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Absolutely loved the experience from both Finau and James. Thank you both for your enthusiasm , patience and commitment to getting this done . Food tastes amazing !

Looking for someone to meal prep my meals

$100

Excellent all round . Tasted amazing

I need a cake made, it needs to be a Queensland origin jersey

$100

I had the pleasure of having Nina prepare meals for me for the week, and I couldn't be happier with the experience. Nina was incredibly easy to deal with and her meals were not only delicious but also fresh and flavorful. Her attention to detail and culinary skills are truly commendable. I look forward to enjoying her amazing meals again in the future!

Weekly - Meal Prep

$150

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

Deliver a Cake - Annandale to Gosford

$90

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

Vivienne was a great communicator and super efficient, she organised my wardrobe so good and efficient!! She was a delight to have around and will be working with her again!

Fortnightly meal prep housework etc help

$90

What's the average cost of a cook in NSW

$90 - $225

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$225

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Chef for weekly meal prep

$200

Matraville NSW 2036, Australia

24th Jan 2026

I’m looking for an experienced home cook or chef to prepare weekly meals for my family of 2 adults and 2 children (ages 1 and 5). I’m currently suffering from severe hyperemesis gravidarum, which means I’m unable to cook or be around strong food smells, so I really need someone reliable and considerate. What I’m after: • Nutritious, family-friendly meals • Child-appropriate options (including meals suitable for a 1-year-old) • Meals can be prepared off-site and delivered, or in my home (happy to discuss what works best) I can supply all ingredients/groceries. Looking for evening meals Monday - Friday and a few snacks would be great.

Ongoing In-Home Meal Prep – 3 Adults, 4x per Week

$500

North Willoughby NSW 2068, Australia

24th Jan 2026

We’re looking for a reliable and experienced home cook to prepare healthy, home-style meals for 3 adults, 4 times per week. Meals will be cooked in our home, prepared fresh for dinners What we’re looking for: • Experience cooking for families • Comfortable planning menus and adjusting to preferences • Reliable, punctual, and well organised Meals: • Dinner-style meals Groceries: • You will purchase the groceries • We will reimburse grocery costs (receipts provided) Schedule: • 4 days per week (days flexible) • Ongoing arrangement • Looking to start next week Trial Period: • Happy to start with a 1–2 week trial to ensure a good fit for both sides Budget: • $125 per visit, excluding groceries Please include in your offer: • Brief overview of your cooking experience • Example meals you enjoy cooking • Your availability • Any relevant food safety or hospitality experience

Need a skilled vegetarian home cook - Sydney

$500

Bellevue Hill NSW, Australia

24th Jan 2026

Busy family of 4 looking for assistance with healthy, nutritious weekly meals. Mostly vegetarian/vegan.

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

$20

Bella Vista NSW, Australia

22nd Jan 2026

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

Meal Prep/ cooking 2hrs per week - simpler to NDIS

$10

Kingscliff NSW, Australia

22nd Jan 2026

I’m looking for a cook for 2hrs a week at $75 an hour, to cook a few meals and or snacks for the week. Must be insured, have working with children and ABN. This is through a similar scheme as NDIS. Please apply to discuss this further. Location Kingscliff NSW.

Weekly Meal Prep Help (Approx. 2 hours)

$100

Kellyville NSW, Australia

21st Jan 2026

Looking for someone to help with weekly meal prep at my home. Tasks include: - Washing, chopping, and prepping vegetables and ingredients - Assisting with basic prep for Indian meals (no cooking required) - Light kitchen tidy-up after prep I will be doing all the cooking. This should take around 2 hours each week, with ongoing work if it’s a good fit. Experience with Indian food prep preferred.

Ice cream cake

$300

Broadmeadow NSW, Australia

20th Jan 2026

Looking for an ice cream cake for a 21st birthday in gold and silver

Looking for helper to help with babysitting and meal prep

$60

Hornsby NSW, Australia

18th Jan 2026

Hello, I am looking for someone to help with babysitting and meal prep - 2 hours

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

Chinese cooking

$150

Beecroft NSW 2119, Australia

18th Jan 2026

Wanting to Learn Chinese cooking, can come to you or can do at our place.

Cooking and meal prep

$100

Balgowlah NSW 2093, Australia

18th Jan 2026

Someone to come to the house a couple of nights a week to cook dinner and meal prep for the next couple of days

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.

I need a custom made cake for a 50th delivered to a hotel in Sydney

$250

Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

14th Dec 2025

I need a custom made 2 tier cake made for approximately 25 guests for a 50th birthday. Delivered to the hotel as well. I have a theme in mind and can post photos.

Adriana was so helpful and amazing through the entire process. She made the cake exactly to how I wanted it and I was so happy how it turned out. It was the highlight of the night. Thank you Adriana for your flexibility when the venue was changed at the last minute and being so thoughtful with all the extra touches. Also really appreciated you being so punctual and reliable! Would highly recommend using Adriana for your special milestones.

Meal prep - chef

$200

Bellevue Hill NSW, Australia

8th Dec 2025

I need a chef or experienced cook to take over meal prep. Ongoing weekly if mutually agreeable after trial. Three children two adults -dietary requirements: must have experience cooking for fussy children, and experience with vegetarian meal and gluten-free and dairy free meals Job is to prepare weekly nutritious meals that can be refrigerated and served through the week Meals should be ready to assemble, and planned for serving Monday to Friday. Meals to be prepped in our kitchen. I will provide ingredients as requested. You will prepare menu in collaboration with myself.

Absolutely wonderful, would love to work with again

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

Fortnightly meal prep housework etc help

$90

Castlecrag NSW 2068, Australia

1st Dec 2025

Friendly efficiently help around the home What I need: 1. Meal Prep (Fortnightly – 2 hours per session) • Basic chopping, prepping, and cooking 2. Light Housework ( maybe 1 hour per week) • Folding laundry • Putting clothes away • Light wardrobe organisation • General tidy of baby/bedroom areas • Occasional ad-hoc tasks (nothing heavy) Who would suit this role: • Someone organised and efficient • Trustworthy and respectful in a family home • Good communicator • Experience with kids/babies around is a bonus (we have an 8-month-old) Ongoing schedule: • Meal Prep: 2 hours every second week • Housework: 1 hour every week • Times are flexible — mornings or afternoons okay Please include in your offer: • Your hourly rate • Experience with meal prep or home organisation • Availability

Vivienne was a great communicator and super efficient, she organised my wardrobe so good and efficient!! She was a delight to have around and will be working with her again!

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.

Ana did a lovely job with the overall décor — everything looked beautiful and thoughtfully arranged. There were a few hiccups and the setup didn’t finish exactly on time, but considering she’s new and offered a very reasonable price, she did a commendable job overall.

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