Srsly's Custom Menus: Cooking
If you have ever tried to build a comprehensive custom recipe collection in The Sims 4, you know the struggle: dozens of standalone recipes scattered across the pie menu, cluttering your gameplay and making it nearly impossible to find that perfect dish. Srsly's Custom Menus: Cooking solves this problem elegantly by adding organized, categorized sub-menus to every cooking-related crafting station in the game. This is not a recipe pack—it is a structural framework that gives your custom culinary content a proper home.
What Exactly Does This Mod Do?
At its core, Srsly's Custom Menus: Cooking is a modding resource. It does not add a single new recipe to your game. Instead, it creates a comprehensive system of nested pie menus that allow other mods and custom recipes to be displayed in a clean, logical order. Think of it as the library shelves for your custom cookbook collection. Without it, custom recipes often appear as a jumbled list. With it, everything is sorted by meal type, appliance, and even occult status.
This mod is designed to work seamlessly with the creator's other projects, particularly Srsly's Complete Cooking Overhaul (SCCO). For the full experience, you will want this menu mod, SCCO, and the standalone recipe packs. The menus themselves are compatible with anything—they are a standalone system that will not override any other files in your game. Other creators can inject their recipes into these menus using Andrews Crafting Enabler, and the mod includes all necessary props, phases, and resource files for custom recipes to function properly.
Supported Game Features and Expansion Packs
One of the most impressive aspects of Srsly's Custom Menus: Cooking for The Sims 4 is its deep integration with current game features. The mod supports the Cottage Living display full sub-rows, allowing you to see each recipe's ingredient requirements per serving size. It is fully compatible with the Simple Living Lot Challenge, meaning you will need the correct ingredients on hand to craft meals. The Home Chef Hustle sorting system is also included, adding a sort category at the top of applicable menus so you can filter recipes by type.
Appliance Coverage Across Expansions
This mod is not limited to the base game fridge and stove. It covers a staggering array of appliances from nearly every expansion and game pack. You will find dedicated menus for the Grill, Cupcake Machine, Microwave, Espresso Machine (Get Together), Cauldron (Realm of Magic), Pizza Oven and Waffle Maker (Home Chef Hustle), Kava Bowl and BBQ Pit (Island Living), Popcorn Machine (Movie Hangout), Ice Cream Maker (Cool Kitchen), and the Electric Kettle and Pressure Cooker from For Rent. There are even special menus for the Tea Maker, Coffee Maker, Lunchbox, and Cooler.
The Menu Breakdown: What to Expect In-Game
Once you download Srsly's Custom Menus: Cooking, you will find an extensive list of sub-menus. For the standard Fridge and Stove, you get three main categories: Homestyle, Baking, and Gourmet. Each of these contains its own set of sub-menus like Appetizers, Breakfast, Main Course, Soups & Stews, Breads, Cakes, Cookies, Pastries, and more. The Quick Snack menu on the fridge covers Drinks, Desserts, Healthy Snacks, and Junkfood.
Occult and Specialized Menus
A standout feature is the Occult menu system. All occult menus are nested as "Occult" > "Occult Name" > "Sub Menu." Current occults supported include Alien, Ghost, Mermaid, PlantSim, Spellcaster, Vampire, and Werewolves. Each occult has its own set of Appetizers, Desserts, Drinks, and Main Course sub-menus. There are also dedicated ingredient menus for Baking, Cooking, and Gourmet ingredients, plus a Custom Canning section for Condiments, Pickled Foods, Meals, Jam & Jelly, and Desserts. For those using Basemental mods, there is an Edibles menu that only hippy-friendly sims will see.
Installation Requirements and How to Install
Before you download Srsly's Custom Menus: Cooking, you need to understand the dependency requirements. This mod relies on the Lot51 Core Library to inject the menus, so that file is 100% required. You will also need to choose one of two recommended additional mods: either SCCO (Srsly's Complete Cooking Overhaul) or SCCOR (Srsly's Modding Resource). You should pick one or the other, not both. SCCO is the full overhaul with all custom recipes, while SCCOR is a lighter option for those who want the "Any Ingredient" tags without the full recipe pack.
As for how to install, the process is straightforward. The download contains two essential files: a test recipe file (which you should remove after confirming the menus work) and the main mod file. There is also an optional folder with three craftable objects—two wall-hanging potholders and a cookbook—that you can place in your sims' homes. Simply drag the main mod file and the Lot51 Core Library into your Mods folder. If you want the crafting objects, add those as well. Remember to delete the test recipe file unless you are a creator testing your own content.
If you are using the foxygame.net launcher, you will appreciate how it simplifies the entire process. The launcher offers a one-click install for Srsly's Custom Menus: Cooking, automatically placing the files in the correct directory and ensuring you have the latest version without manual tracking.
Compatibility and Final Thoughts
Srsly's Custom Menus: Cooking is a standalone mod that will not override anything else in your game. It is compatible with any other creator's custom recipes, provided those creators inject their recipes into these menus. The mod is also fully compatible with all current special EA features, including Cottage Living, Simple Living, and Home Chef Hustle sorting. The creator maintains a Google Doc with resource information and offers step-by-step tutorials on Discord for creators who need help injecting recipes.
For players, this mod transforms the cooking experience from a chaotic list of random dishes into a beautifully organized culinary library. For modders, it provides the essential infrastructure to make your recipes accessible and professional. The foxygame.net launcher also keeps track of version compatibility for Srsly's Custom Menus: Cooking, so you can be confident that your game will run smoothly after updates.
Whether you are a simmer who loves downloading custom food content or a creator looking to share your culinary creations, Srsly's Custom Menus: Cooking is an indispensable tool. It is the backbone that holds the custom cooking community together, ensuring that every dish has its proper place in the game.