Screenshot of a Sim completing a cooking gig as a freelance chef in The Sims 4.
Let your Sims work independently in cooking careers—Caterer or Pastry Chef—with over 50 gigs and degree bonuses.

Freelance Chef by adeepindigo is a culinary career mod that lets your Sims work independently in cooking, choosing from two paths (Caterer or Pastry Chef), accepting gigs, setting schedules, and earning bonuses.

Key Features
Sims can choose between freelance catering chef or freelance pastry chef agencies. There are over 50 unique freelance cooking jobs with varying budgets, styles, and dish types. Custom food works with the career. If your Sim has a Culinary Arts degree, they can earn starting bonuses and enhanced pay. Cooking skills required include baking, home cooking, and gourmet cooking. Jobs may have dietary restrictions or different dish expectations depending on gig type.

Mod Release Date
Version 3.8 public version around mid-2024.

Gameplay Role / Impact
This mod adds flexibility to career play, letting Sims follow freelance culinary work rather than fixed kitchens. It’s useful for players who like variation, control over where and when their Sims work, and enjoy cooking as a gameplay focus.

Community Feedback
Players enjoy how there are many gigs and freedom of schedule. Many like the nuances (dairy, pastry, etc.). Some report that job availability depends on pack ownership, and that some gigs are harder based on cooking skill level.

About the Creator
adeepindigo is known for mods that deepen career, healthcare, or life-realism systems in The Sims 4. Their work often combines utility, realism, and customization.

Editor’s Note
Who It’s For: Players who love cooking, variety, and managing freelancing rather than fixed careers.
Why Use It: Adds a robust flyer chef path with many gigs and agency options.
Recommended Pairings: Pair with food extension mods, cooking CC, baking skill-boost mods, or kitchen décor content.

REQUIREMENTS:
Get to Work
City Living
Cottage Living

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