“A restaurant without a soundtrack isn’t one worth being in, and a silent kitchen isn’t one worth cooking in.” Alex Delany
Cooking is just more fun when you’re listening to something good. It’s science!
With that theory in mind, the WF team set out to bring you the ideal cooking playlist. We reached out to a trained chef, a kitchen specialist & cooking expert for multi-genre, multi-generational choices for the best songs and albums to cook to.
What we got was a mixtape so perfect for kitchen listening you’ll want to keep it on all the time, in every room of the house. We happen to think it would make a mighty fine soundtrack for dining, as well as food preparation.
Presenting: The Cooking Playlist on Spotify
Jasmine Mattey, a classically trained chef left professional kitchens to pursue more time with family and a passion for writing. As of today, she’s a home cook and culinary expert for Kitchen Ambition.
She shares her go-to playlist,
Get ready to spice up your cooking experience with this energizing and uplifting playlist that will make your kitchen groove!
- “Feel It Still” – Portugal. The Man
- “Walking on Sunshine” – Katrina & The Waves
- “Heat Waves” – Glass Animals
- “Play That Funky Music” – Wild Cherry
- “Dancing in the Moonlight (feat. NEIMY)” – Jubël, NEIMY
- “9 to 5” – Dolly Parton
- “Everybody Talks” – Neon Trees
- “Uptown Girl” – Billy Joel
- “Sugar (feat. Francesco Yates)” – Robin Schulz, Francesco Yates
- “Shut Up and Dance” – Walk the Moon
- “Put Your Records On” – Corinne Bailey Rae
- “Mr. Blue Sky” – Electric Light Orchestra
- “You Make My Dreams (Come True)” – Daryl Hall & John Oates
- “As It Was” – Harry Styles
- “Ex’s & Oh’s” – Elle King
“With a spatula as my (sometimes) microphone, I find these songs inspire me to do my best and most creative work,” says Jasmine Mattey
Moe Soloff, a Kitchen Specialist at Fabuwood, a leading kitchen cabinet manufacturer who has worked closely with many homemakers, shares his insights with you.
According to him here are ten Spotify playlists that homemakers love to hear while cooking and the positive impacts they can have:
- “Happy Hits!” – This playlist is filled with upbeat pop hits that bring a joyful ambiance to the kitchen.
- “Hot Country” – Modern country tunes evoke a comforting, homey atmosphere.
- “Coffee Table Jazz” – Calming jazz tunes that create a relaxed cooking environment.
- “Soft Pop Hits” – Light pop music can make cooking a fun and lively activity.
- “ABBA: Gold Greatest Hits” – Classic ABBA hits can bring a nostalgic and cheerful mood to your cooking experience.
- “Bollywood Butter” – Vibrant Bollywood hits that can add a fun and lively energy to the kitchen.
- “Indie Pop” – Indie tracks can keep the mood light and fun, which is perfect for cooking.
- “Chilled Jazz” – A calming jazz playlist for those focused cooking sessions.
- “Rock Classics” – Classic rock songs to keep you motivated during big meal preparations.
- “Feel-Good Dinner” – A mix of feel-good songs that can lift your mood while cooking.
10 Spotify albums or songs women love to hear while cooking for family and friends. Here are some popular choices that can help create an enjoyable cooking experience brought to you by Sophia Turner, a cooking expert, fitness coach, and co-founder of slimetc.com:
- “Adele – 21”
- “Norah Jones – Come Away with Me”
- “Amy Winehouse – Back to Black”
- “Taylor Swift – Folklore”
- “Dua Lipa – Future Nostalgia”
- “Sade – The Best of Sade”
- “Fleetwood Mac – Rumours”
- “Ella Fitzgerald – The Best of Ella Fitzgerald”
- “Billie Eilish – When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?”
- “Carole King – Tapestry”
The list is endless. We agree that individual preferences may vary, so it’s always a good idea to customize the playlist based on personal choice.
Note: The rhythmic patterns and melodies can enhance your cognitive functions and stimulate your imagination, allowing you to experiment and think outside the box while cooking.