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Halloween Chef for 10 People

$550

It was a joy having chef Stanley cook our Xmas lunch for 40 guests. The main meal was cooked perfectly and everyone commented how delicious the salmon and chicken was. Having chef Stanley help with the lunch gave me the opportunity to actually spend time with our guests. Thank you and I will certainly keep chef Stanley in mind for future events.

Chef to cook outdoor lunch for 40 guests

$300

Lisa did an amazing job cooking my family a breakfast for my Dads birthday. The food was delicious and was presented beautifully. I would recommend Lisa and her catering company to all my friends and we will definitely be having her back again!

Private chef for 2 hours

$150

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Cooking - Chef

$100

Thank you Stuart for a job well done

Chef or Cook

$50

Petrus was so punctual with great communication! Amazing experience.

PRIVATE CHEF

$1,857

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Whether it’s a meal for yourself or a date, for an entire family or a group of friends, your Tasker can whip up the delicious meals you want and need, depending on your preferences. Feel free to have your chef prepare a tray of fish and chips or a bowl of stew and dumplings!

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Before preparing your meals, your chef will take the time to get to know your dietary restrictions, allergies, as well as your likes and dislikes. Then, they will propose a meal or a menu based on that information. Feel free to add, remove, or replace an ingredient or recipe before your Tasker proceeds to prepping and cooking your food. This way, you and your Tasker can make sure everything is according to your preferences!

It all depends on the kind and the number of meals you want to be prepared and cooked. A simple dish for one person usually takes at least 30 minutes to an hour to prepare. Of course, it would take longer than to cook elaborate meals for an entire family or a group of friends for an intimate gathering. Make sure to discuss what kind of meals and how many people there are in the event with your Tasker.

Besides a strong portfolio, credentials, and recommendations, a personal chef should have excellent communication skills, great attention to detail, creativity, and friendliness. These qualities allow them to have a good relationship with you as their client. You want a chef to have a great set of skills and a pleasing attitude. 

Depending on the complexity of your task, it can be a week to a month in advance. We suggest putting up your task closer to your preferred schedule because it can be difficult for Taskers to commit too far into the future, and a lot of things can happen and change between now and then. But also, make sure there’s ample time for your chef to learn your preferences before having them cook for you. 

While it’s not a set requirement, many personal chefs come with qualifications and training by going through private courses, further education, apprenticeship, and experience working in commercial kitchens. This is to make sure they have the required skills, knowledge and understanding to succeed in the food industry. While anyone can call themselves a chef, a certification and formal training show that they have what it takes to do a great job.

You can either pay via cash or through Airtasker Pay if you prefer a cashless transaction. Make sure to inform your Tasker beforehand about your preferred payment method. If you want to hire a Tasker regularly, it’s best to have a convenient arrangement for both of you. Discuss this detail and talk about your payment frequency, whether it’s for every meal, every week, or every month.

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A chef service is your key to having delicious, nutritious, and affordable meals in the comfort of your home without the daily grind of planning, preparing, and cooking. Taskers with chef jobs near you can assist you with your everyday meals and can customise them according to your needs! Here are a few of the perks you can have when you hire a chef online:

Meal preparation and planning

Do you love rice meals? Hate onions? Want more garlic? A chef-for-hire learns your needs and preferences for them to create delicious and healthy meals personalised to your tastes and dietary requirements. Whether you’re on a strict diet because you’re looking to improve your fitness or just want to have a taste of different dishes, getting someone to prep and plan your meals is perfect for when you’re struggling to come up with meal ideas! 

In-house chef

For those who love having delicious home-cooked meals but don’t have the time to whip them up themselves, getting a personal food chef is truly convenient! They can come to your home with everything needed and prepare multiple customised meals in your kitchen. You can even have a stay-at-home chef when you need a meal or snack any time of the day! They can cook meals ready to be consumed immediately or prepare a batch of meals for the week and store them in your freezer. They will leave your kitchen spick and span, filled with aromas of freshly prepared meals and dishes.

On top of your chef service, you can also get a personal grocery shopper on Airtasker! They can go to the nearest supermarket and pick up your needed items, so you don’t have to step outside.

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Planning to host a dinner party? Book a chef job and let a professional chef take a load off your shoulders! They can handle the prepping and cooking and ensure a smooth dining experience for you and your guests. From intimate gatherings up to big family parties of 30 or more, hiring a private chef can undoubtedly help you achieve a successful and stress-free event.

Besides personal chefs, you can also get a caterer with just one post on our platform instead of spending hours looking up local catering companies. You can even go all the way and hire a baker to create a custom cake! Whether it’s a simple dedication cake or an all-out themed cake, professional bakers on Airtasker can handle your needs.

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Chef for cafe cherrybeans

$35

Glenmore Park NSW 2745, Australia

25th Oct 2025

Chef in the caffe cherrybeans for cooking start from 7am to 1 pm

Chef needed for cocktail party

$700

Woolloomooloo NSW, Australia

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Looking for a chef to cook finger food for a cocktail party for 20 people

I am a professional chef i can cook foods like western cuisine, Asian

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Clayton VIC 3168, Australia

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Private chef, as per your taste i can cook foods.

PRIVATE CHEF REQUIRED TO COOK LUNCH FOR 2 PEOPLE

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Port Douglas QLD 4877, Australia

24th Oct 2025

CHEF REQUIRED FOR APPROXIMATELY 4 HOURS TO COOK FOR MY WIFE AND I FOR OUR ANNIVERSARY LUNCH

Chef and waiter for a staycation

$5,000

Horsley Park NSW 2175, Australia

22nd Oct 2025

Holiday plans have been canceled and are looking to have a staycation at our house and inviting the other family to stay with us.. would need a chef and waiter

Personal chef to cook up food for a Christmas party

$300

New Farm QLD 4005, Australia

22nd Oct 2025

Having our Christmas party in the park. Roughly 20-30 people coming. Need someone to cook some food for everyone. Happy to discuss whatever cuisine/bring everything needed

Personal Chef for Breakfast and Lunches Sun 21 Dec - Wed 31 Dec

$1,600

Paddington QLD, Australia

20th Oct 2025

We are hosting family from overseas from 21st December to 31st December, during this period of time we require a cook to assist with preparation of breakfast and lunches. We will provide all food/equipment and preparation will be done in our kitchen. Example breakfasts are bacon and eggs/avocado on toast, fresh juice/fruit platters etc, for lunch some examples would be charcuterie or cheese platters, wraps/sandwiches and salads. Total number of people will be 6 adults, 2 children and 1 baby, with some days being only 4 adults, 2 children and 1 baby. Hours can be confirmed - proposed hours 7am to midday, however if lunches are pre-prepped possible hours could be 7am to whenever breakfast is done and lunch food is prepped. Happy to discuss. There are no food allergies.

Driver and server assistant - 4 hours

$300

Port Douglas QLD, Australia

20th Oct 2025

We’re looking for a reliable, well-presented person to assist with a private anniversary dinner on Friday, 31st October 2025 in Port Douglas. Duties include: Picking up food from local restaurants Serving plated meals Pouring drinks and assisting during dinner service Must have a valid driver’s licence, own transport, and be neatly dressed. Approx. 4 hours work. Petrol costs will be covered, plus payment for your time.

Chef with tandoor to cater for bbq party tamdoori chicken and naan

$400

Lane Cove NSW, Australia

20th Oct 2025

I’d like someone to come to my home with a tandoor and make tandoori roti and turned to eat chicken for my guest 20 people

Experienced cookie chef

$10

Double Bay NSW, Australia

20th Oct 2025

We’re looking for an experienced pastry chef or baker to help with an upcoming cookie business launch. About the role: You’ll be baking gourmet cookies for testing, launch, and ongoing production. The goal is to create large, rich, visually appealing cookies that taste as good as they look. What we need from you: • Proven baking experience (especially cookies, desserts, or pastry) • Ability to maintain consistency and quality across batches • Creativity with flavors and presentation • Reliability and attention to detail • Availability for short term or ongoing work Bonus: Experience in recipe development or working with food startups. If you’re passionate about baking and want to help bring a new cookie brand to life accept the offer.

Chef / cook

$240

Newcastle NSW, Australia

20th Oct 2025

i’m seeking a skilled Cook/Chef Assistant, preferably with some experience in large catering events for a private event in Newcastle on the 15th of November (80guests). Shift: 3pm–9pm Led by our Head Chef, you’ll assist in preparing 385 canapés during the early evening, followed by supporting the taco bar station (using a flat grill) for dinner service. With the possibility of working with our team on future events for the right candidate.

Looking for indian chef for cooking at a wedding celebration

$500

Sandy Point NSW 2172, Australia

19th Oct 2025

Chef will be responsible for makingindian food for a post wedding celebration. All ingredients provided to cook,items such as naam, jalebi etc

Looking for private chef Christmas Day

$500

Gregory Hills NSW, Australia

19th Oct 2025

Looking for a chef to come and cook for 30 people Christmas day

Need Tandoor Chef for 4.5hrs

$140

Millendon WA 6056, Australia

18th Oct 2025

Need tandoor chef for Naan bread, from 4:30 pm - 9:00 PM

Private chef

$1,600

Kurrajong NSW, Australia

17th Oct 2025

Private chef for a hens party!

Personal Chef / Meal Prep

$200

Port Melbourne VIC, Australia

17th Oct 2025

We need a personal chef who has experience cooking both meat and vegetarian meals to prepare meals once or twice every second week in bulk. Ideally on Sunday or Mondays and then again on Thursdays if possible. Once a week is also an option if that is preferred. Meals will include dishes such as lasagne (meat and vegetarian), pasta, gnocchi, snacks for lunchboxes/ muffins, vegetables, stirfrys etc as examples. Perhaps 4 to 6 mains meals and 2 sets of snacks. We will provide all ingredients once a menu has been discussed with you. You are welcome to use our kitchen to cook the meals.

Chef for Christmas day

$800

Hope Island QLD, Australia

17th Oct 2025

Looking for a friendly chef to cook for family of 8 for Christmas Day. Would like three course. Turkey and ham for main course

Experienced cook / chef for an event

$150

Subiaco WA, Australia

16th Oct 2025

We require an experienced chef / cook to join us for an event in Subi 25/10 for 3 hour shift. Menu is decided, just require professional skills and plating. Must have previous experience and chef clothing and be well presented. Friendly attitude and be ok with being on camera as event has a lot of content creators and photographers around. Contact for more info.

Private chef

$100

Thornlands QLD 4164, Australia

6th Jun 2025

I’m looking for a chef to help with weekly meal planning and prep. Could you tell me the options available? Thank you

I hired Georgia for a week of meal prep, and the experience exceeded my expectations. Every dish was fresh, flavorful, and tailored to my dietary requirements. The variety & quality was great, and it made my week so much easier. She was professional, organised. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for delicious, stress-free meals delivered to home.

Being a chef for party , heating/ cooking fingers foods

$175

Heathmont VIC, Australia

8th May 2025

Having a bday party at a tennis club Arrival staff at 530, guests arrive at 630 I will supply food , and just need the chef to heat and plate up finger foods There is a stove, air fryer and pie warmer Already have a server and bartender booked Dessert will be at 9pm as kids leave Prob one more food item served before cleaning up and leaving Approx 60 adults 20 kids Approx time: 530 to 1030

The night ran smoothly and i got to enjoy myself and knew Louise had it under control