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Recent Cooking reviews in Inner West Sydney

The cake is so cute and yummy!!! Cas is also easy to talk! Thank u for tge beautiful cake

Looking for a baker who can make a MIFFY Cake theme

$150

Thank you Nina !! 👍👍👍

Meal preparation

$100

Eva did a wonderful job at short notice. She made the cake exactly to the design requested and it was delicious!

Birthday cake

$100

Robert is fantastic and efficient

Meal prep delivery driver

$32

cake made exactly as we wanted. great job maham. many thanks

Prepare birthday cake with muscleman pattern

$10

Michael was prompt, courteous, on time and delivered with a smile! Highly recommend. Thank you

Pick up and post a child’s toy target Burwood

$10

What's the average cost of a cook in Inner West Sydney

$75 - $170

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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 Inner West Sydney

Meal prep following specific recipes

$150

Leichhardt NSW 2040, Australia

27th Aug 2026

We need someone that is able to come and pick up groceries and follow recipes making meals for a cancer patient and returning the meals. Must be very specific with following the ingredient list. Nothing to tricky but must be made exactly to recipe. Could come pick up ingredients early morning and prep then return during the day. Would be great for a mum looking for work while kids are at school. I day required. Looking at approx 10 meals/week (lunch and dinner) for 1 person so not large quantities. We would pay a set amount for the week/meals of around $150. All containers, ingredients etc would be provided so no out of pocket expenses.

Meal Prep Cooking

$120

Leichhardt NSW 2040, Australia

20th Aug 2026

Looking for someone to come to our house on Monday and Wednesday on a weekly basis to meal prep lunch and dinner for our family - 2 adults and 1 toddler

Weekly batch meal prep

$400

Wareemba NSW 2046, Australia

8th Aug 2026

Weekly batch meal prep (breakfast, lunch, dinner for 4 days) & fresh baking – family of 3 (+1 on the way!) Looking for a talented cook to prepare wholesome, fresh meals for our family of 3. We need 4 days' worth of breakfasts, lunches, and dinners per week. Please note: this is a drop-off service only. You will need to cook in your own kitchen and deliver the food to us. What we need each week: • breakfast: nutritious options to kickstart the day. • lunch: convenient, healthy meals. • dinner: wholesome middle eastern or mediterranean style. • Baking: freshly baked bread loaf and bagels. • Fruit prep: fresh fruit washed and cut up for the week. • Dessert: 1 to 2 healthy sweet treats or desserts. Our preferences & dietary requirements: • No pork: we do not eat pork products. • Fresh & whole food only: we want everything prepared from raw, fresh ingredients. Please do not use highly processed foods, pre-made jars, or store-bought sauces. • Toddler-friendly & adaptable: we dont mind spice and chilli in our meals! However, please portion out the toddler’s serving before adding the heavier spices or heat to the main batch. • High hygiene standards: your kitchen and cooking process must be completely clean and hygienic. Logistics & payment: • Frequency: once a week (sunday drop-off). • Groceries: please note that your offer should cover your labour only. Groceries are a separate cost and will be fully reimbursed upon receipt. You must provide a photo or physical receipt for reimbursement. • Storage: food should be delivered in containers ready for the fridge/freezer with reheating instructions. Please reply with details of your cooking experience, how you maintain hygiene standards, and your availability. Please also provide photos of meals and baking you have made yourself. Looking forward to working with you!

Cook Indian food (vegan) bulk for a week

$200

Croydon, New South Wales

28th Jul 2026

Looking for a home cook to prepare fresh vegan Punjabi dishes in bulk once a week. Cooking for two adults and one child—need 4-5 main meals plus sides that can be portioned and stored. Must be fully vegetarian. We provide our own masalas and oil. Must have prior experience , use traditional Punjabi flavors like chana masala. Plan to cook butter panner, aloo gobi, dal, and vegetable curries. Work in our kitchen. Please share your rate per visit.

A one tier 18 inch wedding cake

$180

Rhodes NSW 2138, Australia

3rd Jul 2026

A boxed single tier 18 inch wedding cake, with fresh cream and fruits. Pick up from Rhodes around 1pm and drop off at Panorama House before 4pm

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!!

Weekly Housekeeper + Meal Prep

$85

Rhodes NSW 2138, Australia

11th May 2026

Looking for a reliable and efficient housekeeper for a regular weekly job (around 2.5 hours per visit). Tasks 🧼Cleaning (1.5 hours) Tasks will vary depending on what needs to be done that week. Type of tasks: * Washing and putting away dishes * General tidying * Wiping surfaces * Cleaning the toilet * Vacuuming * Folding laundry * mopping We can provide cleaning products and equipment. We don’t expect you to clean for more than 1.5 hours. 🍗Meal Prep (around 1 hour) Prepare 10 servings of a simple, healthy lunch (10 servings of the same food). A typical batch includes: * Lean protein * Vegetables * Rice All ingredients, utensils, and recipes/instructions will be provided. You may also suggest other recipes. 🎯What We’re Looking For * Efficient and organised * Reliable and punctual 🗓️Potential for Ongoing Work If we’re a good fit, we’d like this to become a regular weekly arrangement. Size of home: 1 bed 1 bath apartment in Rhodes $85 per session (~2.5 hr)

Fortnightly Home Organising & Meal Prep Help (Drummoyne) – $50/hr

$100

Drummoyne, New South Wales

5th May 2026

Looking for an organised, efficient all-rounder to help keep my home running smoothly 😊 I need someone every 2 weeks (fortnightly) for 2 hours on Saturdays (occasionally 3 hours at the start while we get everything in order). I’m ideally looking for someone reliable who can commit long-term and become familiar with the home systems over time. Tasks include: * Pantry organisation * Organising kitchen cupboards (creating efficient systems for storing items) * Sorting and organising clothes/wardrobes * Toy cupboard tidy-up * Light meal prep assistance * Taking trash down (apartment is on Level 2 – no lift) * Occasional fridge clean-out and organisation * Putting dishes in the dishwasher as needed • Other similar tasks Important: This is NOT general house cleaning – I’m specifically after someone whose superpower is organisation and systems 🙌 Details: * Location: College Street, Drummoyne * Rate: $50 per hour * Time: Saturdays, anytime between 10am – 3pm (flexible) * Start Date: Saturday, 9 May 2026 Other notes: * I have a friendly dog at home 🐶 If you love creating order out of chaos and take pride in setting up organised, maintainable spaces, I’d love to hear from you!

Private meal prep chef

$200

Drummoyne NSW, Australia

24th Mar 2026

hey hey, looking for someone to help with weekly meal prep for a small group in sydney. we want simple, tasty, healthy meals cooked in bulk. nothing fancy. think rice, proteins, veggies, pasta, curries etc. details: cook 1–2 times per week prep meals for ~5–10 people ideally done in our kitchen portion into containers for the week we’ll cover groceries separately. open to your input on meals and planning. this is an ongoing role if it’s a good fit. we’re easygoing, kind people building cool things together. looking for someone reliable and good energy. let me know your experience and rough pricing.

Cook three delicious vegan meals for our family of 4 each week

$120

Birchgrove NSW, Australia

31st Jan 2026

We need a cook to come to our house and prepare three vegan dinners for four each Monday

Make me a cake

$75

Burwood NSW, Australia

18th Jan 2026

Make me a cake! Picture attached of exactly what I am after! Medium size No need for delivery / happy to pick up

I ndian Vegetarian Home Cooking – Twice a Week

$50

Homebush West NSW, Australia

25th Dec 2025

Hi there, I’m looking for a reliable and experienced Indian vegetarian cook to help prepare home-style meals for my parents at our home in Homebush West. Indian Vegetarian Cooking Twice a week for 2 adults. Clean, organised, and hygienic Punctual, reliable, and respectful

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Navneet arrived on time and completed all the cooking within the specified timeframe. The food tasted great, she paid excellent attention to detail, and kept the kitchen clean as she went. Very happy with her service and would highly recommend her.

Catering Saturday and sunday

$295

Burwood NSW, Australia

5th Dec 2025

Burwood Saturday and Sunday 2 delivery - View all the details of this offer: https://www.airtasker.com/offers/01KBPA0SZ1BAV4YXG3DXVXNMGJ

30 people beyblade cupcakes for 5 year old graduation

$150

Rhodes NSW, Australia

30th Nov 2025

I need roughly 30+ custom made cupcakes that are beyblade themed for a 5 year old boy

Magician - 1 hour 22/23rd birthday

$50

Concord NSW, Australia

26th Nov 2025

Hi we want a magician for a shared mini birthday 22/23 year old girls. There will be about 10 people there and we want max around a 1 hour show.

Need a chef to help meal prep on the weekend

$150

Rozelle NSW 2039, Australia

17th Nov 2025

I’m looking for a chef to help with meal prep on Monday, 24th November. We’re flexible with the cuisine and prefer mostly vegetarian meals, with chicken or eggs added if needed. This would be prep for 3 days — a total of 6 meals for 2 people, all prepared on Monday. I’ll provide all the ingredients; just need help with the cooking and cleanup afterwards. If you’re interested, please DM. Thank you! 🙏

Bubble show entertainer for 1st birthday party

$200

Concord NSW, Australia

7th Nov 2025

Looking for an entertainer/bubble show for my sons first birthday

Custom cake

$80

Dulwich Hill NSW, Australia

1st Nov 2025

Can anyone please make this cake to feed 45 ppl?

Household Assistant – Laundry, Ironing & Meal Prep (Weekly)

$75

Rozelle NSW, Australia

22nd Oct 2025

I’m looking for a friendly, reliable household assistant/mother's helper to keep this organised once a week — ideally Friday mornings, but I’m flexible on the day of the week. Around 3 hours per visit. Tasks include: Washing, drying, folding and putting away clothes Ironing a few business shirts Cooking a family meal to freeze for the week We’re a relaxed household and just need an extra set of hands to stay on top of the basics. Perfect for someone who’s organised, practical, and enjoys keeping a home running smoothly. Location: Rozelle – ideally someone local Time: ~3 h per week Day: Preferably Friday morning (flexible) Rate: $75 ($25ph)

A very lovely lady and wonderful cook.

Cleaning, tidying, linen changes, laundry, meal prep & household task

$160

Balmain, New South Wales

19th Sep 2025

Cleaner / Housekeeper – General Help Needed (Rozelle) Looking for a friendly, reliable person to help us give our home a spring clean, so it's super tidy and organised and keep things running smoothly. Job Details: General clean and tidy of a 4-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home Straightening up and making the house look organised and things away. Folding clean laundry, putting clothes on hangers and away in cupboards Meal prep for kids’ lunches and/or dinners Changing towels and bed sheets Wiping down surfaces, cupboard doors, mirrors, shower screens, and bathrooms We’re after someone who is thorough, takes pride in their work, and enjoys leaving a space feeling fresh and organised. Location: Rozelle, Sydney Timing: Ideally Friday mornings or afternoons (approx. 3–4 hours).

She was a great help, and found other things to tackle.