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"Loved the cake. Was delivered on time and was made and decorated as I wanted. "
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Recent Cooking reviews in Parramatta
Loved the cake. Was delivered on time and was made and decorated as I wanted.
Cake for birthday
$10
Usman is very calm, composed, focused and punctual. I am stunned & impressed with his quality service. He is such a PRO in clicking pics. I would consider him in every event/party in the future as a photographer as exceeding expectations is guranteed.
Birthday decoration for turning one
$100
Phong was an absolute joy to work with! Arrived early, was super prepared and just such an all round good person. The balloon arch looked divine and got lots of compliments. Thank you Phong for going above and beyond for your customer! I will be back :)
Install 2.5m balloon garland
$80
Paulo was amazing!! He did our wedding sign for us and was available just an hour after I had requested it on air tasker. He is polite, punctual, did an amazing job with our wedding sign
Attach adhesive letters to glass for wedding sign
$80
Great service thanks Rose
Cake delivery
$120
The cake was delicious and Eva was fantastic. I will use her again
Birthday cake 1st birthday for 30th december
$200
What's the average cost of a cook in Parramatta
$97 - $212
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$97
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$150
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$212
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4.88
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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 Parramatta
Weekly Cooking - meal prep
$125
Toongabbie NSW 2146, Australia
16th Sep 2026
1. Veg & non-veg (minimal) for 2 people. Indian food** 2. Ideally on fri/sat 3. For 2 people, 3-4 dishes for the week. 4. Toongabbie, NSW 5. Large cooking area Please advise your prices and availability.
Multi birthday cake
$200
Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127, Australia
7th Sep 2026
Wanting a cake combining 5 birthdays together Something (not as big or extravagant or tall as the photo) but this kind of concept
Meal prep/ meals for the week
$30
Parramatta NSW 2150, Australia
3rd Sep 2026
I’m looking for someone to help with weekly meal preparation/cooking at my home. Dietary requirements: * Vegetarian * Gluten-free * Dairy-free * High-protein, nutritious meals * Preferably low/moderate carb What I need Ideally, someone who can: * Prepare 5-6 days of meals at a time * Cook a combination of breakfast/lunch/dinner * Follow simple recipes and portion meals appropriately * Be comfortable working with gluten-free and dairy-free ingredients I’m happy to provide recipes/meal ideas and groceries
Weekly meal prep
$60
Parramatta NSW 2150, Australia
27th Aug 2026
I want a home cook to come and cook and meal prep for a week
Meal prep and cooking meals for one
$35
Parramatta NSW 2150, Australia
27th Aug 2026
Vegetarian meals (dairy free, gluten free)
Meal Prepper - Cooking enthusiasts/ Foodies/ Chefs in Training
$180
Parramatta NSW 2150, Australia
26th Aug 2026
Weekly home cook — halal meal prep (once a week, ongoing) Looking for a home cook / early-career chef to come to my home once a week, do the grocery run, and cook a week’s worth of meals. What’s involved • One session per week, approx. 3-4 hours (day flexible — weekend or weeknight evening) • Grocery shopping beforehand or on the day • Cook 4–5 different dishes, portioned into containers for the week • Kitchen cleaned down and containers labelled before you leave How it works • You send me a proposed menu a few days ahead for approval — I’ll confirm or tweak before you shop • I pay for all groceries (receipts reimbursed, or I can transfer an advance) • Meals need to be protein-forward: good portions of chicken, beef, lamb, fish or eggs in most dishes, not carb-heavy filler • All ingredients must be halal — halal butcher or certified meat only, no pork, no alcohol in cooking • Containers and basic pantry staples are provided What I’m after • You genuinely enjoy cooking and can hold a varied menu week to week (I don’t want the same three dishes on rotation) • Comfortable across a few cuisines — South Asian, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Asian all welcome • Reliable and tidy in someone else’s kitchen • Formal training is a bonus, not a requirement Would love to see- • A link to your cooking page (Instagram/TikTok) or photos of dishes you’ve cooked • A quick note on your cooking background and what cuisines you’re strongest in • A sample week’s menu you’d propose • Your availability and whether you have your own transport Location: Parramatta area, Sydney Pay: $180-200 per session, negotiable based on experience — groceries paid separately on top
Weekly meal prep - healthy meals
$150
Lidcombe NSW 2141, Australia
14th Aug 2026
We're two busy professionals looking for someone to prepare healthy, high-protein home-cooked meals for us on a weekly basis, ongoing. What we need: - 10 meals/week for lunch and dinner - Minimum ~40g protein per meal, balanced with veg/carbs - Variety across the week — happy to rotate cuisines, just not the same 2-3 meals repeated - No allergies or dietary restrictions to work around - Meals individually portioned and labelled, in [reusable containers we provide / disposable containers you supply — pick one] - Delivered to Lidcombe, Sunday mornings preferred, but flexible on exact time/day if needed Budget: - $150 per week, inclusive of ingredients, cooking, and delivery - Open to discussing per-meal vs weekly flat rate Other details: - Cooking done at your own kitchen (not our home) - Keen to start with a trial week before committing to ongoing - Please share a sample weekly menu or examples of past meal prep work when applying - Food safety handling knowledge/certification preferred
Weekly Healthy Dinner Meal Prep (1 Person)
$150
Merrylands NSW, Australia
26th Jul 2026
I'm looking for an experienced meal prep cook to prepare 7 healthy dinners each week on an ongoing basis. I work long hours and want fresh, healthy dinners prepared and delivered once a week. Requirements Please purchase all ingredients, cook, portion into individual containers, label the meals and deliver them. My dietary requirements (non-negotiable): No added salt. No sea salt. No Himalayan salt. No chicken salt. No chicken powder. No stock cubes or stock powders. No soy sauce. No fish sauce. No oyster sauce. No MSG. No high-sodium pre-made sauces. Flavour must come only from: Fresh garlic Fresh ginger Lemon or lime Fresh herbs Black pepper Paprika Turmeric Cumin Oregano Basil Coriander Olive oil Proteins Skinless chicken breast Wild salmon White fish (Barramundi, Snapper etc.) Brown or green lentils (well rinsed) Carbohydrates Brown rice Quinoa Sweet potato Vegetables Broccoli Asparagus Zucchini Spinach Mixed leafy greens Each meal should contain approximately: 25–30 g protein Plenty of vegetables Moderate healthy carbohydrates Approximately 450–600 calories Meals need to be suitable for refrigeration or freezing. I am looking for someone reliable who can potentially do this every week if the food quality is excellent. Please quote including: Grocery shopping Ingredients Cooking Containers Portioning Delivery
With my specific dietary needs, Angela was incredibly patient, understanding, and accommodating. She took the time to make sure every requirement was followed carefully and completed my order perfectly. I’m extremely happy with the service and would highly recommend Angela to anyone with specific dietary requirements.
Home cooked food
$20
Westmead NSW 2145, Australia
22nd Jul 2026
Home cooked Indian meals
1 week meal prep
$100
Westmead NSW 2145, Australia
23rd Jun 2026
In home help for Meal prep Once every week. Food for 2 people. 5/6 days a week. Totalling to 20 serves. Will provide ingredients, boxes, cooking essentials etc. A light cleaning afterwards would be appreciated!
I need a cake for an event in Sydney
$60
Sydney Olympic Park NSW, Australia
11th Jun 2026
I need a cake for a party. Would like to pick it from Sydney on August 14th
Meal preparation and light household help in the Sydney/Lidcombe area.
$150
Lidcombe, New South Wales
6th May 2026
My partner has some food intolerance issues, so we are looking for someone who can prepare simple, healthy, fresh meals with care. We generally eat Chinese and Mediterranean-style food. The role involves cooking 2 meals and some light kitchen/house cleaning. You may stay approximately 3–5 hours per visit, depending on your availability and arrangement. We generally require meals for 5 days per week. You may come daily or every second day, depending on what works best. Please introduce yourself and let us know: 1.What type of cooking you are experienced with 2.Your availability 3.Your expected rate(daily/every second day) 4.Any previous cooking or home assistance experience
good service nice food!
Meal prep
$10
Auburn NSW 2144, Australia
24th Apr 2026
Meal prepping different type of meals
Birthday cake for 30th
$90
Wentworthville NSW 2145, Australia
20th Apr 2026
Looking for a baker to recreate this book-themed cake
Replicate a bake recipe from sample
$300
Auburn, New South Wales
16th Apr 2026
Have a bake sample which need to be replicated for commercial purposes. Only need to make up about 3kg at our commercial kitchen.
Egg cracking
$100
Rydalmere NSW, Australia
14th Apr 2026
I need 6 cartons of eggs cracked and to have the egg white and yolks separated for a recipe I am making for an event over the weekend. I will supply all the goods and protective wear.
Catalina was punctual and openly communicative. I would highly recommend using her for any task.
Meal Prep Help Needed (At-Home Cooking)
$150
Wentworth Point NSW, Australia
29th Mar 2026
Looking for someone to come to my home and meal prep. All ingredients are already here – just need help cooking. There are 3 meals to prepare. I’ll share recipe links and will be around if you have any questions. Looking for someone reliable and efficient. Thank you!
Meal preps for the whole week on regular basis
$150
Parramatta NSW, Australia
5th Mar 2026
Need a private chef to cook & prepare healthy meals for the week. Based in parramatta.
Birthday cake
$70
Merrylands, New South Wales
4th Mar 2026
1 year old baby girl bday cake
Home cook food for us Indian vegetarian food
$20
Parramatta NSW, Australia
2nd Mar 2026
Indian vegetarian cook needed
