diff --git a/orchestrateur/main.py b/orchestrateur/main.py
index dcabff6..0baa555 100644
--- a/orchestrateur/main.py
+++ b/orchestrateur/main.py
@@ -204,7 +204,7 @@ def _cooking_worker(microwave_id: str, sensors_data: dict, cancel_event: threadi
             sensors_data["camera_image"] = base64.b64encode(sensors_data["camera_image"]).decode("utf-8")
         
         # 1. HTTP Request (15-second timeout)
-        response = requests.post(URL, json=sensors_data, timeout=15)
+        response = requests.post(URL, json=sensors_data, timeout=360)  # timeout for long-running requests
         
         # Check cancellation right after network call returns
         if cancel_event.is_set():