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"Adam was very nice but the food was over salted and desert was a pretzel in yogurt. Appreciate the effort but will not u..."
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Recent Cooking reviews in Outer East Melbourne

Sanjay is a super star! Second time I have worked with him
Take 3 pictures to Sandringham
$50

Adam did a great job preparing my meals
Meal Prepped (Ferntree Gully)
$5

On time delivery with clear labels. Amy is great in accommodating the Macro requirements.
Need help with meal prep
$175

Looks amazing 🤩
Cake 60th birthday
$150

Helen has been fantastic. Her food and service have been brilliant. Thank you again Helen
Meal Prep & Delivery
$100

Jill was great throughout. Will definitely recommend 👍
Indian cooking and meal prep (ongoing weekly $30/hr)
$5
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Weekly Meal Prep (Family of 4) Healthy
$100
Upwey VIC, Australia
25th Jul 2025
We’re looking for a reliable, experienced home cook or chef to prepare a week’s worth of healthy meals for our family (2 adults + 2 kids) in our home in Upwey on a Monday, Thursday or Friday. What we need: * 4 x family dinners (cooked in double portions to last 2 nights each) e.g. curry, stir fry, pasta dish etc. * 1 x lunch meal prepped in bulk (for 2 adults, 5 days e.g. chicken rice veg) * 2 x baked healthy snacks (e.g. muffins, oat bars) to last the kids a week * Access to slow cooker, rice cooker, food blender, etc We’ll provide: * Grocery ingredients (we do the shop, you tell us the menu). * All cooking equipment + kitchen access You’ll provide: * Meal prep and cooking in our home with meal suggestions but we do have some we can share * Efficient kitchen use and portioning of meals into containers * Cleaning up after yourself Time Required: Approx. 3 hours weekly on Wednesday Experience: * Home cooks or chefs with family-style cooking experience * Familiar with batch cooking, portion control, and simple recipes * Must be clean, organised, and comfortable working in a family home Budget: Please quote for your time (ingredients provided). We’d love someone friendly, practical, and reliable who can help lighten our mental load and keep our family nourished each week!
Personal chef / meal prepping
$200
Nunawading VIC, Australia
25th Jul 2025
Not sure where to start with this one and how long it will be for. Basically, I have cancer, I am too tired but after back surgery and treatment I am also unable to lift and do all the normal chores I used to and I now find it exhausting to cook for myself. - I require I follow a Strict alkaline nutrition plan for at least a few months after my overseas treatment ends in early September. I assume this job would be weekly it just depends on how I go… (Basically, organic fruit, veggies, some beans, legumes, spelt flour, coconut yoghurt, chia seeds, quinoa, millet… but NO TOFU or any sugar!) What I need help with: -To help prepare portioned daily juicing bags ready for me to juice in the mornings as I need to have it fresh. (x7 for a week) includes wash, chop veggies/fruit according to recipes -Make 5-7x breakfasts to last me the week (ideas: chia seed puddings with fruit, almond meal muffins that kind of stuff) -Batch cook falafels, zucchini fritters etc so I have some things frozen in the freezer for emergencies (any other ideas welcome) -food prep salad ingredients (washed, chopped, into containers so I can quickly put together a quick salad (roast sweet potatoes, veggies, quinoa etc) -make some ready to eat meals I can store in the fridge for a few days I will purchase all produce needed as it has to be all organic. Would love some help on different meal ideas as it can get quite boring. I would make a list of all the things I can eat and what I don’t like. I would purchase all the necessary food containers you would need but I would love it if the person came to my house to cook/prep the food as opposed to getting it delivered. Not sure how many hours it would involve a week, if it’s a by hour type of thing. I would just like to get some ideas of what help I can get out there for now. Thank you so much!
Personal Chef (Weekly Meal Prep)
$500
Lysterfield VIC 3156, Australia
24th Jul 2025
Hi there, I'm a busy young business owner with a demanding schedule. I've gotten into the habit of relying on Uber Eats for my daily meals, and I'm looking to make a change towards a healthier lifestyle with delicious, home-cooked food. Unfortunately, I have limited time (and skill) or capacity for grocery shopping and meal prepping myself. I also want to make it easier on my mum so she's not having to do as much cooking anymore. I'm looking for a professional and reliable personal chef for a regular, ongoing weekly commitment. The task involves: - Coming to my home twice a week (e.g., Sunday and Wednesday) to prepare a batch of meals. - Planning a weekly menu. I am very flexible with cuisines and would love your creative input! - Doing the grocery shopping for all required ingredients. - Cooking and preparing a set of lunches and dinners, then portioning and refrigerating them. - A complete clean-up of the kitchen space after cooking. What I'm looking for: - An experienced or qualified professional chef. - Someone reliable, organised, and trustworthy. - A passion for creating healthy and tasty food. This is a long-term, weekly role for the right person. Please Note: The cost of all groceries will be reimbursed to you separately (with receipts). Your offer on Airtasker should be for your time and service for one of the twice-weekly sessions. If you are a talented chef looking for a stable and friendly client, I look forward to hearing from you. Please mention your experience in your offer. Thanks!
Home cooking services
$25
Rowville VIC 3178, Australia
15th Jul 2025
Looking for someone that can prepare home cooked Indian (and other) meals other for a family of 4 (2 adults, 2 children under 5). Ideally, we'd like someone that can bulk prepare weekly or bi-weekly meals. Initially looking to trial with a view to move to a permanent/semi-permanent arrangement. Happy to chat through any details/specifics
Meal prep for family of three
$500
Wonga Park VIC 3115, Australia
13th Jul 2025
21 and 28 July with the idea of this going weekly
Baking a red velvet cake with white Swiss meringue buttercream
$60
Croydon North VIC, Australia
16th Jun 2025
Baking a 2 tier red velvet cake with white Swiss meringue buttercream
Need help with meal prep
$175
Ringwood North VIC, Australia
9th Jun 2025
My wife and I are doing 8 weeks challenge. We have the menu for next 1 week (3 meals x 7) days for 2 persons. We need assistance who can meal prep and deliver it to my home. I can purchase all the required food shopping list for the menu.


On time delivery with clear labels. Amy is great in accommodating the Macro requirements.
Indian cooking and meal prep (ongoing weekly $30/hr)
$5
Croydon Hills VIC 3136, Australia
30th May 2025
Indian cooking and meal prep weekly for a family of 4 people. 2 adults and 2 kids (1 and 5 yrs old). Ideally would like it regularly 1 day per week, so that cooking, packing and freezing can be done for a week. Also cleaning/tidying the kitchen after cooking will be preferred. Will to pay $30/hour and of course can work out different payment pattern once a routine and relationship is built.


Jill was great throughout. Will definitely recommend 👍
Indian cooking and meal prep (ongoing weekly $30/hr)
$30
Croydon Hills VIC 3136, Australia
30th May 2025
Indian cooking and meal prep weekly for a family of 4 people. 2 adults and 2 kids (1 and 5 yrs old). Ideally would like it regularly 1 day per week, so that cooking, packing and freezing can be done for a week. Also cleaning/tidying the kitchen after cooking will be preferred. Will to pay $30/hour and of course can work out different payment pattern once a routine and relationship is built.
Crepe catering for a baby shower 2-3 hours
$750
Mooroolbark VIC, Australia
2nd Apr 2025
Hi, I am looking for anyone that may have a small crepe business or have experience and the excitement to make crepes at my baby shower on July 12 2025 10am til midday or 1pm. Sweet and savoury would be ideal. Many thanks ☺️
Indian Home Cooking
$80
Croydon Hills VIC, Australia
2nd Apr 2025
Hi, We are a family of 2 adults and 1 child and need of a person who can come home and cook meals 2-3 times a week for us. The person will need to cook meals for 2 days (Sunday cooking will need to be enough for Sun and Mon - lunch/ Dinner ). Cleaning the cooking area after cooking is expected. Dishwashing is not expected after cooking. We are a vegetarian family and are open to most cuisines, but would prefer indian. Happy to field anu further questions
Meal preparation
$100
Kilsyth VIC, Australia
27th Mar 2025
I need shopping and meal prep done and weighed up each week.
Birthday balloons decorations
$100
Croydon North VIC 3136, Australia
22nd Mar 2025
I want someone do my son’s first Birthday balloon s decorations.
12 Person Cake
$5
Wyreena Ward VIC, Australia
18th Mar 2025
I need a basic christening cake for this Sunday. Only for 12 people. I have attached the rough cake I would like with writing on the top. We are located in Kilsyth South.
Weekly Meal Prep for a family of 2
$5
Croydon VIC 3136, Australia
7th Jan 2025
In search of an ongoing personal chef or someone who loves cooking to help us prepare meals for the week once or twice a week. We can get the groceries and provide a fully equipped kitchen at our home just with a baby we struggle getting the meal prep done. We are hygiene focused and enjoy all sorts of dishes from all parts pf the world.
Meal Prepped (Ferntree Gully)
$5
Ferntree Gully VIC, Australia
2nd Jan 2025
Low FODMAP meal prep delivered to Ferntree Gully. Looking for around 10-14 meals per week - would be on going if happy with the service. Would ideally be high protein and medium to high calories (600+ cals), easy to take to work, reheat etc


Adam did a great job preparing my meals
Birthday cake
$60
Selby VIC, Australia
30th Sep 2024
Happy 70th birthday vicki
Build an electric drunkit
$75
Wantirna VIC, Australia
21st Aug 2024
Got my son a drum kit for his birthday and have no idea what I’m doing building it, Need done today as it’s his birthday and need it before 5 before he gets home.
1st Birthday decoration
$200
Nunawading VIC, Australia
21st Jul 2024
Need to do decorations for my boy's first birthday. Theme- pastel blue/white and elephants. Mandatory - Need an arch backdrop with cute balloon details. We are open for suggestions. Suggest to give us some pictures of the previous work for reference. Inspiration backdrop attached
Balloon/backdrop decoration
$100
Forest Hill VIC, Australia
2nd Jul 2024
Balloon garland decoration. Similar theme like in the photo. Balloon provided