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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
Such a lovely person and really great to work with. Is very patient and makes sure she caters for everything that you might need.
Private chef required for weekly meal prep
$500
Incredible! Geoff was above and beyond what we expected. Can’t wait to book him again 🤩👏👏
Chef / cocktail maker for home function
$360
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
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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:
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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!
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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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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!
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Fantastic food. Hard worker. Thank you. 😃
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