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3-4 weeks of Healthy Meal prep

$150

Good communication and lovely cake, thank you!

Birthday cake for my daughter

$120

Amy was able to create the most beautiful & tasty cake in very short notice! sooo pleased I found her x

21st birthday cake

$150

Looks amazing 🤩

Cake 60th birthday

$150

Polite, prompt and organised!

Weekly meal prep

$150

Very professional and our client enjoys session with her

Need someone to do cooking lesson for our client

$150

What's the average cost of a cook in VIC

$90 - $250

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$90

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$250

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At home cooking class, Asian cuisine

$150

Croydon South VIC 3136, Australia

28th Mar 2026

Looking for someone to teach us Asian cuisine cooking in our home. There would be 6 adults. It is a gift for my dad who wants to learn how to do a stir-fry and spring rolls. We would be able to supply ingredients and hopefully have all the cooking materials. Just need someone to actually teach us.

Looking for regular homemade vegetarian south Indian Food in Oak Park.

$300

Oak Park VIC 3046, Australia

28th Mar 2026

Bachelor Working professional looking for south Indian Vegetarian food on a monthly basis.

Birthday cake / wedding cake making available

$100

Pakenham Upper VIC, Australia

26th Mar 2026

I am offering my services of cake decorating i do from my home. I have baked birthday and wedding cakes for years and do not over charge. I do the prices based on what kind of cake and decorations you require or if you are supplying the decorations or you would like me to take care of that. I'm a stay at home mum and just want a bit of extra cash .please message me for a quote and please attach a picture of what kind you were looking for. Kind regards Rebecca

Chef/Cook (Expertise in vegetarian)

$225

Melbourne CBD VIC 3004, Australia

23rd Mar 2026

We are looking for someone that can prepare vegetarian (Indian etc.) meals twice a week. We will provide the kitchen and everything needed, ideally you will also be vegetarian $45/Hour

Family meal prep

$400

Kew VIC, Australia

23rd Mar 2026

I'm looking for a chef to shop and prepare lunch and dinner for myself and dinner for my three kids and my husband too when he is home (he frequently travels during the week). I would like the person to come on Monday (for dinner Monday night and to prep lunch/dinner Tuesday and lunch Wednesday) and Wednesday (for dinner Wednesday night and prep lunch/dinner Thursday). I would like my meals to be approx 500-600 cals (kids meals obviously more!). Budget excludes groceries.

Meal Prep

$200

Oakleigh VIC, Australia

23rd Mar 2026

Meal Prep, menu planning for 4 meals per week

Meal preparation

$200

Truganina VIC 3029, Australia

20th Mar 2026

I can prepare all vegetarian dishes

Baking cookies

$180

Melbourne VIC, Australia

19th Mar 2026

I need 20 to 25 custom sugar cookies for a bookclub meeting, under the topic of the book one hundred years of solitude from Gabriel Garcia Marquez, I am interested in designs around yellow butterflies, golden fishes or yellow flowers. I am located in North Melbourne

Beautiful details and on time

Vegetarian Cooking at home - Indian and other cuisines

$50

Rosanna VIC, Australia

17th Mar 2026

We are after seasoned cook who can provide healthy home made food - vegetarian. Can cook Indian and other cuisines.

Kids birthday cake

$80

Nicholls Ward VIC, Australia

15th Mar 2026

My son wants a birthday cake in the design of an Orange colored Skate Ramp for his 9th birthday. Anyone up for the challenge?

Home cooked meals

$160

Hawthorn VIC, Australia

3rd Mar 2026

Looking for someone to come once a fortnight to cook in bulk for our family of 4. Imagine it would be 3-4 hours to cook, clean up etc

Would be happy to recommend Annelies. She was easy to communicate with and an excellent cook

Refill 8 candle vessels with soy wax and scent

$150

Toorak VIC 3142, Australia

25th Feb 2026

Hello, I’m looking for an experienced candle maker to assist with refilling 8 empty candle vessels before an event next Thursday. Details as follows: • 8 × empty Diptyque candle vessels• Refill using soy wax• We will supply our own fragrance oil (specifically formulated and safe for candle use)• Wick type, number, and placement must match Diptyque’s original configuration for optimal burn performance (reference images available online)• Professional finish consistent with luxury candle standards Please confirm: • Your experience refilling luxury vessels such as Diptyque• Whether you are able to use client-supplied fragrance oil• Estimated cost per vessel and total cost• Turnaround time•vessels will be delivered to you urgently via courier. Kind regards, Catherine

Perfect!! Will definitely call on again. Warm, friendly and so professional and proactive!

Home cooking

$50

Princes Hill VIC, Australia

4th Feb 2026

Regular cooking of Indian / western food in our house. Some served on day, some stored in fridge / freezer, ingredients provided,

Friendly, efficient and delicious cooking!

Cleaning cooking and meal prep

$25

Hawthorn East, Victoria

20th Jan 2026

Need help with cooking, house cleaning and do some meal prep Rate 25/hr Requirement- 2-3 times a week for 4hrs Please Quote me your hourly rate

Zoe did a great job with cooking and meal prep. The food was lovely and it made a big difference for our family. Thank you, Zoe!

Cleaning, cooking and meal prep

$25

Hawthorn East, Victoria

2nd Jan 2026

We are looking for someone who can come 2–3 times a week to help with cleaning, cooking, and meal prep. It’s a small 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom unit. Hours: 4–5 hours per day. Please quote your ongoing hourly rate for future work. My budget is $25/hour, so kindly do not quote a rate that would be difficult for me to afford.

Zoe did a great job. I would definitely recommend her to family and friends

Meal prep - weekly cook up

$30

Carlton VIC 3053, Australia

13th Dec 2025

Seeking someone to help with weekly meal prep. cooking up to 10 lunches & dinners for the week

Good communication, quick response, good experience

Meal prep

$30

Essendon VIC 3040, Australia

27th Nov 2025

Looking for someone to do my meal prep for next week

Really good working with Nina. Amazing food and organisation

Meal prep breakfasts and lunches

$100

North Melbourne VIC 3051, Australia

2nd Nov 2025

Come over on Sat or Sun and meal prep for the upcoming week. To be done once a week.

Great job doing meal prep for kids breakfasts and lunches

Meal preparation

$200

Mount Waverley VIC, Australia

8th Oct 2025

I’m looking to have someone help me with healthy meal preparation for a family of 4, 2 adults and 2 kids. I need the meals to be freezer friendly as I’m preparing to welcome a newborn and have run out of steam. I’ll shop for all ingredients needed and will require the meals to be prepared in my home. I’ll be available for hands on help on the day.

Highly recommend Eliza.

Weekly Meal Prep Cook Needed

$200

Docklands VIC 3008, Australia

4th Oct 2025

Weekly Meal Prep Cook Needed – High-Protein, Nutritious Meals (2x per week) Description: I’m looking for someone who can cook high-quality, high-protein meals for me every week. I eat 2 big meals per day, and I’m after food that’s nutritious, clean, and filling — mainly steak, chicken, fish, rice, veggies, and other healthy options. I run a business full-time and don’t have time to cook, so I’m after someone reliable who can handle the shopping, cooking, and meal prep side of things — ideally using fresh ingredients from the Vic Market or similar. You don’t need to be a private chef, but you should enjoy cooking and know how to make food that tastes amazing while being balanced and nutrient-dense. What’s Involved Cook twice per week (for example, Sunday & Wednesday) Prepare 10–12 meals total (2 large meals per day) Focus on protein-rich, nutrient-balanced meals Handle the shopping (budget provided) Portion and store meals (containers provided if needed) Keep the kitchen clean and tidy after prep Example Meal Types Rib-eye steak + buttered greens + roasted potatoes Grilled chicken + rice + seasonal vegetables Teriyaki salmon + stir-fried veg Lean beef mince bowls or wraps Protein pasta with lean meat and fresh herbs Budget Labour: $150 per week Ingredients: separate $150 - $200 food budget (paid by me) Looking for someone consistent who can work with me long-term. Ideal Candidate Enjoys cooking and meal prepping Understands high-protein / nutritious meals Clean, reliable, and efficient Ideally near Melbourne CBD or Docklands area Experience with gym-style meal prep or family cooking a plus To apply, please include: A short intro about you and your cooking experience Example meals or photos if available Your availability generally speaking.

Attentive, focused, professional…are just a few words to describe Christine! She is a fantastic caterer & cook, who saves me a lot of time and keeps me well nourished. 11/10!