Steal and Cook Food Strategy Guides

Welcome to the Steal and Cook Food strategy hub. Whether you are learning how to survive guard chases, deciding where to invest your first $8M, or figuring out how cooking pot luck odds work, select the dedicated task guide below.

Checked October 6, 2026

Guides by player task

First-Session Essentials

Read these to survive initial guard chases and build early cash flow.

Beginner's Walkthrough: First 10 Minutes
Master treadmill speed training, Zone 1 foraging, and first dish serving.
Safe Hauling & Guard Evasion Guide
Learn how guard aggro works, using the DROP button, and Safe Zone boundaries.

Advanced Economy & Cooking Math

Optimize your capital investments across treadmills, tables, and pot luck odds.