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Delicious food and great service! Christine really knows her business and is super easy to communicate with. Amazing experience all around!

Home cooking for family

$100

Amy is just amazing, she has been in contact since We accepted the task and kept asking, suggesting then accomodating flavours, design etc. with us. Cake was so so delicious + she made it exactly as we told her. In short I am not finding words to explain and say enough thanks to Amy!!! Every guest in the party liked the cake, so no doubt I am referring/recommending her cake to another 30 families 😀 On top, she made animal cup cakes, and there were so cute which I couldn’t eat lot but kids totally loved it 😊 On top of everything, She charges fair price and provides excellent service and product. My experience is brilliant!!!! Don’t look any further 👍👍👍👍👍

B’day Cake (Jungle Theme)

$5

Fast service and great communication, thank you!!

Pick up cake and party decorations

$10

Very friendly, highly recommend

First birthday photography

$250

I received 6 dinners this afternoon and what can I say - WOW - they look incredible. Restaurant quality meals! I have yet to try one but I have every faith they’ll taste as delicious as they look. Thanks Adam! I’m v happy!

Home cooked meals

$90

Thanks Julia for the yummy cake!! Hugo can't wait to lick it!

Help me bake a dogs birthday cake

$40

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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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Top Cooking related questions

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

Weekly meal prep

$100

Coburg VIC 3058, Australia

14th Jun 2025

Weekly meal prep for drop off in Coburg

Decorating my sisters room for her 25th birthday

$300

Pakenham VIC, Australia

13th Jun 2025

Decorate my sisters room for her birthday with balloons and lights to make it special

Decorate my sisters room for 25th birthday

$500

Pakenham VIC, Australia

13th Jun 2025

Well decorated with balloons and lights to make her feel special

1st birthday party

$400

Bell Park VIC 3215, Australia

13th Jun 2025

1rst Birthday twins. To decorate a salon probably 3x2m2 around.

Baby shower decoration

$250

Parramatta NSW 2150, Australia

13th Jun 2025

!! Baby shower & Gender reveal Decoration!! We have booked a venue in Parramatta for my baby shower. It is a party venue of 30 people. NEED THE FOLLOWING: 1) Need a simple stage decoration 2) Entry banner. 3) Table an chair decoration (if expensive then can skip this) 4) Cake stand 5)Simple Decoration to stairs as the venue is on the first floor. PLEASE FIND IMAGES ATTACHED (Ignore the current decoration done, the venue will be clear of any current decoraters seen in the picture.

Meal prep services

$100

South Toowoomba QLD, Australia

13th Jun 2025

As per message. Looking for meal services

Decoraters for Baby Shower in Parramatta

$250

Harris Park, New South Wales

13th Jun 2025

!! Baby shower & Gender reveal Decoration!! I am booking a venue in Parramatta for my baby shower. It is a party venue of 30 people. NEED THE FOLLOWING: 1) Need a simple stage decoration 2) Entry banner. 3) Table an chair decoration (if expensive then can skip this) 4) Cake stand 5)Simple Decoration to stairs PLEASE FIND IMAGES ATTACHED (Ignore the current decoration done, the venue will be clear of any current decoraters seen in the picture.

Private Chef/Cook – Weekly Meal Prep (2x per Week) – Gledswood Hills

$350

Gledswood Hills NSW, Australia

13th Jun 2025

Prepare a variety of nutritious, balanced, high-protein meals (sufficient for the entire week). Focus on lean proteins, vegetables, healthy grains, and good fats. Menu to be creative and varied, not repetitive. Source and purchase high-quality ingredients (cost will be reimbursed with receipts).

I need a private chef for a dinner for two (vegetarian)

$400

Berwick VIC 3806, Australia

8th Jun 2025

I’m organizing a little date night for myself and my husband. He’s a vegetarian and I’m not but I’m also happy to have vegetarian if it makes the meal easier… I’m looking for at least 3-4 course fine dining meal by an experienced chef, I’m open to most cuisines!!

Above and beyond is an understatement!! Janet is a wonderful cook

Looking for afternoon help (now till July) with housework + meal prep

$110

Rose Bay, New South Wales

2nd Jun 2025

We’re a relaxed, loving family based in the Eastern Suburbs. Our home is lively and full of energy, with young children, a baby, and two parents who work and juggle a lot! We value kindness, clear communication, and people who enjoy being part of a warm, respectful household. We’re looking for someone who’s comfortable with the rhythm of family life, happy to lend a hand with tidying, cooking simple meals, and keeping things running smoothly in the afternoons. You’ll be appreciated, trusted, and treated as part of the team.

Great! Highly recommend

Home cooking help req. Joondalup Weekly

$90

Joondalup WA 6027, Australia

31st May 2025

Hello! I’m a 30 yo woman looking for home cooking assistance at my place in Joondalup for 2-3 hours weekly… on Sundays ideally, but I’m flexible! It will mostly be chopping/ slicing/ dicing so good knife skills and experience in the kitchen is essential. The pay will be hourly so please let me know your rate for 2 hours + Airtasker fee 👇 Thanks and looking forward to hearing from you!

thanks for your help!

Bake 80 Vanilla Cupcakes

$200

Narrabundah ACT, Australia

23rd May 2025

I need 80 vanilla cupcakes baked in pink papers for a bridal shower. They do not need to be iced. Happy to provide payment for supplies and labour time.

Madeline is lovely to speak with and got this job done so well and efficiently! She was super thorough with her communication and attention to detail

Cake maker for jelly cat cake

$120

Mosman, New South Wales

17th May 2025

Cake maker to make jelly cat birthday cake For Saturday 25th May 2025 and deliver to us in Mosman, or I can pickup locally. To feed 6.

Kelly was amazing! She asked clarifying questions about the brief, made suggestions, provided options and alternatives, and the cake is absolutely gorgeous! Thanks Kelly. We’ll be back for more cake in future!

Help Wanted: Home Cooked Meals + Laundry Folding (2x/Week)

$90

Mermaid Waters QLD, Australia

17th May 2025

We’re a busy family with two little ones, and we’re looking for a lovely, reliable person to help us keep the home running smoothly! What we need each week: • Cook 1–2 fresh dinners during your visit (family-friendly, healthy meals – nothing fancy, just yummy and nourishing!) • Prepare a few freezer meals we can reheat on busy nights • Fold and put away laundry (a couple of baskets) • Do the online grocery shop for the meals you’ll be cooking – we’ll reimburse the shop separately When: 2 visits per week (days are flexible – we can work with your schedule) Time required: Approx. 3 hours per visit We’re looking for someone who: • Is confident in the kitchen and loves home cooking • Can plan a few simple meals and shop accordingly • Is efficient, trustworthy, and kind • Has their own ABN or Airtasker account with reviews preferred If this sounds like a fit, we’d love to hear from you! Please tell us a bit about yourself and any relevant experience. Thanks so much!

Sophia is extremely friendly, helpful and would highly recommend

Meal preparation food cooked

$100

Port Phillip VIC, Australia

21st Mar 2025

Cook meal preparation For weekly lunch

Picked up food all packed nicely polite and worked with me looking forward to trying it

NEED A BIRTHDAY CAKE TOMORROW

$250

South Yarra VIC, Australia

22nd Feb 2025

Hello Need a cake 15 servings 20th birthday blue theme

Thank you! Keep up the side hustle :)

Support Worker and Meal Preparation

$120

Essendon VIC 3040, Australia

20th Feb 2025

I am looking for a person to assist me with organising my space, as well as any tasks I find difficult, such as completing complex paperwork, following up on emails, organizing appointments come on communicating on my behalf, planning travel, making purchases comma and problem solving (for example, comparing credit card providers or finding an accountant that is appropriate). If possible, the person would also do grocery shopping and a full meal preparation for the week, ideally twice per week if possible. If desired, we can break these tasks up in that one person could do the cooking, and the other person could do the complex organisational tasks. Note, you must have good English and be able to problem solve effectively. The rate is negotiable and will be based on the person's competence and efficiency with the tasks.

Richard went above and beyond to help me, even helping out with tasks I had forgotten about. He also had a very positive attitude and friendly demeanor. I would highly recommend him for cleaning, home assistance, and support work - he is awesome!

Say Happy Birthday to a mate for me and let off a party popper.

$50

Austral NSW, Australia

11th Feb 2025

It’s my mates 40th birthday at Austral Bowling Club and I can’t make it. Can you just go there and say “Happy Birthday from Ben” and then let off a party popper (not supplied). Closer the 6pm is best and another mate will find you and point out the birthday boy.

Great bloke, happy to help. Went above and beyond.

Meal prep for 1

$5

Werribee VIC 3030, Australia

5th Feb 2025

Looking for someone to meal prep and deliver meals for full week. Ideally 2 meals per day 7 days. Looking for healthy lower calorie meals that's also filling. One of the two meals need to be ready to eat without heating etc.

Great communication throughout, big list of meals to choose from. Thanks :)

Colombian Cake Made

$249

Allenby Gardens SA, Australia

31st Jan 2025

Need a cake made for my partner. She loves Star Wars and favourite ones are Qui Gon and Mace Windu. I would like it to have Colombian national flag on it. Her favourite cake is 3 milks cake. I don’t know what that is. Let me know if you’re up for it and thanks. Name is Kelly. Just want cake to say “Happy Birthday Kelly”

Finally someone who could help me and even delivered. Thanks for making my Colombian Cake 🎂