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ZenithMermaid's avatar
5 years ago

[OPEN] Hired Caterer doesn't cook

Product: The Sims 4
Platform:Mac
Which language are you playing the game in? English
How often does the bug occur? Rarely (0% - 9%)
What is your current game version number? 1.75.125.1230
What expansions, game packs, and stuff packs do you have installed? only get to work and ssnowy escape
Steps: How can we find the bug ourselves? just hire a caterer idk if it has to be in mt. koromebi but just do it
What happens when the bug occurs? the caterer just sits there doing anything BUT COOKING
What do you expect to see? he's supposed to cook
Have you installed any customization with the game, e.g. Custom Content or Mods? Never used.
Did this issue appear after a specific patch or change you made to your system? Yes
Please describe the patch or change you made. i got the most recent update and snowy escape yesterday and it was the 1st time i hired a caterer in that save

he just wont cook its so annoying pls help

Edit By Crinrict:  Adjusted Title to reflect issue better, Added Base Game Version Number

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  • this happens for me too i find if they prepare the food and if its meant to be placed in the oven they leave it and start something else

  • @ZenithMermaid The hire a caterer doesn't work at all in my game, it has been broken for a long while now. Also, why did Maxis remove the options for the Cook for home or am I having a false memory of them adding that with Get Together update and then removing it later on? So yeah caterers have been broken for years now for me.
  • MapleSimmer's avatar
    MapleSimmer
    Seasoned Ace
    2 years ago

    I have noticed that if I have the Simple Living lot challenge on, no hired staff, including caterers, but also nannies and butlers, will cook. If I remove that lot challenge, they will all cook. I don't think that's the case with everyone reporting here, but someone did mention that it started happening after installing Cottage Living, so I thought I'd mention that I have noticed the same thing when using that lot challenge. This happens both with and without mods in my game (I play without mods (and I never use cc) in a new save after every new pack). 

    Best regards,
    Jennifer

  • nickinbigd's avatar
    nickinbigd
    Seasoned Ace
    2 years ago

    This used to happen occasionally. Now it happens 100% of the time. Caterers are useless. They come in and immediately go workout or sit at the computer. If I dismiss them and send them home, the next one I hire does the same thing. Completely broken. 

  • Product: The Sims 4
    Platform:PC
    Which language are you playing the game in? English
    How often does the bug occur? Often (50% - 99%)
    What is your current game version number? 1.102.190.1030
    What expansions, game packs, and stuff packs do you have installed? horsed ranch, growing together, high school, cottage living, snowy escape, eco lifestyle, dicover university, island living, get famous, seasons, sats n dogs, city living, get together, get to work were wolves, dream home decorator, realm of magic, jungle adventure, parenthood, vampires, spa day, outdoor retreat, paranormal, tiny living, my first pet, toddler, fitness, backyard,kids room, romantic garden, spooky, perfect patio,luxury party
    Steps: How can we find the bug ourselves? hire staff ( select any caterer)
    What happens when the bug occurs? the caterer cooks maybe 2 meals if im lucky
    What do you expect to see? 5-6 meals cooks
    Have you installed any customization with the game, e.g. Custom Content or Mods? Never used.
    Did this issue appear after a specific patch or change you made to your system? Neutral/Not Sure 

    i have a 40 x 50 lot it has as 8 apartments ready for 4rent. has 8 fridges a stove or cook top in each apartment and a minimum of 1  max of 4 the caterer prepares the food or takes food out of fridge puts it down then starts again.

  • TheSimsDirect's avatar
    TheSimsDirect
    Icon for The Sims Team rankThe Sims Team
    2 years ago
    @Elimy4eva227545

    Hello!

    If you are still encountering this on the latest game version (without mods), would you be willing to share your save file(s)?

    If so, please send me a private message with a link to the file.

    Instructions here: http://x.ea.com/74420

    Thanks!

  • I have 4 completely empty counters, a stove l, a BBQ, a fridge that is full a sink everything. The caterer is sitting on her butt watching tv.

  • SoaringOnCoffee's avatar
    SoaringOnCoffee
    Rising Newcomer
    12 months ago

    Wondering if this has been looked into at all? they are still broken in my game. 

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