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Recent Cooking reviews in VIC
We loved her work. She was so independent and the cake looked amazing and was a hit at our wedding
Wedding cake
$300
absolute amazing job done by Steph! perfect communication from the moment she posted her offer. very kind and respectful, and went above and beyond to make sure i was happy with how she completed my task!! definitely recommend:) thanks Steph!
MarleySpoon meal prep
$75
Tabatha was great, great to deal with and delivered as promised (and on short notice!) I highly recommend her :)
Meal Prep healthy plant based meals twice per week
$300
Thank you for the cake and the delivery just in time :) Merry Christmas 🎄🌲
Birthday cake space for 6 year old
$125
Rimplejit was very good and completed the task nicely
Cooking Vegetarian Indian food
$65
Cake looked amazing and tasted delicious
Birthday Cake
$200
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Continuous Meal Prep Services
$100
West Footscray VIC 3012, Australia
6th Nov 2026
Looking for someone to come to my house (for 3 to 5 hours)to meal prep weekly meals(lunch and dinner)for 1. Hoping to have this as a continuous service. Happy to have the same 2 carbs(rice and potatoes) and at least 3 proteins and some vegetables. I'll get the groceries. Happy to get offers even though the prices might be different.
Trial for Aditya (Weekly Family Meal Prep)
$450
Heatherton VIC 3202, Australia
5th Nov 2026
This is a trial for another task: https://www.airtasker.com/tasks/weekly-family-meal-prep-x01m6fkanakwew1exw3na97n93g —————————————— Hello We're a family of 7 looking for someone to help with dinners around 4-6 nights per week. We've been relying on takeaway lately and are hoping to get back into healthier, home-cooked meals! What we're looking for ------------------------- - Healthy, balanced meals, high in protein and veggies, without being too carb-heavy or restrictive - Some variety in meals and cuisines, though we're happy to repeat favourites! - Ideally, someone who can take the lead on meal planning, with our input on preferences, dislikes, etc. - Potentially expanding to lunches and snacks down the track. We're very flexible on how this works ----------------------------------------- I think we'd prefer batch cooking rather than daily visits, but we're open to suggestions. You're welcome to cook at ours or yours, and we're happy to do a little finishing off before dinner. As for groceries, you can manage them yourself, or we can organize purchasing/delivery. Whatever works best! Budget: --------- The listed budget is just a rough estimate. Happy to discuss and adjust depending on the number of meals, what's included, etc. If you're interested, we'd love to hear about your experience, what arrangements work best for you, and what you'd charge. Ideally, we'd start with a trial week and continue regularly if it's a good fit. Thanks! :)
Trial for Arpi (Weekly Family Meal Prep)
$450
Heatherton VIC 3202, Australia
5th Nov 2026
Hey. This is a trial for another task: https://www.airtasker.com/tasks/weekly-family-meal-prep-x01m6fkanakwew1exw3na97n93g —————————————— Hello We're a family of 7 looking for someone to help with dinners around 4-6 nights per week. We've been relying on takeaway lately and are hoping to get back into healthier, home-cooked meals! What we're looking for ------------------------- - Healthy, balanced meals, high in protein and veggies, without being too carb-heavy or restrictive - Some variety in meals and cuisines, though we're happy to repeat favourites! - Ideally, someone who can take the lead on meal planning, with our input on preferences, dislikes, etc. - Potentially expanding to lunches and snacks down the track. We're very flexible on how this works ----------------------------------------- I think we'd prefer batch cooking rather than daily visits, but we're open to suggestions. You're welcome to cook at ours or yours, and we're happy to do a little finishing off before dinner. As for groceries, you can manage them yourself, or we can organize purchasing/delivery. Whatever works best! Budget: --------- The listed budget is just a rough estimate. Happy to discuss and adjust depending on the number of meals, what's included, etc. If you're interested, we'd love to hear about your experience, what arrangements work best for you, and what you'd charge. Ideally, we'd start with a trial week and continue regularly if it's a good fit. Thanks! :)
Trial for Claire & Sam (Weekly Family Meal Prep)
$450
Heatherton VIC 3202, Australia
5th Nov 2026
Hey. This is a trial for another task: https://www.airtasker.com/tasks/weekly-family-meal-prep-x01m6fkanakwew1exw3na97n93g —————————————— Hello We're a family of 7 looking for someone to help with dinners around 4-6 nights per week. We've been relying on takeaway lately and are hoping to get back into healthier, home-cooked meals! What we're looking for ------------------------- - Healthy, balanced meals, high in protein and veggies, without being too carb-heavy or restrictive - Some variety in meals and cuisines, though we're happy to repeat favourites! - Ideally, someone who can take the lead on meal planning, with our input on preferences, dislikes, etc. - Potentially expanding to lunches and snacks down the track. We're very flexible on how this works ----------------------------------------- I think we'd prefer batch cooking rather than daily visits, but we're open to suggestions. You're welcome to cook at ours or yours, and we're happy to do a little finishing off before dinner. As for groceries, you can manage them yourself, or we can organize purchasing/delivery. Whatever works best! Budget: --------- The listed budget is just a rough estimate. Happy to discuss and adjust depending on the number of meals, what's included, etc. If you're interested, we'd love to hear about your experience, what arrangements work best for you, and what you'd charge. Ideally, we'd start with a trial week and continue regularly if it's a good fit. Thanks! :)
Trial for Manpreet (Weekly Family Meal Prep)
$450
Heatherton VIC 3202, Australia
5th Nov 2026
This is a trial for another task: https://www.airtasker.com/tasks/weekly-family-meal-prep-x01m6fkanakwew1exw3na97n93g —————————————— Hello We're a family of 7 looking for someone to help with dinners around 4-6 nights per week. We've been relying on takeaway lately and are hoping to get back into healthier, home-cooked meals! What we're looking for ------------------------- - Healthy, balanced meals, high in protein and veggies, without being too carb-heavy or restrictive - Some variety in meals and cuisines, though we're happy to repeat favourites! - Ideally, someone who can take the lead on meal planning, with our input on preferences, dislikes, etc. - Potentially expanding to lunches and snacks down the track. We're very flexible on how this works ----------------------------------------- I think we'd prefer batch cooking rather than daily visits, but we're open to suggestions. You're welcome to cook at ours or yours, and we're happy to do a little finishing off before dinner. As for groceries, you can manage them yourself, or we can organize purchasing/delivery. Whatever works best! Budget: --------- The listed budget is just a rough estimate. Happy to discuss and adjust depending on the number of meals, what's included, etc. If you're interested, we'd love to hear about your experience, what arrangements work best for you, and what you'd charge. Ideally, we'd start with a trial week and continue regularly if it's a good fit. Thanks! :)
Make an Indian vegetarian meal for 5 with entrees main rice and naan
$200
Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia
5th Nov 2026
Just prepare Indian veggie food and drop off to my house in Fitzroy. I could order through restaurant but I thought I’d support someone else get started
Instructor for Cake decorating workshop
$150
Point Cook VIC 3030, Australia
4th Nov 2026
Cake Decorating Workshop Instructor – Point Cook I’m launching School of Cakes and looking for an experienced cake decorator to conduct a 2.5-hour hands-on workshop for approximately 10 participants. Responsibilities: * Teach students how to layer, fill and assemble cakes. * Demonstrate crumb coating and smooth buttercream finishing techniques. * Teach buttercream piping, including rosettes, borders and decorative designs. * Guide students as they decorate their own six-inch cakes to take home. * Assist with workshop setup and pack-down. All cakes, American buttercream, piping tools and decorating materials will be provided.
Weekly Family Meal Prep
$450
Heatherton VIC 3202, Australia
3rd Nov 2026
Hello We're a family of 7 looking for someone to help with dinners around 4-6 nights per week. We've been relying on takeaway lately and are hoping to get back into healthier, home-cooked meals! What we're looking for ------------------------- - Healthy, balanced meals, high in protein and veggies, without being too carb-heavy or restrictive - Some variety in meals and cuisines, though we're happy to repeat favourites! - Ideally, someone who can take the lead on meal planning, with our input on preferences, dislikes, etc. - Potentially expanding to lunches and snacks down the track. We're very flexible on how this works ----------------------------------------- I think we'd prefer batch cooking rather than daily visits, but we're open to suggestions. You're welcome to cook at ours or yours, and we're happy to do a little finishing off before dinner. As for groceries, you can manage them yourself, or we can organize purchasing/delivery. Whatever works best! Budget: --------- The listed budget is just a rough estimate. Happy to discuss and adjust depending on the number of meals, what's included, etc. If you're interested, we'd love to hear about your experience, what arrangements work best for you, and what you'd charge. Ideally, we'd start with a trial week and continue regularly if it's a good fit. Thanks! :)
Weekly Meal Prep – 3 Bulk Recipes + Portioning | Oak Park Area
$150
Oak Park VIC 3046, Australia
6th Oct 2026
*REPOST - PREVIOUS POST EXPIRED + INTERSTATE TRAVELS DISRUPTION WITH TIMING OF TASK COMPLETION Looking for someone reliable and confident in the kitchen to help with my weekly meal prep on an ongoing basis for the task to be completed on a Sunday. I will provide all groceries, containers, equipment needed - it will just have to be completed in your kitchen I will provide all ingredients, containers, recipes, quantities and instructions — you won’t need to purchase anything. The prep is straightforward and consists of only 3 main recipes cooked in large batches. Each week: • Cook 3 recipes in bulk • Portion into 21 full meals (7 of each recipe) • Prepare 7 containers of dry oats + protein powder – weighing only, no cooking • Prepare 7 containers of dry cereal – weighing only, no cooking • Clean cookware, utensils and kitchen afterwards While there are 35 containers total, only 3 recipes actually require cooking. The entire task should take approximately 3 hours from start to finish, including cooking, portioning and cleaning. All recipes and exact quantities will be provided. As this is fitness/bodybuilding-style meal prep, accurate weighing and portioning is important. I’m based in Oak Park and would prefer the cooking to be done at your home. Ideally you’re located in Oak Park or a nearby suburb so collecting/dropping off ingredients and finished meals is convenient. You don’t need to be a professional chef — I’m mainly looking for someone who is clean, reliable, organised and comfortable following recipes and measurements. When applying, please include your suburb, cooking/meal-prep experience, availability and your price for approximately 3 hours of weekly prep. Ideally this will become a regular weekly arrangement if it works well for both of us.
Kaitlyn helped me with my weekly meal prep, great communicator and punctuality was superb!
Meal prep for the weekdays
$80
Docklands VIC 3008, Australia
22nd Sep 2026
We are looking for someone to meal prep for us. 3 days lunch and dinner. Both vegetarian and non vegetarian (no beef) dishes. preference is Indian,Asian. Or we can pick meals around city
Was on time Is a good cook !! Had a good experience will definitely recommend !
I need help with meal prep once a fortnight.
$200
Hawthorn East VIC 3123, Australia
13th Sep 2026
I need help meal prepping once a fortnight. I already have an idea of the recipes and how to make them (and open to input too). Just need someone's help to make 4-5 batch cooked meals once a fortnight. No chef experience required. 4 hours per fortnight. $50/hr Ingredients provided.
Excellent. Sorted my meal prep. Made tasty meals.
Personal meal prep chef in Melbourne.
$350
Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia
8th Sep 2026
I’m looking for a reliable, experienced cook for an ongoing weekly arrangement. The role is straightforward: shop for high-quality organic groceries, prepare healthy whole-food meals for the week, portion them into containers, and leave the kitchen clean and organised. * Approximately 8-10 hours per week, split across two sessions. * Ongoing arrangement rather than a one-off task. * $60–75 per hour depending on experience. * Groceries reimbursed separately. * Shopping to be handled by you. * Ingredients will need to be organic. * You will shop at farmers markets, organic grocers, quality butchers and other appropriate suppliers. * Cooking style will be healthy, simple and ingredient-focused rather than elaborate restaurant food. * Good quality proteins, vegetables, slow-cooked dishes & nutritious meals that store & reheat well. * Meals portioned into glass vacuum-sealed containers that I will provide * Strong attention to cleanliness, food safety & kitchen organisation is a MUST. Some flexibility with location is important, as I will be moving around a bit. You would be cooking in my home kitchen. I’m looking for someone who can eventually work independently: We agree on the menu, you handle the shopping and preparation, and have the fridge stocked for the week, without me needing to micromanage the process. Professional kitchen, catering, private-chef or substantial meal-prep experience is very strongly preferred. Equally important is reliability, good judgement with ingredients, efficiency and an understanding of healthy whole-food cooking. I’d like to start with a paid trial session of 4 to 5 hours. If we’re a good fit, we can establish a regular weekly arrangement. Please reply with: * Your cooking / chef experience. * Your general availability. * Which parts of inner Melbourne you can travel to. * Examples or photos of the type of food you cook, if available. * Whether you are comfortable doing the grocery shopping as part of the role.
Excellent service, thank you
Home Cook Wanted – Regular Meal Prep – Elsternwick
$50
Elsternwick VIC 3185, Australia
10th Aug 2026
Looking for a home cook to prepare simple, healthy meals to be cooked in your kitchen I have some dietary restrictions, so I need someone who is careful with ingredients and happy to follow a clear list of foods My diet is: * Gluten free * Low FODMAP * Low histamine * No fish or seafood You don’t need to already be an expert in these diets. I can provide guidance and suitable ingredients. Familiarity with the Monash Low FODMAP app would be a bonus. The cooking itself is straightforward: chicken/meat, vegetables, salads, soups, stir-fries and other simple meals. Nothing elaborate or spicy. I’m looking for someone who: * Lives reasonably close to Elsternwick * Is a confident and capable home cook * Is clean, organised and careful with food preparation * Is comfortable following dietary restrictions * Can suggest simple meal ideas within the guidelines * Would ideally like regular ongoing work if we’re a good fit Hours/rate: Flexible and negotiable depending on experience. I’m happy to discuss an hourly rate. Please let me know what suburb you’re in, your cooking experience, your hourly rate, and your availability.
Thankyou so much Deb! Deb completely understood my extremely limited diet and made the process so easy. Great food Really grateful.
In-home meal prep chef
$250
Port Melbourne VIC 3207, Australia
2nd Aug 2026
Looking for an Ongoing Meal Prep Chef (Weekly) We’re looking for an experienced home cook or meal prep chef to come to our home once a week and prepare healthy meals for the week ahead. This will ideally become an ongoing weekly arrangement if we’re a good fit. What we’re after: * Cook meals in our home once per week. * Shop for all ingredients beforehand (we’ll provide a separate grocery budget). * Prepare high-protein, calorie-conscious meals. * Focus on fresh, whole-food ingredients. * Portion meals into containers ready for the fridge/freezer. * Clean the kitchen after cooking. The meals: We’re still working out exactly how many meals we’d like each week (likely 16-20), so we’d love someone who is flexible and can help us design the right plan. Generally we’re looking for meals that are: * High protein * Lower calorie * Healthy and balanced * Great tasting (not boring meal prep!) * Easy to reheat Examples include grilled chicken, lean beef, fish, rice, potatoes, roasted vegetables, salads, curries, stir-fries, burrito bowls, etc. About us We’re active and train regularly, so nutrition is important to us. We’re looking for someone who enjoys cooking healthy food and can bring ideas rather than simply following recipes. When applying, please include: * Your experience * A few example meals you would prepare * Your availability * Your price for a weekly cook Looking forward to finding someone for a long-term arrangement. Our assumed budget for this is $45-70/hour (depending on experience) and 3-4 hours per session.
Deb is great. Really friendly, and awesome food. Highly recommend.
Family assistant cleaner and meal prep
$30
Elsternwick VIC 3185, Australia
22nd Jul 2026
We are a busy family living in a 3-bedroom home with 2 young children, looking for a reliable, efficient, and proactive helper on an ongoing fortnightly basis We are seeking someone with great attention to detail who takes initiative around the house—someone who notices what needs doing (like stray toys, dry laundry, or cluttered counters) and handles it without needing step-by-step direction. 1. Meal Prep (5 Family Meals)** Prepare a batch of 4- 5 family-friendly meals per visit to carry us through the fortnight ahead. We need dishes that freeze well and can be pulled out easily during busy weeknights to pop straight into the oven. Don't mind if you do this in our house or in your own kitchen and bring here. Need to let us know in advance what we need to buy or give receipt of ingredients for reimbursement. 2. House Cleaning *Clean the main bathroom. * clean the kitchen area (stovetop, counters, sink, wiping down appliance exteriors). * Vacuum and mop floors ( living areas, bathroom, bedrooms). 3. Family & Household Support (Taking Initiative) * Tidy up toys, kid mess, and general clutter around the living areas. * Fold dry laundry from the line/airer, put away clothes, or pop on a load of washing. * General tidying and organising to help keep our household running smoothly. **Bonus / Casual Extra Hours (Optional)** Big plus if you have a current Working With Children Check (WWCC) and babysitting experience! We would love to find someone who could also offer ad-hoc/casual help, such as: * Occasional evening or weekend babysitting. * Collecting our son from kindergarten on the odd day Ideal Candidate: *Proactive & Independent:Sees what needs doing (e.g., dry laundry, toy clutter) and takes the initiative to get it done. Great Cook: Comfortable preparing wholesome, family-friendly meals designed to freeze and reheat well. $30 per hour (assuming 5 hours per fortnight?) Looking forward to finding a great ongoing fit for our family!
Alyce made a range of delicious meals for us
Weekly Meal Prep
$150
Moonee Ponds VIC, Australia
20th Jul 2026
Buy and cook 20 servings of 4 different pre-planned meals each week. Price negotiable depending on circumstances.
Super easy to liase with and was exactly what we were looking for!
Home cooking
$30
Point Cook VIC 3030, Australia
17th Jul 2026
Home Cooking help needed in Point Cook
Among food and punctual very reliable
Meal prep help and clean up
$60
Southbank VIC 3006, Australia
27th Jun 2026
Looking for someone to help me meal prep for the week - washing and chopping veggies, herbs etc - and complete kitchen clean up after, including washing, drying and putting away dishes. This should take a couple of hours all up. If it goes well, will repeat next Sunday. Open to offers.
Thank you, great to learn some cooking tip from you :)
Dog Meal Prep / Cooking Assistance Needed (Brighton, Melbourne)
$120
Brighton VIC 3186, Australia
14th Jun 2026
Looking for someone to assist with preparing cooked meals for my dog. My vet has provided a meal plan with specific ingredients and food groups. I will provide the recipes, portion guidelines and instructions. I'm very flexible and easygoing about exact measurements - I just need someone who can follow the recipe and prepare healthy meals containing the required ingredients. The task would involve: • Cooking meals in batches • Portioning into individual containers • Storing appropriately for fridge/freezer I can either: • Arrange groceries to be delivered directly to you via Coles/Woolworths • Reimburse grocery costs • Work out another arrangement that suits I'm based in Brighton (3186). Ideally meals would be prepared in your own kitchen. I can collect if you're within approximately 20km of Brighton, arrange an Uber Parcel pickup, or delivery would be amazing if possible. This may become an ongoing arrangement for the right person. Please let me know your location, availability, preferences around grocery options etc & delivery, pick up etc and any other relevant information. Please ensure your offer includes all costs & the day/ date you are available. Note: grocery cost separate as outlined above. Thank you!
Couldn't be happier, thank you so much!
Rescue Rose bush
$50
Mill Park, Victoria
10th Jun 2026
Accidentally baked into my rose bush but I don't know how to resurrect it and look after it
Thank you very much
