How to Cook Black Forest Buffet Platter Feast in Valheim Bog Witch
The Black Forest Buffet Platter is a hearty feast that grants valuable buffs in Valheim Bog Witch. This dish offers players a robust 50-minute boost to health and stamina—perfect for surviving the wilds of Valheim. Follow these steps to prepare this feast and make the most of its benefits!

1. Assemble Your Ingredients
To craft the Black Forest Buffet Platter, gather the following items:
- Deer Stew (x3): Hunt deer in the Meadows for their meat. Use a Cooking Station to cook deer meat and create Deer Stew.

- Thistle (x5): Find thistle in the Black Forest or Swamp biomes, especially at night when they’re easy to spot thanks to their blue glow.

- Queen’s Jam (x4): Make this delicious jam using 8 raspberries and 6 blueberries, crafted at a Cauldron. Raspberries grow in Meadows, while blueberries are found in the Black Forest.
- Woodland Herb Blend (x1): Purchase this blend from the Bog Witch NPC for 120 gold (5-pack).
2. Find the Bog Witch Trader
The Bog Witch is a special NPC trader found within Swamp biomes. Her location is randomly generated, so use a Valheim trader locator to find her general area by uploading your world.db file. You’ll need her for purchasing the Woodland Herb Blend and the Serving Tray.

Feasts in Valheim require a Serving Tray to place and serve. Purchase it from the Bog Witch for 140 gold, then equip it to present your feast.
3. Set Up the Food Preparation Table
Build a Food Preparation Table to unlock and craft feast recipes like the Black Forest Buffet Platter. You’ll need:
- 5 Iron
- 20 Finewood
- 15 Leather Scraps
- 1 Workbench

Place the table under a roof for it to work properly. Once set up, interact with it to view and select your desired feast.
4. Craft the Black Forest Buffet Platter
At the Food Preparation Table, combine your ingredients to create the Black Forest Buffet Platter. Here’s what it offers:
- Max Health: 35
- Max Stamina: 35
- Duration: 50 minutes
- Healing: 3 hp/tick

This dish is ideal for tough battles or extended explorations, keeping you in peak condition for longer stretches.
5. Serve the Feast
Equip the Serving Tray from your hotbar and right-click to open the build menu on PC. Select Black Forest Buffet Platter and place it on any flat surface. Once placed, you and your friends can interact with it to receive the benefits of the feast.

The Black Forest Buffet Platter is a powerhouse feast in Valheim Bog Witch, boosting your health, stamina, and healing for nearly an hour. By gathering the right ingredients and using the Food Preparation Table, you’ll be able to prepare this feast and take on tougher challenges. Enjoy your meal and let the adventures continue!
