Find an experienced cook in Brighton VIC

I am looking for someone to make a custom birthday cake. I am happy for you to purchase the cake etc & just do the assembling & decorating, it's completely up to you, it doesn't have to be perfect. I can also send you 6 - 8 options (with pictures and the recipe / instructions for you to choose from) as I don't mind which cake you make out of those options, I'm happy for you to choose, it just needs to be one of the options out of the book I have. I can either reimburse you for the groceries/ ingredients required or I can order them online and get them delivered to you. I just need to have it done by approx lunch time on Saturday this weekend (04/07/26). I am in Brighton (Bayside, Melb, 3186). Delivery would be amazing but I can also pick up if required. It doesn't have to be perfect/ a professional 10/10 cake, they're expecting it to be home made/ not perfect so I'm not expecting a full blown professional outcome or anything, just don't have time to do it myself unfortunately :) Cost of ingredients etc separate. Needs to be made in your kitchen & need you to have the required utensils, cake tin, etc. I can transport it to the party in the afternoon if you can make sure it can be transported to me via pick up or delivery. Feel free to ask questions if you have any. Please make sure your offer includes all costs and your availability (day/ date/ time) and all details. Thank you! :)

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!

Looking for someone efficient, reliable and food-safe to help with cooking / meal prepping meals for my dog Sparky over the next day or two while he’s unwell and awaiting surgery. I have a vet-provided meal plan/recipe guide that I’ll provide, but I’m honestly not super strict or intense about exact measurements as long as the ingredients/food groups are covered properly. Happy for you to use the portions/weights as more of a guideline rather than being overly rigid with it. What I’m needing: - Cooking/preparing the meals - Portioning into individual containers/meals - Ideally enough meals prepared for several days at a time - Basic cleanliness/food safety standards in your kitchen I can: - Organise groceries delivered directly to your house via Coles/Woolworths online order - Reimburse grocery costs if easier - Supply meal containers if needed (or reimburse these too) - Pick up from you if within approx. 20km of Brighton, VIC 3186 - Organise an Uber Parcel pickup if easier - Ideally would love delivery to Brighton if possible Timing: Ideally hoping this could be done today, but tomorrow is completely okay too. Sparky is a very loved Staffy x Border Collie and just needs some extra care right now while I juggle work/life chaos haha. Please message me with: - Your location/suburb - Availability - Any experience with meal prep/cooking/pets - Your quote/price Thank you so much!

Hi there! I’m looking for someone to come to my home once a week to help with meal prep. I’d normally do this myself but time is tight at the moment, so I’d love someone who enjoys cooking and can help prepare healthy meals for the week. What I’m looking for: -Someone who can cook healthy, low-carb meals -Comfortable cooking vegetables, clean proteins (chicken, fish, etc.) -Prepare around 3 simple dishes that will cover lunches and dinners for the week -Prep, cook, and clean up the kitchen afterwards Good to know: -I’ll provide all groceries and ingredients -I already have simple menus and recipes ready, so you won’t need to plan meals -The job should take around 2-3 hours as I am not looking for fancy meals I’m looking for someone reliable, organised, and comfortable in the kitchen. It would be great if this could become a regular weekly arrangement. Budget: $150–$200 per session depending on experience. If this sounds like you, please reach out and let me know about your cooking experience. Thanks!

Looking for a home cook who could cook four nights a week dinner and prep lunches and snacks for a family

I need a white and gold balloon arch for my 24th birthday

Hi, we’re Aaron & Zoe — a busy working couple who love good food but don’t have time to cook during the week. We’re looking for someone who enjoys preparing clean, flavourful meals and can help keep us well-fed and on track. We’re after 5 different meals per week (10x portions each = 20 serves total) to cover our weekday dinners and lunches. Meals can be cooked in our home or delivered — we’re flexible. We both have dietary needs that must be strictly followed: • Coeliac (strictly gluten-free) • Milk allergy (no dairy or animal milks/products) • Low fructans (no onion, garlic, asparagus, cauliflower, etc.) • Low fructose (no honey, HFCS, apple, pear, mango, melon, etc.) ✅ Garlic- and onion-infused oil is fine ❌ Please avoid high-fructan legumes like baked beans, red kidney beans, black beans, and split peas ✅ Ingredients like firm tofu, canned lentils (rinsed), and canned chickpeas (rinsed) are okay Meals should be portioned individually — Zoe eats smaller serves than Aaron. We’ll provide glass containers with wooden or BPA-free lids. We enjoy variety — favourites include stir-fries, herb-roasted proteins with veg, tamari beef bowls, satay chicken, Asian noodles, and tray bakes. We’re happy to collaborate on weekly menus and will shop from Coles/Woolworths/Aldi with a list from you. Any specialty items can be sourced separately. Open to weekly or fortnightly prep with freezing to save time and cost. No set day required. Please share your experience, food style, and estimated pricing. We look forward to working with someone who enjoys making food that fuels people. Warmly, Aaron & Zoe Example dishes we enjoy: •Basil Chicken Stirfry with Capsicum, Carrot & Jasmine Rice •Beef & Broccoli Stirfry with Tamari and Black Rice •Lemon Herb Roast Chicken Thighs with Pumpkin & Broccolini •Pork Carnitas Bowl with Quinoa, Capsicum & Guacamole •Dill & Lemon Baked Salmon with Sweet Potato Mash & Beans •Ginger Prawn Stirfry, Mexican Beef Bowls, Asian Noodle Dishes

We’re a busy working couple who love healthy, tasty food. Looking for someone to cook our weekday meals (5 lunches & dinners for 2 people = 20 serves): either cooking in-home or meal delivery. Dietary requirements must be accommodated: coeliac (gluten-free), milk allergy (no animal milks/products), low fructans (no onion, garlic, cauliflower, asparagus, etc.) and low fructose (no honey, HFCS, apples, pears, mango, peaches, melons, etc.). We are seeking healthy, flavoursome meals with variety through the week (5x different meals). We like a variety of cuisines, and are happy to discuss meal plans, including individual caloric needs, portion sizes, and grocery arrangements (we can either purchase or have them supplied—budget is based on the latter). We’re also open to a fortnightly arrangement with larger prep and some meals frozen to save time and cost. Here’s some example dishes we like: • Basil Chicken Stir-Fry with Capsicum, Carrot & Jasmine Rice • Beef & Broccoli Stir-Fry with Tamari and Black Rice • Lemon Herb Roast Chicken Thighs with Pumpkin & Broccolini • Pork Carnitas Bowl with Quinoa, Capsicum & Guacamole • Dill & Lemon Baked Salmon with Sweet Potato Mash & Beans • Grilled Tuna Steaks with Tomato, Basil & Black Rice • Mexican-Spiced Beef & Roast Vegetable Bake • Lemon Chicken & Veg Tray Bake with Capsicum & Baby Potatoes • Lemongrass Chicken with Rice Noodles & Fresh Herbs • Slow-Cooked Tomato & Beef Ragu • Peanut Satay Chicken Stir-Fry with Rice • Steak Fajitas with Mini Tortillas & sides • Lemon & Herb Crusted Salmon with Roast Sweet Potato & Broccoli • Seared Steak with Sweet Potato Fries & Salad • Chicken Pad See Ew with Rice Noodles • Asian Beef Bowl with Rice & Pickled Veg • Ginger Prawn Stir-Fry with Capsicum, Broccoli & Rice • Mexican Beef Bowl with Black Rice, Sweet Potato & Guacamole • Herbed Pork Cutlets with Roast Pumpkin & Carrot • Lemon & Garlic Oil-Infused Roast Chicken with Sweet Potato & Salad • Chicken Pesto & Vegetable Pasta

Looking for a professional chef to assist with a dinner party. I am a very keen cook and I have friends with very good taste. Normally I like to cook but on this occasion and because it is for 18 people I want someone that can cook half the dishes and warm/cook/plate the dishes so I don’t need to worry on the night. Open to suggestions for options and how best to pay etc (food supplied or otherwise etc. I would really like an Asian theme.

Come to home prepare meals for three adults two children 9&11 for fortnight Some frozen of course

Assemble toddlers ice cream truck - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, 14 October 2023

Hello, We are a family of four with two very young children - 3yo and 19mo. We are full time workers, with very little, if any, time left for cooking in a week. We are after a family friendly cook who can help us strike the right balance between fussy eating and healthy eating. We also find that a lot of money gets wasted on food in our household. So managing to take our food budget that little bit further and make sure that what is bought is actually used in some sort of cooking that would be amazing too! Very happy to buy the ingredients as long as we can have someone to cook for us weekly. Come meet us for a 30min discussion about what an ongoing cooking plan may look like for our family, and we can take it from there. Looking forward to meeting you!

Baby shower catering for approx.30 - Due date: Needs to be done on Sunday, 4 December 2022