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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

Thank you amazing

Halloween Chef for 10 People

$550

Amazing service great guy highly recommend

Chef pizza maker and spit

$500

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!

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$150

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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! 

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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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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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Bulk broth making to my recipe. Chicken 200 litres and vegetarian 200 litres. Must have FSS, own ABN and experience working in a commercial kitchen, with large volumes and able to manage time. This opening is 2 days per fortnight, approximately 10 hours per day. You will be working from a commercial kitchen and will need to be self led and directed. Alongside the broth, I require 2 lots of cookies made to my recipe. Approximately 80 of each. And a batch of collagen marshmallows 200 units. If you are passionate about food and quality and have the skills for this task. Please reach out.

A chef to prep & serve food for a birthday

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I am looking for a chef to manage the kitchen for a 60th birthday in Cobaki Lakes. Some more information about the day: Start: 3pm Finish:8pm (5hrs) Guests: 40 Courses: 7 (all share platter finger food) Key tasks: meet the client, manage the kitchen, prep and plate food which is already at the venue, general kitchen maintenance & food safety protocols. If this is something you have experience with, please reach out .

Chef that can use a wood fire pizza oven to cater a wedding

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Rathdowney QLD, Australia

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Talofa NSW 2481, Australia

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A private chef in the Airbnb

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Chef - one day a fortnight

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Bondi NSW, Australia

1st Jul 2025

I am looking to work with a chef passionate about food. What I need cooked are ; 150 litres of chicken stock 150 litres of vegetable bone broth approximately 7 - 10 kilos of cookie dough made over 2 recipes 100 litres of ceremonial cacao drinking choclate 100 litres of drinking chai base 2 litres of chilli oil 2 litres of roast garlic and rosemary oil 2 litres of thai flavoured oil These items need to be cooked and packed ready to freeze. You need your own ABN. You need to be able to modify recipes for larger qty. Ideally have experience working with vegan baking recipes and ingredients. I work wth organic, chemical free ingredients. I am passionate about food and quality. I want to work with someone who is also passionate about food and quality and wants to deliver the best on what they create. Organisation, time management and cleanliness are key. Is this you? Then reach out and lets talk. The hourly rate is 50 PH.

Private chef

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Catherine Hill Bay NSW, Australia

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Looking for a private chef to cook a 2-3 course meal for 10 people at Catherine Hill Bay at 6pm. Australian/french/italian/mediterranean cuisine. Open for suggestions to menu (doesn't have to be the exact photos)

Chef to cater for 16 people

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Mandalong NSW, Australia

30th Jun 2025

A chef needed to cook a two course meal for 8 adults and 7 children for a family birthday celebration dinner. Open to ideas on catering, I will supply food/ingredients. Happy for suggestions on course selection. One child is anaphylaxis to gluten, wheat, dairy, egg, nuts, sesame. This can be a separate meal that we provided or possibly a simple dish just for him (14 yo boy). House is located in Mandalong Valley NSW 2264. Some kitchen utensils available however this will need to be confirmed as it's an air bnb.

Personal chef

$500

Williamstown VIC, Australia

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Bachelorette lunch for 10-15 people. Wanting a private chef for a sit down lunch service at a private home in Williamstown

I’m a chef /removalist

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Coromandel Valley SA 5051, Australia

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Private chef

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Thornlands QLD 4164, Australia

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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

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Richmond VIC, Australia

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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!

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Got the job done and was good . Thanks

Private chef

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Lochinvar NSW, Australia

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