[{"Section": "Daily Bonus", "Question": "What is a Daily Bonus?", "Answer": "Hi Chef, Every returning player is rewarded with a special daily login reward that grows on maintaining a continuous login streak. Be sure to bag the exciting Mystery Box as a reward, that can be earned on Day 7 and above.If you fail to log in to the game for consecutive days, your daily login reward streak will be broken. The Daily Bonus Calendar will be set back to Day 1 and you will receive Day 1 reward instead of the missed day reward.On the 7th day, you will be rewarded with a Mystery Box, which will have Mystery Rewards. And you will get the Mystery Box every day (after Day 7) until the daily log-in streak is broken."}, {"Section": "Daily Bonus", "Question": "What reward will I get on the 7th Day?", "Answer": "Hi Chef, On the 7th day, you will be rewarded with a Mystery Box, which will have Mystery Rewards. And you will get the Mystery Box every day (after Day 7) until the daily log-in streak is broken."}, {"Section": "Daily Bonus", "Question": "What will happen if my daily log in streak is broken?", "Answer": "If you fail to log in to the game for consecutive days, your daily login reward streak will be broken. The Daily Bonus Calendar will be set back to Day 1 and you will receive Day 1 reward instead of the missed day reward."}, {"Section": "Team League", "Question": "What are Team Leagues? What are its benefits in the game?", "Answer": "Hi Chef!Team Leagues is the way to group Chef Teams together based on their Win points. There are a total of 5 new leagues starting with\u00a0Rookie, Novice, Professional, Expert, and\u00a0Champion\u00a0being the topmost league.\u00a0In Team Tournaments, only teams within the same league will be competing against each other. In addition to this, each league comes with its own set of Goals and higher rewards making the competition worth the efforts.\u00a0Please note that Team leagues are only applicable to Team Tournaments and Team Chests and not to the Solo Tournaments. However, the promotion and demotion of leagues will not be applied with the Team chests and will be limited to the Team tournaments only.Related FAQ:\u00a0How does a Team get Promoted or Demoted to a different Team League?Where can I see my Team League info and trophy earning?"}, {"Section": "Team League", "Question": "How does a Team get Promoted or Demoted to a different Team League?", "Answer": "Hi Chef!Each team will be assigned with a Team League, to begin with, based on their Win Points. Based on the team's performance in Team Tournament, a Team will be either Promoted to a higher league, Demoted to a lower league, or continue in the same League as well.\u00a0Teams that finish in the top 3 ranks in any of the Team Tournaments are promoted to the next higher league if there is a higher league available. That is the Chef Teams who have earned Gold, Silver, or Bronze trophies.\u00a0Teams that finish in the bottom 3 ranks of the team tournaments are demoted to the next lower league unless there is no lower league available.\u00a0\u00a0Related FAQ:\u00a0What are Team Leagues? What are its benefits in the game?Where can I see my Team League info and trophy earning?"}, {"Section": "Team League", "Question": "Where can I see my Team League info and trophy earning?", "Answer": "Hi Chef!You can view Team League info under the\u00a0My Teams\u00a0tab on the\u00a0Chef Teams\u00a0screen. Any change to Team Leagues as a promotion or demotion will be updated post Team Tournaments. You can also view your team's Trophy collection by tapping on the Trophies icon on the\u00a0My Teams\u00a0screen.\u00a0Please note that the Chef Teams\u00a0Win Points\u00a0can be seen under the\u00a0Top Chef Teams\u00a0tab.Related FAQ:\u00a0How does a Team get Promoted or Demoted to a different Team League?What are Team Leagues? What are its benefits in the game?"}, {"Section": "Foodland", "Question": "How can I earn recipe Cards for Foodland?", "Answer": "Hey Chef!Recipe Cards are of 3 types: Classic (Brown Card), Modern (Blue Card), and Advanced (Yellow Card), with the Advanced being the rarest.Each Food Zone will have Four types of Recipe Cards associated with it (2 Classic, 1 Modern, 1 Advanced) to upgrade the Food Zones. Do collect required Cards to complete a food set, as the Food Zone gets a new add-on with the completion of each food set.Ensure to collect them all and get a fully upgraded Food Zone with all add-ons.Note: Recipe cards may be collected from additional sources such as the Kekoa\u2019s Adventure or use Cash to buy them directly from the Shoppe.\u00a0"}, {"Section": "Foodland", "Question": "What is Foodland? How does it work?", "Answer": "Hi Chef,Foodland is a new expansion to the game where players can unlock a new location after reaching level 27. You can tap on the Foodland Ho-Ho (bus station) to dive into the Wonderland for Food.Players can conduct various Food Experiments in Cooking Camp. Upon completion of these experiments, you will receive instant rewards in the form of\u00a0Recipe Cards. You can also buy Recipe Cards from Shoppe by paying Cash.Unlock and install a new Food Zone with the Recipe Cards earned. Continue to use the next set of cards to further enhance the Food Zones for an all-new look.All the collected Recipe Cards and Food Zones unlocked can be viewed under\u00a0Foodland Brochure.. "}, {"Section": "Restaurant", "Question": "How can I replace or change a Table with the new ones?", "Answer": "Hi Chef, You can replace or change the Tables in the Restaurant by following the below steps: Long press on the Table to enter into the re-design mode of the Table Tapping on the Table replacement button pops up the Table UI (see image below for reference)You can get a preview of the Table by tapping on Tables in the selection UI Confirm new Table placement by clicking on the green tick mark. If the new Table is unavailable in the storage then you will have to purchase it. Using the above steps you can also change the two-seater Table to a four-seater Table. Please note that the Table that has been replaced is now stored in the Shop."}, {"Section": "Restaurant", "Question": "How do I place a new Table in my Restaurant?", "Answer": "Hi Chef, Tables are required to accommodate Customers in your Restaurant. More Tables mean more Customers which in turn will earn you more Stars, Coins, and XP. You can buy new Tables by following the steps below:Tap on the \u2018Shop\u2019 icon located at the left bottom of the screenChoose the 'Tables' tab to see the list of Tables unlockedScroll through the Tables and locate the Table you want to buy Tap on Table to place and move it to an appropriate location in the RestaurantTap the green tick mark to confirm the placement and you are done!"}, {"Section": "Restaurant", "Question": "How many Tables can I have in my Restaurant?", "Answer": "To begin with, all our chefs start with one Table in the Restaurant. As you advance in the game you will be able to place more Tables in your Restaurant. The number of Tables one can place in the Restaurant is based on your game level or progress made in the game. The required level to unlock the Table is mentioned in the 'Tables' tab under the Shop tab."}, {"Section": "Restaurant", "Question": "How can I expand my Restaurant?", "Answer": "Hi Chef,As you progress through the game you will need more space in your Restaurant to place Tables and Appliances.At level 6 and above, you can purchase plots next to your Restaurant. Click on the empty plot to see the Coins and Tools required to purchase the plot. If you have the required items and Coins you can purchase them by clicking on the Expand button.Additionally, you can also use Expansion Assists if you are short of Tools for expansion.Here's an image for your reference:"}, {"Section": "Restaurant", "Question": "How do I move or rearrange items in my Restaurant?", "Answer": "Hi Chef, You can move around Appliances, Tables, D\u00e9cors, Soil boxes, and Trees. To do that, tap and hold the item you want to move or rearrange. Drag it to the new location where you would like to place it. If a green background surrounds it that means that the new location works fine. When a red background surrounds the item, it means the location is not appropriate and you need to move it until the background turns green. Select the green tick mark when you are happy with the new place to confirm. "}, {"Section": "Restaurant", "Question": "How do I change my Restaurant name?", "Answer": "Hi Chef,You can change your Restaurant name by tapping on the name board located near the Customer waiting area."}, {"Section": "Restaurant", "Question": "How to purchase a new Appliance?", "Answer": "Hi Chef, Follow the steps below to place a new Appliance in the Restaurant: Tap on the green Shopping Basket at the bottom left corner of the screen to see the list of available Appliances. Under Appliances Tab, scroll left to see all Appliances placed in the Restaurant. Scroll right to see all Appliances yet to be placed. Drag and place the available Appliance on the Restaurant floor. Click on the green checkmark to complete the step. Note: If you do not have enough Coins to purchase an Appliance, you can use your game Cash and complete the purchase."}, {"Section": "Restaurant", "Question": "How to delete a Table Order?", "Answer": "You can cancel an order anytime If you are unable to serve your Customers. To do so, you can tap on the Table which you want to cancel and then delete the Order by tapping on the \"Delete\" icon (see screenshot below).An alternative to this is to tap on the Order Board, click on the respective order slip and then tap on the delete button (trash can icon). Tap on \u201cOK\u201d to confirm to delete the order.Unlike typical orders, please note that you cannot cancel a Table order with a request for a new dish or recipe to be served. Here, you will have to cook the new dish from the respective Appliance to complete the order.Note: Once the order is deleted there will be waiting time before customers arrive at the Table.However, you can Skip the wait time by using Cash."}, {"Section": "Restaurant", "Question": "How do I decorate my Restaurant?", "Answer": "Hi Chef, Several types of Decors are available and can be used to make your Restaurant look beautiful! Follow the steps below to decorate your Restaurant: Tap on the \u2018Shop\u2019 icon at the left bottom of the screen Tap on the 'D\u00e9cors' tab to see different Decor types and themes available. Scroll through the D\u00e9cor list and select the D\u00e9cor you would like. Tap on Buy and place Decor at an appropriate location in the Restaurant. Tap the green tick mark to confirm the placement and you are done!"}, {"Section": "Restaurant", "Question": "How can I move or rotate a Table?", "Answer": "Hi Chef, Tap and hold the Table until it is highlighted with a green background. Once highlighted you can hold and drag and Table anywhere in the Restaurant. In the same mode, you can tap on the rotate icon to flip the table as well."}, {"Section": "Restaurant", "Question": " How to serve a Customer in your Restaurant?", "Answer": "Hi Chef, It's easy peasy, once the required Dishes for the Order is ready, you can serve by tapping on the Table and simply dragging the dishes to the Table. However, if the required Dishes are not yet ready, you can use game Cash to serve the Customers quickly."}, {"Section": "Restaurant", "Question": "How can I place new walls in my Restaurant?", "Answer": "Hi Chef, You can change your Restaurant wall any way you desire. Tap on the Shop icon which is at the bottom left of your screen. Select the Decors tab. Now select any type of D\u00e9cor style. Once done, you will have an option to select any Wall from the list of walls. You can drag and place the wall anywhere you like in your Restaurant Confirm the placement by tapping on the Green checkmark."}, {"Section": "Restaurant", "Question": "Can I move my Singer Stage in the Restaurant?", "Answer": "Yes Chef! You can :) Like any other appliance or table, you can place and move Singer Stage anywhere in your restaurant provided you have enough empty floor space."}, {"Section": "Team Challenges and Tournaments", "Question": "What are the different types of Challenges and Tournaments?", "Answer": "Hi Chef, There are 3 main types of Challenges and Tournaments: - Team Tournament: It is a timed leaderboard-focused challenge that requires the members of a Chef Team to collectively achieve as much progress as possible within a limited time period.- Team Chest: The Team Chest is a Timed challenge, focused on co-operative gameplay by the members of the same Chef Team.- Solo Tournament: Individual players compete against other players to top the leaderboards and earn rewards. "}, {"Section": "Team Challenges and Tournaments", "Question": "What is a Team Tournament?", "Answer": "Hi Chef, The Team Tournament is a timed challenge that requires the members of a Chef Team to collectively work towards contributing as much as possible\u00a0to outdo other teams in the Tournament. In this Tournament, each Team has to earn a minimum point to qualify for the tournament. Once qualified, Team has to contribute as much as possible to move up the leaderboard. For example, in the Rising Stars Tournament, players in each team will have to keep collecting Stars in their respective Restaurants to increase their\u00a0Team contribution and to keep climbing up the Tournament Leaderboard. The Top teams on the Leaderboard, with the most number of Stars collected\u00a0at the end of the Tournament, will be declared as winners and will win Special Rewards based on the Team standings."}, {"Section": "Team Challenges and Tournaments", "Question": "What are Tournaments?", "Answer": "Hi Chef,Tournaments are events in the game that players can join and participate in. These events are hosted on a regular basis and you are notified in advance on upcoming events. Each event is only run for a limited time and rewards are announced at the end."}, {"Section": "Team Challenges and Tournaments", "Question": "What is Team Chest?", "Answer": "Hi Chef, A Team Chest will have a common goal that is presented to all members of the same Chef Team. The goal has to be met by the collective effort of all the Chef Team members before the Challenge timer expires. The team will be presented with 3 different targets to achieve which will earn them either a Bronze, Silver, or Gold Team Chest.For example, the goal can be to earn a certain number of Stars collectively within the given time. Once this Challenge has started, the Stars earned by every member of the Chef Team will be counted towards the common goal.Final rewards to players are determined by the Team Chest unlocked. "}, {"Section": "Team Challenges and Tournaments", "Question": "What is a Solo Tournament?", "Answer": "Hi Chef, The Solo Tournament is a Timed Leaderboard-focused challenge that requires a Player to make as much progress as possible within a limited time period.For example, in the case of the XP Tournament, players in the game will have to keep earning as many XPs as possible to keep climbing up the Tournament Leader board.The Top players on the Leader board, with the most number of XPs, collected at the end of the Tournament will be declared as winners and will win special Rewards based on their ranking."}, {"Section": "Account", "Question": "How can I save my game progress? ", "Answer": "Hi Chef,Linking your game to Facebook is the best way to save your game progress. Facebook login is available within the Chef Circle tab and Settings screen.Linking to Facebook will also help you play the same game on multiple devices. To load your game progress on another mobile device you simply need to launch the game and log in with the same Facebook account.You can sync your game progress by connecting to Facebook or Game Center or Google Play Service.To sync your game progress on Android device:Sign In to Google Play Games Services using desired Gmail ID.Launch the game in order to Sync current game progress with the Google Play Google Services ID.To Sync game progress across multiple Android devices, you need to Log-In to all devices using the same Google Play Google Services ID and then play the game. To sync your game progress on iOS device:Enter Device Settings, find & select Game Center.Tap on your Apple ID.If you already have an account, you can directly log in. If not, you need to create a new Apple ID.Go back to Home Screen and then launch the game.After loading, the you should get a message reading :\u201cWelcome back <Profile Name/Nickname>\u201dTo Sync Progress across multiple iOS devices, you need to Log-In to all devices using the same Game Center ID and then play the game.To sync your game progress from Android to iOS device or vice versa:You can login to Facebook through the Facebook Log-In button on the Level Map or Settings screen.By logging in through Facebook, you should be able to sync your progress across any devices on any platform by Logging-In using the same Facebook ID in all devices.Remember: The game progress is saved when you quit the game. So we recommend you quit your game in the current device before moving the game to a different device."}, {"Section": "Account", "Question": "Can I reset my game and start over?", "Answer": "Hi Chef,Yes, our support team can help you reset your game and let you start the game fresh.\u00a0Please follow the steps below to do this:\u00a0Share your GameID. You can copy Game Id by tapping on the GameID in Loading screen or Settings screen. Alternatively send a screenshot of loading screen. Please mention the reason for resetting.You can also send mail to [email protected] or write to us from the Support option in the game.Our support team will respond to you and will ask you to Force Quit Star Chef 2 on your device. Note: We will not be able to reset if your game is still running on your device.Wait for a reset confirmation from our support team to relaunch the game.Important Note: Once we have reset the game, you will lose all the level progress done along with the In-App purchases made."}, {"Section": "Account", "Question": "How can I play with my Facebook Friends?", "Answer": "Hi Chef, All you need to do is log in to Facebook from the game and you will be able to view all your Facebook friends playing Star Chef 2. To visit a Friends restaurant tap on the Chef Circle icon at the bottom right of the screen and you will be able to choose through the list of all available Friends."}, {"Section": "Chef Journal", "Question": "What is Chef Journal? Where can I find my Chef Journal?", "Answer": "Chef Journal is your ultimate guide to your culinary journey. Chef Journal mainly consists of Chapters, Quests and Daily Tasks. You can find Chef Journal below the Player Profile image ( see reference image).In Chapters, you can complete Quests which itself is a bunch of Tasks to win exciting rewards and earn Chef designation. Whereas Daily Quests are the best way to start a day in your Restaurant and also an easy way to earn Coins and Goodies."}, {"Section": "Chef Journal", "Question": "What are Quests? ", "Answer": "Hi Chef, Quests are a set of related Tasks that walks you through a specific feature or function in the game. You can earn Journal Chef Box on completion of all tasks in a Quest. A Chef Box can either be Bronze, Silver, or Gold."}, {"Section": "Chef Journal", "Question": "What are Chapters?", "Answer": "Chapters are the various episodes of your culinary journey. It has a set of related Quests and on completing all Quests within a Chapter, you can earn Chef Boxes, Chef Badges, and new Chef Designations."}, {"Section": "Chef Journal", "Question": "What are Quests?", "Answer": "Every Quest will have a certain set of tasks. On completion of every Quests, you will receive a Chef Box (Bronze, Silver or Gold) which reward you Coins and Goodies."}, {"Section": "Chef Journal", "Question": "What is Daily Tasks?", "Answer": "Hi Chef, Daily Tasks in Chef Journal are a set of tasks to be completed within 24 hour time period. On completing the Daily Tasks you will receive Chest Tokens, Goodies and Coins.Based on the completed task you will be rewarded with Daily Task Chef Boxes which consists of Tools. These Tools will help you in expanding your Restaurant/Backyard area and increase upgrade Storage space.Remember to check your Daily Tasks regularly and collect rewards for completing them!"}, {"Section": "Chef Profile", "Question": "What are Chef Badges? ", "Answer": "Hi Chef, Chef Badges represent a player's various milestones achieved by completing Chapters in Chef Journal. Chef Badges earned by the player can be seen under the Player Profile screen. "}, {"Section": "Chef Profile", "Question": "How can I check my Restaurant Stats?", "Answer": "Hi Chef, You can check your Restaurant Stats by first tapping on your Profile Picture and then tapping on the 'Stats' tab in the top right corner of your screen."}, {"Section": "Chef Profile", "Question": "What is Chef Profile? What are the different components in Chef Profile?", "Answer": "Hi Chef, Chef Profile is the report card of the player's overall progress in the game. Chef Profile unlocks at Level 6 and mainly consists of the following info:Profile Picture: You can select Profile Picture from a number of available Chef avatars or choose your Facebook profile as your Profile Picture in the game. If logged into Facebook, your Facebook Profile Picture will be automatically applied as your Profile Picture. Profile Name is the player's name in the game and the same will be visible to all other players as well. You can edit your Profile Name anytime from the Profile screen. Chef Designation is a symbol of the status of the player's current progress in the \u2018Chef Life\u2019 journey. You will be able to earn your Chef Designation by completing Chapters in Chef Journal. "}, {"Section": "What's New?", "Question": "What\u2019s new in v1.2.8?", "Answer": "Hi Chef,\u00a0Following are major updates in v1.2.8. Do\u00a0write\u00a0to us if you need any help with the new release.Brand New League System in Team Tournaments.Matchmaking tailor-made for Team skills and competencies.A New BUS STOP in the making! Departure time? Wait for the next update!Multiple bugs fixed and features refined."}, {"Section": "What's New?", "Question": "What\u2019s new in 1.3?", "Answer": "Hi Chef,\u00a0Following are major updates in v1.3. Do\u00a0write\u00a0to us if you need any help with the new release.Introducing a Brand new feature Foodland \u2013 where nothing tastes blandWhimsical recipes in new Food ZonesNew character Rudolf, a gastronomical genius in FoodLandQuirky new tasks in Kekoa\u2019s AdventureBug fixes"}, {"Section": "What's New?", "Question": "What\u2019s new in 1.3.1?", "Answer": "Hi Chef,\u00a0Following are major updates in v1.3.1. Do\u00a0write\u00a0to us if you need any help with the new release.Garner in-game helps from your kitchen staff in ASSIST.Make an earning off the brand-new side hustle CHEF VAULT.New FOOD ZONES AND DECORS packaged in your Foodland.Multiple bugs fixed and features refined"}, {"Section": "What's New?", "Question": "What are the different kinds of \u201cAssists\u201d in the game?", "Answer": "Hi Chef,\u00a0Assist\u00a0is an all-new game feature introduced for our players to speed up various activities in the game. To begin with, Assist can be earned by completing Event Goals in the Food Cart Event.\u00a0You may come across various Chef Assists such as:Appliance Upgrade Assist\u00a0- Upgrade any Appliance without requiring tools.Chef Training Assist\u00a0- Train and improve the skills of any Chef for free.Expansion Assist -\u00a0Easily expand any plot in the Restaurant or Foodland without requiring tools.Hire Assist -\u00a0Get an assist for free delivery by Joe.Storage Upgrade Assist\u00a0- Upgrade any Storage unit without requiring tools.Supply Assist\u00a0- To fill a Catering Truck, Dock, or Foodland order for yourself or a Friend.\u00a0"}, {"Section": "What's New?", "Question": "What\u2019s new in 1.3.3?", "Answer": "Hi Chef,Following are major updates in v1.3.3. Do\u00a0write\u00a0to us if you need any help with the new release.Coming Soon!. A new eventShopping Rush is added.Bug fixes"}, {"Section": "What's New?", "Question": "What is Shopping Rush?", "Answer": "Hello Chef,Shopping Rush is the newest addition to Star Chef 2. It's a Solo event that will start on 22nd Sep and will end on 29th Sep. You will have to be at level 21 or above to participate in the Shopping Rush event.Run through the Shopping lane avoiding any obstacles. Along the way, collect as many Tokens as possible during your run.\u00a0\u00a0On collecting enough Tokens, you get a scratch Gift Card that will earn you rewards. Don't miss out on collecting boons along the way to assist you with your run and points as well.You will need Shopping Bags to participate in the mini game. Bags are replenished for free frequently. So, take a break from your Restaurant chores once in a while and improve your Shopping Hour points. Active participation will help you top the leaderboard and earn some cool rewards at the end of the tournament."}, {"Section": "What's New?", "Question": "What\u2019s new in 1.3.4?", "Answer": "Hi Chef,Following are major updates in v1.3.4. Do\u00a0write\u00a0to us if you need any help with the new release.New HALLOWEEN THEME in the restaurant \u2013 not for the faint-hearted.Chefs and customers parading in spooky monster COSTUMES.Join Kekoa as a Ghost Buster on his new haunted ADVENTURE.The night comes to life with eerie DECORS in your restaurant.Time for exciting new CHAPTERS and QUESTS in your Chef Journal.It\u2019s gonna be a full-house with new Food Zones - KITTY PARTY and MOVIE HOUSE.Multiple bugs fixed and features refined."}, {"Section": "What's New?", "Question": "What's new in v1.3.31?", "Answer": "Sunshine, fresh air, and the whiff of a flower blooming are boomeranging back \u2013 it\u2019s Spring baby! Spring is nature\u2019s youth, a season of rejuvenation and new beginnings. With butterflies slowly fluttering their way back into our gardens and office spaces, a new SpringThemed Update seemed like a perfect fit to spruce up the game.Here\u2019s to the dreamers who see the world in rose-colored glasses and get excited about all things \u2018pretty in pink\u2019.NEW SPRING THEMELife\u2019s a roller-coaster ride where everyone passes by the meadow but only a few notice the flowers \u2013 so next time, take time to smell the roses, stop and watch a poppy bloom and wear some daisies on your hair. Got no time? We got you covered.The floral kingdom rises in Star Chef 2 \u2013rise and shine with the bright sunflowers, hang out with vibrant carnations, and bloom with cherry blossoms in the New Spring Theme. Your restaurant is sprinkled with a touch of love, a dash of pizzaz, and lots of pinks. New exclusive decors, a splendid new archway, aesthetic that\u2019s an eye candy \u2013 Let the garden whisk you into a place of serenity, peace, and joy.Flying off to the Far East \u2013 The Land of the Red DragonKekoa is all set to tick off another exotic destination from his bucket list. Only this time, his air miles are going off the charts as he\u2019s flying across the seven seas to land right in the middle of one of the world\u2019s most magnificent celebrations \u2013 and all this in merry of a New Moon Day. He\u2019s in some for lunar luck in a land known for red dragons, martial arts, rich culture, and extraordinary cuisines. Sounds irresistible right?The history of the mythological creature Nian, bright lanterns serenading your path, Kekoa in a traditional Tang Suit, and exclusive traditional decors await you. Join Kekoa on his 30-day trip to embrace the joyous occasion of Lunar New Year in the Land of the Red Dragon and come back with rewards like never.\u00a0\u00a0Now, what do all these air miles get you? Let\u2019s see, how about a benefit that brings along the next set of Active Taskswith no hold-up whatsoever? Good? Yea, we thought so. A new Gold Pass benefit, Instant Active Tasks, has been added on popular demand, make sure to check it out.Brand New Event - Cupid\u2019s DelightCupids on a loving spree, and word is \u2013 nobody is spared from the wrath of true friendship and love. Love is in the air, friendship is everywhere and some spectacular V-Day gifts are up for grabs. A brand new Valentine\u2019s Day feature Cupid\u2019sDelight is right around the corner.What does it do? Can you interact with your valentine? Is it cheesy? Is it like tinder, but for friends?Well, the questions will have to wait for now, but we can give you this: The God of love, Cupid, works in mysterious ways! So, stay tuned because Cupid doesn\u2019t disappoint.Brand New Foodzone - Arabian NightWho hasn't dreamed of flying in on a magic carpet, in a Middle Eastern princess gown like Jasmine alongside a handsome chap like Aladdin? You haven\u2019t? Well, wait till you see the new Food Zone.Enjoy the sand dunes and classical tunes\u2026 dance the night away in the brand new FoodZone Arabian Night.Last but not least (you guessed it right) several bugs have been fixed and features have been refined. So keep your eyes peeled and let us know if you encounter any issues.Well, that\u2019s a wrap on one of the most vibrant, soulful, and happy updates of the year."}, {"Section": "What's New?", "Question": "New Solo Tournament - Party Season", "Answer": "Here is everything you need to know about Party Season:Party Season is a new solo Tournament where you will compete against fellow caterers in the game, and prove your food is the most likable by collecting maximum Catering Points.Party Season will run for a duration of 3 days, just like any Solo Tournament.As the name suggests, it\u2019s when parties are at their peak\u2013 so you might want to pull up both your Catering Trucks \u2013 because two is always better than one.Remember, it\u2019s a Solo Tournament and your teammates can very well be your foes \u2013 no strings attached.Fill all three rows to get the maximum Catering Points \u2013 but if you\u2019re really stuck in a rut with dishes, move on to the next Party to avoid hold-ups.Utilize the Help Feature in the Catering Truck and stock up the docks.Be mindful of the Catering Truck timer, you don\u2019t want to be a party pooper at a party you\u2019re catering.Best booster choices? Super-Fast Cooking and Unlimited Shopping are your go-to for Party Season.Send as many Catering Trips as possible and become a Catering Maverick in your circle."}, {"Section": "What's New?", "Question": "New Solo Tournament - Pier Pressure", "Answer": "Pier Pressure is a new Dock Tournament where you can give your peers a run for their money with friendly and fun competitions by the sea.The Tournament will run for three days, like any other Solo Tournament.Set sails for as many Boat Trips as possible, seas the day and grab Dock Points.Remember it\u2019s a Solo Tournament, you got to be your own rescuer if your Boat gets stranded.Worry not sailor! We got your back with tips and tricks \u2013 now is when all the Exotic Items come to play. Prep Fast Boat, Super-Fast Boat, and Dock Boost Boosters to stay on top of the sailing game.Collaborate with your Friends and Teammates for Recipes you may need and expedite the cooking (via Helps) to get the dishes on-board on time for the Tournament.Keep close tabs on your friends and foes in the Pier Pressure Leaderboard. When you\u2019re on top, don\u2019t forget to look back and scream \u2018I\u2019m the King of the World\u2019 like Leo in Titanic.Tick-tock, tick-tock! Time is of the essence and just like Titanic, that\u2019s what you\u2019ll run short of. Keep your focus on the iceberg\u2026oops sorry, the Dock Points and you should be good to go."}, {"Section": "What's New?", "Question": "What\u2019s new in v1.4?", "Answer": "It\u2019s an awesome day to acquire some new tastes \u2013 the savory sensation of brand-new events that double your rewards overnight, your personal calendar bookmarking all your favorite events in the game, an out-of-the-world acoustic experience in every nook and corner of the game, and oh\u2026 spring cleaning on some of the gremlins that overstayed their welcome. If this is your jam, then dive right in to read everything there is to know in v1.4.Event Calendar\u00a0Ever woken up to a realization that you missed your favorite event? Experienced the disappointment when poor planning paves the path for your rival\u2019s victory? Ever caught the marketing team goofing up and forgetting an important tournament reminder? Well, we\u2019ve all been there, let\u2019s be real. The only real solution is to build a handy calendar that plans your itinerary for you \u2013 the brand-new EVENT CALENDAR.Now, be in the know of not only all the ongoing events but also the upcoming events \u2013 stay prepared and cut above average to keep your event game strong!Save the date for your favorite upcoming events in the new Event Calendar \u2013 365 days of madness, 8,760 hours of rewards \u2013 packed in one tiny little calendar.Bonanza Bash\u00a0You know it\u2019s all about the bash, \u2018bout the bash\u2026 no more trouble! Haha, well we tried. You might have promenaded across the globe with Kekoa in Kekoa\u2019s Adventure, you might have whipped out worldly cuisines in Food Cart Event, maybe you\u2019ve even lived out your \u2018Confessions of a Shopaholic\u2019 fantasy in Shopping Rush\u2026 but nothing could have prepared you for what\u2019s next \u2013 the event of all events \u2013 Bonanza Bash.Bonanza Bash is like the buzz that kicks in after you down a couple of kegs \u2013 everything you see doubles right in front of your eyes. Yes, now win double the number of rewards for the same scale of efforts.Traveller\u2019s Trove: Get two times as many Task Points on completing Active and Daily Tasks in Kekoa\u2019s Adventure.Happy Hours: Get two times as many Tokens on completing runs in Shopping Rush.Foodland Lollapalooza: Get two times as many Coins and XP on filling Foodland dockets.Remember, keep an eye on the Event Calendar to make sure you don\u2019t miss any of the Bonanza Bash Event and make the best of it. These events come and go like a rainbow on a sunny day.Ambient Sound\u00a0Calming tunes and soulful sounds are believed to have helped combat anxiety and improve moods significantly. Keeping that in mind, we thought your restaurant terrain deserves an upgrade in the acoustic department,It\u2019s all about the little moments \u2013 experience chirping of birds, rising and crashing of waves, metals clanking in kitchen, all in the new AMBIENT SOUND feature. Hover to different areas in the game terrain and you\u2019ll be welcomed with pleasant and calming sounds.Terrain Changes\u00a0After analysis of new player behavior and in the interest of bettering the game for newbies, the placements of the Backyard, Catering Truck, Joe\u2019s Delivery, and a couple of other structures have changed. We understand it might slightly puzzle the seasoned players, but you\u2019ll get a hang of it, we promise. After all, the only constant thing is change, isn\u2019t it?Bug FixesNow, let\u2019s get to the least exciting yet most anticipated part of the update \u2013 the great climax of the Backyard bug that gave us sleepless nights. If you\u2019re one of the folks who experienced a mismatch in the number of backyard inventory, then we sincerely apologize. The fix is now done and dusted, and you should be able to resume your harvesting activities in full swing with no hurdle.Also, remember the mysterious Facebook logouts? This one has stuck with us like a leech on a humid day for several months, but our devs finally managed to shoot this down in the new update. Login to Facebook on your game and enjoy the perks of being in a social circle - now with no hiccups.Excited? Well, you should be! We hope you enjoy playing the game as much as we enjoyed making it for you. Also, how are your summer preparations going? We have some slick surprises packed for you and cannot wait to share them with you in the coming weeks.\u00a0"}, {"Section": "What's New?", "Question": "Pizza on Wheels", "Answer": "How to deliver pizzas and win exciting Rewards?When the bike is moving swiftly on the streets, crowded by all kinds of automobiles on both sides, keep your eyes on the road for empty parking spaces.When you do find the empty parking space, tap on the screen, hold and release at the right time to land smooth parking.When parked correctly, you win 20 Tokens, and when you get the drift and park perfectly in the rectangular parking space, you win 40 Tokens.For your great service in delivering pizzas, you also bag some heft tips into the tip jar.Tap, Hold and Release \u2013 this is your drill to deliver slices of sheer happiness and win back Tokens and Tips.What do Tokens do? When you collect enough Tokens by landing a certain number of parking, you win exciting Rewards that will help you in your hustle of the restaurant.Tokens also fill milestones that when completed, bring you a scratch card that you can use to scratch your itch for satisfying Rewards \u2013 from exotic items to hard cash, it\u2019s got it all!Try not to miss one too many parking spaces. Fret not, there are three boons that will help you in your new pizza delivery venture:Grippy Tire: Slows down the time while parking or gives a grip for several seconds.2X: Doubles the Tokens and Tips earned for several seconds.Measuring Tape: Helps you get the exact measurement for parking.If you run out of fuel, purchase them in exchange for some cash and get going.The tips you collect throughout the gameplay are the measure of your delivery skills against the others in the game. Top the Leader Board and meet fellow players and show them who\u2019s the boss of Pizza on Wheels.Oh, did we also mention Leader Board has its own Rewards?They say you don\u2019t need a reason to indulge in a good ol\u2019 slice of pizza, but Pizza on Wheels has quite a handful of awesome reasons anyway.\u00a0Now, deliver pizzas like there\u2019s no tomorrow, and let us know what you think of the new event.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2X_Uq8X1vY&feature=youtu.be"}, {"Section": "What's New?", "Question": "What\u2019s cookin\u2019 in v1.4.4?", "Answer": "Cinco De Mayo Themed Food Cart EventShake off the siesta sista, it\u2019s time to get down and fiesta! Party like you\u2019re in the Mexican Havana in the new Cinco De Mayo-themed Food Cart Event. The festivities of Cinco De Mayo festivities come out in the form of vibrant new character costumes, joyous dancing, a pinata, eye-soothing visuals, and lots and lots of Food. The only question left is, are you ready to fiesta like there\u2019s no manana?This Food Cart Event, the food is extra spicy, the dance is extra saucy and the colors are extra bright \u2013 travel to the land of charm, beautiful beach destinations, and rich culture to celebrate Cinco De Mayo.New Bonanza Bash EventsLike yourself some rewards? Let\u2019s double it! Don\u2019t like prices and demands? Let\u2019s discount it. Your wish is our command, master! Rolling out brand new Bonanza Bash events in Workshop, Academy, and Food Cart Event. Watch out for all Bonanza Bash events in the Event Calendar, you don\u2019t wanna miss them!Express Workshop: We can all agree that long cooking time is a big drag in our restaurants? And the solution? Upgrading our Appliances in Workshop. But the problem? Humongous demands of Exotic Items. And the counter solution? \u2013 Enjoy a 25% discount on the Exotic items required to upgrade appliances with Express Workshop.Academy Deal: Culinary world is a competitive one! Train your Chefs to whip up better cuisines and bag some extra XPs for yourself. Now, enjoy a 25% discount on the Exotic items required to train Chefs in the new Academy Deal event.Binge Day:\u00a0Earn double the amount of Food Tokens on serving your customers in the Food Cart Event.Note: Bonanza Bash events are occasional 24-hour sweethearts, which we gotta work our schedule around to make the best use of.Goodie VaultFrom the overwhelming love we received on Cash Vault, we\u2019re sure you will love the new goodie called Goodie Vault. When the Goodie Vault is on, every order you serve contributes to the Vault as an added bonus which you unlock at various milestones by making a purchase. Your treasure to happiness is behind the closed doors of the vault, and the lock is in this new update!Chef Team Invite \u2013 New and ImprovedWant to poach the best players into your Chef Team? Everything is fair in love and war, right? But a bland and lazy attempt to invite new members into your Chef Team just won\u2019t make the cut.Impressed with your determination to recruit the best possible Chef Team, we have rolled out a new message envelope that\u2019s attached to your Chef Team Invites. Because the pen is mightier than the sword, so fight your battles wisely by penning down your pitch and telling the recruits why your Chef Team is the best fit for them.New Food Zone \u2013 Moroccan MunchWhen it comes to the crunch, this is where you\u2019d love to have an amazing lunch and hang out with your best bunch\u2026 got a hunch? It\u2019s the Moroccan Munch Food Zone in Foodland. Escape into a medieval fantasy with fantastic new recipes and an eye-catching architectural marvel.That\u2019s a wrap on the most exciting update of 2022 so far.\u00a0"}, {"Section": "What's New?", "Question": "New Sound Settings", "Answer": "When Ambient Sound was first released, most of you embraced the chirping of birds in your restaurant, the clanking of ladles in the kitchen or even the waves crashing against the shore in the Dock. While we were mostly happy with the feedback, we knew we had to also take into consideration the some of you who preferred the game without the Ambience Sound as well. And that\u2019s where the three options for overall Music and Sound Effects in the game come into picture. If you go to the Setting of your game, you will find the following icons:Musical note - Use this to tune into or tune out of the Background Music inbuilt into the game to provide a fine-dining aesthetic.Volume Button - This icon is the mascot for all your newly added Ambient Sounds - birds chirping, waves crash, food cooking, so on and so forth, you name it. Not a fan of these? Turn it off right away!Advanced Settings \u2014> Game Sounds - This button essentially controls the Sound Effects that pop by whenever you make any movements in the game - the swish when you open the kitchen appliance, the woosh when you harvest veggies and the cha-ching when you collect rewards. Tune out of those whenever you wish with the click of a button."}, {"Section": "What's New?", "Question": "What\u2019s new in v1.4.21?", "Answer": "Our new and interesting update is here for you. Continue reading to find out what's in store for you.La Tomatina theme in Kekoa\u2019s Adventure: It's no secret that Kekoa is no stranger to misadventures; he's been around the world and isn't beyond going a little crazy every now and then. True to form, he's headed to Bunol, Mexico, where crushed tomatoes are the craziest and most enjoyable kind of entertainment imaginable. Complete the Active and Daily Tasks, collect awards, and hurl tomatoes as you make your way toward the Treasure Cave in Senorita style!Tomat-astic Exclusive Decors: Keep your sodium levels in check because the tomato craziness continues after Kekoa's Adventure with Exclusive Tomato Decors that are wonderfully wild! The only guideline to remember is that having fun has no rules.Friendship Day Gifting Event: We're here to tell you that happiness can't be bought, but we're confident that you can give it away. Make your pals feel special this Friendship Day by writing them a special note and giving them a unique Friendship Day gift. You're not very good at expressing yourself, are you? Do not fret, we have customised messages for all kinds of friends and acquaintances you\u2019ve made in the game.New Food Zones: With our upcoming pair of Food Zones, we're taking a beauty and the beast approach: an unpredictable \"Viking Bowl\" and a pumpkin spice and everything beautiful \"Pumpkin Paradise.\"This\u00a0brings\u00a0us\u00a0to\u00a0the\u00a0end\u00a0of\u00a0our\u00a0rundown\u00a0of\u00a0the new\u00a0features. Take care and enjoy the game!"}, {"Section": "What's New?", "Question": "What\u2019s new in v1.4.11?", "Answer": "Summer is singing with joy, and the beach is inviting you with dancing waves. Is there anyone out there that can resist that? If you like the warm embrace of summer breeze, wearing flip flops, and soaking up the sun, then we\u2019ve whipped up a perfect update for you.1. Summer Theme in Restaurant: When the days get longer, the stars shine brighter, your hair gets lighter, the water gets warmer, the music gets louder, and life gets better\u2026 you know it\u2019s time for a summer revamp in your restaurant. After two summers in lockdown, don\u2019t we all deserve the biggest summer blast this time around? Your restaurant is decked with barbeque stands, lemonade stands, pools, themed decors and a lot more to make your summer dream come true. Make the best out of your restaurant in all its summer glory.2.\u00a0Exclusive Decors: They say in summers, the song sings itself. Well, we don\u2019t know about that but your restaurant will definitely decorate itself this summer update. Be the star\u2026 well in this case, the sun of the show and take your restaurant ambiance to the next level.Use these decors as a hook to attract the crowd and be the talk of the town this summer. Use the adorable Baby Duck Pool to make the kids go googly eyes, attract the young and happening crowd with a Cool Flamingo (teenagers have a thing for flamingos, don\u2019t they?), and show off the Summer Wreath to secure the elderly customers. But beware, your restaurant\u2019s going to be bustling with orders and also cha-ching\u2019ing with dollar bills. ;)3.\u00a0Summer Fashion: It\u2019s that one season where you can pull off anything \u2013 from pretty little dresses to casual dungarees, summer approves them all. Nicole, Joe and your customers got the fashion memo for this update. They are dressed in their best summer couture and ready to bedazzle you. The word is that they\u2019re raising the temperature above the bearable limit, so look out for sunstroke and stay hydrated.4.\u00a0Food Cart Event: Your next Food Cart Event is all set to twin with your restaurant with all things summer. You know what they say \u2013 the sun\u2019s out, so bring the hamburger buns out! Help your customers beat the heat with delicious summer food and earn Food Tokens to outshine others and top the leader board. Oh, here\u2019s a little secret \u2013 word is you\u2019ll get to catch Derrick (the BBQ dude) shirtless in the new Food Cart event visuals. So, do you have it in you to be the SUN OF THE GUN?And that\u2019s a wrap on everything new coming to your fingertips with the Summer Update. Pocket the sunshine and enjoy the summer blast to the fullest, because these memories my friend, are the ones you\u2019ll cherish."}, {"Section": "What's New?", "Question": "VIP Email Registration", "Answer": "Hi Chef,The following are the advantages of the new VIP email signup; this is a community developed particularly for VIP players.Newsletters: Be the first to know about new features and updates.Exclusive Discounts: Gain access to the special offers and discounts that will be delivered to your email inbox.Here is how to register to gain access to the VIP features of the game.Step 1: Go to\u00a0the VIP Building, then click \"Register now\"Step 2: Enter a valid email address, then tap \"Continue.\"Step 3: You will receive a verification Code to the provided email address. Simply enter the same code and tap the continue button to finish registering.If you haven't gotten the Code, check your Spam or Promotions\u00a0folders. Please try and move the Star Chef 2 email to the Primary Folder so that you do not miss any updates.In certain instances, you may have provided an incorrect email address. In this event, please select \"Resend Code\" and you will be prompted to enter the proper email address again.You are now ready to get exclusive updates regarding Star Chef 2."}, {"Section": "What's New?", "Question": "What\u2019s new and exciting in v1.5?", "Answer": "Fall Soiree Themed Food Cart EventBefore we get started, we want you to hold on to your jaws \u2013 as we don\u2019t want them hitting the floors when we reveal the next theme for your Food Cart Event.A quick backstory \u2013 while brainstorming at the designer\u2019s table, we thought why should all the themes follow an existing holiday or event? Yes, there\u2019s a factor of relatability that comes with it, but where\u2019s imagination in that? So, we envisioned what we would consider a night to remember \u2013 full of glam, sparkles, golden lights, gourmet food, and party vibes back from our college days \u2013 a FALL SOIREE, keeping it classy with a little bit of sassy.\u00a0\u00a0Yes, your Food Cart is getting the most dapper make-over. The colour palette is purple and golden \u2013 made for royalty with a little bit of street style in them.Your chefs are taking a break from their uniform to go all lady-gaga on you with their daring outfits. So pull out your ball gown and become the talk of the town.Put on your masquerade and unmask the chicest decors to ever grace your restaurant.If you\u2019ve got a party on your mind, look no further \u2013 Fall Soiree is right around the corner.Team ChampionshipFuel your adrenaline rush, rev the engine of team spirit, and pump the breaks on boredom to decide your destiny on the racetracks in an all-indulging new feature TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP.It\u2019s more than team tournaments, it\u2019s Team Championship \u2013 if there\u2019s one thing we know about you Star Chefs, it\u2019s that we often find ourselves pardoning your French when it comes to competition. And Team Champion is the final showdown of your team spirit. You get to race against time and put your team skills to the test in the fiercest food truck race \u2013 TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP. That\u2019s it for the reveal, we will keep the real deal for when the feature is out.Oh wait\u2026 let us let you in on a secret \u2013 the Star Chef 2 team recently indulged in Team Championship in the spirit of testing. Let me tell you, testing was the last thing on our minds\u00a0and we went head into competing against our colleagues. The development team VS the design team\u2026 the marketing team VS the analytics team\u2026 Without revealing much, we will wrap it up by saying many bonds were broken and rivalry brewed that we needed intervention from the HR team.Jokes apart, we had a blast trying out the new feature and we are sure you will too. Stay tuned, and gear up for what\u2019s going to blow up as the most exciting feature.Foodland ExpansionFoodland is now bigger, it\u2019s your turn to make it better. Yes, it might have slipped our mind to realise with more Food Zones, comes the need for more Foodland plots. We pulled an oopsie, daisy there, didn\u2019t we?The new update will allow you to unlock more Foodland plots so you can dream larger than life.New ChaptersJust when you think you\u2019ve attained a zen phase in life, life finds a way to take you by surprise with new challenges. And for everyone on your high horses thinking you have accomplished all chapters in the game, well time for a reality check \u2013 there\u2019s MORE.Oops, we got a little cheeky there. The new update comes with a new set of Chapters in your Chef Journal. Enjoy and grab rewards and please don\u2019t report the writer for taking a few liberties in teasing you... you know we love you to the moon and back!Okay, that\u2019s a wrap, if we were you, we\u2019d spread the word, especially about Team Championship so we can be prepared for the whirlwind of a journey that\u2019s ahead of you."}, {"Section": "What's New?", "Question": "What\u2019s new in v1.5.5 \u2013 a Halloween nightmare dressed like a daydream!", "Answer": "It\u2019s that time of the year when it\u2019s officially okay for kids to take candy from \u201cstrangers\u201d at their doorsteps \u2013 now that\u2019s creepier than any witch flying on a frigging broomstick. All the parents who agree, give us a high five in the comments below!\u00a0Yes, when the leaves turn orange, when the days get shorter, when the cats prowl louder, when the witches get stronger, you know it\u2019s the spooky season. And if you\u2019ve stuck around long enough, you know Star Chef 2 takes Halloween very seriously \u2013 so hop on your broomsticks, and let\u2019s look at what\u2019s brewing in the cauldron of spookiness.\u00a0Spook-tacular TerrainHave you ever visited a make-believe spook house back in the day? Ever encountered that one faux corpse that looked a little too real? That one jack-o-lantern whose eyes followed you wherever you go? If your answer is a NO, buckle up, you\u2019re in for a ride where the lines between normal and paranormal blur. And if your answer is a YES, how about a revisit to your childhood nightmares?Yes, the witching hour is ON! Ghouls n ghosts are lurking in your NEW HALLOWEEN THEMED restaurant \u2013 beaming jack-o-lanterns, sprawling spider webs, suspicious cauldrons, and all things nightmares are made of are waiting for you \u2013 shhh, if you hold your breath, you can hear the night come alive.Fang-tastic Costumes and Boo-tiful DecorsLet loose and go trick-or-treating with your chefs who will take you by surprise with their Halloween looks - Vampires, pirates, witches\u2026you name it, and they have it. Host the best Halloween party in your restaurant and become the talk of the ghost town.Don\u2019t miss out on the exclusive decors that bring out the sassy side of you. A twisted rendition of a Christmas tree called Special Witch\u2019s Fir and a brewery of magic potion to cast a spell on customers called Pumpkin Ultimo.Ghostly AdventuresKekoa is putting on his big boy pants to take on the most daring and frightening adventure of all \u2013 yes, he\u2019s going trick-or-treating in the cemetery of all places. Do you dare to join him? Come on, let\u2019s give it in for the daredevil and join him \u2013 just make sure you are always three feet behind him.On the upside, we got a Treasure Cave waiting for you at the end \u2013 let\u2019s hope it\u2019s not filled with bats waiting to tackle you.Mystical Escapades\u00a0Okay, I gave myself some chills there \u2013 let\u2019s shake off the spook, shall we?\u00a0Learn to find the beauty in \u2018wabi-sabi\u2019 and unlock your \u2018ikigai\u2019 with a NEW FOOD ZONE in Foodland \u2013 Japanese Countryside. Cherry blossoms loom over you, and cute little cottages nestled in the most beautiful manifestations of nature are sure to leave you planning a trip to Japan.\u00a0Build yourself a Japanese Countryside Food Zone, because you deserve it.\u00a0All Treats, no TricksBlur the lines between reality and fantasy with the new Weekly and Step-Up Offers, yes, they are that good \u2013 we are making you an offer you cannot refuse.\u00a0\ud83d\ude09\u00a0In hindsight, the offers are so good, you might as well be robbing us blind. Just kidding, check out the offers and you might find something that works for you.\u00a0That\u2019s a wrap on everything special with the v1.5.5 Update, some spooks, some thrills, some treats and some tricks\u2026 all at your service. We hope you enjoy the update as much as we enjoyed making it, stay tuned for more!\u00a0"}, {"Section": "What's New?", "Question": "How to redeem Gift Code?", "Answer": "Dear Chef,We've recently implemented a new function for VIP players called \"Redeem Gift Code.\" If you chose to receive Star Chef 2's newsletters/promotional emails during the VIP email registration process, you will receive the code for that email. If the email is not in your primary inbox, you might check the spam or promotions folder.Since the code is case-sensitive, you can try copying and pasting the code directly from the email to the game if you encounter any difficulties entering it or if the game indicates that it is invalid.If you have subscribed to the newsletter but have not received the code, please contact the player support team using the in-game support option.Note: The Gift code will be distributed at random, and you will not receive it after making a purchase within the game."}, {"Section": "What's New?", "Question": "Fire Sale - What is it?", "Answer": "Hello Chef,Have you ever wished there was a fast way to get rid of things in storage that you no longer needed? We have included a new function called \"Fire Sale\" to aid our players in better managing their storage space. In short, this function facilitates the quick sale of products from storage. Some important points to remember about this function are as follows:Dish Storage, Ingredient Storage, and Exotic Item Storage are the only types of inventory that support the fire Sale feature. Fire Sales are not permitted to sell Magic or Boosters.When selling products through Fire Sale, the amount of rewards you receive is fixed based on the product quantity you select.The Fire Sale provides random in-game currencies for product sales. You can receive either Coins or Goodies. Premium users who already receive an unlimited supply of Goodies will not receive additional Goodies during the Fire Sale.What follows is a comprehensive guide on how to make use of the Fire Sale:Tap on the Storage areaThen you can click on the item you want to sell. You'll see a window pop up where you can choose how many of the items you want to sell.\u00a0Note: 50% of the chosen item will be picked to sell by default. If you have 10 Lettuce, 5 Lettuce will be picked for you automatically. You can change the amount by using the + and - buttons.Once you've decided on the quantity, tap \"Fire Sale\" to sell the items right away and get the amount of coins/goodies that were shown."}, {"Section": "What's New?", "Question": "What\u2019s new in v1.5.20?", "Answer": "Kekoa off to the Land of the Dragon, a brand-new Mini Game \u2013 Bakery Pop, and cherry blossoms welcoming you to the new update!Some old-fashioned things like sunshine and fresh air are hard to beat, and blossom by blossom, the spring begins! Spring is nature\u2019s youth, a season of rejuvenation and new beginnings. With butterflies slowly fluttering around, we thought why not get it in the game, right? Let\u2019s look around and see what\u2019s new in the update, shall we?Here\u2019s to the dreamers who see the world in rose-coloured glasses and get excited about all things \u2018pretty in pink.\u00a0New Spring ThemeNo time to notice the blooming flowers, smell the roses or stop and watch a poppy bloom? We got you covered.\u00a0The floral kingdom rises in Star Chef 2 \u2013 rise and shine with the bright sunflowers, hang out with vibrant carnations, and bloom with cherry blossoms in the New Spring Theme. Your restaurant is sprinkled with a touch of love, a dash of pizzazz, and lots of pink. New exclusive decors, a splendid new archway, and an aesthetic that\u2019s eye candy \u2013 Let the garden whisk you into a place of serenity, peace, and joy.\u00a0Kekoa zooms off to \u2018The Land of the Dragon\u2019Kekoa along with his high spirits is all set to fly across the seven seas to land right in the middle of one of the world\u2019s most magnificent celebrations \u2013 the Land of the Dragons.\u00a0He\u2019s in some for lunar luck in a land known for red dragons, martial arts, rich culture, and extraordinary cuisines. Sounds irresistible right?Join Kekoa on his 30-day trip to embrace the joyous occasion of the Lunar New Year in the Land of the Red Dragon and come back with rewards like never. \u00a0New Year, New Decors!\u00a0Let the blossoms of the Spring Festival take over your restaurant in the form of EXCLUSIVE decors. And also,\u00a0the history of the mythological creature Nian, bright lanterns serenading your path, Kekoa in a traditional Tang Suit, and exclusive traditional decors!\u00a0Brand New Mini Game \u2013 Bakery Pop\u00a0Nothing bakes your life better than the brand-new mini-game of Bakery Pop! We bet that if you start playing Bakery Pop, it surely won\u2019t make your hunger stop.\u00a0\ud83d\ude1b Filled with the goodness of a bakery, and the experience of a bubble shooter game \u2013 give yourself the treat to treat yourself right with the mini-game. Trust us, once you start popping up those candies, you\u2019ll feel so good that it will lift your mood all day long!\u00a0That\u2019s a wrap on the exciting new event, we would love to get your feedback on the Lunar New Year visuals in Kekoa\u2019s Adventures and also on the new mini-game as we worked extra hard on that. Hope you enjoy playing the game as much as we enjoyed making it. Happy New Year everyone!\u00a0"}, {"Section": "What's New?", "Question": "What\u2019s New in v1.5.25?", "Answer": "Sunshine, lollipops and rainbows, everything that\u2019s wonderful is what we feel when there\u2019s a new update coming your way. Bringing Beale Street to Star Chef 2, we got Kekoa off to the most colorful and festive parade to our streets. Now that the ball is out of the court, let\u2019s hear out all the deets, shall we?\u00a0Kekoa joins the Mardi Gras kreweWhen Fat Tuesday rolls around this year, we have our cutie Kekoa joining the most happening and festive parade of all \u2013 Mardi Gras! Beads, bling, and bourbon street, Kekoa is all set looking snazzy and jazzy \u2013 all at the same time! Sounds irresistible right?\u00a0Join Kekoa on his 30-day trip to embrace the joyous occasion of Mardi Gras and come back with rewards like never.\u00a0Festive Mood, Festive DecorsWe don\u2019t hide the crazy, we parade it down the street \u2013 add craziness to your restaurant with exclusive Mardi Gras DECORS. And also, here\u2019s a secret that Kekoa wants you to know \u2013 \u2018What happens on the float, stays on the float.\u2019\u00a0\ud83d\ude09Retro themed Food-Cart Event\u00a0They say retro is the new black, and we\u2019re inclined to agree! I mean, who doesn\u2019t agree to this when we have retro icons like Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn. We bring you retro themed Food Cart Event \u2013 from disco balls to soda pops, we got them all! Let\u2019s appreciate the classic beauty of the 50s in this fun yet chic themed event.\u00a0Cupid DelightsCupid is on a love spree, and word is \u2013 nobody is spared from the wrath of true friendship and love. Love is in the air, friendship in everywhere and some spectacular V-Day gifts are up for grabs. We have Cupid Delights just for you!\u00a0What does it do? Well, you get to send gifts and whisper sweet nothings to your fellow chefs all in this cute little feature knocking on your door. We owe a sweet Valentine\u2019s Day to each other, so let\u2019s cheer each other through this feature, shall we?\u00a0Valentine Themed DishesLove is in the air\u2026Now it is in the food! Spruce up your recipes with love as we got some brand new dishes specially for the love season! From Cupid\u2019s Hot Chocolate to Love Potion, we got them all! I know, I know, we did have you at \u2018Valentine\u2019 and \u2018Food\u2019!\u00a0\ud83d\ude09Well, that\u2019s a wrap on one of the most vibrant, soulful, and happy updates of the year. Tell us which theme sounds like your favorite. See you in the comments below, toodles!\u00a0"}, {"Section": "What's New?", "Question": "What\u2019s New in v1.5.30?", "Answer": "Irish kisses and shamrock wishes in St. Patrick\u2019s Day themed Food Cart Event, thought-provoking Chef Actions this Women\u2019s Day, and more!Lucky, blessed, and all the rest, let\u2019s march into the new update with some cheers, shall we? We know it\u2019s been a minute since we caught up and today\u2019s a great day to get talking about what\u2019s cooking in the new update.Shopping Rush Streak FeatureWe agree, you\u2019ve proved that you are a true shopaholic in real life as well as reel life by accumulating the longest shopping hours in the Shopping Rush mini-game event and you have topped the leaderboard. Now it\u2019s time to win BIG!\u00a0This feature will allow you to increase your Shopping Tokens with your winning streak. All you have to do is keep winning!\u00a0Women\u2019s Day Chef ActionsThere\u2019s nothing stronger than a woman breaking the bias that society puts on her at every stage of her life. This is for the strong women of the world \u2013 for their strength, courage, love, and empowerment.\u00a0Celebrating women around the world, we bring you thought-provoking CHEF ACTIONS that give out special messages. Once you tap on it, there\u2019s something special for you to unlock. Wanna know what that is? Let\u2019s keep the surprise here until the event starts.\u00a0\ud83d\ude09New Food ZoneFoodland continues to surprise us and stay true to its words \u2013 it\u2019s a feast for both the eyes and the tummy! Go nom-nom with a brand-new Food Zone that\u2019s gonna make your knees shaky and make you go awwww! Let\u2019s make some noise and some room too in Foodland with a NEW FOOD ZONE, Mushroom World.\u00a0St. Patrick\u2019s Day-themed Food Cart EventLeprechaun got a secret to be told, at the end of a rainbow there\u2019s a pot of gold. Sham-rock and roll in the St. Patrick\u2019s Day-themed Food Cart Event.This Food Cart event, the food is extra spicy, the dance is extra rock and rollin\u2019 and oh, freezy too, and the colors are extra green \u2013 which means you get extra lucky with lots of gold, and luck too!\u00a0That\u2019s a wrap on the most awaited update of 2023 so far."}, {"Section": "What's New?", "Question": "What\u2019s New in v1.6?", "Answer": "Spring has officially sprung and now it\u2019s time to take out some time to arrange fresh flowers, and hide those Easter Eggs all around the house waiting for the cute little ones to find them and eat them, of course! Aah, we cannot contain the excitement, let\u2019s dive in to know all the deets of the update, shall we?\u00a0Easter-themed Kekoa\u2019s Adventure\u00a0Spending Easter with his best peeps ever, Kekoa is all set to go a little egg-stra this season! What do you ask? He is all dressed up as a bunny to go for an Easter Egg Hunt in search of the secret ingredients. We tell you, he\u2019s going to be a total chick magnet in his new Avatar.Join Kekoa on his 30-day trip to embrace the well-known and joyous occasion of Easter and come back with rewards like never before.\u00a0Easter Peek-a-Boo\u00a0Winter is over so quit playing Possum, let\u2019s play Easter Peek-a-Boo \u2013 a new event with a secret guest! Yeah, that\u2019s right. All you have to do is search for all the Easter Eggs in the terrain and the adorable guest will be a permanent companion in your life!\u00a0Easter Decors\u00a0With the bunny kisses, your Easter wishes are going to come true with these Exclusive Easter Decors. Those are going to be so good that you\u2019ll put all your eggs in one basket for them, we bet! Let\u2019s hop into the event to grab these chic decors before they are gone.\u00a0Circus Themed Food Cart Event\u00a0Woot, woot, Circus-themed Food Cart Event is coming to town with a lot of fun and fervor. It\u2019s going to be your circus and your monkeys with Nicole all dressed up to be the ringmaster. From carnival-type tents to jugglers, we got them all! With gleam, glitter, and beautiful surprises for young and old, let\u2019s welcome the most lavish circus ever staged.\u00a0New Food Zone \u2013 Clown Kingdom\u00a0You can\u2019t be sad when you\u2019re surrounded by so much happiness now that we have a new Food Zone in Foodland \u2013 Clown Kingdom. The reason behind it? We have heard that \u2018Food\u2019 and \u2018Laughter\u2019 are the best medicine in the world, and we thought, why not bring them together? We prescribe you to install this right away to bring in the joy this season.\u00a0That\u2019s a wrap on the funkiest and hoppy update of 2023 so far."}, {"Section": "What's New?", "Question": "Event Guide: Easter Peek-a-Boo", "Answer": "Hey Chef!Do you love pets as much as we do? If so, we've got an egg-citing new event for you in Star Chef 2 - Easter Peek-a-Boo! The whole idea is for you to collect eggs scattered around the game area and create a beautiful, interactive companion \"Bunny\" that you can keep and play within the game.Here are some helpful tips for your egg hunt:The eggs can spawn anywhere in the game - whether it's inside the restaurant, outside, near the beach, in the play area, or even by the tunnel side. So, keep a sharp eye out and explore every nook and cranny of the game area to find those eggs.Once you've found an egg, just tap on it to collect it. Then, tap again to reveal some fantastic rewards that we've hidden inside the egg just for you! They're like little treats waiting to be discovered.Keep in mind that we have three different categories of eggs (Holiday Easter Eggs, Gala Easter Eggs and Sacred Easter Eggs) that need to be collected, and you'll need to collect a certain number of eggs for each category.Each category has its own unique rarity value that makes them special! The first category of eggs is common, and you might come across them quite frequently. The second category of eggs is a bit rarer, while the third category of eggs are the quite rare ones that can be quite tricky to get your hands on!The ultimate prize is the Bunny, which you can only collect once you've gathered the required number of eggs.So, are you ready to join in on the fun and start hunting those eggs? Let's go!If you happen to find yourself stuck amid all that egg-hunting fun, don't worry! We've got your back! You can reach out to our support team through in-game support with any questions you may have. And if that's not your thing, just shoot us an email at [email protected] and we'll get back to you ASAP. We're always here to help you crack the code and find those elusive eggs!"}, {"Section": "What's New?", "Question": "What\u2019s New in v1.6.10?", "Answer": "You are welcome to the BIG BIRTHDAY BASH of Star Chef 2 while being nostalgic to your prom night with Prom themed Food Cart Event. Most importantly, Love is love \u2013 Kekoa has made it clear this Adventure season.People say that surround yourself with people who are more excited about your birthday than you are and we knew right away it was you!\u00a0\u2764\ufe0f Star Chef 2 is now a THREEnager - young, wild, and THREE! Come on Star Chefs, let\u2019s go party with the new update details, shall we?\u00a0BIG BIRTHDAY BASHThis birthday, there are many things getting LIT with the candles on Star Chef 2\u2019s cake! Of course, the energy to handle this big event is in the cake and we got you some in the game this June. You get to cut the cake with us and also have it.\u00a0\ud83d\ude09 Don\u2019t get the jist? Wait for it in the game!\u00a0PS: You are gonna love it more than the flavor of the cake!\u00a0\ud83c\udf82PROM-THEMED FOOD CART EVENT\u00a0That night was like a dream come true with magical stars in the sky even without glass slippers, wasn\u2019t it? Yep, prom season is officially here so it\u2019s time to get glammed up in your fiercest dress or suit, grab your date or prom crew, and get ready for a night to remember!\u00a0\u2728Nicole\u2019s all set to be your date and also bring in the crown home this Food Cart Event. But don\u2019t you worry, if you can\u2019t be the prom queen, you can always be the chef queen that we are looking for.\u00a0\ud83d\udc51EXCLUSIVE PROM DECORS\u00a0It\u2019s chaotic yet exhilarating, romantic but can be heartbreaking, nostalgic yet fresh in memory! We couldn\u2019t stop ourselves from saying YES! to the exclusive prom decors in the Food Cart Event.Sharp click of heels, whooshing of gowns, loud revving of the limo engines, and a magical night to get all the exclusive prom decors. Never miss a chance here!\u00a0PRIDE MONTH PARADE WITH KEKOAThere\u2019s no such thing as being extra in June and Kekoa is here to prove. This Pride Month,\u00a0Kekoa has made it QUEER that LOVE IS LOVE and nobody\u2019s stopping it. Let\u2019s embrace the colors of life and proudly promote self-affirmation, dignity, and equality. All hail to the LGBTQs who wave their flags proud and loud.\u00a0That\u2019s a wrap on the most exciting birthday bash and extra special update."}, {"Section": "What's New?", "Question": "What\u2019s New in v1.6.20?", "Answer": "Exclusive Summer decors in the sizzling hot Event \u2013 Food Cart, Summer themed dishes for you to binge, and a new sparkly Skin for your Food Truck!We\u2019re gonna soak up the sun and we are gonna tell everyone to lighten up cause it\u2019s summer time! If you like the warm embrace of the summer breeze, wearing flip-flops, and soaking up the sun, then we\u2019ve whipped up a perfect update for you.\u00a0HOT CHEF SUMMER\u00a0Summers and popsicles go hand-in-hand. Oh wait, summers and cool drinks go hand-in-hand way more than popsicles!\u00a0\ud83c\udf6d Join the new event HOT CHEF SUMMER before the heat waves take over. All you have do is search for all the drinks in the terrain and voila, your summer hamper fills with surprise goodies!\u00a0SUMMER-THEMED FOOD CART EVENT\u00a0This summer, Food Cart Event is all set to twin your restaurant celebrating your favorite season of all. You know what they say \u2013 the sun\u2019s out, so bring the hamburger buns out! Help your customers beat the heat with delicious summer food and earn Food Tokens to outshine others and top the leaderboard.\u00a0EXCLUSIVE SUMMER DECORSThey say in summer; the song sings itself. Well, we don\u2019t know about that but your restaurant will definitely decorate itself this summer update. Be the star\u2026well, in this case, the sun of the show and take your restaurant ambiance to the next level.\u00a0Now you know what to use in your restaurants as a hook to attract the crowd and be the talk of the town this summer.\u00a0\ud83c\udf3bSUMMER THEMED DISHESOur happy season! When we say happy season, we mean \u2018Hello grill season\u2019 baby! Spruce up your grilling machines as we got some brand-new dishes specially for the potluck season. From Golden Gazpacho to Pineapple Punch, we got them all. We know for sure that you are happier than a seagull with these summer specials!\u00a0\ud83c\udf49NEW SKINS FOR FOOD TRUCKWhen life gives you lemons, trade them in for a NEW SKINS for your Food Truck! Suns out so its obvious that the Summer special-themed Food Truck skins\u2019 gonna be out too. Once you get it, make sure to spend your days catching some rays.\u00a0\ud83d\ude0e\u00a0And that\u2019s a wrap on everything new coming to your fingertips with the v1.6.20 Update. Enjoy the summer while it lasts, it\u2019s not every day that a sunny and beachy holiday comes searching for you.\u00a0\ud83d\ude09\u00a0\u00a0"}, {"Section": "What's New?", "Question": "What's new in v1.6.65?", "Answer": "Hey there, culinary wizards!We\u2019re back with a sizzling new update that will knock your aprons off because it has been curated specifically to enhance your daily gaming experience! So, put on your chef hats, grab your spatulas, and let\u2019s dive into the fun!COMBINING DISH MASTERY & CHEF ACADEMY!We have merged the functionality of Dish Mastery with that of Chef Academy. Moving forward, once you get your Chefs upskilled, their dishes will get upgraded automatically! Isn\u2019t that helpful and simplified!? \ud83d\ude0bSo, strap on your aprons, polish those pans, and get ready to master your chefs and dishes like never before!\ud83c\udf73UPGRADE WITHOUT CARDS & EARN MAGIC THROUGH CHEF JOURNAL!Now, cards like Dish Cards, Appliance Cards or even Chef Cards are no longer needed to upgrade your dish, appliances or chefs. You can easily get your chefs, dishes, and appliances upgraded with the help of tools, without any card dependency.Most importantly, with the new Chef Masters\u2019 changes, now, along with cooking \u2018Magic\u2019 and \u2018Supermagic\u2019 at \u2018Cooking Lab\u2019, you can also earn them by completing your daily tasks in the Chef Journal!\ud83e\udd29DISCONTINUING CHEF MASTERSIt\u2019s time to say goodbye to Chef Masters from the terrain. We will be discontinuing Chef Masters\u2019 feature in its current form. Players will no longer be able to play this on a daily basis, earn chef cards and move up the leagues.However, the Chef Masters will continue to feature in the periodic Team Tournament - Kitchen Klash. While saying goodbye to the Chef Masters building is not easy, this space will be reused for something new and exciting in the upcoming updates!BRAND NEW DECOR THEMES: BOTANICAL & MEDIEVAL!Spice up your restaurant with two stunning new decor themes: \u2018Botanical\u2019 and \u2018Medieval\u2019. From lush greens to regal tapestries, let your restaurant blossom like a garden or transport your diners to a bygone era with these beautiful themes that will transform your establishment into a culinary oasis.\ud83d\ude0dAdditionally, now all your Backyard decors can be easily found in the \u2018Backyard\u2019 sub-section of all the decor themes. So, don\u2019t forget to check them out for all your backyard needs!\ud83c\udf33\ud83c\udf3fEASTER PEEKABOO: A HUNT TO REMEMBER!Chefs, do you hear the Easter bells ringing?\ud83d\udd14 Well, the delightful \u2018Easter Peekaboo\u2019 event is just around the corner to put your skills to the test as you get to embark on a thrilling hunt for hidden eggs\ud83e\udd5a. Explore every nook and cranny to uncover egg-citing surprises and treasures. It\u2019s going to be an Easter adventure you don\u2019t want to miss!\ud83d\ude09OTHER MINOR IMPROVEMENTS:We have a few additional changes, bug fixes and improvements too.\u00a0Searching and joining new Teams is optimized.\u00a0Players will be prompted about inactivity in their team and a list of active teams who might be a better fit will be recommended.\u00a0Players can also send a team join request with a custom message. Interacting with prospective team leaders has never been this fun!\u00a0Finally, harvesting your crops will help you earn Axe and Saw too!So, what are you waiting for, chefs? Grab your spatulas, roll up your sleeves, and let\u2019s get cooking! It\u2019s time to whip up some delicious dishes, showcase your skills, and rise to the top of the culinary world! And stay tuned with us for there are more exciting things coming in very soon!\ud83d\ude09"}, {"Section": "Help ", "Question": "How can I Help my Friends with Catering Truck?", "Answer": "When a Friend requests for Help with Catering, you will be notified of the same at the Chef Circle. You can help them by following the steps below:Tap on the \u2018Chef Circle\u2019 icon at the bottom right bottom of the screen.Select the Fourth tab displaying \u2018Help\u2019.Visit the Friend\u2019s Restaurant that you would like to Help and tap on the Catering Truck.Tap on the pulsating Help icon over an order to help your friend. You will be able to Help your Friend only if you have the ordered dishes in your Dish Storage."}, {"Section": "Help ", "Question": "What are the Help request options available in the game?", "Answer": "There are various Help options that can be requested in the game. Watering Help: Ask and Help your Friends to revive a tree from withering state\u00a0Catering Help: Ask and Help your friends to fill up the boxes in Catering Truck\u00a0Cooking Help: Ask and Help your friends to help you with Cooking"}, {"Section": "Help ", "Question": "How can I increase my Help Request limit?", "Answer": "You can increase your Help Request limit by adding more Facebook friends to your Chef Circle. All players are granted 3 Help Requests per day. As your Facebook Friends count and Referred Friend count increases in the game, you will see an increment in these requests. These increments happen when Facebook Friends count added with Referred Friend count cross certain thresholds. You can tap the \u2018Refer Friend\u2019 button in Chef Circle UI to refer your Friends. And your Friends have to accept the invite and start playing Star Chef 2 for your counts to increment within the game.However, please note the existing players in the game who you might have added as your Friend (by visiting their restaurant) will NOT be considered while calculating these thresholds."}, {"Section": "Help ", "Question": "How can I ask help to cook a dish?", "Answer": "You can ask for help by tapping on the \u2018Help button\u2019 in the Cooking UI"}, {"Section": "Help ", "Question": "How can I help my friend in Cooking?", "Answer": "When a friend requests for help in Cooking, you will be notified of the same at the Chef Circle. You can help them by following the steps below:\u00a0- Tap on the Chef Circle icon at the right bottom of the screen\u00a0- Select the Forth tab displaying \u2018Help \u2019\u00a0- Visit the friend\u2019s restaurant that you would like to help.\u00a0- Tap on the Help icon to help your friend. You will receive XPs immediately on tapping the Appliance."}, {"Section": "Help ", "Question": "How can I ask help in completing my Dock Orders?", "Answer": "Unlike the Help option to fill Crates in Catering, there is no Help support in Docks. Please note that this change is applicable from v1.1.7 only. With this update, you now got to only fill one row of crates as opposed to the previous setup of three rows. The Dock feature has been completely revamped and redesigned to hand over more control to the player in terms of acquiring Exotic Items easily. To maintain a fine balance, we have removed the 'Help' feature from Dock only. On a related note, we also observed that the 'Help' feature in Dock hasn't been proven beneficial to players in the past. So our redesigned Dock model excludes the Help Feature. To fill the crates faster, along with cooking the Dishes and growing the crops in your Backyard, you can also try buying these items from Food Truck or get in touch with your in-game Friends who may be willing to sell items to you from their Chef Store. "}, {"Section": "Help ", "Question": "How many Help requests can I place per Crate?", "Answer": "You can request only one Help per Crate. The request will be sent to all of your friends at the same time."}, {"Section": "Help ", "Question": "Can I partially fill the Crates in a Help request?", "Answer": "No! You need to fill up the Crate completely in order to help your Friend in completing their Catering Orders."}, {"Section": "Help ", "Question": "How do I ask help in with watering Tree or Bush in my Backyard?", "Answer": "A withered or dried up Tree in your backyard can only be revived by watering. To do this you will have to seek help from your Friends. A 'Help Request' icon will be present above the withered Trees and Bushes. Simply tap on the Help icon and a request will be sent to your Friends.A Tree can be revived only two times. After that you will have to chop down the tree in order to make way for new Tree to be planted. "}, {"Section": "Help ", "Question": "How can I help my Friends in reviving their tree/bush?", "Answer": "When a friend requests for help in reviving their tree/bush, you will be notified of the same at the Chef Circle. You can help them by following the steps below:\u00a0- Tap on the \u2018Chef Circle\u2019 icon at the right bottom of the screen\u00a0- Select the Forth tab displaying \u2018Help \u2019\u00a0- Visit the Friend\u2019s restaurant that you\u2019d like to help.\u00a0- Tap on the Help icon to help your friend. You will receive XP immediately on tapping the Tree/bush."}, {"Section": "Help ", "Question": "How do I ask help to complete my Catering Orders?", "Answer": "A 'Help Request'\u00a0icon is available below each catering order. Simply tap on it and a request will be sent to your friends."}, {"Section": "Help ", "Question": "How can I help my Friend in completing Dock Orders?", "Answer": "When a Friend requests for Help in Dock orders, you will be notified of the same at the Chef Circle.\u00a0To help, visit your Friend's Restaurant and go to the Dock. Tap on the Help icon to see the Crates that are waiting to be filled. Tap on the crate with the Help icon to fill it."}, {"Section": "Singer Stage", "Question": "What is the Singer Stage? When does it get unlocked?", "Answer": "Singer Stage is a feature that will help you keep your customers happy and also help you earn XP and Happiness Points. You can add Singer Stage to your Restaurant at Level 50. "}, {"Section": "Singer Stage", "Question": "Where can I find the Singer Stage?", "Answer": "Tap on the Shop icon at the left bottom corner of the screen. You will see the Singer Stage under Utilities Tab in the Shop once you reached Level 50."}, {"Section": "Singer Stage", "Question": "How does Singer Stage work? What benefits will I receive from Singer Stage?", "Answer": "You can earn XP and Happiness Points regularly from Singer Stage. All you have to do is visit Singer Stage often and play mini-game to earn rewards."}, {"Section": "Singer Stage", "Question": "What is the Earning rate meter in Singer Stage?", "Answer": "Earning rate defines the speed at which XP and Happiness points are earned. Based on current earning rate, XP and Happiness points are added at regular intervals for you to collect. Earning rate starts decreasing as time progresses. You can always increase the earning rate by playing mini game often."}, {"Section": "Singer Stage", "Question": "Tell me more about the mini game that I get to play in Singer Stage?", "Answer": "This is a rhythm-based game where you will be able to earn music notes. The more music notes you earn, the more XP and Happiness Point you get from the Singer Stage. Game is quite simple. Tapping on the notes at the right time will generate music points which will add to the score.At the end of the musical track, based on musical notes earned a certain amount of XP and Happiness points will be rewarded."}, {"Section": "Singer Stage", "Question": "How can I upgrade my Singer Stage and Why?", "Answer": "You can upgrade the Singer Stage by tapping on the Upgrade button. Upgrading your Singer Stage will improve stage setup and will increase XP and Happiness Points you earn from the mini-game."}, {"Section": "Singer Stage", "Question": "Why do I have to pay maintenance fee for my Singer Stage?", "Answer": "The Singer Stage will require maintenance once in a while after you collect a certain amount of XP from it. The maintenance cost will be determined based on the Singer Stage level."}, {"Section": "Chef Academy", "Question": "What benefits will I get from training my Chef?", "Answer": "You will earn additional XP for all Dishes cooked in their respective Appliance.Note: Every benefit earned is valid through the life-time of your game and will be highlighted with a green arrow."}, {"Section": "Chef Academy", "Question": "How many Chefs can I train at one time?", "Answer": "Chefs are instantly trained, hence you can train multiple Chefs one after the other as per the availability of Coins, Chef Cards and Chef Tools."}, {"Section": "Chef Academy", "Question": "Why can\u2019t I train my Chef?", "Answer": "You can train Chef anytime once unlocked and provided you have collected enough Chef Cards, Coins and Chef Tools required for training."}, {"Section": "Chef Academy", "Question": "What is Chef Academy in Star Chef 2?", "Answer": "Chef Academy is where chefs from your Restaurant can be sent for training in order to upgrade their skills.\u00a0The training improves their cooking abilities which lets you reap superior benefits and earn more XP!"}, {"Section": "Chef Academy", "Question": "How do I train my Chef in the Chef Academy?", "Answer": "After completing the construction of the Chef Academy, you can train your Chefs by using Chef Cards, and Chef Tools.In Chef Academy, you will see the Chefs ready for training highlighted in green (see reference image below). Select the Chef to train and you will see the Chef Benefits screen with benefits and other requirements to train the Chef.You can Tap on the Train button if you have the necessary cards and tools to complete the training.If you lack the necessary tools, you can utilize the Assists as substitutes.If no tools or assists are available, you can always use green cash to finish Chef Training."}, {"Section": "Workshop", "Question": "What is Workshop in Star Chef 2?", "Answer": "The Workshop is a feature in Star Chef 2 that is unlocked at Level 34 where you can upgrade all Appliances to advance in your culinary journey and progress faster! Upgrading the Appliances reduces cooking time and helps you serve more Customers in your Restaurant. You can upgrade all Appliances by collecting enough Appliance Cards, and by spending Coins and Blueprints."}, {"Section": "Workshop", "Question": "Where is Workshop located?", "Answer": "Workshop is located opposite to Celebrity Manor. "}, {"Section": "Workshop", "Question": "What can I upgrade at the Workshop? And how?", "Answer": "You can upgrade all Appliances (stations and sub-stations) by collecting enough Appliance Cards and by spending Coins and Blueprints.Blueprints can be earned by completing the orders in Booster Boat in the Dock. Winning challenges in Chef Masters will earn you Chef Box which contains Appliance Cards as rewards. Appliance Cards can be collected from the free Daily Chef Box as well. The other option is to purchase a Chef Box using Cash and collecting the Appliance Cards from the Box."}, {"Section": "Workshop", "Question": "What are the benefits of upgrading Appliances at Workshop?", "Answer": "Upgrading the Appliances reduces the cooking time which in turn helps you serve more Customers and increases your earnings. "}, {"Section": "Workshop", "Question": "Where can I view my benefits after upgrading my Appliances?", "Answer": "Once you upgrade your Appliance the timer will be highlighted in Green indicating a reduction in time. Upgraded appliances will be listed in the Workshop"}, {"Section": "Workshop", "Question": "In Workshop, what is the highest level for an Appliance?", "Answer": "In Workshop, you can upgrade all the unlocked Appliances to a maximum level 30. \u00a0\u00a0"}, {"Section": "Critics and Celebrities", "Question": "Who are Critics and Celebrities in the game?", "Answer": "Critics and Celebrities are special customers who visit the restaurant at frequent intervals. Critics and Celebrities request for Mastered dishes (Leveled up dishes) along with other dishes in their Orders. The rewards from these Orders are dependent on multiple factors like Service Time, Mastered Dishes, and the current Happiness Level of the Restaurant.Critics arrive at Restaurant after the player reaches specific Prestige Level in the game. Whereas Celebrities visit the Restaurant once the player reaches certain Critic Score milestones in the game."}, {"Section": "Critics and Celebrities", "Question": "What are the rewards earned from serving Critics?", "Answer": "By serving Critics you earn Critic Score and additionally you earn Bonus coins for Speedy Service, Bonus XP and Coins. The rewards from each Critic vary of which you get details in the Celebrity Manor. See the reference image below."}, {"Section": "Critics and Celebrities", "Question": "What are rewards we get from Celebrities?", "Answer": "By serving Celebrities you will earn Gift Box which can be either Bronze, Silver or Gold based on the Celebrity you serve. Additionally, you receive a bonus for Speedy Service along with bonus XP and Coins. See the reference image below."}, {"Section": "Critics and Celebrities", "Question": "What is Celebrity Manor?", "Answer": "Celebrity Manor is a place of residence for the Critics and Celebrities. By taping on Celebrity Manor you can see the list of all Celebrity and Critics that will visit your restaurant once unlocked. You can also see details of the rewards you can earn by serving these Critics and Celebrities. "}, {"Section": "Critics and Celebrities", "Question": "How do I reduce the number of Orders to invite a Critic?", "Answer": "You can reduce the Orders to invite a Critic by improving your position in Chef Masters Leagues. To do this you will have to play Chef Masters and earn as many Popularity Trophies as possible. "}, {"Section": "Critics and Celebrities", "Question": "How do I reduce the Critic Points needed to invite a Celebrity?", "Answer": "You can reduce the orders to invite a Celebrity by playing Chef Masters and earn Popularity Trophies which will help you in climbing up to higher Leagues."}, {"Section": "Cooking Lab", "Question": "How can I unlock Cooking Lab?", "Answer": "Hi Chef, The Cooking Lab has its own building located next to the Chef Masters building. You will be able to unlock the Cooking Lab at Level 25."}, {"Section": "Cooking Lab", "Question": "How can I Craft Magic and Boosters?", "Answer": "Hi Chef, Magic and Boosters are crafted in Cooking Lab. First, select either Magic or Booster to be crafted to see the Exotic items needed to start crafting (see reference image below). If you have all the necessary Exotic items required to craft, then drag the Exotic items into the crafting machine. After a specific amount of time, the Booster or Magic will be ready to be collected from Cooking Lab. Watch the video below for more info. Note: Booster and Magic can be crafted instantly by spending Cash as well. Also, participate in Food Cart, Shopping Rush, and Kekoa's Adventure to earn Booster and Magic. "}, {"Section": "Cooking Lab", "Question": "Where will my Booster and Magic gets stored?", "Answer": "Hi Chef, Once a Booster or a Magic is crafted, you need to tap on the Cooking Lab building and collect it. The collected Booster or Magic will be stored in your Cooking Lab Storage. You can also check the Magic and Boosters available in the Restaurant Storage area. The initial storage capacity of the Cooking Lab is 20. However, you can upgrade the capacity of your Cooking Lab Storage using Coins"}, {"Section": "Cooking Lab", "Question": "What is Cooking Lab?", "Answer": "Hi Chef,Cooking Lab is where you can craft Magic that can be used in Chef Masters and Boosters that can be used in Restaurants."}, {"Section": "Cooking Lab", "Question": "I am falling short of few of the items for crafting in Cooking Lab. where can I get them from?", "Answer": "You will be able to get all the necessary items for crafting from the Dock. Watch the following video for more info. "}, {"Section": "Cooking Lab", "Question": "Where can i use Chef Magic?", "Answer": "Hi Chef, Magic is power-ups that you use in the Chef Masters game to improve your score and increase your chances of winning the game."}, {"Section": "Dock", "Question": "How does Dock work?", "Answer": "Hi Chef, Dock is a place where you can import all the Exotic items which you need to prepare Booster and Magic in Cooking Lab. From the Dock, you can also receive Blueprints for Workshop and Chef Tools for Chef Academy.First, you need to fill up the Crates in the respective Boat with the required items. You'll need to fill all the Crates in the row to \"Set Sail\". Once the Crates are locked and loaded, you can send your boat by tapping on the \"Set Sail\" button.Once the Boat returns to the Dock, you will gain various Exotic items that will help you to craft Magic and Boosters, train Chefs, and upgrade Appliances. You also have a chance to win Dock Chest that may reward you with a few extra Exotic items and Cash as well. Upon claiming the rewards, you will be able to Fill Up a fresh set of Crates onto the Boat and \"Set Sail\" again. Earn Dock points by sending more Boat trips and make your way to the top of the leaderboard.Click here for a quick video tutorial."}, {"Section": "Dock", "Question": "What is the use of Exotic items? Items like Yogurt, Blueprints, Apron, Green Elixir etc", "Answer": "Hi Chef, Exotic items are rare items that are needed for specific functions in the game. They are mostly used in Cooking Lab to craft Magic and Boosters. Blueprints and Chef Tools are used to train Chefs and upgrade Appliances. Here's a list of Exotic items that can be collected from each Boat in the Dock.Magic Boat (unlocks at level 25): Green Olives, Dried Apricots, Black Olives, Wedges, Exotic Dates, EdamameBooster Boat(unlocks at level 30): Green Elixir, Yellow Elixir, Purple Elixir, Green Apple Yogurt, Mango Yogurt, Berry YogurtUpgrade Boat(unlocks at level 34): Common Blueprint, Rare Blueprint, Exquisite Blueprint, Apron, Graduation Cap, Degree Roll"}, {"Section": "Dock", "Question": "How can I fill up the empty Crates in my Dock?", "Answer": "Hi Chef,Once the Boat arrives with empty Crates you need to fill up the empty Crates using items like Crops and Dishes based on what is being asked in each Crate.You can gather, collect or prepare various items and fill each of the empty Crates with required items. You also have an option to buy and fill the missing items using Cash. Additionally, you can use Supply Assists to fill the crates as well."}, {"Section": "Dock", "Question": "I can see only one row of Crate order in my Dock. How can I unlock more?", "Answer": "To begin with, you will have only one row of Crate order. You will need to complete 3 Dock Trips to unlock the 2nd row of Crate orders and 10 Dock Trips to unlock the 3rd row of Crate orders respectively."}, {"Section": "Dock", "Question": "I do not want to fill the current set of Crate Orders, can I skip this and get a new set of Crate Orders?", "Answer": "Hi Chef, No! There is no option to skip or request a new set of orders. However, there are only four Crates to be filled to complete the order. Along with cooking the Dishes and growing the crops in your Backyard, you can also try buying these items from Food Truck or get in touch with your in-game Friends who may be willing to sell items to you from their Chef Store. "}, {"Section": "Dock", "Question": "What is Dock in Star Chef 2?", "Answer": "Hi Chef, A Dock is a place where you can import all the Exotic items that are needed to prepare Booster and Magic in Cooking Lab. Through Dock, you will also be able to get Exotic items and Blueprints to train Chefs and upgrade Appliances. Exotic Items are earned by filling up Crates and completing Dock Orders with Crops and Dishes in any of the three Boats as follows: Magic Boat (unlocks at level 25)Booster Boat(unlocks at level 30)Upgrade Boat (unlocks at level 34)Earn Dock points by sending more Boat trips and make your way to the top of the leaderboard."}, {"Section": "Dock", "Question": "How to use Dock effectively?", "Answer": "Here's a short video on how to use Dock effectively. "}, {"Section": "General Gameplay", "Question": "What is my GameID? Where do I find it?", "Answer": "Hi Chef,The GameID is a unique number assigned to a game to help with troubleshooting and technical support requests. GameID will come in handy when you are reporting an issue or need help with the game.GameID can be viewed in the game Loading screen and Settings screen of the game. Just tap on the GameID to copy and then you can paste it to your message or mail.If the game is loading fine you can find GameID at the bottom of the Settings screen. If you are having trouble loading the game then you can get the GameID shown at the top left corner of the Loading screen. Sharing GameID helps the support team check your game and address the query faster."}, {"Section": "General Gameplay", "Question": "How to see my current Level in the game?", "Answer": "Hi Chef,To see your Level info, tap on the icon next to the Player Profile picture at the top left corner of the screen."}, {"Section": "General Gameplay", "Question": "I love Star Chef 2 and want to share Feedback. How can I reach out?", "Answer": "Hello Chef,We appreciate your input and welcome your feedback and ideas!Players using Mobile devices (iOS and Android), Desktop platforms (Facebook, Windows, Mac, and Steam), can contact our support team by tapping on the \"Contact Us\" icon available on the restaurant screen. Please refer to the screenshot below.\u00a0\u00a0Alternatively, you can send us an email at [email protected] or fill out the required information in the support form available at\u00a0 https://99games.helpshift.com/hc/en/5-star-chef-2/contact-us/.\u00a0We also have a Facebook group where you can join and share your comments with fellow players or even share your feedback with our community team.Thank you for your support and happy cooking!"}, {"Section": "General Gameplay", "Question": "How do I unlock new areas or plots in the game to expand my Restaurant or Backyard?", "Answer": "Hi Chef,You can tap on the empty plots next to the Restaurant to see the Coins and Expansion Tools required to buy the plots. Click on 'Expand' to buy new areas or plots if you have met all the requirements.\u00a0However, if you don't have the required Coins and Expansion Tools, you can always purchase the plot by using Cash.Additionally, you can earn or buy Expansion Assists to help you with expansion if you are short of Tools."}, {"Section": "General Gameplay", "Question": "What is the Supermarket? Where can I find it?", "Answer": "Hi Chef,The Supermarket is a one-stop place to buy most of the ingredients required to complete cooking in your Restaurant. You can visit your Supermarket anytime and purchase ingredients in exchange for Goodies.The Supermarket is located next to your Restaurant."}, {"Section": "General Gameplay", "Question": "How can I earn more Goodies?", "Answer": "Hi Chef, Goodies can be earned by two ways. The easiest way is by collecting Goodies that auto regenerate overtime after being used. The other being collected during various tasks in the game. There are several ways you can get Goodies for your Restaurant:Keeping Happiness Meter filled to increase Goodie generationTournaments and Team ChestCompleing Daily tasks in Chef JournalWatching video adsRequest Goodies from your tem members through team chatDaily Bonus, Spin Wheel and Daily Gifts from Friends"}, {"Section": "General Gameplay", "Question": "Can I sell my Decors?", "Answer": "Decors cannot be sold but can be stored if you do wish to replace them. "}, {"Section": "General Gameplay", "Question": "How to earn more Cash in the game?", "Answer": "There are several ways you can get Cash in Star Chef 2:1) Team Chest - Team works collaboratively to win a Team Chest2) Completing Chef Journal Chapters3) Completing Achievements4) Watching video ads on the billboard next to Supermarket5) You have a chance of winning Cash on opening Dock Chest from Boat.6) Spin Wheel In addition to all that, you can always buy Cash by tapping on the \"+\" button next to your Cash balance at the top of the screen."}, {"Section": "General Gameplay", "Question": "Can you help me paint my wall and change my floor tiles?", "Answer": "We have brush concept to paint the floor and wall which gives the flexibility to change the floor tile and wall skin using the brush at one go.To paint the wall or floor follow the below steps:Press and hold the wall or floor tile to paintDrag the skin or tile you would like to use on to the wall or floor. Now move the brush over the selected wall or floor to apply the new wall color or floor tiles."}, {"Section": "General Gameplay", "Question": "How to remove walls from Restaurant?", "Answer": "Long tap on the Wall to be removed to see Delete icon. Tap on the Delete icon to remove the wall."}, {"Section": "General Gameplay", "Question": "How can I help my Friends revive Tree or Bush in the Backyard?", "Answer": "Hi Chef, When a Friend requests help in reviving the Tree or Bush in their Backyard, you will be notified of the same at the Chef Circle. You can help them by following the steps below:You will see a red notification on the \u2018Chef Circle\u2019 icon at the bottom right corner of the screenGoto the 'Help' tab to see the list of Friends seeking helpVisit the Restaurant of the Friend you want to helpFind the withered Trees and Bushes in their Backyard.Tap on the Tree or Bush with the help icon over it to help to revive"}, {"Section": "General Gameplay", "Question": "Why am I prompted to choose a game? ", "Answer": "Hi Chef,\u00a0\u00a0You see this screen as a Restaurant is already linked to the Facebook account you logged in with. Hence the game wants you to choose between the Restaurant in the device and the Restaurant linked to your Facebook account. Let me help you choose the right Restaurant to continue to play!In the above screen, the game wants you to choose between the Restaurant on your device seen on the left-hand side and the Restaurant on our server on the right-hand side. The Restaurant chosen will be loaded while the other Restaurant is replaced.\u00a0Hence choose carefully!\u00a0You can decide on the Restaurant to go ahead based on following info in the screen:\u00a0Restaurant nameGame level and XP points\u00a0Coins and Cash\u00a0Once you are sure about the Restaurant to load, choose the Restaurant to go ahead and then confirm the same in the below prompt.\u00a0\u00a0"}, {"Section": "General Gameplay", "Question": "What is Joe's Delivery? ", "Answer": "Hi Chef, Joe's Delivery is yet another way in Star Chef 2 game to acquire items you need. Joe's Delivery service helps you with Dishes, Backyard Tools, and freshly harvested Crops all in one place.You can find Joe parked behind the Super Market. If not found napping, you can hire Joe for a day or more. Once hired, order the items you need and Joe will be back within a few seconds. You can buy from available options based on what suits you best.Joe does get tired soon and takes a break after every delivery. After his nap-time, Joe will be up and ready to help you with your next order! Hence, use Joe\u2019s help wisely to get items you need quickly to help you with your Restaurant.Note that you have to be level 18 and above to hire Joe. "}, {"Section": "General Gameplay", "Question": "How do I find more Friends in the game?", "Answer": "There are many avenues to finding new Friends in the game.Logging in to Facebook in the game will see your Facebook Friends playing Star Chef 2 added as in-game Friends immediately. You can also join our Facebook Star Chef 2 page and find more Friends in the Chef community.We have a cool option to help you invite Friends into the game. Through this option, you can easily invite any friend who is not yet playing Star Chef 2 through various channels like the message, Whatsapp, Facebook, etc. Once your Friends become a Star Chef 2 player they will be immediately added as your in-game Friends. You can also visit other Chef's Restaurants in the game and add them as Friends. One easy way to do that is to visit Chefs in your Chef Team and add them as Friends. Food Truck and Chef Store is another place where you will see other Chefs in the game. Visit the Chefs you find interesting and add them as your Friend. me Friends. There is also Bonus to be earned on successful referrals.You can also watch the video on how to connect and play with Friends in Star Chef 2.\u00a0"}, {"Section": "General Gameplay", "Question": "How to change my game Avatar back to the Facebook image?", "Answer": "If you have set a game avatar and wish to change it to the Facebook profile image, then simply log out of Facebook from the game and re-login choosing the Facebook option instead.Similarly, you can choose an avatar in the game if previously opted for the Facebook profile.For more details write to our in-game support team"}, {"Section": "General Gameplay", "Question": "Why can I not see a friend's image and see an avatar instead?", "Answer": "The recent changes in the game allow you to either opt to the Facebook profile image or can help set various avatars from the default avatars listed."}, {"Section": "General Gameplay", "Question": "Why am I auto-logged out of Facebook from the game?", "Answer": "Log back into Facebook, with an all new Avatar. Chose your own game Avatar from the various options available, or opt for the Facebook image instead."}, {"Section": "General Gameplay", "Question": "What are the most common notifications in the Restaurant?", "Answer": "Hi Chef, That is a good question! Please look into the screenshots and the description given below. This will help you understand the game better.Red exclamation mark: This means that the Customer is waiting to be served.Green tick mark on the Table: This means that the Order is ready to be served. You need to serve your customers by dragging the Dishes to the Table. Coins, XP and Star: This means that your Customer has finished their meal. You need to tap on the Table to collect your reward.Coins spinning next to your Chef Store: This means that the item which you have put for sale in your Chef Store has been sold. Red exclamation mark on Shop icon: This means that you have unlocked something for your Restaurant. You can visit and see what you have unlocked."}, {"Section": "General Gameplay", "Question": "How can I report an issue in the game? How do I contact support?", "Answer": "Hi Chef,You can raise a support request from the game. To do this, tap on the icon which is located on the right side of your screen, just below the Goodie Count section.If you are facing difficulty loading the game then you can write to us at [email protected]\u00a0or contact us from our support page. You can always write to us on Star Chef 2 Facebook page as well."}, {"Section": "General Gameplay", "Question": "How do I Level up in the game?", "Answer": "Hi Chef, You can Level Up by earning the required Experience Points (XP) in the game. There are many ways to earn XP in the game. Actions like serving Customers, harvesting Crops in the Backyard, performing food experiments in the FoodLand, Helping Friends, playing Singer Stage, unlocking Achievements, and completing Catering orders will give you XP! The more XP you have, the more Appliances, Crops, and items at your disposal. That will make you a better Chef as you progress in the game! "}, {"Section": "General Gameplay", "Question": "What can I do with the Tools earned in the Star Chest?", "Answer": "Hi Chef,You need Tools to upgrade your Dish Storage, Ingredient Storage, Exoting Item Storage. Also, you need Tools to expand your Backyard, Restaurant area and Foodland expansions.All the Tools will be either stored in your Ingredient/Dish Storage area based on their usage."}, {"Section": "General Gameplay", "Question": "How to grow and harvest vegetables in my Backyard?", "Answer": "Hi Chef,You can tap on the empty Soil Patch and drag the seeds over the patch to grow your Crops. Once Crops are ready for harvesting, tap on the Crops and then drag the Sickle over the Crops to harvest them.If you have run out of vegetables or crops to grow, then you can always buy them from the Food Truck or Friends Chef Store."}, {"Section": "General Gameplay", "Question": "How do I plant a Apple Tree in my Backyard?", "Answer": "Hi Chef, To begin with tap on the Shop icon at the left bottom of the screen to open Shop UI. Under Backyard Tab select the Tree you want to plant and drag it to the Backyard. Once the placement is done,\u00a0\u00a0tap on the green tick mark to complete planting the Tree. Once successfully placed the Apple will be ready to harvest after a specified time. You can always watch an Ad or spend Cash to speed up the harvest. Please note that a new Apple Tree can be harvested 3 times. After this Tree will have to be watered or revived by seeking help from your Friends. "}, {"Section": "General Gameplay", "Question": "What do I need Coins for? What are the various options available to earn Coins?", "Answer": "Hi Chef,Coins are one of the most important currencies which will help you progress through the game. You will need Coins to buy new Plots, Appliances, Decors, Tables, Dish Mastery and more. You also need Coins to buy items from the Food Truck.There are several ways you can get Coins for your Restaurant.By serving Orders in your Restaurant. (Levelling up your Dish Mastery will enhance your Coin earning from Table Orders)By performing Food experiments in FoodlandOn completing Daily Tasks, Quests, and Chapters in Chef JournalBy Selling Dishes, Crops, and Exotic Items in the Chef StoreWinning Team ChestOn completing Catering OrdersSpin Wheel -\u00a0Daily Login BonusWatching Video ads in Billboard next to SupermarketCoin earning can also be increased by Mastering dishes in Dish Mastery and using Coin Boosters.\u00a0"}, {"Section": "General Gameplay", "Question": "Can I remove Decor from the Restaurant and store it for later use?", "Answer": "Hi Chef, Yes, to store the existing Decor, long tap the Decor to be stored and tap on the box icon from the pop-up. Doing this will store your Decor for future use ."}, {"Section": "General Gameplay", "Question": "Where are all my cooked Dishes stored?", "Answer": "Hi Chef, All the cooked Dishes and the Sub-Recipes will be stored in the Dish Storage unit which is at the top left corner of the Restaurant. "}, {"Section": "General Gameplay", "Question": "How to cook a new recipe?", "Answer": "Hi Chef, Every now and then customers in your Restaurant request a new Recipe or Dish to be served. This is indicated in the Table order and in the Restaurant Order Board.In such cases, customers specifically ask for a new dish to be served from the Appliance shown. Here, you are expected to first place the Appliance if it's not installed in your Restaurant already. Once the required Appliance is installed, you will see requested Dishes marked as 'New'. All you have to do is find the right ingredients to cook the Dish and serve your customers. We recommend you work towards setting up the required Appliance to serve new Dishes as early as possible. Else there is a chance you may end up with quite a few players asking for new dishes in the Restaurant which may overwhelm you. Suggest always find ways to earn Coins faster in the game and be ready to place new Appliance as soon as a request comes up. "}, {"Section": "General Gameplay", "Question": "What is Dish Mastery?", "Answer": "Dish Mastery is one of the ways in the game to improve your Coin earnings from Restaurant Orders. Mastering Dish helps you earn more Coins that are key to expand and grow your Restaurant as you level up. You will also earn Prestige Points with every Dish Upgrade.All Dish starts at Lvl 1 and earns you a certain amount of Coins when served in Restaurant. However, you can look at Upgrading or Mastering your Dish to the next level from Dish Mastery.\u00a0In order to Upgrade a Dish, you have to collect the required number of Dish cards from various sources available in the game. The most common sources of Dish Cards are Chef Box. Click here for more info on earning Chef Cards.Mastering a Dish also improves the Strength of the Dish. Higher the Dish Strength, the higher will be the points you earn in your Chef Masters game."}, {"Section": "General Gameplay", "Question": "I just made an in-game purchase but it never came through. What can I do?", "Answer": "Hi Chef, Issue: You might have performed an in-game purchase and might not have received the benefits of this purchase in the game. Usually, the benefits of purchase should reflect in the game immediately. Sometimes, there can be a slight delay in the transactions getting through. In such cases, the status remains under the \u201cPending\u201d or \u201cProcessing\u201d state for a while. You may want to give it some time and check if the transaction status changes to a Complete or Done state. If you are still facing the issue, please write to us from in-game or mail at [email protected]. Please share the GameID, purchase details, time with the receipt of purchase if possible. We will check this on our end and credit the missing benefits immediately. "}, {"Section": "General Gameplay", "Question": "What are the benefits of Well in the Backyard?", "Answer": "Well is a watering feature in Star Chef 2 made available at Level 49. Once the Well is placed in the Backyard, you will be able to collect pails of water at regular intervals. The collected Pails of water can then be used to revive withered Trees and Bushes making them available for harvest. Make sure the Well is maintained regularly for uninterrupted collection of Pails of Water. Also, do upgrade the Well as soon as possible to increase both Pail Storage and the Pail generation rate."}, {"Section": "General Gameplay", "Question": "Can you help me recover my GameID?", "Answer": "Hi Chef, Please do write to us with any or all of the following information about your Restaurant that will help us recover your GameID. We will try to recover with GameID with the available info. Restaurant NamePlayer NameChef Team NameGame LevelNote: If you have linked your game to Facebook then all you have to do is login back with the same Facebook account in the game and your game progress and GameID will be restored. "}, {"Section": "General Gameplay", "Question": "How do I log into Facebook from within Star Chef 2?", "Answer": "Hi Chef,Connecting your game to Facebook is really easy, just follow the steps as explained below:1. Click on the \"Settings\" icon2. Tap on the \"Facebook Login\" option and follow the on-screen instructions. To proceed, simply enter your Facebook Username and Password.You can also connect your game to Facebook by tapping the Chef Circle icon in the bottom right corner of the screen. Please refer the screenshots for instructions.\u00a0Logging into a Facebook account ensures that your game is backed up on the cloud. This will be useful if you lose your game progress for some reason or if you buy a new device or want to continue enjoying your game on PC or Mac. Facebook login will also let you easily invite your Facebook friends to play Star Chef 2 and make the gameplay so much more fun!"}, {"Section": "Gifts", "Question": "How do I send a 'Thank You Gift' to the player for helping me?", "Answer": "Look for the Helpers Profile Picture with the name displayed in your restaurant. Just tap on the Profile Picture of the friend to send the Gift. Note: Depending on the helpers game level, Goodies count will vary."}, {"Section": "Gifts", "Question": "Where can I collect my Thank You Gift?", "Answer": "You can collect Thank You Gift from your friend by following the steps below: 1. Tap on the 'Chef Circle' tab at the bottom right corner of the screen2. Tap on the 'Friends' tab at the bottom of the screen3. Select the first tab displaying \u2018Gifts\u2019 4. Tap on the 'Collect' button below your 'Friends' Profile Picture to collect the Gift."}, {"Section": "Gifts", "Question": "How can I send Thank you Gift to my Helper?", "Answer": "You will be able to send Thank You gift by Tapping on the Helper\u2019s profile. The player can get Thank You Gift for helping in the below.\u2022 Watering/Backyard Help\u2022 Cooking Help\u2022 Catering Help"}, {"Section": "Gifts", "Question": "What is a Daily Gifting?", "Answer": "Hi Chef, Daily Gifting is a feature that allows players to send surprise gifts to other players or Friends. You can send gifts to your Friends on daily basis! Likewise, you can also receive gifts from your Friends!. You can send and receive Gifts from the Chef Circle tab in the game. "}, {"Section": "Gifts", "Question": "How many Daily Gifts can I send in a day?", "Answer": "Hi Chef, A player can send Daily Gifts 5 times in a day but limited to only one gift per Friend. This limit can be extended by adding more Facebook Friends or by spending Cash.All players are granted 5 Daily Gifting allowance per day. As your Facebook Friends count & Referred Friend count increases in the game, you\u2019ll see an increment in these allowances. These increments happen when Facebook Friends count along with Referred Friend count cross certain thresholds. You can tap the \u2018Refer Friend\u2019 button in Chef Circle UI to refer your Friends. And your Friends have to accept the invite and start playing Star Chef 2 for your counts to increment within the game.However, please note the existing players in the game who you might have added as your Friend (by visiting their restaurant) will NOT be considered while calculating these thresholds. Note: Daily Gift received expires if not collected within 7 days. "}, {"Section": "Gifts", "Question": "How can you send or collect Daily Gifts from your Friends?", "Answer": "Hi Chef, You can send or collect Daily Gifts from your Friends by following the steps below:Tap on the 'Chef Circle' tab at the bottom right corner of the screenTap on 'Friends' tab at the bottom of the screenSelect the first tab displaying \u2018Gifts\u2019 ( see reference image below)Tap on the 'Collect' button displayed on your Friends profile to collect the gift from your Friends.Tap on \u2018Send\u2019 button below the Friend Profile to send Daily Gift"}, {"Section": "Gifts", "Question": "What Daily Gift items can I get from my Friends?", "Answer": "Hi Chef, A player will get random items as Daily Gifts from Friends. This includes Coins, Cash, Goodies, Dishes, Crops and Tools.Note: Random gifts will be picked based on player level."}, {"Section": "Refer a Friend!", "Question": "Will I get any bonus on referring friend?", "Answer": "Yes indeed! On referring a friend, you will get 5 Cash as bonus "}, {"Section": "Refer a Friend!", "Question": "What is 'Refer a Friend' feature in the game?", "Answer": "Hi Chef, Refer a Friend is a feature that allows you to earn rewards by inviting your friends to the culinary world. Managing a Restaurant is more fun when you have your friends to help! You can invite your friends through Refer a Friend option to join Star Chef 2 and you\u2019ll both earn bonus rewards. Have your friends use your referral link when signing up and you\u2019ll both get rewarded.Note: Refer A Friend feature is not available in the Windows, Mac, Steam, Facebook Gaming version of Star Chef 2. "}, {"Section": "Refer a Friend!", "Question": "How do I invite a friend to Start Chef 2?", "Answer": "Hi Chef, You can invite your friend by following the below steps:Tap on the Chef Circle icon and then tap on the Friends Tab.Tap on the Refer a Friend icon (see reference image below) In the next screen tap on the \"Refer a Friend\" buttonSelect any mode to send the invite An invite will be sent to your friend"}, {"Section": "Refer a Friend!", "Question": "What will I get on referring a friend?", "Answer": "Hi Chef,\u00a0If you successfully Referred a Friend, then you will receive 20 Cash as a reward.\u00a0To be eligible for the reward, your friend has to install and reach a certain level in the game. Additionally, you can earn up to 400 Cash as a reward when the friend you have invited makes In-app purchases in the game."}, {"Section": "Refer a Friend!", "Question": "I did not receive the Referral Bonus. Why?", "Answer": "You will be eligible for a Referral Bonus, only if your friend downloads the game using your referral link and completes level 6 in the game. "}, {"Section": "Refer a Friend!", "Question": "What are the various ways to invite a friend?", "Answer": "The invite can be shared via WhatsApp, Email and Facebook. You can simply copy the link and share it with your friends as a message or share it through any other channel with your Friends. "}, {"Section": "Refer a Friend!", "Question": "Where will my friends be listed after inviting them?", "Answer": "Once your friends accepts your invite, they will be listed under the Friends Tab in your Chef Circle."}, {"Section": "Premium", "Question": "What is Premium in Star Chef 2?", "Answer": "Hi Chef, Premium is a subscription feature that gives you exclusive benefits that will enhance your culinary journey. You can choose from various Premium Packs available. You can also activate the Free Trial to enjoy all the exclusive benefits free for a limited time. Each Premium Pack has its own limited-time Free Trial period. Note: Premium feature unlocks at level 8. Also, Premium cannot be purchased in the Desktop versions of the game. However, any Premium purchases done in the mobile version and benefits will be applicable in the Desktop version on Syncing game through Facebook login."}, {"Section": "Premium", "Question": "How can I activate Premium in the game? ", "Answer": "Hi Chef, Tap on the Premium icon at the bottom of the game screen to view the available Packs. You will get details of all Premium Packs on offer with benefits you can enjoy on subscribing to these. You can select the Premium Pack of your choice to activate."}, {"Section": "Premium", "Question": "Can I sync or transfer Premium on multiple devices? ", "Answer": "Hi Chef, Yes, once activated, Premium will be available on all devices after progress is synced.Premium cannot be purchased in the Desktop versions of the game. However, any Premium purchases done in the mobile version and benefits will be applicable in the Desktop version on Syncing game through Facebook login."}, {"Section": "Premium", "Question": "What is Free Trial in Premium? ", "Answer": "Hi Chef, Free Trial in Premium simply means you get to enjoy all the exclusive benefits for free, but for a limited time. The Free Trial duration varies for each subscription Pack, giving you the option to avail of the Free Trial pack of your choice."}, {"Section": "Premium", "Question": "Will I get VIP benefits by subscribing to Premium? ", "Answer": "Hi Chef, Yes, when you subscribe to Premium you will earn bonus VIP Points. You will also earn extra VIP points on In-app purchases when Premium is active. "}, {"Section": "Premium", "Question": "How can I unsubscribe from Premium? ", "Answer": "Hi Chef, Kindly follow these directions to unsubscribe to a Premium subscription.Android: Go to in-game Settings and tap on Manage SubscriptionThis will redirect you to the Subscription page in Google Play Store Tap on the subscription pack and scroll down till you find cancel. Tap on 'Cancel subscription'iOS:Go to in-game Settings and tap on the Manage Subscription button This will redirect you to the Subscription page in iTunes and App StoreSearch for the Subscription Pack from Star Chef 2 and select CancelNote: Subscription will renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24- hours before the end of the current period."}, {"Section": "Premium", "Question": "What are the benefits of Premium subscription?", "Answer": "Following are benefits across all 3 packs: Earn an extra 10% VIP Points on In-app PurchasesGet access to extra Cooking SlotStock up more recipes in Dish StorageStore more GoodiesStore more Veggies in Ingredient StorageEarn extra 2 Help Requests dailyActivate two Boosters at a timeEnjoy 1 extra Daily SpinEnjoy 2X Rewards on watching TV adsMaximum Happiness Points BarNo Wait time after Order deletionEnjoy 1 extra Chef Store SlotStay subscribed for 90 days to enjoy:Earn an Extra Crafting Slot in Cooking LabEarn 2X winnings through Daily BonusGather more Exotic items in Exotic StorageStay subscribed for 180 days to enjoy:Double up Daily Quest Chest Box rewardsEarn extra Chef Box Slot in Chef Masters"}, {"Section": "Premium", "Question": "How can I see my benefits with Premium? ", "Answer": "Hi Chef, Once you subscribe to Premium, all game features with premium benefits will have the Premium icon placed next to it. See reference images below as an example."}, {"Section": "Trivia", "Question": "What is Trivia? Where can I find it?", "Answer": "Hi Chef, Trivia is the encyclopedia of all Dishes and Sub-Recipes in the game that the player unlocks progressively one level after another. Trivia contains various fun, nutritional and interesting historical facts about them. "}, {"Section": "Trivia", "Question": "I am unable to search for a particular dish in Trivia. Why so?", "Answer": "Hi Chef, You will be able to see the dish in the Trivia only after unlocking it in the game. "}, {"Section": "Top FAQ", "Question": "How to grow Carrot, Corn and other vegetables in my Backyard?", "Answer": "Once you tap on the empty plot, you will get an option to select Crops to grow. If you do not see the Crop you are looking for, tap on the icon at the left bottom of this menu to see the next set of Crops available."}, {"Section": "Top FAQ", "Question": "How do I change the language in Star Chef 2?", "Answer": "Star Chef 2 currently supports several languages, including English, French (fran\u00e7ais), German (Deutsch), Spanish (espa\u00f1ol), Mexican Spanish (espa\u00f1ol M\u00e9xico), Portuguese (portugu\u00eas Brasil), Chinese, Korean and Arabic. If you wish to change the language of the game, you can easily do so by following the steps below:Launch Star Chef 2Tap on \"Settings\" located on the right-hand side of the screen.Select the \"Language\" button (refer to the screenshot below for reference).Once the language tab opens, look for your preferred language and tap on it.The game will automatically reload with the selected language.We hope these instructions help you change the language in Star Chef 2 to your preferred languageLanguages Selection screen:"}, {"Section": "Top FAQ", "Question": "How do I transfer or sync my Star Chef 2 game to Windows?", "Answer": "Hi Chef,If you are looking at syncing your Star Chef 2 game from mobile to Windows then read on.To continue to play your game on Windows, you will have to first save the game progress by linking the existing game to Facebook. By doing this, game progress is saved on our servers. More info.\u00a0Once you have linked your game to Facebook, start the Windows game and on the very first tutorial screen, you will see the Facebook login button. All you have to do is to log into Facebook with the same account and sync the game progress.\u00a0More info.Please note that the same steps can be followed to transfer the game progress to Mac and Steam platform as well.Feel free to contact us if you have any questions."}, {"Section": "Kekoa's Adventure", "Question": "What is the benefit of Gold Pass in Kekoa's Adventure?", "Answer": "Hi Chef!Gold Pass is the ticket to redeem multiple benefits in the game during the event. Following is the brief:Additional Rewards - Earn more rewards in the Reward LanePerks - Enjoy exclusive Perks in the gameBonus Tasks - Get additional Tasks to earn more Task PointsTreasure Cave - Unlock the Treasure Cave as a final reward in the Reward lane.Related FAQs:What is Kekoa's Adventure?"}, {"Section": "Kekoa's Adventure", "Question": "What are Perks in Kekoa's Adventure. How long does it last?", "Answer": "Perks are a few of the additional rewards provided to the Gold Pass holders that help you progress through the tasks easily during the eventThere are 4 exclusive Perks available:More Storage - get additional storage space to store more itemsCoin Boost - earn bonus Coins on all order chitsFast Harvest - reduce your harvest time of all crops at the BackyardFast Boat - reduce the Boat's trip timeThe Perks will remain active only till the end of the event.Related FAQs:What is Kekoa's Adventure?What is a Treasure Cave?What are the various Tasks in the event?What is the benefit of having a\u00a0Gold Pass?"}, {"Section": "Kekoa's Adventure", "Question": "What is a Treasure Cave in Kekoa's Adventure?", "Answer": "Treasure Cave is the final reward in the Reward Lane, the entry to which is available to Gold Pass holders only. Complete more Bonus Tasks and earn more rewards from the cave till the end of the event.Note: Bonus Tasks will be available to Gold Pass holders only after completion of all Active Tasks in the event.Related FAQs:What is Kekoa's Adventure?What are Perks?What are the various Tasks in the event?What is the benefit of having a\u00a0Gold Pass?"}, {"Section": "Kekoa's Adventure", "Question": "What is Kekoa's Adventure? ", "Answer": "Join Kekoa, in his journey through the Pacific Islands and find the secret cooking ingredients.Complete Quests and earn more Task Points to fill up the Reward Lane and to redeem rewards after each milestone. The event commences with \u2018Daily Tasks\u2019, and \u2019Active Tasks\u2019, to be achieved during the event.\u00a0You can purchase a Gold Pass during the event and redeem additional rewards, Perks, andBonus Tasks in the game while also getting an entry to the Treasure Cave that awaits at the end of the Reward Lane.Note:* The Perks lasts only till the end of the event.* You will be notified in-game when the Kekoa's Adventure event starts.Related FAQs:What are the various\u00a0Tasks\u00a0in the event?What is a Treasure Cave?What is the benefit of having a Gold Pass?What are Perks?"}, {"Section": "Kekoa's Adventure", "Question": "What are the various Task groups available in Kekoa's Adventure?", "Answer": "There are mainly 3 categories of Tasks available during the event such as \u2018Daily Tasks\u2019, \u2019Active Tasks\u2019, and \u2018Bonus Tasks\u2019.Daily Tasks: You get 3 new Daily Tasks that change each day, even if they aren't completed. Ensure to complete all the Daily Tasks before the new set of Tasks appear and earn more Task Points during the event.Active Tasks: Unlike Daily Tasks, you can complete them anytime before the event ends. There will be more Active Tasks adding up to the available Tasks. Ensure to complete all the Tasks to bag more rewards.Bonus Tasks: Are exclusive tasks available for \"Gold Pass\" holders, after the completion of all Active Tasks, giving you more Task Points to earn additional rewards.NOTE: Tap on the Tasks to view the details. Refer to the screenshots below:Related FAQs:What is Kekoa's Adventure?What is a Treasure Cave?What is the benefit of having a Gold Pass?What are Perks?"}, {"Section": "Chef Masters", "Question": "What are Chef Medals?", "Answer": "Hi Chef,Chef Medals are the rewards that you earn by serving customers in the Chef Masters challenge. On collecting enough Chef Medals, you will be able to unlock a Chef Medal Box and earn Rewards like Chef Cards. "}, {"Section": "Chef Masters", "Question": "What are Popularity Trophies?", "Answer": "Hi Chef,Popularity Trophies helps you to improve your Chef Masters leaderboard ranking. More the Popularity Trophies, higher the chance of leading the Chef Masters leaderboard and improving your Chef Masters Leagues position. You can either win or lose Popularity Trophies while playing the Chef Masters contest."}, {"Section": "Chef Masters", "Question": "What are different Magics and Super Magics available in Chef Masters game?", "Answer": "Hi Chef, Chef Masters has two types of Magic to help you serve your Customers faster and improve your chances of winning the game. These Magics are unlocked at various levels in the game. Basic type of Magic are powerups that can be activated during the game to help you keep up with Customer Orders. Following are details: Super Magic are special type of Magic that are only activated at the beginning of the game but will be active through the game. "}, {"Section": "Chef Masters", "Question": "What is Chef Masters Tickets? ", "Answer": "Hi Chef,Ticket is a brand new resource that is required to play the Chef Masters contest. These Tickets are auto-generating and will refill to a maximum limit of 25 tickets one by one after 4 minutes each, and if one wishes to stock up more Tickets they can do so by spending some Green Cash. You can also earn Free Tickets by watching Video Ads."}, {"Section": "Chef Masters", "Question": "What is Chef Masters?", "Answer": "Hi Chef, Chef Masters is a player vs player Cook-Off Contest, where you can earn valuable in-game resources like Chef Boxes (containing Dish and Chef Cards), Popularity Trophies and Chef Medals. Any Player above Level 15 can play the Chef Masters contest. Upon entering the contest, the game will \ufb01nd a suitable player as your opponent. Once you are matched with your opponent, you will be assigned with \u201cDishes of the Day\u201d that you will be cooking and serving throughout that contest.Once the match starts, each Customer may request for a different combination of Dishes that need to be prepared and served within a limited time to earn more points. Earning more points will help you gain Chef Medals. If you fail to serve a customer, you will not receive any points from them. At the end of the match, the player with the highest score will win the match."}, {"Section": "Chef Masters", "Question": "What is a Chef Box?", "Answer": "Hi Chef,You will earn Chef Boxes on winning the Chef Masters Competitions. Chef Boxes are the main source of Chef Cards, Appliance Cards and Dish Cards. You can also collect a free Daily Chef Box and you have an option to purchase Chef Box by using Cash. Chef Boxes contain Chef Cards, Dish Cards, Appliance Cards, Coins and Goodies. These cards can be used to train your Chefs, improve your dish strength and upgrade appliance which in turn helps you earn more coins and XP in your restaurant. "}, {"Section": "Chef Masters", "Question": "How many types of Chef Boxes you can earn on winning Chef Masters challenge?", "Answer": "Hi Chef,You will be able to win 3 types of Chef Boxes upon winning a Chef Masters game (Bronze, Silver Gold). These Boxes contain Chef Cards, Dish Cards, Appliance Cards, Coins and Goodies.Note: Chef Boxes are the main source of Chef Cards, Appliance Cards and Dish Cards in the game. These can be further used to improve Dishes and Upgrade Chefs and improve their attributes. "}, {"Section": "Chef Masters", "Question": "What is Chef Masters Leader board?", "Answer": "The Chef Masters Leader boards is a uni\ufb01ed Ranking System which is based on your current Popularity Trophy count. "}, {"Section": "Chef Masters", "Question": "What Rewards will I get on winning a Chef Masters contest?", "Answer": "On winning the Chef Masters, you will be rewarded with Chef Box, Popularity Trophies, and Chef Medals. In addition, your wins in Chef Master will improve your level in Chef Master League that will earn you additional benefits as well.The feature has been now reconditioned in v1.2.6 with the introduction of Tickets and brings in 6 new Chef Masters leagues with additional benefits to match your skillsNOTE: Chef Boxes contain Chef Cards, Dish Cards, Appliance Cards, Coins, and Goodies. These cards can be used to train your Chefs, improve your Dish Strength, and upgrade Appliance which in turn helps you earn more Coins and XP in your Restaurant."}, {"Section": "Chef Masters", "Question": "How do is play Chef Masters?", "Answer": "Any Player above Level 15 will be able to play the Chef Masters Contest. You need to spend/sync Goodies to start the contest. Upon Entering the contest, the game will \ufb01nd a suitable player as your Opponent. Once you are matched with your Opponent, you will be assigned with \u201cDishes of the Day\u201d that you will be cooking and serving throughout that contest.Once the match starts, each customer may request for a different combination of recipes that need to be prepared and served within a limited time to earn more points. Earning more points will help you gain Chef Medals. If you fail to Serve a customer, you will not receive any Points from them. At the End of the Match, the Player with the Highest Score will Win the Match."}, {"Section": "Chef Masters", "Question": "Where can I find the Chef Masters building?", "Answer": "You can find the Chef Masters building right opposite to your Restaurant entrance."}, {"Section": "Chef Masters", "Question": "How do I earn Dish Cards? Where do I use this?", "Answer": "Hi Chef, Winning challenges in Chef Masters will earn you Chef Box that contains Dish Cards as rewards. On accumulating sufficient Dish Cards, you will be allowed to Master that Dish from the Dish Mastery screen to its next level. Mastering a Dish earns you bonus Coins from each Table Order.Dish Cards can be collected from the free Daily Chef Box as well. The other option is to purchase a Chef Box using Cash and collect the Dish Cards from the Box.Mystery Capsule in the Daily Login Bonus is another source to collect Dish Cards. So make sure you aim to earn Mystery Capsule by not breaking your daily login streak. Note: The Orders with higher dishes strength earn proportionally higher serving points in Chef Masters."}, {"Section": "Chef Masters", "Question": "My Chef Masters League is not restored after the end of League season!!", "Answer": "Hi Chef, Update: This issue should be resolved now. Do write to us if you are still facing this issue. We are informed of the issue with Chef Masters League not restored post the end of League Season. Our team is looking into this as a priority. We will post an update here as soon as possible. We sincerely regret the inconvenience caused. "}, {"Section": "Chef Team", "Question": "Can I create my own Chef Team?", "Answer": "Hi Chef, You can create your Chef Team anytime after Level 20. To do this, tap on the Chef Team icon at the right bottom corner of the screen to navigate to Create Team screen. In this screen you can create your Team by providing basic information. Once Chef Team is created you can invite your Friends and other players to join your team."}, {"Section": "Chef Team", "Question": "What are the advantages of being in a Chef Team?", "Answer": "Hi Chef, There are lots of benefits when you are in a Chef Team. - Players in a Chef Team can chat among themselves and help each other. - Members can request or send Goodies within the team- Players can take part in exclusive Team Tournaments and Challenges and climb up Leaderboards to earn extra rewards.- Players can ask their team members to help them in completing Restaurant and Backyard tasks"}, {"Section": "Chef Team", "Question": "How can I search for a Chef Team?", "Answer": "Hi Chef, In order to search for a particular Chef Team, tap on the Chef Team icon at the right bottom corner of the screen and then tap on Join Team tab. You can search for a Chef Team in the game by typing either the Chef Team ID (starts with #) or Chef Team name."}, {"Section": "Chef Team", "Question": "What are the different types of Chef Team?", "Answer": "Hi Chef, There are two types of Chef Teams:1. Open (anyone can join)- You can join the Open type team without confirmation from the Creator of the team.2. Closed (request to join)- Only an existing member of a team can accept a joining request sent by a player, after which the player will become a part of the Chef Team."}, {"Section": "Chef Team", "Question": "What is a Team Chat?", "Answer": "Hi Chef, Now you can enjoy connecting with one another through in-game group chat. Once you are a part of the Chef Team, you can Chat with your Teammates after level 20. You can access the chat button on the left side of your game screen.In a Chat each player can perform the following actions:1. Type and send a message visible to all members of the Chef Team.2. Request Goodies3. Respond to Goodie request by sending Goodies (only a single Goodie Request can be sent by the player at any given time)4. Report any offensive message sent by any Team member (reporting a message will delete that particular message from your Chat history and will send a notification to us with details like Team ID, Reporter Name, Name of Player reported) so that we can take the necessary measures."}, {"Section": "Chef Team", "Question": "How can I Request or Send Goodies in Team?", "Answer": "Hi Chef, Each member of a Chef Team can request Goodies at any point in time during the game.- A player can request Goodies only once every 6 hours. - Each player can ask for a maximum of 50 Goodies in a single request.- For every Goodie Request sent by a player, any Chef Team member can contribute 10 Goodies at a time. - Once a player has received Goodies from other Chef Team members they will be added and stored in the Goodies inventory."}, {"Section": "Chef Team", "Question": "What is the required level to join a Chef Team?", "Answer": "Hi Chef, The minimum level to join any Chef Team is level 20. However the minimum level criteria may vary based on the requirement set by Chef Team creator."}, {"Section": "Chef Team", "Question": "What is a Chef Team?", "Answer": "Hi Chef, A Chef Team is a group of players in the game who come together to form their team. Chef Team members can socialize and stay in touch with other team members easily. They can chat with each other and help each other with Goodies when required. Team members can also help each other by visiting each other's Restaurants and completing Help requests. Chef Teams can also participate in Tournaments to earn huge rewards. Note: A Chef Team can have a maximum of 30 players."}, {"Section": "Chef Team", "Question": "What are the benefits of being a Chef Team Leader?", "Answer": "A Chef Team Leader has the following benefits:- Can specify the Chef Team Name, Team Icon, Team Description, Team Type and set Minimum Join Level.- Can remove any player from the Chef Team at any point in time."}, {"Section": "Chef Team", "Question": "What are the different roles in a Chef Team? ", "Answer": "Hi Chef,Following are the different roles in a Chef Team.Team Leader: Has special privileges to change Team settings, Manage players joining the team, and their roles. Click here for more details.Co-Leader: Will have all privileges except for changing roles of a Leader or a Co-LeaderElder: Can invite and accept players into the teamMember: No special rights"}, {"Section": "Chef Team", "Question": "How can I become a Team Leader of the Chef Team? What are the benefits?", "Answer": "Hi Chef, There are several ways of becoming a Team Leader. By default, the creator of the team becomes a Team Leader. Or, an existing Team Leader can nominate any player in the team to be Team Leader.\u00a0\u00a0In case if Team Leader quits the team abruptly, then the senior-most Co-Leader will be picked automatically to be a Team leader.The Team Leader role has certain privileges to manage and make changes to the team. A Team Leader can use the \"Edit\" option Under the \"My Team\u201d tab to change the team name, edit team description, and team icon. One can also change the Team type and set the minimum Player level required to join the team as well. A Team Leader has additional privileges to either accept or reject players' requests to join the team. Similarly, a Team Leader can choose to change the roles of players in the team to be either Co-Leader, Elder, or Member. If necessary, a Team Leader can remove any player from the Chef Team as well."}, {"Section": "Chef Circle", "Question": "Where can I find my Chef Circle?", "Answer": "Hi Chef,Chef Circle is available at the bottom right corner of the screen. This is a one-stop destination for socializing and keeping in touch with your in-game and Facebook Friends. From Chef Circle you can easily see and navigate to your Friends, Followers, Admirers, Helpers and your Chef Team.Related FAQ:- What is 'Refer a Friend' feature in the game?"}, {"Section": "Chef Store & Food Truck", "Question": "What is the Chef Store? How does it work?", "Answer": "Chef Store is your store where you place items in your Storage on sale. You will unlock Chef Store at level 6.Chef Store will be visited by other players who buy items as per the price you have set. When a player has bought an item, you have put on sale, a Coin icon is shown floating outside the Chef Store indicating that the sale is made. Go to the Chef Store and tap on the Coin to collect your profits.In Chef Store, you can place items from your Dish/Ingredient/Exotic Storage up for sale. This will help you immensely to free up storage space. Once you have chosen the item you would like to sell, simply tap on the + or - symbols next to the item to adjust the price. Once you are set, tap the \u2018Sell\u2019 button to make the sale!Pro Tips:\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0If you press and hold on the + or - the price will increase faster!\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0By putting up items at discounted prices, you will be able to sell your items faster.\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Use the Advertise option to sell your items faster."}, {"Section": "Chef Store & Food Truck", "Question": "Can I remove the items on sale in the Chef Store?", "Answer": "Yes, you can remove the items on sale and empty the slot by paying 1 Cash."}, {"Section": "Chef Store & Food Truck", "Question": "How do I set prices on items in the Chef Store?", "Answer": "To sell items in Star Chef 2, simply visit the Chef Store and follow the steps below. Please note that the price cannot be changed once the item is put on sale. Tap on the Chef Store located adjacent to your Restaurant to display the item selection menu from the StorageTap on Crops, Dish, or other items that you wish to sell.Tap on the + or - symbols next to the item to adjust the price and quantity.Tap on \u2018Sell\u2019 to put the item on sale in the Chef Store."}, {"Section": "Chef Store & Food Truck", "Question": "How do I trade with other players?", "Answer": "Hi Chef,Trading with other players for Coins is possible through Chef Store and allows you to put items up for sale.You can select items that you would like to put on sale and set the price as well. Other fellow Chefs who visit your store will be able to buy items from your Chef Store.Related FAQ:What is the Chef Store? How does it work?"}, {"Section": "Chef Store & Food Truck", "Question": "What is the Food Truck? How does it work?", "Answer": "At the initial levels of the game, Food Truck is unlocked and arrives at your Backyard bringing in Dishes, Vegetables, Fruits, and Chef Tools that you can instantly purchase. There are other Chefs who would be on the lookout for items from the Food Truck. So keep a watch on items you need and purchase it quickly before someone else takes it!The Food Truck remains in your Backyard for 3 hours before heading out to bring out the next batch of the fresh produce! If you prefer, you can utilize in-game green cash to skip this timer and acquire new items on the Food Truck."}, {"Section": "Catering Truck", "Question": "How do I ask help to complete my Catering Orders?", "Answer": "Hi Chef, A 'Help Request' icon is available below each Catering order. Simply tap on it and a request will be sent to your Friends.Pro Tip: Adding more Friends in the game comes in handy to increase your chances of getting Help for your requests."}, {"Section": "Catering Truck", "Question": "How can I unlock the second Catering Truck?", "Answer": "Hi Chef,The second Catering plot will be unlocked after completing 10 Catering Orders from the first Catering Truck.Use the second Catering Truck to earn more Catering points to place yourself on the top of the leaderboard."}] |