I recall a quest (or two?) in Western Skyrim where I was supposed to cook something. I was pretty unimpressed at the time, because I joined ESO to do quests and save the world, not be a chef!
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In Wrothgar and Clockwork-City for each zone is a quest to get recipes as final rewards.
Wrothgar a bit east from the center.
CWC: Thieves den in the room to the right side.
But you do not use the crafting station yourself. So I don't know if you asking for that.