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An absolutely brilliant night - never done this before and was rather sceptical but Stanley was amazingly patient with me and helped me through it all. My husband and I, plus our guests for my 50th dinner thoroughly enjoyed it and we can’t rate Stanley highly enough. We will definitely RE-book him again. Thank you. Food and Service first class!

Looking for a chef to come to my home and cook a meal for 6 guests.

$700

Elyse is very reliable and easy to deal with. She cooks beautiful dishes both on the outside as well as the inside!

Private Chef/Home Cook

$5

Pleasant and approachable communication, great food choices and well cooked. Excellent cleaning. Thanks!

Private chef for dinner for 2

$300

Incredible! Geoff was above and beyond what we expected. Can’t wait to book him again 🤩👏👏

Chef / cocktail maker for home function

$360

Would definitely recommend Stanley if you are looking for someone to help make your event above and beyond. My girlfriend and I are beyond happy with how he made our evening. It was a perfect birthday dinner. Not only is he a great chef, but also a natual entertainer, who has a great singing voice!

Chef for a birthday dinner

$500

Thanks Stanley! Service provided was impeccable, my guest & myself enjoyed every bit. Kitchen was left clean appreciate that. Highly recommend 👍🏻

In house chef for 10 pax

$600

low

$150

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$314

high

$600

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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.

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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.

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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.

Recent Chef tasks

bbq cook chef pitmastee

$500

Parkside SA, Australia

3rd Jan 2026

cook a bbq i will supply everything

Private Chef - Dinner For 10 Pax

$1,000

Pokolbin NSW 2320, Australia

2nd Jan 2026

Hello! Looking for a Private Chef to cook for 10 of us. 8.30pm start. (we want to get the kids to bed first) We would need the chef to buy the ingredients and prepared some entrees, shared mains and shared sides - and a simple dessert. This is for a 40th birthday. Thank you!

Cooker, frying and/or chef

$25

Brighton VIC 3186, Australia

1st Jan 2026

Need someone to help take out plates, dishwashing and assisting cookers for a fish and chip shop. Also need someone who can cook if possible. Someone who can fry food in oil and grill seafood such as fillets of fish.

Work ethic that you don't see around these days. Keep up the great work

Private Chef for dinner party in Leschenault

$1,300

Leschenault WA, Australia

28th Dec 2025

Dinner party for a 40th Birthday. GF and vegetarian. Hoping for 3-5 courses. 8-10 adults. Flexible on time, can do lunch or dinner.

Personal chef

$200

Cashmere QLD, Australia

25th Dec 2025

Looking for a Personal Chef ❤️ Allergy-Safe Cooking for Toddler Hi, we are looking for a reliable personal chef to prepare fresh, home-cooked meals for our toddler. They have multiple food allergies, so it’s very important that all meals are allergy-safe, cross-contamination free, and prepared with care. 🔹 Allergies to avoid: dairy, wheat, eggs, cashews, pistachios, rye, barley, and sesame (mild). 🔹 Meals must be: balanced, nutritious, toddler-friendly, and focused on allergy-safe ingredients. I’ll be able to provide recipes and ideas. 🔹 Requirements: • All food cooked from scratch (no pre-packaged meals). • Strict attention to allergies and safe food preparation. • Willing to create a mix of main meals and snacks that can be stored for the week. • Ideally someone with experience cooking for children with dietary restrictions. We’d like meals prepared weekly (or twice a week if needed for freshness), and we can discuss whether it’s best to cook in our home or have meals prepared in yours and delivered. If you have experience with allergy-safe cooking and a passion for creating healthy toddler meals, I’d love to hear from you!

Need a chef or experienced cook

$1,111

Tamborine Mountain, Queensland

23rd Dec 2025

Need a chef or confident cooks Asap today for the next few days Tamborine Mountain Simple menu for Christmas Day Please help

Chef/kitchen to observe FSS skills

$150

George Town TAS 7253, Australia

23rd Dec 2025

Need a person based in George Town Tasmania with at least 18 months experience in food service and preparation, or be a manager/supervisor/team leader/co-worker of a food establishment to: 1. observe me in a commercial kitchen on 29 December 2025 for 1-2 hours and 2. Complete a report of your observations to enable me to get my Food Safety Supervisor certificate.

Pizza Chef

$300

Kellyville NSW, Australia

18th Dec 2025

Job Ad – Pizzaiolo (Pizza Chef) Looking for an experienced pizzaiolo to work Tuesday 24 December, from 10:00am to 4:00pm (6 hours). Must be able to make pizza dough from scratch, stretch, and cook pizzas independently. Experience with commercial or wood-fired ovens preferred. 📍 Location: Kellyville 💰 Rate: To be discussed

Private chef

$150

Doncaster East VIC 3109, Australia

17th Dec 2025

I am looking for a private chef

Housemaid / Chef

$500

Brighton VIC, Australia

16th Dec 2025

Looking for a full-time and ongoing housemaid who can run errands, cook and clean.

Chef or cook

$500

Richmond VIC, Australia

14th Dec 2025

We’re hosting a small Christmas get-together for around 10 people and are looking for a chef or confident home cook to help with meal prep and cooking on the day. Very relaxed, casual vibe not a formal dinner service. I’ll be around to help throughout the afternoon/evening. Details: • Location: Richmond • Time: Approx. 3pm–8pm • Guests: 10 people • Style: Casual, festive home cooking Happy to discuss menu ideas beforehand. Perfect for a private chef, caterer, or experienced cook looking for an easy, fun gig.

Fantastic food. Hard worker. Thank you. 😃

I need a personal chef to cook dinner for a party of 10.

$150

Broadbeach QLD, Australia

9th Dec 2025

I need a personal chef to cook dinner for a party of 10. All the groceries for the menu will be provided. You need to have all the required licenses. The estimated effort is around 2 hours.

Shoot video series of a chef - 2 cameras min. with food close ups

$400

The Gap QLD 4061, Australia

9th Dec 2025

filiming a 3 part cooking series - 10min per episode - would require 2 cameras and some close ups as needed. 1 days work -

Private Chef (3 course dinner - 8 people)

$800

Callala Beach NSW, Australia

3rd Dec 2025

Hi there! I’m organising a birthday weekend away for my 30th in Callala Beach and I'm looking for a private chef to come to our place and prepare a beautiful 3-course dinner for 8 guests. Details: Date: Saturday 31st January 2026 Location: Callala Beach Guests: 8 adults Menu Requirements: Entire menu must be gluten-free Open to any cuisine – we love fresh, seasonal, creative dishes Chef to handle shopping, cooking, and kitchen clean-up Kitchen available with standard equipment Happy to discuss menu ideas beforehand Looking for someone experienced, fun, reliable and easy-going who can make the night feel special! Please share your sample menus, pricing, and any relevant experience. Thanks!

Private Chef for an anniversary at home date night

$200

Craigieburn VIC 3064, Australia

3rd Dec 2025

Hi, I need a private chef to help cook for me at home for my anniversary. It will just be and my partner at home and will need a 4 course meal prepared. 1 entree 2 small mains and 1 dessert for each of us. Food cuisine is flexible as we are not fussy but can be discussed. Ingredients will be paid for so this price will be just for service.

Private Chef - Mediterranean cuisine

$1,200

Callala Beach NSW 2540, Australia

1st Dec 2025

Wanting a private chef to come and cook lunch for 10 people on the 7th of March. This is a private event at a private house with access to a fully stocked kitchen and barbecue. Please share your credentials and any suggested menus when you apply for this please.

Private Chef Christmas Eve

$400

Sorrento VIC, Australia

30th Nov 2025

Looking for a private chef to cater for 6 people Christmas Eve in Sorrento New 5 burner BBQ available and gas stove / oven Looking forward to hearing some different options 😊

Private chef

$200

Castle Hill NSW, Australia

30th Nov 2025

Private chef to cook Asian food

BBQ chef for a party and kitchen help (2 people)

$450

Terrey Hills NSW, Australia

22nd Nov 2025

Having a party and need a bbq chef and someone in the kitchen heating up and possibly doing some cooking as well. 2 people would be good Party starts at 6:30 so need help from 5pm

Poppi was incredible and we will definitely be inviting her back for our next party! Highly recommended!

Pizza chef for party (comfortable cooking on gozney)

$250

Rushcutters Bay NSW, Australia

12th Nov 2025

Need pizza chef to make pizzas for a party outside on a gozney!

Poppi was amazing. Cooked incredible pizzas all night for 50 of us and made the perfect dough. Thanks so much for everything !!