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Recent Meal Preparation & Planning reviews

Samantha is absolutely great to have in your house. Very flexible and accommodating. She cooked 5 dinners for me and left me with a clean kitchen. Thank you.

Dinner meal prep.

$200

Very well done and organised. Definitely recommend Kate.

Meal plan

$25

Dale was easy to communicate with and provided an excellent service. He provided healthy, tasty comfort food and I didn't have to do any thinking! Highly recommended.

Meal planning and preparation

$5

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

Meal preparation for 2

$120

Julia is awesome! Suggested great meals, was very organised with the grocery list, made us lots of tasty meals and is a pleasure to welcome into our home. Literally can not think of anything that could've been better. :)

Weekly healthy meal prep for a couple

$120

Georgia was amazing! She worked with us to create a menu that we were happy with and executed brilliantly today. We will be asking her back in two weeks time :-)

Meal preparation

$200

What's the average cost of a meal prep specialist

$97 - $215

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$97

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$150

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$215

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Why book a meal preparation & planning service through Airtasker?

Freshly prepared meals and main courses are just a few taps away on Airtasker! Taskers on our platform take the guesswork out of your weekly meal planning and save you the hassle of cooking and preparing your own food.

We know that it can be time-consuming to plan and prepare your meals. On top of that, it isn’t always easy to eat healthily. Skip the stress of meal prep, and let a Tasker take care of everything for you. They can design meal plans personalised to your unique health goals, complete with delicious dishes that can save you hours.

All you have to do is put up a task and include your budget, location, health goals and dietary preferences. Once your post is up, you will receive offers from Taskers in your area. You can compare ratings and read reviews to help you decide whose service best suits your needs. Once you accept an offer, you’ll be starting your journey to healthy eating in no time!

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It all depends on your health and fitness goals and your dietary needs and restrictions. Generally, a good meal plan emphasises vegetables, fruits, and whole grains, including lean meats, poultry, fish, beans, eggs, and nuts. It limits saturated and trans fats, sodium, and added sugars and must have controlled portion sizes. But as mentioned, every meal plan is unique. As long as you get your macronutrients through your meals, then your meal plan is good and balanced.

It’s highly recommended for you to be present when your meals are delivered to your location. It’s because most of the meals can be perishable and must be immediately stored inside your refrigerator or freezer. You can do this by coordinating your schedule with your Tasker. Otherwise, make sure to advise someone in your location that your meals will be delivered so they can store them properly right away. 

Most prepared meals last for four days, as long as they’re kept in an airtight container in your refrigerator or freezer. Some meals can even last longer, while some must be eaten in three days. It depends on the kind of meal your Tasker has prepared for you. For good measure, consume the meals according to the set meal plan and schedule to avoid food spoilage. 

Like all plans, some wiggle room and improvisations must be done to make them work. Maybe it’s an unexpected lunch out with friends or a dinner date with your special someone. Whatever the case is, your Tasker can adjust your meal plan for you when needed. They can either bump your menu to the next day or save it for the next week. Remember to inform your Tasker immediately if you need to skip a day on your meal plan!

Absolutely! We understand that you may want to bring some people with you on your health journey. All you have to do is indicate this detail on your task. Specify how many people want to have their meals planned and prepared, and include their respective dietary preferences. Your Tasker can schedule a session with you to further understand each of your needs. 

Your meal preparation & planning service can be paid via cash or through Airtasker Pay if you prefer a cashless transaction. Let your Tasker know which payment method you prefer beforehand. Also, discuss how often you want to pay for their service, whether it’s every day, every week, or every month. Lastly, make sure to ask your Tasker about all the inclusions, such as the delivery fee.

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What do meal preparation & planning services include?

Having someone to plan and prepare your meals is an easy way to enjoy balanced, delicious meals while hitting your fitness goals at the same time! You can enjoy the convenience of having every meal customised according to your preferences and dietary needs. Here’s what you can expect from meal planning and preparation services near you:

Meal planning

Running out of meal ideas? Let a Tasker plan your meals and save you time and stress! They can personalise meal plans according to your dietary needs, restrictions, allergies, and aversions. You can have ready meals for a day, a week, or a month, but you can always have it adjusted whenever you want. From vegan and gluten-free to weight loss plans, your Tasker can prep your meals and keep you satisfied! For the health-conscious, hiring someone to give nutritional advice can be an added benefit, so you know which diet is the best for you. You can also get a personal trainer to help you lose fat, gain muscles, and reshape your body!

Meal preparation

For those who don’t have the time or energy to cook their own food, you can let your Tasker do it for you! They can prepare ahead meals based on the meal plan both of you have agreed upon. Your Tasker cooks your pre-prepared meals in either their kitchen or your own, and the meals should last depending on your agreed time frame. To make it even easier for you, you can get someone to shop for your groceries, so you can tick off items on your shopping list without having to step out of your house! Feel free to have fresh meat, veggies, and fruits delivered if you want to have your meal made with fresh ingredients.

Meal delivery

If your breakfast and lunch are cooked and prepared in your Tasker’s kitchen, you can have your meals delivered to your door. Your ready prepared meals are sent to you in freezer bags or oven-safe boxes, all set for reheating any time. Make sure to store them properly in your refrigerator or freezer to avoid getting them spoiled! If you need healthy meals delivered right away, a Tasker can also bring you healthy takeaway from your go-to restaurant so you can enjoy freshly-cooked food while sticking to your diet.

Recent Meal Preparation & Planning tasks

Meal preparation

$100

Runcorn QLD 4113, Australia

11th Sep 2025

wanting to know if meal preps are possible for busy professional, interested in bodybuilding. so need accurate macros

Meal prep, cooking, tidying, laundry, folding and ironing

$25

Bella Vista NSW, Australia

11th Sep 2025

Housekeeping tasks such as Meal prep Tidying Laundry

Meal preparation

$300

Asquith NSW, Australia

10th Sep 2025

Meal preparation for 1 week for family 5 . Gluten and dairy free meals.

Meal preparation, washing and ironing

$60

Carlton North VIC, Australia

10th Sep 2025

We need a hand on Mondays for a few hours to do washing, ironing and simple meal preparation

Meal prep and life admin

$110

South Yarra VIC, Australia

9th Sep 2025

Looking for chef that can help with meal preps for me and 2 kids (age 7+4) Wednesday morning visits Would like to work together on fortnightly meal ideas and if you could let me know what you need I can buy and arrange to be ready when you arrive light lunches/breakfasts and dinners for approx 3-4 days located in south yarra

Meal prep and cooking ( Indian)

$120

Lyndhurst VIC 3975, Australia

8th Sep 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

$330

Bulimba QLD, Australia

7th Sep 2025

Seeking weekly meal prep for my family. I found an absolute gem on here last time but unfortunately she is no longer available. We were getting 3 - 4 recipes with 4 large servings of each recipe weekly. I have all the glass individual containers Recipes were up to us and we're completely varied each week Shopping to be completed by you, cooked here or at your home and delivered to us. Let me know if thats something you can do!

Weekly cooking/meal prep, cleaning, washing and ironing.

$300

Lalor VIC, Australia

7th Sep 2025

I’m needing some help offset consuming life tasks. Things that I am needing is the following. - weekly meal prep/cooking (usually pretty simple stuff, like chicken skewers). - washing and ironing - cleaning smaller unit/townhouse, cleaning one bedroom, bathroom and kitchen area. - minor admin work as well available

Kitchen tidy up and meal prep

$100

Holmview QLD, Australia

4th Sep 2025

Heya! Just moved in, Looking for someone to come help me set up the kitchen, put all the groceries away, meal prep for an entire week and then come weekly onwards for a general tidy up (I’m the only occupier so it doesn’t get too messy) meal prep for the entire week from then onwards No meal preference: Just looking for calorie controlled high protein meals. Will supply all ingredients.

Gede turned up on time and cooked the most amazing food for my meal prep. He is an expert in multiple cuisines Japanese, Balinese and western . Will be using him for upcoming cooking jobs surely.

Weekly Meal Prep – 14 Meals (Weight-Gain Focus)

$150

Upper Coomera QLD, Australia

29th Aug 2025

TL;DR: Batch-cook 1 lunch + 1 dinner x 7 days in one session. Menu is locked: Sweet Soy Chicken + Steamed Rice and Spaghetti Bolognese. Portions generous. I’ll freeze/reheat. Goal: Total meals: 14 (7× lunches, 7× dinners) Cook frequency: Once per week (single prep/block) Style: Simple, tasty, repeatable. Ideally follow my usual recipes (I’ll share them), keep it consistent week to week. The menu (locked) Lunch (7x): Simple Sweet Soy Chicken + Steamed Jasmine Rice Target portion (guide): ~220–250g cooked chicken + ~300g cooked rice per meal Notes: classic sweet soy, mild/neutral (no heat), clean oil (olive/neutral) Dinner (7x): Simple Spaghetti Bolognese Target portion (guide): ~180–220g cooked beef bolognese + ~300g cooked pasta per meal Notes: onion/garlic/herbs/tomato base, nothing fancy; consistent texture Packaging & labelling Containers: 750–1000ml, microwave-safe, leakproof (you supply or I can) Labels: dish name, cook date Packed for freezer; rice and pasta not overcooked (so they survive reheat) Shopping & kitchen Groceries: You can shop with receipt (I reimburse) or I’ll pre-buy a list you provide Where to cook:Open to drop-off if you have a safe, clean setup Hygiene & reliability Current Food Safety/Food Handler cert preferred (let me know if you have one) Consistent results matter: same taste, same portions, same labelling each week Timing Aim for a consistent weekly slot (e.g., Mon or Tue mornings/afternoons) Budget Labour: Open to offers; as a guide $150–$220 for the cook session (negotiable based on experience) Groceries: reimbursed with receipt

Will be a recurring client, thank you very much Nicole and family!

Family Meal Plan

$10

Bassendean WA, Australia

27th Aug 2025

Meal Planning needed for Family of 5 in Bassendean.

Aime is AMAZING to work with. She made the whole task of meal planning, shopping, prepping, cooking, a breeze for our family of 5. Will 💯 work with her again! Thanks Aime!

House maid - Doing laundry and meal prep weekly

$200

Eastlakes NSW, Australia

27th Aug 2025

Hi We had a house maid who has now retired. We had them weekly. We DO NOT need cleaning just 1. Washing and folding of clothes ( no ironing ) 2. Meal prep weekly- we buy everything and you just need to cook and pack it. All can de done within a work day and at our place on Tuesdays Thursday or Fridays Open to discussion. Thank you

The best you can possibly ask for and very reliable. Efficient and will definitely be using again. Thank you Luna

Weekly Meal prep

$200

Newstead QLD, Australia

25th Aug 2025

10 basic meals chicken rice, mince sweet potato veg protein

Ahhhhmazing thankyou so much Georgia amazing job good looks fabulous and I can have my nights back not having to worry about what’s for dinner

Meal prep for the week

$150

Berrinba QLD, Australia

19th Aug 2025

3 dinners for 5 ppl the week.

Nicole has been nothing short of helpful. Meals are delicious. Very prompt with time & so easy To get along with.

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 for a Cook/Meal Planner – Weekly Help

$150

Applecross WA 6153, Australia

16th Jul 2025

Hi! I'm trialing the idea of having someone come in once a week to help with meals and general kitchen upkeep. The main goal is to ensure I have access to good food and a well-stocked, functional kitchen. Here’s what I’m looking for: * Plan and prepare a meal based on what’s available in the kitchen * Use my phone and Uber to order groceries if needed, pick them up, and put them away * Refresh fruit supplies and toss out anything expired * Help maintain a stocked and organized fridge * Gradually reorganize the kitchen over time to make it more user-friendly There’s a friendly dog on the property—she might hang around, but if she’s in the way, we can keep her out of the kitchen during your visit. This is a flexible role and a bit of an experiment, so I’d love to hear from you if you’re open-minded, reliable, and enjoy helping create calm, functional spaces. Thanks!

Exceptionally quick and professional service.

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.

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.

Meal Prep

$100

Coorparoo QLD, Australia

10th Jun 2025

5 X meals for lunch (I lunch at 11:30) 5 afternoon snacks - (for 2pm) Not too heavy as gym/exercise most days afterwork Dinners - Perhaps 2 Freezer friendly dinners at a later stage depending but can discuss later on. Have you provided this service before? What meals/snacks would you offer? What would you charge? Thanks

Top communicator through and through. A slight delay but just because log gets in the way sometimes. You’d be inhuman to hold that against anyone. Will happily work with Raennon again