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Stanley was amazing! He was personable and the food was 11/10. Every dish was just as amazing as the last. We will definitely be using him again! He left the kitchen clean and we didn’t even lift a finger.
Private at home chef
$300
I hired Stanley for a romantic dinner as a birthday dinner for my parents. They were absolutely amazed with his impeccable food and 5 star service. He went above and beyond! Listed below are their final comments. ‘Wow! Thank you Stanley for an amazing experience!! We felt like a King & Queen being waited on with the most exquisitely presented and delicious world class cuisine. A feast for the eyes, palate and the soul. Stanley gave us an amazing experience that we will hold with us forever.’ If you are contemplating working with Stanley, you will not regret it. His presentation was flawless, the food was mouth watering and memorable. Last thing I’d like to mention is when you’re working with Stanley - he approaches any obstacle you might encounter with a ‘how can we fix this’ attitude. I highly recommend working with Stanley. - Dom
Private chef to cook romantic birthday dinner for 2 at home
$250
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
Kate is an exceptional chef who is a delightful person to work with. Kate fitted in to our team with great ease and provided great skills and advice to ensure we had a great outcome for our guests. We highly recommend Kate. You will not be disappointed.
I need chef services please
$800
Samantha was amazing! Polite & professional. She was on time, created an amazing atmosphere for our anniversary dinner, food was delicious, we felt we were dining at a fine dining restaurant. Food 10/10 Food presentation 10/10 Professionalism 10/10 I definitely recommend her, and will definitely re book her for next events. Thanks again Samantha !
PRIVATE CHEF
$150
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Halloween Chef for 10 People
$550
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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!Â
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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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We hired Claire & Sam from Morel Dining for a special dinner and they exceeded our expectations. Everything was smooth, professional and impressive - not to mention the quality of the food, which was second to none. The menu was tailored to our preferences, with every course beautifully presented and bursting with flavour. They even catered to several dietaries. Morel Dining are punctual, well-prepared, and they left the kitchen spotless!
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Northmead NSW, Australia
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I am looking for a private chef for next weekend at my home in Northmead. The menu would be bbq meats (to be supplied by me as we are picky about butcher) plus sides and salads. Cooking and prep would be carried out in my home and ingredients to be purchased for additional food. Looking to pay hourly rate ideally budget is per hour.
Lamb Spit Roast Chef and Hire
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Alexandria NSW, Australia
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Japanese Sushi Chef / basic sushi rolls for six people birthday party
$400
Annangrove NSW, Australia
20th Jun 2025
I’m looking for a Japanese person dressed in Japanese costume to do basic sushi roll making for six teenage girls for a small birthday party. Tomorrow I will supply the food ingredients and the plates, chopsticks and napkins but you supply any equipment need to make the sushi rolls. Job takes one hour only.
Chef or cook in cafe
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Padstow NSW, Australia
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Chef or cook
$200
Padstow NSW, Australia
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Private chef for a 40th celebration
$800
Fraser Rise VIC, Australia
19th Jun 2025
I'll need a private chef for a 40th birthday celebration at my house. 2 or 3 courses meal, potentially entree, main and dessert.
Japanese Sushi Chef for 6 person) teenagers birthday party
$400
Annangrove NSW, Australia
18th Jun 2025
6 teenager girls having a birthday party. I am looking for a Japanese person in costume to make simple sushi rolls for lunch at our party. I can supply the food and serving plates/ chop sticks / napkins but you supply the equipment needed to make the Sushi rolls
GOZLEME chef
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Prahran VIC 3181, Australia
18th Jun 2025
We would like to invite a person who has experience of at least 5 years to come and make GOZLEME for us. Can be good for someone who can spare time between 11 am -3 pm. We are paying per hour $35. Thank you
Private chef for 3 course dinner at home in Carnegie VIC @ 7pm ish
$400
Carnegie VIC, Australia
18th Jun 2025
Need private chef to prep 6pm nibbles, 7pm starter, 730pm main - no dessert - I will clean up :) We have a decent kitchen with room for prep 5 pax for dinner
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
Chef/kitchen hand
$150
Eagle Farm QLD, Australia
25th Feb 2025
Thursday the 27th Feb , 10am-2pm Chef/kitchen hand with basic commercial kitchen experience to assist chef with serving a buffet style lunch. Job requirements basically help topping up hot foods, salads, bottled drinks etc Coffee making experience a plus but not important,
Great work and a pleasure to work with.
Chefs or Food Handlers With a Food Safety Certificate
$800
Richmond VIC, Australia
24th Feb 2025
I am looking for a chef or someone with a food handling certificate to help reheat food for a research project. The hours are 26th Feb and 27th Feb. 11am-7.30pm with a 1 hour break in the middle of the day.
Linden was awesome! Team player and took on a logistically tricky project with a great attitude, and loads of solutions above and beyond. Would 100 percent recommend!
Unicorn 7th Bday Party , Spread Chef
$150
Narre Warren VIC, Australia
8th Feb 2025
Have my nieces 7th Bday Party and them is Unicorn. Need a chef / help to prepare the food plater , some sandwiches , table spread , and also help serve on the day . Required for 5 hours on the day and material will be provided .
Got the job done and was good . Thanks
Private chef
$1,500
Lochinvar NSW, Australia
19th Jan 2025
Private chef for intimate birthday dinner for 20 people. Also wondering what you would quote for 3 meals each day 19th,20th please. Thank you so much!
Absolutely incredible. All the food was sooo delicious and we had the best time! Thank you soooo much Shane!