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Great cake. Excellent service

Bake a Cake

$100

Nice service

Cake n teddy bear delivery

$25

Great communication

Deliver a cake to Silvan from Mordialloc

$80

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

Nice service

Cake delivery in the midnight

$35

What's the average cost of a cook in VIC

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Meal prep the following meals. Once a week. Groceries paid by me

$100

Sandringham VIC, Australia

27th Dec 2025

Meal prepping required for the following meals. Will pay cost of groceries plus the shown price. Can pick up from your address if need and near Chelsea, VIC . Will be on going once a week for a year . See photos for the two types of meals. Very simple and plain but part of a health program so need to stick to quantities. Looking to have the meals cooked once a week fresh . Preferably delivered/picked up on Sunday. Total meals cooked 10 x chicken meals. 5 x steak meals. In plastic containers Cost of groceries to be paid each week on top of the price if can get your self otherwise I will get groceries delivered to your place of cooking Veges to use for mixed veges - beans/capsicum/mushroom/zucchini/carrot. If good frozen veges no issues, prefer fresh tho Weight of food to be done with scales and portioned correctly - Due date: Flexible

Spiderman/superhero theme cake

$250

Caroline Springs VIC 3023, Australia

27th Dec 2025

Looking to have a spiderman theme cake made for a kid birthday party. If cant be spiderman let me know the options. It needs to be deliverd or picked by me before 2pm 28th [tommrw] Please send through a refral photo if this is something that you can do/or get from somewhere. Location can either be caroline springs for deliver or clayton- caroline springs i can pickup on the way.

Laundry and meal prep

$250

Wonga Park, Victoria

24th Dec 2025

Laundry for a family of 4 and meal prep. Week days only. Could be daily for an hour or two or 2 times a week and prep for the week.

Meal preparation

$200

South Melbourne VIC, Australia

22nd Dec 2025

Coking of lunch and dinners

Ube wedding cake

$300

Mount Evelyn, Victoria

21st Dec 2025

Hello! I am looking for a wedding cake for my fiance and I, ready on April 2nd. We are hoping to have a beautiful and delicious Ube wedding cake, for 100 people. Unfortunately we don’t have much budget, are hoping to keep this under $300. Thank you

Cake toppers

$15

Coburg VIC 3058, Australia

18th Dec 2025

I need two very simple cake toppers for kids party.

Knight castle cake for 6th birthday

$250

Coburg VIC, Australia

16th Dec 2025

Hi it’s my sons birthday He is having a knife theme party and we are looking for someone to make an Amazing cake for him if a castle with knights etc on it We need it delivered to coburg on Saturday 20/12/25 anytime of day or night or by Sunday 21-12 before 12 as that’s his party day

Nanny and Meal Prep

$35

Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia

15th Dec 2025

Looking for a nanny for a 1 year old baby boy and also for help with meal prep. $35/hour

Meal Prep and Planning/Grocery Run

$150

Lara VIC 3212, Australia

14th Dec 2025

I’m a mum of three (ages 2, 9 and 13) looking for ongoing weekly help with meal planning, grocery shopping, and meal prep for the next 3 months.

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 and cooking

$120

Brunswick West VIC, Australia

12th Dec 2025

Need someone to cook 2 meals a day 7 days a week and buy the groceries too

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!

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.