According to Osho, up to the fifth body a liberated being must keep at least one sensory 'anchor'—such as interest in food—to remain embodied; without it, life departs. Beyond the fifth body, no craving is required; other forces can sustain presence. Ramakrishna consciously used food as his anchor, releasing it when his work was complete.
Yes—until the fifth stage you need a small liking (like food) to stay here; beyond that, you can remain without any craving.