Chef Type
- Animal
- Unlocked At
- Level 4-2
- How to Unlock
- Complete level 4-2 with at least 1 star.
Gold Earrings Chef
#15- Chef Type
- Person
- Unlocked At
- Level 4-4
- How to Unlock
- Complete level 4-4 with at least 1 star.
Miner Chef
#16- Chef Type
- Person
- Unlocked At
- Level 4-6
- How to Unlock
- Complete level 4-6 with at least 1 star.
Eagle Chef
#17- Chef Type
- Animal
- Unlocked At
- Level 5-2
- How to Unlock
- Complete level 5-2 with at least 1 star.
Orange Cat Chef
#18- Chef Type
- Animal
- Unlocked At
- Level 5-5
- How to Unlock
- Complete level 5-5 with at least 1 star.
Squirrel Chef
#19- Chef Type
- Animal
- Unlocked At
- Level 6-2
- How to Unlock
- Complete level 6-2 with at least 1 star.
Robot Chef
#20- Chef Type
- Fantasy
- Unlocked At
- Level 6-5
- How to Unlock
- Complete level 6-5 with at least 1 star.
Kevin Level
Grandpa Chef
#21- Chef Type
- Person
- Unlocked At
- Kevin 1
- How to Unlock
- Unlock and complete Kevin 1 with at least 1 star; unlock Kevin 1 by serving a 2-order combo on level 1-3.
Red Glasses Chef
#22- Chef Type
- Person
- Unlocked At
- Kevin 3
- How to Unlock
- Unlock and complete Kevin 3 with at least 1 star; unlock Kevin 3 by scoring 600 points solo or 1,000 in co-op on level 2-4.
Gopher Chef
#23- Chef Type
- Animal
- Unlocked At
- Kevin 5
- How to Unlock
- Unlock and complete Kevin 5 with at least 1 star; unlock Kevin 5 by serving a 4-order solo combo or a 5-order co-op combo on level 4-3.
Green Alien Chef
#24- Chef Type
- Fantasy
- Unlocked At
- Kevin 7
- How to Unlock
- Unlock and complete Kevin 7 with at least 1 star; unlock Kevin 7 by serving a 5-order solo combo or an 8-order co-op combo on level 5-5.
What Chefs Do in Overcooked! 2
Chefs are cosmetic, which means they only change how your cook looks on screen. Picking a different chef doesn't change the recipes, the kitchens, or how the game plays.
You choose your chef from the food truck on the main menu, where the portraits swap as players flip through the options. The lineup mixes people, animals, a robot and a green alien, so there's plenty of variety.
How to Unlock Chefs in Overcooked! 2
Some chefs are ready from the moment you start, so you can pick them without unlocking anything. Most of the rest come from the campaign, the main story split into worlds and numbered levels like 2-4 or 5-5. New levels open automatically as you finish the one before, and each campaign chef is tied to one specific level.
Finish that level with at least one star and the chef is yours. You don't need top marks to get it.
How to Unlock the Kevin Level Chefs
Kevin's bonus stages are hidden levels that stay locked until you hit a secret goal on a specific campaign level. That goal is either a combo or a points total. Each hidden level has its own target, so the number changes from one to the next.
Once a Kevin level opens, finishing it earns its chef in the same way as the campaign. These stages are built for experienced cooks, so expect a real challenge compared with the regular levels.
Which Chefs Matter Most in Overcooked! 2
Raccoon Chef stands out from the rest. It's one of the most popular chefs in the series, and it was a favourite in the first game. The developers said the reaction was so strong that they couldn't leave it out of the sequel.
Beyond that, the choice comes down to which look you like best.
How to Collect Every Chef in Overcooked! 2
Playing through the campaign and opening the Kevin levels as you go gets you the full set. Each chef you unlock along the way adds to your collection without any extra steps.
Unlocking every chef also earns the Too Many Cooks trophy or achievement.
FAQ
What is a combo in Overcooked! 2?
A combo is when you serve each order in the exact sequence it was placed, and your score multiplier climbs as you keep the streak going. Always serve the order in the top left of your screen first, since that's the one the sequence expects. Combos are the goal for several Kevin levels, so it helps to get comfortable with them early.
Which chef is the last one unlocked in the campaign?
The Robot Chef is the last chef tied to the main story. It unlocks on level 6-5, near the end of the campaign.
Can I unlock the Kevin level chefs in co-op?
Yes. The goals that open Kevin 3, Kevin 5 and Kevin 7 each have a higher target for co-op than for solo play, so if you're playing with friends, aim for the co-op number.
