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Thank you so much Cas, what a beautiful cake you’ve made!

Custom made cake

$100

I would highly recommend Ange. She was very prompt in responding to my task and a pleasure to work with. She has listened to exactly what we would like and had gone above and beyond. We are very lucky to have found Ange!

Meal preparation and light household tasks

$120

Good service, i will use again

Cake n teddy bear today delivery

$25

Ren did a great job keeping our apartment clean and organized.

House assistant for cleaning, laundry & healthy meal prep

$250

Very easy to work with and got what I was looking for!

Weekly Meal Prep

$250

Robyn was beyond amazing! Her meals were delicious and she cleaned up and left the place spotless after! Exceed all our expectations! Thank you so much!

Weekly meal prep

$90

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Cooking is one of those skills that takes a moment to learn but a lifetime to master. Those who choose to master it over a lifetime are generally highly sought after, and for good reason.

Whether you’re a catering company who needs a chef to help serve up food at a gala event, a restaurant who requires the short term assistance of a chef while they search for a long term staffer, or perhaps even a hopeless romantic who wants to engage the services of a private chef to make an anniversary particularly special, you can now gain access to a huge amount of talent, and all at the click of a button.

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Professional cooks usually have previous kitchen experience or qualifications. They’re paid to prepare food, either in a commercial environment, in people’s homes as a personal cook, or they may work from their own kitchen at home.

Yes. Most cooks specialise in a particular type of cooking, like baking, seafood, gluten-free, vegan, steaming, frying, or even a particular cuisine.

A professional cook doesn’t necessarily need any set qualifications, but it’s common for professional chefs to hold a certificate or have some work experience in a professional kitchen.

Professional cooks can give you a restaurant quality meal but in the comfort (and convenience) of your own home. If you’re hosting a dinner party, it means you can spend more time with your guests and minimise the clean up afterwards.

This will depend on whether your cook is assembling the meal at your place or at theirs. Generally, private catering chefs will bring all the ingredients, along with any specific appliances they need. However, they may use your basic utensils and servingware.

The price for a professional or personal cook is usually between $70-$200 when you hire through Airtasker. It could be more or less than this, depending on how many people they need to cater for, the cost of ingredients, and the time it’ll take them to prepare the meal.


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What do cooking services include?

You can hire a cook to provide food for a range of meals and occasions, from home cooking and meal prep to specialty cooking and even dinner party catering. You can arrange cooking services to happen in your own kitchen or your cook can bring the food ready-prepared. Your chef will take care of everything from buying ingredients to cleaning up. Here’s what you can expect depending on your cooking service:

Home cooking
Want fresh meals in your home? Your home chef can either offer regular home cooking services where they cook multiple nights per week, or provide a one-off meal if you just need occasional help. Your private chef will ask if you have any food preferences or intolerances, how many people they need to cook for, and what appliances and equipment they can use. They’ll usually plan the meals ahead of time, purchase the ingredients, and freshly cook the meals in your kitchen, and then clean up before they go.

Baking
Want to impress your best friend with an amazing cake for her birthday party? Or perhaps it’s your turn to bring some baking to work for morning tea? Hire a pastry chef or professional baker to create a cake, biscuits, muffins, or something else tasty. They’ll ask you how many people you’re baking for, any flavour preferences, and any special decorations you’d like. Your baker will bake at their place and deliver the finished product to your home or office once it’s ready.

Dinner party chef
If you’re planning a dinner party with friends, why not hire a dinner party chef to help take all the stress out of hosting? Your professional cook will contact you to confirm the number of guests, what courses/canapes you’d like, and whether the event is formal or informal. They’ll usually prepare most of the food where the event is being held (whether at your home or at a venue) and clean up the kitchen after they’re done.

Specialty cooking
Cooking paleo, vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free can be a challenge, whether it’s for yourself, a family member, or for an event you’re catering. Fortunately, many cooks are experienced with a range of different food requirements, including food intolerances, special diets, and allergies. When you hire a cook, they’ll choose recipes and ingredients that are suitable, confirming any dietary requirements before they get started. They’ll be careful to avoid cross-contamination if they’re preparing alternative meals for certain members of your family or party.

Meal preparation & planning
If you struggle to come up with meal ideas and always find yourself short of time throughout the week, why not hire a cook to prep your meals for the week? Your personal cook will confirm how many meals you’d like, the number of people, and if you have any preferences. They’ll choose meals that keep well and are easy to store, and taste great fresh or reheated. They’ll either prepare the food in your kitchen (cleaning up afterwards) or drop your freshly prepared meals off when they’re done, packaged and ready for the fridge or freezer.

Recent Cooking tasks

Meal Preparing

$150

Merewether NSW, Australia

29th Jul 2026

I need 8 meals prepared to get me through tomorrow until next Tuesday. Delicious, healthy, nutritious, and whole. Two for each day.

One Week Meal Prep

$150

Brisbane CBD QLD 4000, Australia

29th Jul 2026

I travel to Brisbane for work, one week every month. I need 2 meals cooked for each day, and for a 5 day week. So, 10 pre-packed meals in total. Healthy, nutritious, and whole. Delicious too please.

Cake decorator needed tonight

$250

Albury NSW, Australia

29th Jul 2026

Need someone experienced with bread or cakes to assist baker

Looking for a chef to cook Healthy meals & meal prep once a week.

$40

Canterbury VIC 3126, Australia

29th Jul 2026

Preparing healthy meals.A female chef.

Private Chef for Fortnightly Meal Prep

$300

Melbourne, VIC

29th Jul 2026

I'm looking for a chef to prepare, cook, freeze and deliver meals on a fortnightly basis to either Moorabbin or Blairgowrie. It would be 4 recipes per fortnight, with 6 serves per recipe. We have specific dietary requirements (mainly organic, gluten free, dairy free, low histamine), so you'd be working off our recipes only to begin with. They are fairly basic recipes, but we want someone with good attention to detail. After some time, we'd be happy to consider alterations or suggested meals that fit within our dietary constraints. We would also supply containers for the prepared food. Happy to discuss pricing based once you've reviewed the recipes and ingredients.

Chef needed! 8 day meal prep 21 meals - WFH optional

$80

Melbourne CBD VIC 3000, Australia

29th Jul 2026

Need a new chef! Previous person is no longer in the industry Price is for total! Not hourly! 7 day meal prep - 21 meals I supply the ingredients if you’re cooking it in my apartment. You just need a big frypan and a big chopping block. I don’t mind if you want the first time to be at mine to put a system in place Doesn’t have to be perfect as long as it’s all put together properly I can deliver the groceries to you through my account - you receive payment once the meals are delivered to me

Meals cooked for meal plans for the week

$160

Norwood SA 5067, Australia

29th Jul 2026

We need meals cooked and packed for the week for our family, healthy options etc

Fairy floss and snow cones

$1,234

Gympie QLD 4570, Australia

29th Jul 2026

Needed icecream , fairy floss and snow cones vendors for event

Family assistant cleaner and meal prep

$30

Elsternwick VIC 3185, Australia

22nd Jul 2026

We are a busy family living in a 3-bedroom home with 2 young children, looking for a reliable, efficient, and proactive helper on an ongoing fortnightly basis We are seeking someone with great attention to detail who takes initiative around the house—someone who notices what needs doing (like stray toys, dry laundry, or cluttered counters) and handles it without needing step-by-step direction. 1. Meal Prep (5 Family Meals)** Prepare a batch of 4- 5 family-friendly meals per visit to carry us through the fortnight ahead. We need dishes that freeze well and can be pulled out easily during busy weeknights to pop straight into the oven. Don't mind if you do this in our house or in your own kitchen and bring here. Need to let us know in advance what we need to buy or give receipt of ingredients for reimbursement. 2. House Cleaning *Clean the main bathroom. * clean the kitchen area (stovetop, counters, sink, wiping down appliance exteriors). * Vacuum and mop floors ( living areas, bathroom, bedrooms). 3. Family & Household Support (Taking Initiative) * Tidy up toys, kid mess, and general clutter around the living areas. * Fold dry laundry from the line/airer, put away clothes, or pop on a load of washing. * General tidying and organising to help keep our household running smoothly. **Bonus / Casual Extra Hours (Optional)** Big plus if you have a current Working With Children Check (WWCC) and babysitting experience! We would love to find someone who could also offer ad-hoc/casual help, such as: * Occasional evening or weekend babysitting. * Collecting our son from kindergarten on the odd day Ideal Candidate: *Proactive & Independent:Sees what needs doing (e.g., dry laundry, toy clutter) and takes the initiative to get it done. Great Cook: Comfortable preparing wholesome, family-friendly meals designed to freeze and reheat well. $30 per hour (assuming 5 hours per fortnight?) Looking forward to finding a great ongoing fit for our family!

Alyce made a range of delicious meals for us

Weekly Meal Prep

$150

Moonee Ponds VIC, Australia

20th Jul 2026

Buy and cook 20 servings of 4 different pre-planned meals each week. Price negotiable depending on circumstances.

Super easy to liase with and was exactly what we were looking for!

Meal prep food

$150

Sans Souci NSW 2219, Australia

1st Jul 2026

I have all the stuff but no time. Need someone to meal prep my weekly meals and have them ready to eat. I have containers and food ready to go. Just bring yourself. Cooking experience is needed as I prefer someone knows how to cook it right . Electric Stove. Need prep for 7 days. This will be on going

Very smart and helpful.. Knows how to cook well

Man required to be Santa for a dog event

$90

Newtown NSW 2042, Australia

29th Jun 2026

I require a Santa for a doggie event for pics with people & their pooches Midday -1.30pm 18 July Bank hotel I have Santa outfit to provide Must like dogs Must be friendly outgoing person

Did a great job bee professional

Meal prep help and clean up

$60

Southbank VIC 3006, Australia

27th Jun 2026

Looking for someone to help me meal prep for the week - washing and chopping veggies, herbs etc - and complete kitchen clean up after, including washing, drying and putting away dishes. This should take a couple of hours all up. If it goes well, will repeat next Sunday. Open to offers.

Thank you, great to learn some cooking tip from you :)

Dog Meal Prep / Cooking Assistance Needed (Brighton, Melbourne)

$120

Brighton VIC 3186, Australia

14th Jun 2026

Looking for someone to assist with preparing cooked meals for my dog. My vet has provided a meal plan with specific ingredients and food groups. I will provide the recipes, portion guidelines and instructions. I'm very flexible and easygoing about exact measurements - I just need someone who can follow the recipe and prepare healthy meals containing the required ingredients. The task would involve: • Cooking meals in batches • Portioning into individual containers • Storing appropriately for fridge/freezer I can either: • Arrange groceries to be delivered directly to you via Coles/Woolworths • Reimburse grocery costs • Work out another arrangement that suits I'm based in Brighton (3186). Ideally meals would be prepared in your own kitchen. I can collect if you're within approximately 20km of Brighton, arrange an Uber Parcel pickup, or delivery would be amazing if possible. This may become an ongoing arrangement for the right person. Please let me know your location, availability, preferences around grocery options etc & delivery, pick up etc and any other relevant information. Please ensure your offer includes all costs & the day/ date you are available. Note: grocery cost separate as outlined above. Thank you!

Couldn't be happier, thank you so much!

Rescue Rose bush

$50

Mill Park, Victoria

10th Jun 2026

Accidentally baked into my rose bush but I don't know how to resurrect it and look after it

Thank you very much

Meal prep for the week

$10

Queanbeyan NSW 2620, Australia

10th Jun 2026

We are looking to pay someone to cook our meals for us for the week. This will be 2 meals a day for 2 adults. Happy for you to cook at your own place or ours Open to all quotes, thank you

Anoma cooked delicious food for us! We will book her again for this week

Meal prep

$100

Caroline Springs VIC, Australia

5th Jun 2026

📌 WEEKLY HOME COOK — HEALTHY MEALS, ONGOING ROLE We’re a family looking for a reliable home cook to come once a week for a batch cooking session. We’re all eating healthier to lose of weight — but we still want food that tastes great. Ongoing role for the right person. ✅ WHAT’S INVOLVED • 1 session per week (approx. 2.5–3 hours) • Cook 3–4 healthy dishes, batch-style, for the week • Portion meals into containers so we can just grab, heat and eat • Cook in our kitchen, leave it clean 🍽️ MEALS WE ENJOY (flexible!) Flavourful, home-style cooking made the healthy way — grilled, baked, slow-cooked. Chicken, lamb, goat, seafood. No beef or pork please. 💰 BUDGET Please quote your hourly or per-session rate (groceries on top). 📅 TIMING Weekday preferred, flexible on the day. If this sounds like you, tell us a bit about your cooking background. Looking forward to finding our person!

Really good service. He helped with meal prep. I highly recommend

Weekly Meal Prep Cook Needed — 10–15 Large Meals Delivered

$250

Greensborough VIC 3088, Australia

30th May 2026

Looking for someone in Melbourne/Victoria to cook and deliver weekly bulk meals on Saturday or Sunday. I work long construction hours and need proper filling meals, not small diet meals or packaged gym-style meals. Looking for 10–15 large serves per week. High protein, decent carbs, vegetables, moderate salt. Meals like chicken and rice, beef and potatoes, pasta bakes, curries, chilli con carne, burrito bowls, stir-fries, slow-cooked beef, lamb, etc. Ideally meals would be around 700–900 calories each with 40g+ protein, but I don’t need perfect macro tracking. I mainly need big, fresh, healthy meals that are already put together and ready to reheat. Ongoing weekly work if the food is good. Please include examples/photos of meals you’ve cooked and your weekly price for 10–15 meals delivered.

Awesome service, beautiful fresh meals delivered, way better than going to other pre-packaged food companies and healthier!

Meal prep for one week

$70

North Melbourne VIC, Australia

28th May 2026

I’m needing some meals prepped for the week, I can give some suggestions, you will need to cook the meals at your own place , I can pick up from your address if you live close by , 3 meals a day for 4/5 days . Needs to follow 1750 calories a day strictly with 130g protein 48g fat 200g carbs per day. I can adjust the price as well .

Thank you Nina ! Very quick response And the meals look delicious

Cleaning and some meal preparation

$25

Lilyfield NSW, Australia

23rd May 2026

I am looking for a reliable, efficient and hardworking helper to assist around the house with general cleaning and some light kitchen support as I have chronic pain. Tasks include: * Cleaning (dusting, vacuuming, mopping, keep bathroom clean, keep kitchen clean) * Dishes and basic kitchen clean-up * Laundry (washing / folding) * Light assistance with meal prep / cooking Property: 1 bedroom apartment Date & Time: I am flexible on days and times but I need someone very reliable that shows up when they say they will. What I’m looking for: * Someone active, organised, and proactive * Good attention to detail – must leave the place neat and tidy * Able to take initiative rather than needing constant direction Hourly rate $25 I want to give this work to somebody that really needs the money and work. Please NO companies or businesses only individuals who really need the work.

I would definitely hire her again, she went above and beyond. She was fantastic!!