.cooking Domain Registrationfrom £53.36/yr
Why Choose a .cooking Domain?
The .cooking extension launched in 2014 as part of a family of food and lifestyle gTLDs originally run by Minds + Machines and now operated by Registry Services LLC (XYZ.com). It was created specifically for recipe sites, food bloggers, cookery schools and culinary professionals who want a domain that says exactly what they do. Unlike .com or .net, the extension itself is descriptive, so the second-level name can stay short and focused on the cuisine, technique, or chef behind the site.
Ideal for:
- Recipe blogs and food writers
- Cookery schools and online classes
- Private chefs and catering businesses
- Cookbook authors and food publishers
- YouTube and video cooking channels
Things to know:
- Unrestricted — anyone, anywhere can register a .cooking domain regardless of profession or location.
- Operated by Registry Services LLC, the registry behind .xyz and several other lifestyle TLDs.
- Some short, generic and high-demand names are classed as premium and carry higher registration and renewal fees set by the registry.
- Standard registration terms run from 1 to 10 years.
Creative .cooking Domain Ideas
- SlowSunday.cooking — weekend recipe blog focused on long, relaxed meals
- Nonna.cooking — Italian family recipes passed down through generations
- FireAndSmoke.cooking — barbecue and live-fire technique site
- Plantbased.cooking — vegan recipe collection and meal planner
- Knife.cooking — online knife skills and prep technique course
- Tuesday.cooking — quick weeknight dinners under 30 minutes
Frequently asked questions about .cooking
Anyone. There are no eligibility rules, professional credentials or geographic restrictions. You don't need to be a chef, run a food business, or live in any particular country. Home cooks, bloggers, restaurants and food brands can all register .cooking domains on a first-come, first-served basis.
Registration terms run from 1 year up to 10 years in single-year increments. You can renew at any point during the registration period, and we recommend either auto-renewal or a longer initial term to avoid losing the name if you forget a renewal notice.
Yes. As long as the domain is at least 60 days old, not within 60 days of a previous transfer, and unlocked at your current registrar with a valid auth code, you can transfer it in. The transfer adds one year to the existing expiry date, so you don't lose any registration time.
Yes. The registry classifies a portion of short, generic or highly desirable names as premium, and these carry higher registration and renewal fees set directly by the registry rather than us. The domain search will show the correct price for any name you check before you commit to buying.
After expiry there's a renewal grace period of around 30 days at the standard price, followed by a redemption period of roughly 30 days where you can recover the domain for a higher restoration fee. After that the name is released and anyone can register it, so set a reminder or enable auto-renew.