Cook

Cook Artwork of Cook Kirby from Kirby Star Allies. Details First game Kirby Super Star (1996) Latest game Kirby's Dream Buffet (2022, reference) Other game(s) Kirby & The Amazing Mirror Super Smash Bros. Brawl Kirby Super Star Ultra Kirby: Triple Deluxe (reference) Kirby Star Allies Type(s) Single use Obtained from Chef Kawasaki, Cookin, Prank Power(s) Turns all on-screen enemies into food; launches a huge stream of hot soup when charged. Helper Chef Kawasaki (Kirby Star Allies only) Similar to Crash, Mike, Paint, Magic

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Cook is a Copy Ability which debuted in Kirby Super Star and later returned in Kirby & The Amazing Mirror, Kirby Super Star Ultra, and Kirby Star Allies. It allows Kirby to force all enemies and projectiles present on screen into a large golden cauldron and cook them to produce food to replenish the strength of himself and his friends. Cook is a single-use ability, typically provided by absorbing the defeated mid-boss Chef Kawasaki, and it will automatically defeat any regular enemy on screen when it is used. In Kirby Star Allies, the ability can also be used (harmlessly) on Kirby's allies, and will produce a specific food item based on what "ingredients" go in.

When Kirby gains the Cook ability, he is given a white chef's hat (with a small star on the side in Kirby Star Allies) until he finishes using the ability. Cook Kirby is misnamed as Chef Kirby in the Kirby: Triple Deluxe keychain and the Kirby's Dream Buffet Character Treat. The actual "Chef" Kirby refers to his role in the Kirby Café merchandise, which is not the same as the Copy Ability.

Game appearances

Cook Kirby's video game appearances
Game	Role	Notes
Kirby series
Kirby Super Star	Copy Ability	Obtainable from Chef Kawasaki.
Kirby & The Amazing Mirror	Copy Ability	Obtainable from Cookin.
Kirby Super Star Ultra	Copy Ability	Obtainable from Chef Kawasaki.
Kirby: Triple Deluxe	Reference	Appears as a randomly-obtained keychain, erroneously called "Chef Kirby".
Kirby Star Allies	Copy Ability	Obtainable from Chef Kawasaki. Can be used to make a Chef Kawasaki ally. Can be used for Cook Potluck and Supper Party.
Kirby's Dream Buffet	Reference	Cook Kirby appears on a Character Treat.
Super Smash Bros. series
Super Smash Bros. Brawl	Attack	Kirby uses this ability as his Final Smash.

Kirby Super Star / Kirby Super Star Ultra

Kirby using Cook to draw in some enemies in Kirby Super Star Ultra

Cook was introduced in Kirby Super Star, where it is obtained from Chef Kawasaki. When the ability is activated, all other gameplay stops and an animated scene begins with Kirby conjuring a large gold colored pot. The pot pulls inside all enemies and their projectiles that are on-screen, then Kirby seasons and stirs the ingredients in the pot as the brazier underneath is lit. After a moment, Kirby will raise his arms indicating completion and a number of food items equal to the number of enemies that went in will pop out. After using the Cook ability once, Kirby returns to his regular state.

Kirby cannot produce a helper using this Copy Ability.

Cook moveset in Kirby Super Star and Kirby Super Star Ultra
Skill	Button
Cook Pot	B

Kirby & The Amazing Mirror

Kirby using Cook in Kirby & The Amazing Mirror

In Kirby & The Amazing Mirror, Cook is largely the same as in Kirby Super Star, but is now obtained from Cookin and Prank (if he has a frying pan in his arsenal), being the first regular enemy in the series which provides the ability. Which food items come out of the cauldron now depend on the type of each potted enemy, as follows:

Regular enemies (1 life bar)

• Cherry
• Hamburger
• Nikuman
• Omurice
• Onigiri
• Pudding

Large enemies (3 life bars)

• Meat on bone

Mid-Bosses (all life bars)

• Maxim Tomato

Kirby: Triple Deluxe

In Kirby: Triple Deluxe, Cook Kirby appears as a collectible keychain, using a sprite from Kirby Super Star Ultra. However, it is misnamed as Chef Kirby.

Kirby Star Allies

Cook Kirby's humming of the Kirby Dance tune

Cook Kirby using Supper Party, a move that has him shooting his friends out of the cooking pot as projectiles, in Kirby Star Allies

Cook returns as an ability in Kirby Star Allies. It is still a single use ability for Kirby, but now he can charge his cook attack into a powerful move hitting everything on screen called Souper Supper. One notable addition to Cook in this game is that while Kirby is cooking, he hums to himself, humming one of two different short tunes based on his charge level; the longer charge uses the classic Kirby Dance melody, though Kirby's humming is a bit off-key, as appropriate for him.

Main article: Chef Kawasaki#Kirby Star Allies

Unlike in Kirby Super Star and Kirby Super Star Ultra, Kirby can call Chef Kawasaki as an ally from the Cook ability. Unlike Kirby, Chef Kawasaki has unlimited use of the Cook Pot and Souper Supper attacks, though they do come with a cooldown. In addition, Kawasaki has other attacks such as using plates and his soup ladle as weapons.

Moveset

Cook moveset in Kirby Star Allies
Skill	Button Execution	Description	Damage (Star Bullet=52)
Cook Pot	B	Kirby summons his cook pot to pull every common enemy and defeated body of a Mid-Boss on the screen into it. This has no effect on Bosses. Kirby is invincible during the whole cooking process. When the cooking is finished, everything put into his pot will pop out as Food instead, and Kirby's Cook ability disappears. If there is nothing to put into the pot, Kirby won't use up his Cook ability.	N/A
Souper Supper	Hold B	In addition to cooking, Kirby launches a huge stream of hot soup from his pot. This is a fullscreen attack which can deal massive damage to even bosses. Same with Cook Pot, Kirby's Cook ability disappears when Souper Supper is used. This attack is called The Last Supper in the Japanese/Chinese version, the same title of Leonardo da Vinci's painting. Chef Kawasaki's version is less powerful, only doing 40% of the damage. While the soup does fiery damage (e.g. can burn grass), it cannot share the Sizzle element to allies. Void Termina's Final Core, Void Soul, Void and Morpho Knight take less damage from this attack than any other boss.	Damage is based on the distance (close/far) and the number of Friends put into the pot: 190/120 (0 Friends) 210/140 (1 Friend) 220/150 (2 Friends) 230/160 (3 Friends) Launched Friends deal 16 damage. Damage is not affected by the multiplayer modifier.
Cook Potluck	Friends in vicinity during Cook Pot	A special Friend Ability with a single use for Kirby and infinite uses (with a cooldown timer) for Chef Kawasaki. Any Friends that hop into the pot during the Cook Pot move will be replaced with additional Food items.	N/A
Supper Party	Friends in vicinity during Souper Supper	A more powerful variant of the previous Friend Ability. Friends that hop into the pot will drop additional Food items, but also launched out with great force as hot soup splashes everywhere.	200 + 10 × # of Friends (close) 130 + 10 × # of Friends (far)

Food items from Friends and enemies

When cooked in Kirby Star Allies, each enemy, Friend and Dream Friend drops a corresponding Food item that aligns with their characteristics.

Unrecruitable enemies
Enemy	Food	Notes
Waddle Dee	Cherries
Puppet Waddle Dee	Strawberry shortcake (normal)
Key Dee	Bananas	Key Dee is yellow-colored by default and somewhat resembles a monkey.
Bronto Burt	Roast chicken	Bronto Burt is a flying enemy.
Grizzo	Omurice	Grizzo's yellow color and red pattern resemble omurice with ketchup.
Cappy	Pudding	Cappy's shape is somewhat similar to pudding.
Two Face	Cherries	Two Face switches between two different faces, like there are two cherries.
Glunk	Sushi	Glunk is an aquatic enemy.
Blipper	Sushi	Blipper is an aquatic enemy.
Mamatee	Sushi	Mamatee is an aquatic enemy.
Coner	Sushi	Coner is an aquatic enemy.
Squishy	Takoyaki	Takoyaki is a ball-shaped Japanese snack typically filled with octopus.
Kabu	French bread	Kabu resembles a loaf of bread somehow.
Big Kabu	French bread	Big Kabu resembles a loaf of bread somehow.
Scarfy	Orange	Scarfy is orange-colored by default.
Mr. Frosty	Chocolate ice cream	Defeated Mid-Boss body only. Ice cream is a frozen dessert.
Bomber	Hot dog
Noddy	Milk (baby bottle)
Bouncy	Ice cream (cone)	Bouncy is shaped like an ice cream cone.
Nruff	Roast chicken	Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards version meat is only available from Al Fresco.
Propeller	Melon	Propeller is green-colored in the official artwork from Kirby's Dream Land 2.
Walky	Pudding	Walky resembles a pudding somehow.
Gabon	Milk (baby bottle)	Milk contains calcium, which builds bones.
Chip	Bananas	Chip is yellow-colored by default.
Anger Masker	Carrot	Anger Masker is orange-colored by default.
Floaty the Cell Core	Pudding
Blizzard Guard	Chocolate ice cream	Ice cream is a frozen dessert.
Sizzle Guard	Hot dog	Hot dogs are cooked using heat.
Jambeliever	Macaron	Jambeliever looks like a macaron in its outfit.
Whispy Woods apples	Any of the following fruits: Bananas Cherries Melon Orange Watermelon slice	Ironically, apple food is not present in Kirby Star Allies.
Yggy Woods cherries	Cherries
Don Puffle	Random
Juniors of Pon & Con or Goldon & Silvox	Random

Recruitable enemies, Dream Friends and Friends
Character	Food	Notes
Kirby	Melon (without Copy Ability) Same as the respective Friend's (with Copy Ability) Macaron (Festival)	Melons (namely watermelons) are one of Kirby's favorite foods in Kirby: Right Back at Ya!. Melons are also common in Kirby Mass Attack.
King Dedede	Roast chicken	King Dedede is a bird-like creature.
Meta Knight	Coffee	Meta Knight is often seen drinking coffee in official merchandise.
Bandana Waddle Dee	Strawberry shortcake (normal)	This is a reference to Bandana Waddle Dee craving for cake in Kirby Battle Royale.
Rick	Carrot	Carrots are common food for pet hamsters.
Kine	Sushi	Kine is a fish.
Coo	Roast chicken	In several main menu cutscenes of Kirby Star Allies, Chef Kawasaki looks at Coo or Birdon and chases the bird friends, implying he wants to cook them.
Gooey	Ice cream cone	Could be a reference to how Gooey likes to lick things.
Marx	French bread	Marx's shoes resemble French bread.
Adeleine & Ribbon	Sandwich (rectangle)	While sandwiches are usually triangular in the Kirby series, Adeleine eats a rectangular sandwich during a cutscene in Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards.
Dark Meta Knight	Coffee	Same as Meta Knight.
Daroach	Strawberry shortcake (Kirby: Squeak Squad version)	This specific strawberry shortcake is involved in the plot of Kirby: Squeak Squad.
Magolor	Fried eggs	Magolor has been referred to as egg-shaped by official tweets.
Taranza	Melon	This could reference the fact that Melon is the codename of Team Kirby Clash and Team Kirby Clash Deluxe.
Susie	Gem Apple sherbet	Ice cream is Susie's favorite food. This sherbet has a piece of Gem Apple, which was mentioned in one article on the Japanese Team Kirby Clash Deluxe website.
Francisca	Cream soda	The same food will pop out when she is released from Void Termina's First Core (Phase 2) in Story Mode.
Flamberge	Hot dog	The same food will pop out when she is released from Void Termina's First Core (Phase 2) in Story Mode.
Zan Partizanne	Pudding	The same food will pop out when she is released from Void Termina's First Core (Phase 2) in Story Mode.
Poppy Bros. Jr.	Milk (baby bottle)
Broom Hatter	Corn/maize
Waddle Doo	Fried eggs	Fried eggs resemble eyes. In Japanese, they are called 目玉めだま焼やき, which literally means "fried eyeballs".
Parasol Waddle Dee	Watermelon slice	A watermelon slice is shaped like a parasol.
Sir Kibble	Bananas	Sir Kibble is yellow-colored by default.
Blade Knight	Green pepper	Blade Knight is green-colored by default.
Rocky	Pumpkin
Chilly	Chocolate ice cream	Ice cream is a frozen dessert.
Bonkers	Bananas	Bananas are Bonkers' favorite food.
Bugzzy	Watermelon slice
Burning Leo	Hot dog	Hot dogs are cooked using heat.
Chef Kawasaki	Omurice (Friend) Random (Mid-Boss body)
Knuckle Joe	Hamburger
Birdon	Roast chicken	In several main menu cutscenes of Kirby Star Allies, Chef Kawasaki looks at Coo or Birdon and chases the bird friends, implying he wants to cook them.
Bio Spark	Sushi	Bio Spark is a ninja and sushi is Japanese food.
Gim	Donut	The donut resembles a yo-yo somehow.
Como	Fried eggs	Fried eggs resemble eyes. In Japanese, they are called 目玉めだま焼やき, which literally means "fried eyeballs".
Plugg	Cream soda	The soda is green in Kirby Star Allies.
Wester	Hamburger	Wester is a cowboy and hamburger patties are made from cows.
Beetley	Watermelon slice
NESP	Coffee
Driblee	Milk (carton)	Milk and water are drinks.
Vividria	Cream soda	The cream soda somewhat resembles green paint.
Jammerjab	Hot dog

Kirby's Dream Buffet

Cook does not appear as an ability in Kirby's Dream Buffet. However, "Chef" Kirby appears as a Character Treat, depicting his artwork from Kirby Super Star.

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Cook Kirby is the Final Smash of Kirby in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, where nearby characters get sucked up into a pot and are cooked. After he is done, the fighters sucked in and some health restoring food are released, with the fighters being shot out after taking heavy damage. This Final Smash is not particularly good for scoring KOs, but it is a good way for Kirby to recover health while damaging his opponents at the same time. It is also possible for Kirby to produce other items from the pot besides recovery food, such as Superspicy Curry or bombs.

Kirby's Final Smash has been replaced by Ultra Sword since Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.

In addition, Cook Kirby is represented by a sticker. When equipped, it adds +140 flinch resistance to any fighter.

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  Cook Kirby stirring and seasoning the soup

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  Cook Kirby tossing fighters and food out of the cauldron

In Kirby: Right Back at Ya!

Cook Artwork from Kirby: Right Back at Ya!. Details First episode The Big Taste Test Last episode Combat Kirby Other episode(s) A Spice Odyssey A Recipe for Disaster The Meal Moocher A Chow Challenge Hunger Struck Obtained from Inhaling a frying pan, or a ladle Power(s) Using a frying pan as a weapon, and making it bigger to cook enemies in

“

That little Star Warrior...has a smoking topspin back hand!

”

— Meta Knight regarding Cook Kirby's skill

In Kirby: Right Back at Ya!, Cook Kirby makes a fairly large number of appearances, with the ability typically being obtained when Kirby inhales Chef Kawasaki's frying pan. Unlike in the games, Cook is a more fleshed-out and permanent power in the show, as Kirby gains the ability to conjure food from nothing, battle with his frying pan, make said pan grow giant to catch large monsters, and even deflect fire beams using it. Despite these additions, the ability's finishing blow still typically involves Kirby cooking his opponent into a delectable dish which, if not enjoyed by the other characters, is left as a snack for Kirby himself to gulp down.

Despite the ability's power, Cook Kirby is not always successful against his foes. The first example of Cook failing comes from the episode A Spice Odyssey, where Cook Kirby is unable to overpower the chef monster Monsieur Goan and eventually loses the ability. The second failure is against Heavy Lobster in Combat Kirby, as this robotic being cannot be cooked despite its resemblance to a culinary delicacy.

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  Popon is cooked by Cook Kirby's giant frying pan in The Big Taste Test.

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  Cook Kirby struggling against Monsieur Goan in A Spice Odyssey

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  Cook Kirby shearing corn from the monster Cobgoblin in A Recipe for Disaster

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  Cook Kirby lifting a crab many times his size to cook it in The Meal Moocher

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  Cook Kirby deflecting Ebifryer's fire beam in A Chow Challenge

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  Cook Kirby dueling with Fryclops in Hunger Struck

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  Cook Kirby going up against Heavy Lobster in Combat Kirby

Profiles

Flavor text

Image	Game	Flavor text
	Kirby Super Star	When Kirby needs an energy boost, cook up some "gourmet enemy soup." Cook is a one course meal.
	Kirby & The Amazing Mirror	Cook your enemies into a nutritious and delicious snack! This trick only works once before it goes away!
	Kirby Super Star Ultra	What's on today's menu? Put all your foes in the pot and stew them to perfection!
	Kirby Star Allies	A long-lost technique is rediscovered! Combine different ingredients to whip up all kinds of dishes. Chuck in a friend or two, let it simmer, serve, and voilà! For a little extra spice, hold the button longer to bring it to a boil and boom! Massive damage.

Super Smash Bros. Brawl trophy

Name	Image	Appears in	American English description	British English dscription
Cook Kirby		Wii: Super Smash Bros. Brawl	Kirby in chef's garb. When Kirby throws on his chef's hat, a giant pot appears in the center of the screen. All characters, items, and even long-distance weapons are sucked into the pot. Once they've simmered a bit, food items equal to the number of things in the pot appear. Characters in the mix get blasted straight up out of the pot.	Kirby in chef's garb. When Kirby throws on his chef's hat, a giant pot appears in the center of the screen. Characters, items, and even long-distance weapons are sucked into the pot. Once they've simmered a bit, food items equal to the number of things in the pot appear. Characters in the mix get blasted straight up out of the pot.

Kirby Super Star manual

• "Kirby cooks up an enemy. (One-shot ability)"

Kirby Super Star Ultra manual

• "Cook all of your enemies on screen into recovery items."

Gallery

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  Artwork from Kirby Super Star

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  Icon from Kirby Super Star

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  Artwork from Kirby & The Amazing Mirror

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  Artwork from Kirby Super Star Ultra

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  Cook Kirby from Kirby Super Star Ultra

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  Icon from Kirby Star Allies

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  Model of Cook Kirby's pot from Super Smash Bros. Brawl

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  6-inch tall Cook Kirby plushie, manufactured by San-ei

Videos

Click to load content Official Kirby Portal video showcasing Cook

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	コック Kokku	Cook The Japanese term コック is borrowed from kok in Dutch/Danish, which means "cook/chef".
Chinese	料理 liào lǐ	Cook/Cuisine
Dutch	Kok	Cook
French	Cuisine	Kitchen
German	Chefkoch	Cook
Italian	Cuoco	Cook
Korean	쿡 Kuk	Cook
Brazilian Portuguese	Cozinheiro (Kirby: Right Back at Ya!, The Meal Moocher) Mestre-cuca (Kirby's Dream Buffet Character Treat)	Cook Master chef
Russian	Повар Povar	Cook
Spanish	Cocinero	Cook