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Amazing food, great company and pleasure to have around.

Home cooking

$40

A++++ Highly reccommend Adam. My bathroom mini reno is beautiful and was stress free with very competitive prices

Shower tray needs resealing

$200

Yummy cake, really happy with the service.

Need Boss Baby themed cake for 30 servings

$200

Robyn’s cooking is amazing. She was punctual, clear with her communication and very efficient with her cooking. The food she cooked for us was amazing! Highly recommend.

Home cooking 1-2 a week

$80

Lyndsey-Fay was great! Was fantastic with all the children and her face painting was wonderful! Highly recommended. Thanks again!

Face painter for 6th Birthday Party - Glebe 9th Nov 10am

$150

Nina was the perfect Tasker! I absolutely loved my Egyptian cooking lesson with her. She was organised, kind, friendly, everything was planned so well. I would highly recommend booking Nina!

Cooking lesson (Turkish, Persian, Egyptian or other)

$90

What's the average cost of a cook in NSW

$90 - $228

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$90

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$149

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$228

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Cake delivery

$250

Maddens Plains NSW 2508, Australia

3rd Oct 2025

Need cake picked up and delivered for a Wedding on 12/10/25. Cake to be collected at blackstar Pastery (currenty Parramatta) and delivered to Panorama house. Collecting a 4 teir watermelon Celebration cake and a addrional 38x28 cm watermelon cake.

Cleaner support worker for meal prep for 4 hrs Monday in Bondi

$160

Bondi NSW, Australia

2nd Oct 2025

Cleaner support worker needed / Greek speaking would be ideal! Needed Monday 4 hrs

Chocolate decorations

$10

Quakers Hill NSW, Australia

1st Oct 2025

I have an experience in decorating chocolate for newborn and weddings favor. And looking for work in this domain.

Need decorator for birthday party

$200

The Ponds, New South Wales

1st Oct 2025

You will have 1 and half hour (form 8:30am - 10am) before party to decorate the place. Its at a community hall in the ponds. Need decoration similar to pictures and also need table setup for 50 guests. You will also need to packup everything before 2:30pm.

Vintage heart cake

$150

Wollongong NSW, Australia

30th Sep 2025

Feeding 10 people Gluten free chocolate cake Green and white into pic attached Lettering on top of cake :” ‘TIL Death “

Birthday party decorator

$200

Zetland NSW, Australia

29th Sep 2025

Decorating birthday party for a child’s first birthday

A chef to meal prep for the week

$300

Dover Heights NSW, Australia

29th Sep 2025

Chef to prepare meals for my husband myself and my 1 year old son

Flower decorations on the table

$200

Paddington NSW 2021, Australia

29th Sep 2025

I want to get a dinner table decorated with flowers in a restaurant. Table will be for 7 people

One week meal prep (lunch & dinner) for 2 adults and one two year old

$20

Bella Vista NSW, Australia

28th Sep 2025

Prepare healthy and nutritious meals which can be refrigerated for two adults and one toddler (2 years old) Lunch and dinner required Five days includes meat and egg and two days of vegan

Get/order balloon and deliver to my house

$75

Miranda NSW, Australia

25th Sep 2025

Get/order balloons, get blown up and deliver to my house. Blue and yellow minion themed with a number 2 Can get from party shop, spotlight or big W party section.

Rabbit needs to be clipped

$150

Tweed NSW, Australia

24th Sep 2025

I have a baby angora bunny that is in need of a clip

Home cooked meals and light chores for family

$45

Mosman, New South Wales

24th Sep 2025

We are a busy family of 4. I would like some regular help in the kitchen with some Meal prep and light chores around the house 2-3 days a week. Ideally Tue wed and Thur. We live in mosman - Due date: Flexible

Kids Birthday cake

$100

Kareela NSW 2232, Australia

24th Sep 2025

Small kids Birthday cake , 8-10 servings only. Theme is Two Fast. I'm happy to provide the keepsake toy cars.

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.

Cake making and decorating - RABBITOHS THEMED

$300

Willoughby, New South Wales

13th Sep 2025

Hey there, wanting to get a 40th themed Rabbitohs birthday cake made. Happy to pick up from Sydney area. Photos are for inspiration. Would love to see the types of cakes you’ve made.

I am so impressed and will definitely be using Adrianna again. Thank you thank you thank you 🙏🙏🙏

House maid - Doing laundry and meal prep weekly

$200

Eastlakes NSW, Australia

27th Aug 2025

Hi We had a house maid who has now retired. We had them weekly. We DO NOT need cleaning just 1. Washing and folding of clothes ( no ironing ) 2. Meal prep weekly- we buy everything and you just need to cook and pack it. All can de done within a work day and at our place on Tuesdays Thursday or Fridays Open to discussion. Thank you

The best you can possibly ask for and very reliable. Efficient and will definitely be using again. Thank you Luna

Deliver a Cake - Annandale to Gosford

$90

Annandale NSW, Australia

26th Jun 2025

Pick up a kid’s birthday cake (one layer, decorated but nothing crazy) from baker in Annandale after 10am and deliver to Gosford

Job done quickly, lots of communication, I never had to worry about

Event styling quote

$5

Petersham NSW 2049, Australia

4th Jun 2025

Someone to do basic styling for a 30th birthday party at a cafe in Petersham. Please quote with your price your inclusions: would need at minimum some table florals. Nothing extravagant required. Theme can be discussed based on seasonal flowers, but would like it to be pink and red garden themed.

Highly recommend Shani. Super communicative, and executed my brief excellently. She independently setup the venue styling and I have no problems referring to others. Thanks Shani!

Looking for afternoon help (now till July) with housework + meal prep

$110

Rose Bay, New South Wales

2nd Jun 2025

We’re a relaxed, loving family based in the Eastern Suburbs. Our home is lively and full of energy, with young children, a baby, and two parents who work and juggle a lot! We value kindness, clear communication, and people who enjoy being part of a warm, respectful household. We’re looking for someone who’s comfortable with the rhythm of family life, happy to lend a hand with tidying, cooking simple meals, and keeping things running smoothly in the afternoons. You’ll be appreciated, trusted, and treated as part of the team.

Great! Highly recommend

Cake maker for jelly cat cake

$120

Mosman, New South Wales

17th May 2025

Cake maker to make jelly cat birthday cake For Saturday 25th May 2025 and deliver to us in Mosman, or I can pickup locally. To feed 6.

Kelly was amazing! She asked clarifying questions about the brief, made suggestions, provided options and alternatives, and the cake is absolutely gorgeous! Thanks Kelly. We’ll be back for more cake in future!