diff --git a/hobo/environment/management/commands/cook.py b/hobo/environment/management/commands/cook.py
index 1c4f7d6..951df88 100644
--- a/hobo/environment/management/commands/cook.py
+++ b/hobo/environment/management/commands/cook.py
@@ -124,6 +124,10 @@ class Command(BaseCommand):
                 slug = 'hobo-%s' % slugify(title)
             self.create_site(Hobo, url, title, slug,
                     template_name='', variables=None)
+            # deploy and wait for new site
+            notify_agents(None)
+            self.wait_operationals(timeout=self.timeout)
+            # switch context to new hobo
             domain = get_domain(url)
             tenant = TenantMiddleware.get_tenant_by_hostname(domain)
             connection.set_tenant(tenant)