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Kei was very easy to communicate and provided a prompt and reliable delivery. Would recommend his services.

Deliver a birthday cake

$20

Great delivery, very personable and the food is exactly what i was looking for! 5 stars?

Meal prep nothing fancy just accurate

$180

Nice service

Cake , flower and teddy bear

$40

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

21st birthday cake

$150

Delicious homemade food. Provides menu and can also make food of your liking. Could do with a little bit more spice/seasoning at times but still delicious. On time with delivery. Food packaged very well.

Meal prep delivered to st albans

$130

Amy’s cake was so wonderful! Thank you! You are the best

Customised Cake for upto 20 people

$200

What's the average cost of a cook in VIC

$90 - $250

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$90

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$155

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$250

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Experienced Healthy Meal Prep Chef Needed in Melbourne

$40

Melbourne VIC, Australia

16th May 2026

I’m looking for an experienced chef in Melbourne to prepare healthy weekly meals. I need someone who understands balanced nutrition, high-protein meals, portion control, and fresh ingredients. The chef must have access to their own kitchen or a suitable kitchen where they can prepare the meals safely and professionally. The job may include weekly meal planning, cooking, and preparing meals in advance. Please send your experience, sample menus, availability, and pricing.

Personal chef for meal prep! CBD! + parking!

$50

Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

15th May 2026

I’m trying to Budget as much as I can at the moment just until I get my life together a bit more but I could really use a hand in my meal preps! Seven day meal prep involving: Brekkie: omelettes plus sourdough Lunch: Chicken big mac bowl Dinner: Chipotle Beef Rice Bowl We can chat whether it’s hourly or per week or per set of meals - i’ve said it to $50 for each seven day meal prep so far Any help is much appreciated

Indian Cook Required - Vegetarian food

$30

Carnegie VIC, Australia

15th May 2026

Looking for Indian cook to prepare vegetarian meals at my home in Carnegie on a part time basis- ideally 2 hrs &;twice a week. We are a vegetarian household of 2 so traditional Indian cooking will be required. All ingredients will be provided Happy to pay $30 hourly rate

Quote for Family Kitchen Helper / Meal Prep Assistant

$10

Somerville VIC, Australia

15th May 2026

We’re a busy family (2 adults, 2 children) looking for a warm, organised, reliable person to help support the kitchen and food side of our home on an ongoing basis. This is a “kitchen fairy” / family food support role for a household that values nourishing food, calm systems, and a well-functioning home. We’d love someone who genuinely enjoys creating order in a kitchen, notices what’s needed, and can gradually learn our family preferences and rhythms over time. Tasks may include: • Fridge clean-outs and resets • Pantry organisation and stock rotation • Checking stock levels and noting groceries needed • Unpacking grocery deliveries • Washing/chopping fruit and vegetables • Preparing healthy snacks and lunchbox items • Protein prep (eggs, chicken, mince, meatballs etc.) • Simple wholefood meal prep • Cooking / baking simple nourishing family meals and snacks • Helping keep the kitchen calm, functional and reset • Reducing food waste and helping things flow smoothly week to week Food style: • Wholefoods-focused • High protein • Family-friendly meals • Minimal processed food where possible • Nourishing hearty food • Variety and balance important We’re looking for someone who is: • Warm, calm and trustworthy • Organised and proactive • Comfortable working independently • Confident in a kitchen and food prep • Happy to learn family preferences over time • Naturally tidy and orderly • Reliable and consistent • Non-smoker • Police check preferred (or willing to obtain one) Potential for ongoing weekly work for the right person. Please let me know: • A little about yourself • Relevant experience • Your hourly rate • Availability Would love to find someone who genuinely enjoys helping a family feel nourished and supported through food and kitchen systems 🤍

I need an 8 inch gender reveal cake

$80

Springvale South VIC 3172, Australia

14th May 2026

I need an 8 inch gender reveal cake. _ 1 tier _ gender: girl _ flavour: lychee & strawberry (or any as long as the cake looks pretty and taste amazing) _ Can you also attach images of samples

Meal prep etc

$10

Somerville VIC, Australia

13th May 2026

Meal prep / cooking / pantry & fridge fairy (ignore $10 budget it makes me enter a number)

Cake for 4th Birthday Party

$150

Docklands VIC, Australia

12th May 2026

My so is having a birthday party and we expect to have about 40 - 50 ppl there. We need a cake baked and delivered that looks like the picture.

Home help meal preparation

$20

Croydon VIC, Australia

11th May 2026

Cut up vegetable and cook, cook lentils, and freeze these for me to pull out and use on a 3-day week basis for a couple of hours each of those three days. Payment $20/hr

Need a personal chef! For meal prep! CBD

$30

Melbourne CBD VIC 3000, Australia

6th May 2026

Without blowing a hole in the pocket, I just need some help putting together my meal preps It’s mostly eggs, fat free leg ham, capsicum mushrooms, beef mince, raw chicken, corn kernel, black beans and rice 3 meals a day! 7 day prep I have: Electric stove I’ve got all the right cooking stuff that I need and ingredients. I just don’t have containers to put it all in… yet.

Birthday cake

$60

Frankston VIC, Australia

6th May 2026

Number cake 2 1 Sponge or chocolate mud

Healthy Meal Prep Help - weekly

$100

Port Melbourne VIC, Australia

10th Apr 2026

I’m looking for someone to help with healthy home style meal prep for our family (myself, my husband, and 8 month old daughter- baby doesn’t really much by way of solids yet!). I am hoping to organise a weekly session, where I can source the ingredients, and we can agree upon simple recipes, and you can cook and store away some meals, to be refrigerated and or frozen. What I’m looking for: - Weekly session - Prepare 2-4 serves for 3-5 meals per session (lunches/dinners) - Focus on high-protein, lower-calorie meals (e.g. chicken, fish, lean meats, vegetables) - Simple, nutritious, not heavy or overly processed - Boxing up of the meals into containers, ready to be stored in fridge + freezer - Light clean/tidy up of the kitchen after use (we also have a fortnightly cleaner, so this should only involve the clean up from your cooking session) Logistics: - Location: Port Melbourne - Frequency: once per week - Ideal time/day: Wednesday late morning/early afternoon - Can be done in my kitchen with clean up please - I will cover the cost of groceries separately - Open to meal plan ideas, or I can pick out recipes, happy to be flexible and discuss exact details Ideal person: Reliable, organised, clean in the kitchen, care around hand hygiene Looking for someone ongoing if we are a good fit. Please share your ideas and interest :)

Great service, will be using again! Michelle was professional and friendly :)

Meal Prep Chef

$250

Fitzroy North VIC, Australia

29th Mar 2026

I’m looking for an experienced chef or meal prep specialist to help plan and cook high-protein meals tailored to my daily macro targets. Meals can be prepared from your own kitchen, and I’m happy to either pick them up or arrange delivery — whatever works best.

Amazing service and incredible meals. Couldn’t have been happier with the experience — highly recommend!

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!

Private Chef Meal Prep

$200

Richmond VIC, Australia

17th Feb 2026

I am looking for someone to come to my home once per week to cook a full week’s worth of meals. I follow a micronutrient focused diet, so meals must be prepared according to specific ingredient and nutrition guidelines that I will provide. I will supply all groceries in advance. Tasks include: • Batch cooking meals for the week • Portioning and storing food properly • Basic kitchen clean up after cooking I am looking for someone who is organised, reliable, and comfortable following detailed dietary instructions.

Great communication and did a great job following instructions.

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