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Recent Cooking reviews in Newcastle

Got the job done. Good communication.

Take buckets to surfers paradise

$350

Totally amazing service, the meals were awesome, super helpful labels for the macros and she communicated with me really well!

Macro friendly meal prep

$100

What's the average cost of a cook in Newcastle

$140 - $250

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$150

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$250

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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 Newcastle

Weekly in house meal prep

$200

Adamstown NSW, Australia

16th Dec 2025

Personal Chef / Family Meal Prep Specialist Newcastle NSW We’re looking for a warm, organised, food-loving Personal Chef / Meal Prep Cook to help our small family eat well without the stress of cooking. We’re a young family in Newcastle and good food is a huge part of the way we live — fresh produce, simple flavours, lots of vegetables, and meals that make life feel calmer and easier. The role: You’ll come to our home and prepare a selection of fresh, healthy meals for the week ahead. Think family-friendly Mediterranean cooking, nourishing bowls, beautiful veggie-forward meals, slow-cooked options, and toddler-friendly variations of our meals for our child. You don’t need to be a restaurant chef — home cooks with confidence and passion are very welcome. What you’ll be doing Planning simple, balanced weekly menus (with our input) Doing the groceries (or giving us the list — your choice) Coming to our home to cook 4–6 family meals & easy lunch options Preparing a few toddler-friendly meals/snacks Portioning and labelling meals for the week Leaving the kitchen clean and tidy The style of cooking we love: - Mediterranean / longevity-inspired - Fresh, simple ingredients - Lots of vegetables, legumes, wholegrains - Lean proteins and slow-cooked options - Light, clean, flavourful food — nothing complicated About you - You love cooking for others and take pride in nourishing families - You’re reliable, warm, and easy to have around the home - You’re confident working independently - You have experience cooking for others (personal chef, catering, nanny-cook, home cook, or chef background) - You care about fresh, healthy food - You understand how to adapt meals for toddlers Hours & rate 1 × weekly or fortnightly visit 3–4 hours per session Competitive hourly rate based on experience

Meal prep twice a week

$125

Charlestown NSW, Australia

7th Dec 2025

Twice a week cook my meals prep I own and run a buisness I’m becoming too busy to be able to do it all… so every 4days 12 meals 24 a week In total

Absolutely the best experience ! Easy and done right! Thank you

Custom Birthday Backdrop & Gift Wrapping Services

$10

Charlestown NSW, Australia

13th Nov 2025

I provide elegant gift wrapping and beautiful paper-based birthday backdrops for parties and events. Fully set up in Charlestown and surrounding areas.

Meal prepping

$30

Cardiff NSW, Australia

8th Nov 2025

I would like someone to come cook healthy meals 3 nights a week for our family if 4 and meal prep snacks/other meals. For that person to come up with the items to cook so I don’t have to think about it. Per hour rate.

Required home cooking for indian family

$25

Cameron Park NSW 2285, Australia

26th Oct 2025

Need a cook to help with indian cooking

Cooking meal prep

$30

Macquarie Hills NSW 2285, Australia

21st Jul 2025

Home cook needed to c9me and prepare fresh meals Indian and weatern

Meal prep

$100

Fern Bay NSW 2295, Australia

5th Jun 2025

I’m looking for some lunch meal prep for me and my daughter. Both of us are trying eat less meat and more vegetables so healthy meals that are not too red meat heavy would be amazing

Anyone can make baby shower cake (blue or white theme)

$30

Windale NSW, Australia

27th May 2025

Anyone can make cake for baby shower? Its a boy so blue or white theme cake will be fine.

Make a cake for birthday

$150

Birmingham Gardens NSW, Australia

25th Apr 2025

I want to make a cake with my design for my friends birthday. I want it budget friendly under 150 dollar. I have attached the image.

Home cooking

$100

New Lambton Heights NSW 2305, Australia

19th Feb 2025

Home cooked healthy meals

Wedding decoration

$300

Newcastle NSW, Australia

2nd Nov 2024

I am getting married on 06/12/2025 I need someone to decorate me Newcastle city hall . Price to be agreed upon

Custom cake

$100

North Lambton NSW, Australia

28th Oct 2024

Custom Jurassic world cake. Photos for reference. Must have attached dinosaur toy on top

Cooking lessons at home (Toronto, NSW)

$35

Toronto NSW, Australia

22nd Aug 2024

Hi! My partner and i would like to take some cooking lessons together. Or maybe one long lesson in person and then some online. Likely a weekend, but might also be a weekday. We'd need to coordinate. The $ is per hour.

Cake Maker

$180

Newcastle NSW, Australia

9th Jul 2024

After someone to make the attached cake for a surprise wedding in November. After vanilla sponge with raspberry jam or a white chocolate and raspberry cake.

In seen pink

$1,234

Beresfield NSW, Australia

16th Apr 2024

Unseen pink for an au falcon

Cake topper

$30

Cardiff Heights NSW, Australia

25th Feb 2024

Fishing themed cake topper

A one year old birthday cake shaped as the number

$50

Valentine NSW 2280, Australia

12th Jan 2024

Cake to be made for our sons bday party, we can pick up if located in newcastle - Due date: Needs to be done on Friday, 19 January 2024

Home Cook Wanted for Healthy Weekly Meal Prep

$325

Swansea NSW, Australia

3rd Dec 2023

Seeking a creative cook for weekly meal prep at my home. Must love crafting healthy, delicious meals with attention to macros and dietary needs. Let’s turn fresh ingredients into exciting, nourishing dishes together! Interested? Get in touch!

Need a custome cake

$250

Hamilton NSW, Australia

25th Nov 2023

I need a custom Cake for my child first birthday party - Due date: Needs to be done on Thursday, 28 December 2023

Meal preparation low carb and portion

$250

Swansea NSW, Australia

18th Aug 2023

I am looking for someone to cook / prep, and portion my meals weekly. Ideally with a good understanding about nutrition and diets (low carbs) that could offer a meal plan or recipes. - Due date: Flexible - Due date: Flexible