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Recent Meal Preparation & Planning reviews

Deb was simply outstanding. She is thoughtful, creative and best of all, very skilful in her preparation of some delicious meals. You can tell the attention to detail and love she puts into her cooking. So happy I found her and looking foreword to working with her in the future!

Meal Prep - Keto & Vegetarian Meals

$100

Polite, prompt and organised!

Weekly meal prep

$150

Great job, thanks

Meal prep - 2.5 hrs

$75

Great communication and wonderful to work with!

Healthy meal prep for 2 people, every week

$150

Prompt Service

3-4 weeks of Healthy Meal prep

$150

Nina's cooking is amazing! She's promt, flexible, and an amazing chef. We did a trial with Nina for 6 meals and every meal was delicious. Definitely coming back for more. Thanks Nina!!

Weekly Meal Prep

$80

What's the average cost of a meal prep specialist

$95 - $220

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$95

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$150

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$220

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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

Housekeeper - Meal prep, Laundry, tidying

$100

Bulleen VIC, Australia

20th Feb 2026

Looking for someone reliable and hardworking to help with house duties - meal prep: cut vege’s and fruit, cook basic recipes (all ingredients and recipes already supplied) - folding laundry - general tidying - putting away dishes - wipe benches Extensive Cleaning not required Flexible with days and hours but ideally Sundays or weekday evenings 4-7pm or 5-8pm but flexible $35 / hr, shifts of 3-4 hrs

Meal prep for 1

$150

Cranbourne West VIC 3977, Australia

19th Feb 2026

i’m in need of meal preparation for weightloss with specific calories and protein goals. i’m a very busy mum that often doesn’t have time to make them myself Lunch and Dinner only (PCOS/POTS friendly)

Meal preparation

$250

Redfern NSW, Australia

19th Feb 2026

I’m looking for a reliable Airtasker to handle weekly meal prep on an ongoing basis. Scope each week: Prepare 10 meals total - 2 recipes × 5 serves each Recipes are fully specified by me: -exact ingredients - measurements - cooking instructions - target macros (calories, protein, fibre) Tasks include: - grocery shopping (costs of ingredients re-imbursed weekly with receipts to be provided) - cooking (in your own home / space) - portioning into containers - delivery to my address Requirements: - Comfortable following detailed instructions - Able to weigh/measure ingredients and portions accurately - Clean, organised food handling - Preference for someone interested in a regular weekly arrangement Important Notes: - This task is recipe execution, not menu design or creative cooking. - This role suits someone who enjoys structured, repeatable work and clear instructions. - If you are looking for flexibility in ingredients, creative freedom, or one-off jobs, this is not a good fit. Logistics: - Containers can be provided by me (or included — happy to discuss) - Day of week flexible - Ongoing long term work for the right person Payment: Happy to pay fairly for reliability and consistency. Please quote your weekly rate excluding ingredients. Trial Week: This will begin with a one-week paid trial (10 meals total, same scope as above). If the trial goes well for both sides, the intention is to continue as a regular weekly arrangement. If not, the trial week will still be paid in full and no further obligation assumed. When responding, please include: - Brief experience with meal prep or batch cooking - Availability for ongoing weekly work - Any relevant food safety experience (not mandatory, but a plus) Please only respond if you are genuinely available for ongoing weekly work after the trial.

Meal prep twice a week

$150

Arundel QLD, Australia

19th Feb 2026

There are 5 people that need to be meal prepped for. Twice a week due to limited fridge space. Groceries collected and then cooked. Very simple meals that are the same across the board We have glass containers but may need some utensils to help cook the food in batches

Meal prep

$300

Parkinson QLD 4115, Australia

18th Feb 2026

Experienced support worker or chef to help with bulk meal prep fortnightly up to 40 meals or monthy up to 80 meals.

Weekly Home Helper Needed – Cleaning, Laundry & Light Meal Prep

$150

Mount Nathan QLD, Australia

18th Feb 2026

Weekly Home Helper Needed – Cleaning, Laundry & Light Meal Prep (Mount Nathan) Hi there, I’m looking for a reliable and detail-oriented home helper to assist with general household tasks on a weekly ongoing basis in Mount Nathan. I’m seeking someone who enjoys creating calm, organised spaces and is happy to help with a mix of cleaning and general home support tasks – not just surface cleaning. Tasks may include: General house cleaning (bathrooms, kitchen, dusting, vacuuming, mopping etc.) Laundry (washing, folding and putting away) Changing bed linens Kitchen reset / dishes Light tidying & organisation Occasional light meal prep (nothing fancy – basic healthy meals) General weekly home reset Ideally looking for someone who: Is trustworthy and consistent Has good attention to detail Is comfortable working independently Has experience with home cleaning / housekeeping Police check preferred (but not essential if experienced with good reviews) Details: Location: Mount Nathan Frequency: Weekly Approx. 3 hours per visit All equipment & cleaning products can be supplied Flexible on day/time for the right person Opportunity for ongoing regular work if a good fit Please tell me a little about your experience and availability when applying. Thank you!

Chef for meal prep (weekly)

$145

Burleigh Waters QLD 4220, Australia

17th Feb 2026

Young family seeking help with meal prep. I am after someone to come In Mondays or Tues and prep about 3 meals for 3 adults ( I prep my 1 your old meals and run out of time for the rest of the family 🫠) we eat vegetarian and looking for high protein meals. We ( you and I ) would come up with menu ideas over the weekend so I have the shopping done for you.

Meal prep 2x per week

$100

Humpty Doo NT, Australia

17th Feb 2026

Hey all will need 3 meals prepped, cooked and weighed 2x a week macaroni and honey chicken pasta, chicken and rice, sweet potato and mince and happy to supply all ingredients needed price is negotiable

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 Preparation

$200

Teneriffe QLD, Australia

28th Dec 2025

Looking for a household assistant to pick up groceries and meal preparation once a week

Thanks Georgia did a good job

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 - chef

$200

Bellevue Hill NSW, Australia

8th Dec 2025

I need a chef or experienced cook to take over meal prep. Ongoing weekly if mutually agreeable after trial. Three children two adults -dietary requirements: must have experience cooking for fussy children, and experience with vegetarian meal and gluten-free and dairy free meals Job is to prepare weekly nutritious meals that can be refrigerated and served through the week Meals should be ready to assemble, and planned for serving Monday to Friday. Meals to be prepped in our kitchen. I will provide ingredients as requested. You will prepare menu in collaboration with myself.

Absolutely wonderful, would love to work with again

Meal prep twice a week

$125

Charlestown NSW, Australia

7th Dec 2025

Twice a week cook my meals prep I own and run a buisness I’m becoming too busy to be able to do it all… so every 4days 12 meals 24 a week In total

Absolutely the best experience ! Easy and done right! Thank you

Fortnightly meal prep housework etc help

$90

Castlecrag NSW 2068, Australia

1st Dec 2025

Friendly efficiently help around the home What I need: 1. Meal Prep (Fortnightly – 2 hours per session) • Basic chopping, prepping, and cooking 2. Light Housework ( maybe 1 hour per week) • Folding laundry • Putting clothes away • Light wardrobe organisation • General tidy of baby/bedroom areas • Occasional ad-hoc tasks (nothing heavy) Who would suit this role: • Someone organised and efficient • Trustworthy and respectful in a family home • Good communicator • Experience with kids/babies around is a bonus (we have an 8-month-old) Ongoing schedule: • Meal Prep: 2 hours every second week • Housework: 1 hour every week • Times are flexible — mornings or afternoons okay Please include in your offer: • Your hourly rate • Experience with meal prep or home organisation • Availability

Vivienne was a great communicator and super efficient, she organised my wardrobe so good and efficient!! She was a delight to have around and will be working with her again!

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 and cleaning

$350

Bulimba QLD, Australia

13th Nov 2025

Meal prep Household duties - washing, ironing etc Option to do some personal assistant / house manager work ongoing

Monica is very helpful and great communication ensured task was well delivered

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!