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"Very efficient, helped to fold and sort a mountain of laundry, general tidy up of main areas "
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Recent Cooking reviews in Inner South Melbourne
Rachel delivered a cake that met the brief perfectly and it tasted sooo good. Highly recommend.
Birthday coffee cake
$50
great person happy to work
Need someone to cook my meal prep
$50
Julia was lovely to deal with and she definitely delivered. Would highly recommend her :)
Meal Prep healthy plant based meals twice per week
$300
Very help device thanks mate
Meal prep the following meals. Twice a week required
$100
Our family loves Mary! She is reliable, fun and, most importantly, a great cook! We are looking forward to having Mary over every week to delight us with new yummy recipes. Her meals are delicious, healthy, and very fussy-toddlers friendly 😀 She is also really good with young kids, leveraging her extensive childcare experience as chef. She knows how to balance fun, healthy and nutritious to keep toddlers happy and well fed. A gem! ❤️
Home cooking
$30
Fantastic service! Great communication ! Delivered with care ! Highly recommend !
Pick up a birthday cake and have it delivered
$50
What's the average cost of a cook in Inner South Melbourne
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$220
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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 Inner South Melbourne
Weekly Family Meal Prep
$450
Heatherton VIC 3202, Australia
3rd Nov 2026
Hello We're a family of 7 looking for someone to help with dinners around 4-6 nights per week. We've been relying on takeaway lately and are hoping to get back into healthier, home-cooked meals! What we're looking for ------------------------- - Healthy, balanced meals, high in protein and veggies, without being too carb-heavy or restrictive - Some variety in meals and cuisines, though we're happy to repeat favourites! - Ideally, someone who can take the lead on meal planning, with our input on preferences, dislikes, etc. - Potentially expanding to lunches and snacks down the track. We're very flexible on how this works ----------------------------------------- I think we'd prefer batch cooking rather than daily visits, but we're open to suggestions. You're welcome to cook at ours or yours, and we're happy to do a little finishing off before dinner. As for groceries, you can manage them yourself, or we can organize purchasing/delivery. Whatever works best! Budget: --------- The listed budget is just a rough estimate. Happy to discuss and adjust depending on the number of meals, what's included, etc. If you're interested, we'd love to hear about your experience, what arrangements work best for you, and what you'd charge. Ideally, we'd start with a trial week and continue regularly if it's a good fit. Thanks! :)
Meal prep and in house cooking
$130
Glen Iris VIC 3146, Australia
27th Oct 2026
Provide an in home cooking and meal prep service. - healthy, delicious food - We're of Indian descent but happy with cuisines of all type. - family of 4 (2 kids, 2 adults)
Need help with meal preparation, vegetarian food,3 times a week
$40
Murrumbeena VIC 3163, Australia
21st Oct 2026
Meal preparation vegetarian food support. Cut vegetables and fruit. Three times a week. $40 per hour. Clean up the space where meal is chopped.
Meal preparation
$100
Glen Iris VIC 3146, Australia
19th Oct 2026
Weekly meal preparation for one year
Weekly meal prep on 1 day
$100
Hampton East VIC 3188, Australia
12th Oct 2026
Hello- We (My partner and I) are looking for someone to help us with weekly meal prep. We are new to Melbourne and Since we both work full time- we dont get enough time to do so. We are happy to buy the groceries but need someone to prep for us.
Healthy salad meal prep for week
$150
Melbourne VIC 3195, Australia
29th Sep 2026
high protein low carb meal prep or salad type meal prep
In-home meal planning, prepping, and cooking
$250
Malvern VIC 3144, Australia
27th Sep 2026
I am looking for a nutrition-focused person who loves to cook to help me manage our family’s weekly meal requirements. This will include meal planning for the week, meal prepping and cooking (including options for school lunch items). Must be able to use a thermomix but also happy to cook freely.
Weekly meal prep chef – high-protein healthy meals
$100
Cheltenham VIC 3192, Australia
26th Sep 2026
Looking for someone to meal prep around set calorie and macro targets. I’m after a genuinely low-effort setup on my end — ideally you can handle meal planning, portions, variety and prep with minimal input from me. High-protein, tasty meals that reheat well. Happy to provide my targets and preferences, then let you run with it. Looking for a regular weekly arrangement if it’s a good fit.
Mother’s Helper Needed: Organising, Tidying & Meal Prep
$25
Parkdale VIC, Australia
23rd Sep 2026
Looking for a reliable and practical mother’s helper for a 3 to 4 hour session to help me get on top of things around the house. Tasks may include: Folding and putting away clothes Organising kids’ cupboards Tidying and organising messy areas Basic meal prep General household help as needed I’ll be home to provide direction, so I’m not looking for a professional organiser or cleaner. Just someone efficient, organised and happy to help tackle whatever needs doing. No heavy lifting or major cleaning. Everything will be provided. 📍 Located in Parkdale, very close to the train station, so easy to get to by public transport. This is initially a single 3 to 4 hour session, with potential for more work in the future if it’s a good fit. Please include your HOURLY rate in your offer, rather than quoting a total job price.
Meal planning and preparation
$120
Malvern East VIC 3145, Australia
19th Sep 2026
We are looking for someone to come and cook meals in our home - and ideally also do the meal planning and maybe grocery shopping. We want to eat healthy and mostly organic food.
Chef for meal prepping
$400
Glen Iris VIC 3146, Australia
14th Sep 2026
Weekly Meal Prep Chef – 2 People Looking for a reliable chef/cook to come to our home once a week and prepare meals for 2 people. Price to be negotiated, I will supply food Requirements: * Prepare 4–5 days of lunches and dinners * Healthy, high-protein meals * Simple, fresh ingredients * Meals portioned into containers and labelled * Clean kitchen and dishes after cooking * Ideally provide your own recipes/meal ideas * Grocery shopping can either be included or reimbursed separately Looking for someone who can do this weekly on an ongoing basis. Please include your experience, availability and price per week when applying.
Indian home cooking
$25
Murrumbeena VIC 3163, Australia
13th Sep 2026
Make roti and subji. Vegetarian cooking, every day.
K-Pop 5th Birthday Cake
$100
Cheltenham VIC 3192, Australia
29th Aug 2026
Looking for someone who can create an amazing K-pop demon hunters cake for a child’s 5th bday in Oct. Need for a party at 12 on Saturday, enough for 20-25 kids
Meal prep cook
$250
Chelsea Heights VIC 3196, Australia
25th Aug 2026
Looking for someone to come to our home once a week and batch cook 4 to 5 simple, healthy family dinners we can portion and reheat through the week. Family of four, no dietary restrictions. We love European food. Think Italian, Spanish, Greek, Eastern European. Ragu, schnitzel, goulash, roast chicken, soups, casseroles, traybakes. Nothing fancy, just proper home cooking that reheats well and kids will eat. Roughly 4 to 5 hours. We supply all ingredients and containers, or you shop and we reimburse on receipts. Happy either way, tell us what you prefer. Kitchen cleaned down afterwards. This is a trial. If it works well we would like it weekly, ongoing. Please tell us what you would cook for our first week.
Home Cook Wanted – Regular Meal Prep – Elsternwick
$50
Elsternwick VIC 3185, Australia
10th Aug 2026
Looking for a home cook to prepare simple, healthy meals to be cooked in your kitchen I have some dietary restrictions, so I need someone who is careful with ingredients and happy to follow a clear list of foods My diet is: * Gluten free * Low FODMAP * Low histamine * No fish or seafood You don’t need to already be an expert in these diets. I can provide guidance and suitable ingredients. Familiarity with the Monash Low FODMAP app would be a bonus. The cooking itself is straightforward: chicken/meat, vegetables, salads, soups, stir-fries and other simple meals. Nothing elaborate or spicy. I’m looking for someone who: * Lives reasonably close to Elsternwick * Is a confident and capable home cook * Is clean, organised and careful with food preparation * Is comfortable following dietary restrictions * Can suggest simple meal ideas within the guidelines * Would ideally like regular ongoing work if we’re a good fit Hours/rate: Flexible and negotiable depending on experience. I’m happy to discuss an hourly rate. Please let me know what suburb you’re in, your cooking experience, your hourly rate, and your availability.
Thankyou so much Deb! Deb completely understood my extremely limited diet and made the process so easy. Great food Really grateful.
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
Cleaning and meal preparation
$150
Malvern East VIC 3145, Australia
18th Jul 2026
We are looking for a housekeeper to come for 3-4 hours per week to clean the house and do a bit of meal preparation. On a weekly basis the tasks will vary, and may include making 1-2 meals (we will share detailed recipes), washing and changing sheets, cleaning the fridge, cleaning the oven, doing the dishes as well as standard cleaning tasks etc. We will pay based on hours spent each week, but expect it to be around 3-4 hours. We have a big house with 5 rooms and 3 bathrooms, but not every room will need to be cleaned every time. Must like dogs, as we have a small mini dachshund - Milo - who will be at home with you (see picture).
Weekly meal prep
$100
McKinnon VIC 3204, Australia
11th Jul 2026
Looking for my weekly meals to be prepared. Basic meals, mince/rice/potatoes, vegetables. Weighed. I supply all ingredients, i just pick up on sunday night.. 12 meals in total. Thank you
North Indian Vegetarian meals
$30
Melbourne VIC 3204, Australia
1st Jul 2026
Need Cook for Tasty North Indian food like Stuffed Aloo parathas , paneer Curry , Phulka
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!
