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We had some hurdles with break down in communication however Louise quickly adaptted and made decisive action andy son had a great experience and great face paints all round. Thank you mate. "DECERTO"

I need someone to face paint 3 people for Easter sunday

$50

Excellent service, highly recommended. Thank you guys!

Chef to deliver weekly meal prep for family of 4

$180

Six stars! Would highly recommend Ricky and would work with him again :)

Cooking / meal preparation

$280

Sophia is extremely friendly, helpful and would highly recommend

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

$90

Excellent service thank you for your help!

Pick up birthday cake

$50

Chelsea made herself available to complete my task on very short notice, she is professional, polite and thoughtful, with a strong work ethic and a broad range of skills. I appreciate her help so much, wouldn't hesitate to recommend her. Thanks again, Chelsea !

Kitchen meal prep

$35

What's the average cost of a cook in Gold Coast

$92 - $217

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$92

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$165

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$217

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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 in Gold Coast

Macro specific breakfast burritos

$150

Miami, Queensland

2nd Feb 2026

Breakfast burritos pre-made to specific macros. Delivered fortnightly.

Birthday cake for my toddlers party - farm themed

$150

Helensvale QLD, Australia

1st Feb 2026

I need someone to make a cake for my toddlers birthday party. The theme is Farm. Photo is provided for inspiration, but happy to chat through the actual design, would love some animal cake toppers (can be non edible). Would need to drop to Helensvale on Sat 28 Feb at 9am.

Meal prep, as per post

$100

Burleigh Waters QLD, Australia

31st Jan 2026

Meal prep as per previous post

Want a private chef for meal prep once a week

$200

Broadbeach Waters QLD, Australia

30th Jan 2026

id like a personal chef to meal prep my meals for me for the week and package them accordingly, am not opposed to you just doing it and dropping them off to be honest, or you can come and use my kitchen. thank you

Meal prep

$125

Burleigh Heads QLD, Australia

29th Jan 2026

High protein meal prep. Looking for someone to meal prep for me on a weekly basis (could collect twice a week if easier). Looking for around 20 meals per week but happy to eat repeat meals.

Meal prep questions

$100

Burleigh Waters QLD, Australia

26th Jan 2026

As mentioned in the meal prep ad

Weekly Meal prep

$100

Burleigh Waters QLD 4220, Australia

24th Jan 2026

Looking for someone to come do ongoing meal prep for me every week (I'll supply the groceries), you just come and cook :) I have a modern apartment with nice cooking facilities (oven, 4 burner stove, airfryer, microwave, and large BBQ). When Applying please message with, What type of meals do you cook? I'm not very picky, but I eat quite healthy. I usually I just buy meat (Beef, Chicken, Lam, and Kangaroo) with various veg. I don't eat much rice or bread though. I'm looking for meal prep for ~ 10 meals each week?

Weekly healthy meal prep

$10

Hope Island QLD, Australia

22nd Jan 2026

Looking for someone to prepare healthy weekly meal prep on an ongoing basis. Day can be Fridays or Sundays (flexible). Have put the budget as $10, this is just to post the ad. Pricing can be discussed. What we’re after: • Lunches, dinners and snacks for 2 people • Healthy, balanced meals • Good variety each week (not repetitive) • Meals that are easy to take on the go • Open to discussing preferences, dietary goals and portion sizes You’ll need to: • Plan meals • Shop for ingredients (cost reimbursed) • Cook and portion meals ready for the week Experience with healthy cooking or meal prep preferred. Please include examples of meals you’ve made or any relevant experience. Happy to discuss pricing and details 😊

Meal preparation

$100

Burleigh Waters QLD, Australia

20th Jan 2026

I would like meal prep to be done - three dishes with groceries I have bought. Cooked at my home and put into Tupperware’s. If additional groceries are needed we would pay for this.

Meal preparation

$400

Currumbin Waters QLD 4223, Australia

18th Jan 2026

Two days a week meal prepping

Meal Prepping

$100

Coolangatta QLD 4225, Australia

17th Jan 2026

Meal prepping for 1 person

Groceries and meal preparation

$10

Miami QLD, Australia

28th Dec 2025

Groceries and meal prep for lunches and dinners. Lunches to be made and dinner to be all prepped ready for cooking. To be done on a daily basis.

Meal prepping

$200

Mudgeeraba QLD, Australia

27th Dec 2025

Stock fridges and freezer of weekly meals for our family of 4 2 adults, a 5 year old and 1 year old. We all eat the same things. Mainly just some more finger foods for the kids. Lunches and dinners only needed We love meat, fruits and happy to try new things. We are a super busy family and hate cooking and cleaning. Happy to either give u money to get the grocery list of your choice or we can get the groceries you need to cook. Then you can either cook at our house or just bring it all over. Needed weekly or fortnightly

Meal prep - chef

$10

Hope Island QLD, Australia

17th Dec 2025

Weekly meal prep service required • Meals must be tailored to specific macro requirements (macros will be provided) • Multiple protein options per week (e.g., chicken, beef, fish, etc.) • Ongoing, long-term arrangement preferred • Recipes to change weekly to ensure variety • Experience with macro-based meal prep preferred • Ability to accommodate dietary preferences and consistency in portioning

Deliver a birthday cake

$50

Oxenford QLD, Australia

4th Dec 2025

I need a cake delivered to La Luna restaurant

Meal prep, and cleaning my apartment

$50

Broadbeach QLD, Australia

30th Nov 2025

Cooking, meal prep, cleaning, washing

Family chef meal prep

$200

Maudsland QLD 4210, Australia

7th Nov 2025

Moving overseas. Wife looking for someone to help making meals for her and 2 kids for a week. That can be reheated etc.

Decorate hotel room for Husband’s birthday

$100

Broadbeach QLD 4218, Australia

11th Oct 2025

Need to get a bottle, helium balloons (gold with 3 and 0) and a cake. I’ll pay separately for all 3 things

AMAZING! Nothing else would justify how efficient Judith is. She gets you and the task and complete it exactly how you like it.

House assistant for cleaning, laundry & healthy meal prep

$250

Burleigh Heads QLD, Australia

2nd Oct 2025

Looking for a reliable and proactive house assistant in Burleigh Heads to help keep my apartment running smoothly. Tasks include: - General cleaning & tidying (kitchen, bathroom, living area, floors) - Laundry (washing, drying, folding, ironing when needed) - Grocery shopping & restocking essentials - Healthy meal prep (simple, mostly repetitive easy meals, don't have to be a master chef ;)) - Occasional errands (e.g., picking up parcels, household items) What I’m looking for: - Someone organised, discreet, and trustworthy - Health-conscious and confident with simple, nutritious cooking - Positive, can-do attitude, notices what needs doing without being told Ideally available 1-2 times per week (hours flexible, can discuss) We’ll start with a trial for 1–2 visits, and if it’s a good fit, I’d love this to become a long-term role. Happy to pay above standard cleaning rates for the right person

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

Weekly Meal Prep – 14 Meals (Weight-Gain Focus)

$150

Upper Coomera QLD, Australia

29th Aug 2025

TL;DR: Batch-cook 1 lunch + 1 dinner x 7 days in one session. Menu is locked: Sweet Soy Chicken + Steamed Rice and Spaghetti Bolognese. Portions generous. I’ll freeze/reheat. Goal: Total meals: 14 (7× lunches, 7× dinners) Cook frequency: Once per week (single prep/block) Style: Simple, tasty, repeatable. Ideally follow my usual recipes (I’ll share them), keep it consistent week to week. The menu (locked) Lunch (7x): Simple Sweet Soy Chicken + Steamed Jasmine Rice Target portion (guide): ~220–250g cooked chicken + ~300g cooked rice per meal Notes: classic sweet soy, mild/neutral (no heat), clean oil (olive/neutral) Dinner (7x): Simple Spaghetti Bolognese Target portion (guide): ~180–220g cooked beef bolognese + ~300g cooked pasta per meal Notes: onion/garlic/herbs/tomato base, nothing fancy; consistent texture Packaging & labelling Containers: 750–1000ml, microwave-safe, leakproof (you supply or I can) Labels: dish name, cook date Packed for freezer; rice and pasta not overcooked (so they survive reheat) Shopping & kitchen Groceries: You can shop with receipt (I reimburse) or I’ll pre-buy a list you provide Where to cook:Open to drop-off if you have a safe, clean setup Hygiene & reliability Current Food Safety/Food Handler cert preferred (let me know if you have one) Consistent results matter: same taste, same portions, same labelling each week Timing Aim for a consistent weekly slot (e.g., Mon or Tue mornings/afternoons) Budget Labour: Open to offers; as a guide $150–$220 for the cook session (negotiable based on experience) Groceries: reimbursed with receipt

Will be a recurring client, thank you very much Nicole and family!