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Lisa is so professional and a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend her.

Shopping & meal prep - no cooking skills needed

$85

Totally amazing service, the meals were awesome, super helpful labels for the macros and she communicated with me really well!

Macro friendly meal prep

$100

Thank you so much! Great service and speedy delivery

Private Meal Prep

$300

Amazing service

Meal prep and delivery

$300

Georgia’s communication was great. She was able to meet my dietary needs and create meals perfect for our family

Weekly Meal Prep

$200

Good communication, Very helpful

Meal Prep/Housework Tasks

$280

What's the average cost of a meal prep specialist

$90 - $210

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$90

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$150

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$210

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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

I want someone to meal prep

$350

Perth WA 6164, Australia

5th Sep 2026

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Weekly In-Home Batch Cook / Meal Prep | Doncaster Area

$240

Bulleen VIC 3105, Australia

4th Sep 2026

I’m looking for a reliable, organised home cook to come to my home in the Doncaster area for approximately 4 hours once a week to help with batch cooking and food preparation. This isn’t a personal-chef or fine-dining role. I already know what I want prepared and will provide the recipes/instructions and groceries. The aim is simply to have good food cooked or prepared in advance so meals are easy during the week. Tasks may include: * batch cooking freezer-friendly meals * preparing staples and some baking * washing, chopping and preparing ingredients * preparing or cooking meal components * portioning and labelling food for the fridge/freezer * cleaning the kitchen afterwards For the first session, I’d like to do a 4-hour paid trial. If it works well for both of us, I’d like this to become a regular weekly arrangement. You don’t need to be a professional chef. I’m looking for someone who is a confident home cook, efficient, reliable, comfortable following recipes and familiar with safe food preparation and storage. Please tell me a little about your cooking experience, any similar meal-prep work you’ve done, and your hourly or session rate.

Meal planning and preparation for weight loss

$250

Brunswick East VIC 3057, Australia

4th Sep 2026

Plan and prepare meals including breakfast, lunch and dinner at approx 1200 calories or less for the day. Prepare meals for a week. High in proteins, including plant proteins and nutritious. Minimal gluten and sugars. Suitable for a menopausal woman wanting to lose weight. Anaphylaxis to all fish and seafood.

Weekly private chef needed: meal prep + meal plans for couple

$250

Hallam VIC 3803, Australia

3rd Sep 2026

Looking for a private chef/cook to meal plan and cook for our family on a weekly basis. This is ongoing work for the right person. We're based in Hallam, VIC. We're after nutritious, healthy meals that are genuinely delicious. If you take pride in your cooking, we want to hear from you. What we need each week: - A weekly meal plan focused on healthy, balanced meals (we'll approve it before you shop) - Grocery shopping (halal meat only, this is essential) - Cooking at our home, and cleaning up the kitchen after - Lunch and dinner for 2 adults, 7 days a week (14 meals), plus baby-size portions for our toddler (low salt, simple ingredients) - We may add breakfast as well, depending on price and meal options Open to the meals being cooked at your place and delivered instead, if that works better for you. We're looking to start ASAP, ideally within the week. When you make an offer, please include: - Your weekly rate for labour (we'll cover the cost of groceries separately) - What the price would look like with breakfast added - Any experience cooking halal or for young kids - Whether you'd prefer to cook at ours or deliver

Meal prep/ meals for the week

$30

Parramatta NSW 2150, Australia

3rd Sep 2026

I’m looking for someone to help with weekly meal preparation/cooking at my home. Dietary requirements: * Vegetarian * Gluten-free * Dairy-free * High-protein, nutritious meals * Preferably low/moderate carb What I need Ideally, someone who can: * Prepare 5-6 days of meals at a time * Cook a combination of breakfast/lunch/dinner * Follow simple recipes and portion meals appropriately * Be comfortable working with gluten-free and dairy-free ingredients I’m happy to provide recipes/meal ideas and groceries

Meal Prep

$175

Newport VIC 3015, Australia

3rd Sep 2026

Meal Prep Cook – 3 Days Per Week I’m looking for someone who can come to my home 3 days per week to prepare fresh, healthy meals for the family. What I’m looking for: * Come to our home 3 days per week * Prepare and cook meals for the week * Follow recipes and/or meal plans provided * Prepare lunches and dinners * Portion and store meals ready for the week * Clean up the kitchen after cooking * Comfortable preparing healthy, high-protein meals * Reliable, organised and able to work independently Ideally looking for someone who enjoys cooking and can become familiar with our preferences and routine. Please let me know your hourly rate, availability and experience with meal preparation. Location: Newport

Meal prepping

$120

Buderim QLD 4556, Australia

2nd Sep 2026

I require someone to food prep, twice a week every fortnight at this stage. Would be 1 hour each time (roughly). Prep to be done at our residence and to our specifications.

Meal prep high protein

$500

Fremantle WA 6160, Australia

1st Sep 2026

need high protein meals cooked with good carb source - will provide top quality meat as required

Meal prep food weekly ongoing task

$250

Newtown NSW 2042, Australia

23rd Aug 2026

I'm looking for someone to meal prep healthy food once a week. This will involve them giving me a of items to buy at my cost. Then come to my house Cooking 15/20 dishes healthy protein bases meals, including breakfast/ lunch dinner. I work 6 days a week and live a busy lifestyle. I would love to cook for myself but I'm just too busy and I want to live a healthy and active life. Eating right is really important to me. You can bring your own healthy meal menu or I can help create one. This will be an ongoing job for the right person. I'm flexible on the day / time and flexible on how many meals. Work together to get work well. Maybe 4/5 hours work. Not totally sure. Also you could do it your house and just deliver to me. But need to trust base and correct person.

Great good! Delivered quick. Very yummy

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.

Need support in healthy meal prep for family in Sydney

$50

Seaforth NSW 2092, Australia

5th Aug 2026

We are a family of four needing help with health meals and meal prep

Thank you so mucb Angelo for the delicious meals you cooked for us!

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!

Meal prep food

$150

Sans Souci NSW 2219, Australia

1st Jul 2026

I have all the stuff but no time. Need someone to meal prep my weekly meals and have them ready to eat. I have containers and food ready to go. Just bring yourself. Cooking experience is needed as I prefer someone knows how to cook it right . Electric Stove. Need prep for 7 days. This will be on going

Very smart and helpful.. Knows how to cook well

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!

Meal prep for the week

$10

Queanbeyan NSW 2620, Australia

10th Jun 2026

We are looking to pay someone to cook our meals for us for the week. This will be 2 meals a day for 2 adults. Happy for you to cook at your own place or ours Open to all quotes, thank you

Anoma cooked delicious food for us! We will book her again for this week

Meal prep

$100

Caroline Springs VIC, Australia

5th Jun 2026

📌 WEEKLY HOME COOK — HEALTHY MEALS, ONGOING ROLE We’re a family looking for a reliable home cook to come once a week for a batch cooking session. We’re all eating healthier to lose of weight — but we still want food that tastes great. Ongoing role for the right person. ✅ WHAT’S INVOLVED • 1 session per week (approx. 2.5–3 hours) • Cook 3–4 healthy dishes, batch-style, for the week • Portion meals into containers so we can just grab, heat and eat • Cook in our kitchen, leave it clean 🍽️ MEALS WE ENJOY (flexible!) Flavourful, home-style cooking made the healthy way — grilled, baked, slow-cooked. Chicken, lamb, goat, seafood. No beef or pork please. 💰 BUDGET Please quote your hourly or per-session rate (groceries on top). 📅 TIMING Weekday preferred, flexible on the day. If this sounds like you, tell us a bit about your cooking background. Looking forward to finding our person!

Really good service. He helped with meal prep. I highly recommend

Weekly Meal Prep Cook Needed — 10–15 Large Meals Delivered

$250

Greensborough VIC 3088, Australia

30th May 2026

Looking for someone in Melbourne/Victoria to cook and deliver weekly bulk meals on Saturday or Sunday. I work long construction hours and need proper filling meals, not small diet meals or packaged gym-style meals. Looking for 10–15 large serves per week. High protein, decent carbs, vegetables, moderate salt. Meals like chicken and rice, beef and potatoes, pasta bakes, curries, chilli con carne, burrito bowls, stir-fries, slow-cooked beef, lamb, etc. Ideally meals would be around 700–900 calories each with 40g+ protein, but I don’t need perfect macro tracking. I mainly need big, fresh, healthy meals that are already put together and ready to reheat. Ongoing weekly work if the food is good. Please include examples/photos of meals you’ve cooked and your weekly price for 10–15 meals delivered.

Awesome service, beautiful fresh meals delivered, way better than going to other pre-packaged food companies and healthier!