The smart thing for all of us to do, unless you are close to getting the kitchen, is to just gather the crates and save them. Ignore the rest. Even if it's possible to get the kitchen by the normal player, another 6 or 7 seasons will be unbearable. S8 loves this quest. They basically designed one quest, and will use that one quest ten times, saving them time, effort and money. Plus, by stretching it out, they keep hope alive, which is great for the "game economy ".