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Recent Cooking reviews in Ryde
Tina is an excellent chef. She was very well organised. Communication was great and we loved the meals that she prepared! We will definitely have her back again!
Healthy Meal Prep - Low Cholesterol & Low Sugar
$100
Tina knows her food and great to have around the house. Highly recommended
Home cooking
$40
Excellent communication, delicious meals.
Meal preparation
$200
So impressed with the presentation and the first couple of meals have been nothing short of delicious! The variety is spot on with a good balance of nutrition and flavour, very very impressed
Cooking meal prep
$5
Amazing food, great company and pleasure to have around.
Home cooking
$40
What's the average cost of a cook in Ryde
$43 - $221
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$100
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$221
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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.
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Chef for home cooking in Epping area.
$35
Epping NSW 2121, Australia
28th Aug 2026
Need someone to help cook for us once or twice a week. Healthy meals.
Meal Prep Support - Weekly
$100
Hunters Hill NSW 2110, Australia
17th Aug 2026
Hello, We are looking for someone to provide meal prep support on a weekly basis, this includes for the client and for his dogs. You will need to prep and cook meals according to his meal plan, as well as place the food orders, you can shop in person or do this online and get the food delivered to the house, whatever is easier. Must have experience. So far you will need to come to the home 2 x times a week, so maybe two full days of work. Airtaster quote is low due to posting the ad, please quote.
Weekly Family Home Chef / Meal Prep — North Ryde
$250
North Ryde, NSW
14th Aug 2026
We are a family of four (2 adults and 2 children) looking for a great home cook / chef to come to our home once a week for an ongoing arrangement. The goal is to make family life easier by having someone prepare a mixture of tasty family meals and meal-prepped components that we can use throughout the week. We'd like approximately 4 hours once a week, ideally on a consistent day/time. The chef would: - Plan a sensible weekly menu with us - Cook in our home - Prepare a mixture of complete family meals and meal-prepped components - Cook enough for a family of four, including leftovers where practical - Portion/store the food appropriately - Leave the kitchen clean and tidy - Help us develop a routine that works well week after week We're open to Indian, Italian, Asian, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Australian and other cuisines. We're looking for genuinely good family cooking rather than "diet meal prep". Dietary requirements: no beef and no peanuts. We're open to either: - We purchase the groceries based on your shopping list, or - You do the grocery shopping and we reimburse the cost. We're flexible on the exact approach and would like you to tell us what you think can realistically be achieved in four hours. We're particularly interested in someone who: - Is an experienced cook or chef - Has experience with meal preparation / batch cooking - Is organised and clean - Can suggest menus rather than simply cook from a fixed recipe - Is comfortable cooking in someone's home - Is interested in an ongoing weekly arrangement When applying, please tell us: 1. Your cooking experience 2. What sort of food you enjoy cooking 3. Whether you've done regular in-home meal preparation before 4. How you would approach a 4-hour weekly session for a family of four 5. Whether you can do grocery shopping 6. Your availability for a regular weekly booking 7. Your hourly rate / expected price We're looking for someone who could become a regular part of our family's weekly routine, rather than simply the cheapest option.
Weekly 2hrs mums help
$60
Epping, New South Wales
3rd Aug 2026
I wish to have someone 2hrs help every week. I just need help mid week. Getting my dishwasher empties, wiping down spill, nothing serious. Help me in the kitchen with dinner, prep lunch 20mins housekeeping Vaccum, picking things , load the dishwasher etc
Weekly Meal Prep Assistant University Nutrition or Dietetics Students
$20
Epping NSW, Australia
20th Jul 2026
I’m looking for a reliable Nutrition, Dietetics or Health Sciences student (ideally from Macquarie University) to help with weekly meal preparation at my home in Epping. This is an ongoing weekly role, perfect for a student wanting practical experience while earning regular income. What you’ll do: * Plan simple, balanced, high-protein meals. * Prepare approximately 10–14 meals for the week. * Portion meals into containers and label them. * Leave the kitchen clean after cooking. About me: I’m a busy professional working full-time and I’m looking for someone who can take the stress out of meal preparation. My goal is to eat nutritious, home-cooked meals consistently without spending my weekends cooking. Requirements: * Studying Nutrition, Dietetics, Health Sciences or a related field (preferred). * Confident cooking healthy meals. * Reliable and organised. * Food Safety knowledge or certification is a bonus. Details: * Frequency: Once per week (preferably Sunday, but flexible) * Time required: Approximately 3–4 hours * Groceries provided (or reimbursement if you shop) * Ongoing work for the right person When applying, please tell me: 1. What you’re currently studying. 2. Your experience with meal preparation. 3. An example of a week’s healthy meal plan you would recommend. 4. Your hourly rate and availability. I’m looking for someone who enjoys healthy cooking and would like a long-term arrangement.
Chef meal prep or daily fresh meals
$20
Gladesville NSW, Australia
11th Jul 2026
Needing a chef that can make meals daily fresh or come prep for a day or 2 including meals and snacks for toddlers
Make a Fondant Cake
$130
North Ryde NSW, Australia
25th Apr 2026
Please make a fondant decorated cake for my daughter’s birthday party.Cake should serve 15 people. She has pictures of what she wants.
Cook my meal prep
$40
Ryde NSW, Australia
9th Feb 2026
Help me cook my meal prep…. Got all the groceries
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.
Candle maker
$200
Ryde NSW 2112, Australia
15th Dec 2025
I need somone who has there own candle business or who has previously had a candle business to teach me how to make candles.
Meal preparation
$25
Epping NSW, Australia
20th Nov 2025
I need someone who can help with meal preparation for the week. Ingredients will be provided.
Meal prep frozen meals for two people for the week 4 meals
$100
West Ryde NSW, Australia
6th Nov 2025
Just looking to see if someone is willing to meal prep for me and my girlfriend, 4 different meals, low carb, beef &chicken. For lunches for the week, that will last the whole week without going bad. We can buy the ingredients if you make the plan plus cook it
Need help with home cooking
$30
Gladesville NSW, Australia
4th Nov 2025
Looking for a friendly local to help with simple home cooking 2 times a week (~1 hour per session). What's involved: Follow our easy recipes (we provide everything) Basic chopping and cooking Simple, straightforward meals Clean as you go What we provide: All ingredients ready to go Simple step-by-step recipes Everything you need in the kitchen What you need: Basic kitchen skills (if you can chop veggies and follow a recipe, you're good!) Reliable and friendly Live locally in Gladeville area When: Mon & Thu, can be flexible with time. Perfect for someone looking for a regular, easy side gig close to home. No professional experience needed - just basic kitchen confidence!
Looking for a Halal meal prep cook (lunch and dinner only)
$100
West Ryde NSW, Australia
20th Oct 2025
🍱 Looking for a Halal Meal Prep Cook (Lunch & Dinner Only) Description: I’m looking for a reliable and trustworthy person to cook healthy halal meals for me — 2 meals per day (lunch and dinner), Sunday to Friday (Saturday off). The meals should be: • 100% Halal • Clean and hygienic (very important) • Calories and macros calculated • Balanced, tasty, and suitable for a diet / cutting plan • Delivered fresh to my home in [West Ryde area] Payment: $100 per week (including delivery). Prefer someone experienced with healthy meal prep who takes pride in hygiene and accuracy
Indian home cooking
$200
Epping NSW, Australia
18th Sep 2025
My mum has recently been diagnosed with breast cancer and we are looking for someone to cook healthy, mostly vegetarian indian meals a few times a week
Indian home cooking to help mum with breast cancer
$300
Epping NSW 2121, Australia
18th Sep 2025
My mum has recently been diagnosed with breast cancer and we are looking for someone to cook healthy, mostly vegetarian indian meals a few times a week. Ideally assist with the groceries etc too and coming up with menus. Price negotiable
Weekly meals/meal prep
$100
North Epping NSW, Australia
29th Aug 2025
Weekly meals/meal prep ( 3-4 meals per week) - simple healthy halal food. For family of 4 adults and 2 kids. Provide ready to cook ingredients that involve less than 2 hrs of my personal time per week. Need weekly/biweekly delivery
Shred and bake 12 packets of kataifi
$100
Ryde NSW, Australia
29th Aug 2025
12 packets of kataifi shredded and baked tonight to light and golden crispy texture. Please see Reference photo
Meal prep + Light house tidy 4 hours
$100
Gladesville NSW, Australia
23rd Aug 2025
Looking for someone to come to my studio unit for 4 hours to help with: • Cooking mince / rice / meatballs etc • Folding and putting away washing • Light tidy of kitchen + dishes • Dust of furniture - Wipe of bathroom - Vacuum / mop floor All ingredients and cleaning supplies provided. Budget: $100 for 4 hours Would love to make this a fortnightly thing if it works well.
Home chef - meal prep
$5
Ryde NSW, Australia
28th Jun 2025
Home chef - meal prep Simple foods Once a week to prep 12 meals (lunch n dinner) for 6 days
