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Assemble children’s mud kitchen

$80

Great cake. Excellent service

Bake a Cake

$100

Nice service

Cake n teddy bear delivery

$25

WOW ..... IMPRESSED TOTALLY AND WILL ORDER MORE

28 home cooked meals prepared

$550

Peach P makes fantastic Italian food! Better than the restaurants. Highly recommend!

Meal preparation for 2

$120

What a absolute lovely lady! Thank you very much again!

Ongoing Weekly Meal Prep (Frozen)

$100

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Meal prep

$30

Essendon VIC 3040, Australia

27th Nov 2025

Looking for someone to do my meal prep for next week

Personal chef for a hens party of 10 in Rye Tommorrow evening

$2,000

Rye VIC, Australia

27th Nov 2025

My Wife is arranging a Hens party this weekend for 10 ladies. Unfortuantely they have just been informed that the private chef they had arranged to cook dinner for them on Friday can no longer make it due to illness. So they are looking for a last minute replacement. An outline of the previously agreed menu is below to give you an idea as to what they are looking for. There is 1 vegan dietary requirement (the bride to be) but nothing else. The below is just for example and does not need to be followed exactly. Entrees (2–3 options)Burrata with roasted cherry tomatoes and basil: Serve a ball of burrata (or soft mozzarella) on a platter with warm roasted cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, olive oil, salt, pepper and crusty bread for dipping. Smoked salmon blinis or crostini: Use store-bought blinis or toasted baguette slices topped with cream cheese or crème fraîche, smoked salmon, a squeeze of lemon and dill. Prosciutto-wrapped asparagus: Lightly blanch asparagus, wrap in prosciutto, drizzle with olive oil and roast until the prosciutto is crisp; serve with a squeeze of lemon. Mains – Lamb Herb-crusted roast lamb with tray-bake vegetables: Roast a lamb leg or lamb mini-roasts rubbed with garlic, rosemary, lemon zest and olive oil over a tray of potatoes, carrots and red onion so the vegetables cook in the juices. Mains – Fish Baked salmon with lemon and herbs: Place salmon fillets or a side of salmon on a tray, top with slices of lemon, garlic, dill or parsley and a drizzle of olive oil; bake until just cooked and serve with a simple green salad. Mains – VeganRoasted vegetable and chickpea tray bake with tahini drizzle: Roast capsicum, zucchini, red onion and cherry tomatoes with olive oil and spices, toss through a can of chickpeas, then finish with a quick lemon–garlic tahini sauce. You can round this out with shared bowls of green salad, warm bread, and a simple dessert like chocolate mousse or sorbet to keep prep relaxed but still special

My girlfriends 21 birthday decoration

$250

Melbourne VIC, Australia

23rd Nov 2025

Hi 28th November is my Girlfriend’s 21st birthday i am going to book a airbnb in Melbourne i need decoration .

Vegetarian Meal Prep Cook Needed (3 Days Per Week)

$300

Croydon VIC, Australia

23rd Nov 2025

I am looking for a reliable and confident home cook to prepare healthy vegetarian lunches and dinners for my daughter, who needs support with consistent eating and weight gain. She is vegetarian (no meat, no fish) and prefers simple, nutritious meals. Your Responsibilities: • Plan a weekly menu (vegetarian only) • Cook lunches and dinners in-home across 3 days per week • Prepare meals that are calorie-dense, healthy, and appealing • Manage ingredients and let me know what needs to be purchased • Maintain a clean and organised cooking space What We Are Looking For: • Experience with vegetarian cooking • Reliable, trustworthy, and able to work independently • Good understanding of balanced nutrition • Able to cook mild-flavoured meals suitable for someone with a low appetite • Friendly and easy to work with This is a great role for someone who loves cooking and wants consistent weekly work. If you’re interested, please send a message with your experience and availability.

Meal preparation

$70

Craigieburn VIC 3064, Australia

19th Nov 2025

Tasy-High protein meal prep with plenty of veg.

Birthday decoration at home

$150

Box Hill VIC, Australia

17th Nov 2025

Just some decoration at home for baby boy's first birthday. The colour scheme is blue-white-gold, with a cute backdrop appropriate for a 1-year-old. I can get the balloon garland kit from Amazon but I'm open to suggestions regarding where to get the best backdrops from. Please refer to the images below to see what I have in mind - doesn't have to be an exact copy of this but something along these lines. Small scale, sweet, and memorable. Availability wise, either the evening of Nov. 26 or between 9am-noon on Nov. 27. Thank you.

Meal prep and cooking ( Indian)

$35

Lyndhurst VIC 3975, Australia

16th Nov 2025

Hi there! I’m looking for someone who can come in once a week to cook and prep North Indian-style meals ( veg + chicken) for the week ahead. Meals should be suitable for refrigeration and reheating. I’m based in Lyndhurst and you’ll be cooking in my kitchen- not looking for tiffin/ food delivery services. All ingredients will be provided, and I’m happy to discuss rates and scheduling. If this sounds like something you’d enjoy, please reach out.

Weekly Meal Prep

$70

Craigieburn VIC 3064, Australia

16th Nov 2025

I’m looking for someone to help with weekly meal prep to specific macro requirements. I’ll provide all ingredients or a shopping list — if you prefer to shop, I’ll reimburse you for the cost. Each ingredient will need to be accurately weighed and used according to the instructions provided. Consistency and attention to detail are really important. I’ll need 10 meals prepared each week. Pickup or delivery can be arranged depending on what works best. Willing to pay $35/hour. Should be roughly 2 hours of cooking and cleaning. If this sounds like you, please get in touch!

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!

Chiffon cake for a birthday

$5

Prahran VIC 3181, Australia

28th Sep 2025

Looking for someone who can make a nice chiffon cake for my partner’s birthday. Nothing over the top, just light, fluffy and tasty. Something that can feed about 4 people I think maybe 6". Happy with classic flavours (vanilla, orange, earl gray, pandan, etc.) but open to ideas. Bonus points if it looks simple and elegant – not too fancy. Need it by 3rd october.

Absolutely fantastic! The chiffon cake was light, fluffy and delicious!!! you can tell it was made with care. Everything was smooth from start to finish: punctual, great communication and a genuinely lovely person to deal with. Highly recommend!

Weekly chef for meal prep

$150

Brunswick VIC 3056, Australia

15th Aug 2025

Looking for a reliable cook to prepare healthy meals for the week every Sunday. I have a specific meal plan I need to follow — cooking for 1 person. I’ll give the meal plan to you. Preferably have it all done by Sunday night & packed up. Open to either: - You doing the grocery shopping (happy to pay extra for your time), or - I can supply all ingredients in advance Happy for you to cook in my kitchen or yours (and bring the meals over). I have a busy schedule and can’t cook every Sunday, so consistency is key.

Amazing work!! Amazing communication and food looks amazing

Meal Preparation

$80

Richmond VIC 3121, Australia

11th Aug 2025

Prepare some simple meals / snacks for our freezer. This will help our family get through our busy schedules. Cooked & Frozen - egg & vegetable breakfast tarts x 6 - egg & bacon & veg breakfast tarts x 6 - capsicum & onion sauce x 6 portions - wilted greens x 4 serves - chicken & veg soup - 6 serves Frozen Uncooked - Chicken & veg burgers x 6 We will supply the recipes. You supply the ingredients, cook and deliver to us in Richmond on Friday, or Blairgowrie on Weekend. But needs to be organic vegetables, high quality free range eggs and meat - we can reimburse the value of your receipts. The choice of ingredients is important to us. This suits someone with attention to detail, food hygiene, and timeliness. If it goes well, this will be a fortnightly repeat job. Price excludes ingredients, will reimburse you for the cost of these on top of the task price.

Connie was awesome. Clear communication, punctual, clean and asked questions when the details of the task weren't clear. Best of all our meals tasted great. 100% would hire again!

Looking to get an entertainer for a baby shower

$200

Ormond VIC, Australia

5th Aug 2025

As per my note, entertainment for mostly adults but a few kids at our baby shower

Hythem was awesome, so good at what he does and definitely added some thrills and excitement to our event. Highly recommend

Weekly Meal Prep (Family of 3 ) Healthy & Dairy-Free

$100

Altona VIC, Australia

16th 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 + 1 toddler) in our home in Altona on a Wednesday. 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) * All meals must be dairy-free and made with natural ingredients * Access to slow cooker, rice cooker, food blender. We’ll provide: * Grocery ingredients (we do the shop). * All cooking equipment + kitchen access * Optional - we have a 4 weekly rotation of recipes (we have a Trello board of simple, family-friendly dishes.) Open to you creating your own menus though. You’ll provide: * Meal prep and cooking in our home * 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!

Wow! Riya has been my ray of sunshine today hard at work in my kitchen cooking a week’s worth (+!) of family meals and lunches. So warm, friendly. Absolutely loved having her here and so grateful for the help. Massaman Beef Curry tonight was 10/10 and the banana bread went down a treat! Highly recommend.

Chadstone

$45

North Melbourne VIC, Australia

24th Jun 2025

Caneles French Baked Cakes - View all the details of this offer: https://www.airtasker.com/offers/01JYGJGRGFYG1YREHFMTFNNP6Y

Arrived right on time very punctual and professional. The delivery was smooth, handled with care and efficiency. Highly recommend!

Weekly meal prep

$100

Coburg VIC 3058, Australia

14th Jun 2025

Weekly meal prep for drop off in Coburg

Adam was very nice but the food was over salted and desert was a pretzel in yogurt. Appreciate the effort but will not use again.

I need a private chef for a dinner for two (vegetarian)

$400

Berwick VIC 3806, Australia

8th Jun 2025

I’m organizing a little date night for myself and my husband. He’s a vegetarian and I’m not but I’m also happy to have vegetarian if it makes the meal easier… I’m looking for at least 3-4 course fine dining meal by an experienced chef, I’m open to most cuisines!!

Above and beyond is an understatement!! Janet is a wonderful cook

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 👍