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Recent Cooking reviews in VIC
Very professional and our client enjoys session with her
Need someone to do cooking lesson for our client
$150
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
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
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
What's the average cost of a cook in VIC
$83 - $250
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$83
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$152
high
$250
Average reviews for Cooking Services in VIC
based on 185 reviews
4.88
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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
Cake for boy and girl combined theme
$160
Melton VIC, Australia
6th May 2026
Combined boy and girl theme cake, either 2 small cakes on the single board or one big cake with half pink and half blue theme (with butterfly and monsters truck toppings/decore) chocolate or butterscotch flavour on the fresh cream (no fondant). To serve about 35 people combined (kids and adults). Open to other cake designs or options (even if someone can make a letter A cake )with half pink and half blue? Can pick up or happy to pay reasonable delivery charges
Need 30th birthday cake, 70s theme, dairy free
$100
Armstrong Creek VIC, Australia
5th May 2026
Need a cake for 30th birthday, 70s disco, groovy theme. Preferance is dairy free. Looking at chocolatey, creamy and not too sweet. Inspiration photos attached.
Meal prep
$30
Box Hill VIC 3128, Australia
4th May 2026
Prepare vegetarian Indian meals
Meal Preparation
$100
South Yarra VIC 3141, Australia
4th May 2026
I’m looking to hire an experienced chef or meal prep service to prepare my lunches and dinners for the week. Meals must be a balanced mix of vegetarian and meat options, and easy to reheat. It’s important that all meals are low FODMAP diet, so experience or knowledge in this area is preferred. I only need my lunch and dinner for 5x days. Can be cooked at my home or delivered :)
Make a birthday cake for gf birthday
$70
Cairnlea VIC 3023, Australia
4th May 2026
Gf birthday is coming need to make a good cake
Home cook meal prep
$100
Moonee Ponds VIC, Australia
3rd May 2026
📌 WEEKLY HOME COOK — ONGOING ROLE We're a household of 2.5 people (two adults and toddler) looking for a reliable, experienced home cook to come once a week for a batch cooking session. This is an ongoing arrangement for the right person. 🍲 WHAT WE LOVE We're big fans of hearty, flavourful food — think stews, curries, and grilled meats. No fussy fine dining, just delicious home-style cooking we can enjoy across the week. ✅ WHAT THE JOB INVOLVES • 1 session per week (approx. 2.5–3 hours) • Prepare 3-4 dishes for about 20 servings • Cook in our kitchen using our equipment • We'll cover groceries separately (receipts reimbursed, or we'll shop in advance) • Leave the kitchen clean and meals stored/labelled 🍽️ SAMPLE MEALS (we're flexible!) • Stews: beef & vegetable, Moroccan lamb, slow-cooked osso buco style • Curries: butter chicken, lamb rogan josh, Thai green, dahl • Grilled meats: lemon herb chicken, harissa thighs, lamb cutlets, pork chops 🙋 WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR • Confident cooking in someone else's kitchen • Reliable and punctual — this is a weekly commitment • Comfortable cooking in bulk/batch style • Good communicator — happy to discuss the menu each week • Reviews and ratings on Airtasker preferred 💰 BUDGET Please quote your hourly or per-session rate (groceries reimbursed on top). We're looking for a fair, ongoing rate for the right person. 📅 TIMING Weekday preferred (flexible on the day). We're ready to start within the next 2 weeks. If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear a little about your cooking background and any cuisine you specialise in. Looking forward to finding our person! 🙌
Domestic help to cook and meal prep for week. Vegetarian food only.
$35
Altona Meadows VIC, Australia
1st May 2026
Require domestic help to cook and do meal prep in few hours for the week ahead. Possibly 3 hours twice a week. Vegetarian food only. Can offer upto $35p/h.
Japanese cooking, meal prepping. Weekly ongoing
$250
Brunswick VIC, Australia
30th Apr 2026
Someone familiar and experienced with Japanese-style home cooking as well as other Asian dishes, to help cook and meal prep simple, balanced and nutritious meals weekly, and deliver them to Brunswick. Fish, seafood, vegan/vegetarian. No meat. Protein, soups, side dishes, etc. Please set your own price.
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

