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Asha was delightful. My glass was always full, she was wonderful with the chef and cleaned up at the end. Definitely recommend her!
Private Xmas Party, help Chef & serve food & keep drinks are flowing.
$250
If it were possible, I would give Christina a rating of six stars. She is an exceptional individual who possesses a remarkable work ethic, thoughtfulness, excellent communication skills, and a charming personality. In addition to these qualities, she is an extraordinary chef. I highly recommend her services without any reservations. Thank you once again, Christina, for your exceptional assistance. 😍
Private chef for a date night
$100
Amazing dinner and service, Stanley was very professional. Highly recommended.
Private Chef- Dinner for 2
$200
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Cooking - Chef
$100
Very happy that I went ahead with getting Sam to be a private chef for a friend's birthday dinner. Both Sam and his partner Claire were professional and delightful to deal with. They were flexible and accommodating. Sam created a delicious menu that was built around our prefences.
Private chef to cook for 45th birthday dinner party
$5
Such a lovely person and really great to work with. Is very patient and makes sure she caters for everything that you might need.
Private chef required for weekly meal prep
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A chef service is your key to having delicious, nutritious, and affordable meals in the comfort of your home without the daily grind of planning, preparing, and cooking. Taskers with chef jobs near you can assist you with your everyday meals and can customise them according to your needs! Here are a few of the perks you can have when you hire a chef online:
Meal preparation and planning
Do you love rice meals? Hate onions? Want more garlic? A chef-for-hire learns your needs and preferences for them to create delicious and healthy meals personalised to your tastes and dietary requirements. Whether you’re on a strict diet because you’re looking to improve your fitness or just want to have a taste of different dishes, getting someone to prep and plan your meals is perfect for when you’re struggling to come up with meal ideas!
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For those who love having delicious home-cooked meals but don’t have the time to whip them up themselves, getting a personal food chef is truly convenient! They can come to your home with everything needed and prepare multiple customised meals in your kitchen. You can even have a stay-at-home chef when you need a meal or snack any time of the day! They can cook meals ready to be consumed immediately or prepare a batch of meals for the week and store them in your freezer. They will leave your kitchen spick and span, filled with aromas of freshly prepared meals and dishes.
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Planning to host a dinner party? Book a chef job and let a professional chef take a load off your shoulders! They can handle the prepping and cooking and ensure a smooth dining experience for you and your guests. From intimate gatherings up to big family parties of 30 or more, hiring a private chef can undoubtedly help you achieve a successful and stress-free event.
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Berry NSW, Australia
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Terrey Hills NSW, Australia
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A chef to help out at our amazing Cafe
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Prahran VIC 3181, Australia
21st Nov 2025
We need a commis chef to help out on the line at our amazing cafe Hobba in Prahran. We will need a chef comfortable working the larder and/or fryer section. You will be fully supported by our head chef and kitchen team. You will be the last missing piece of the puzzle. You will have a great attitude and be open to collaboration. We look forward to meeting you.
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$150
Rozelle NSW 2039, Australia
17th Nov 2025
I’m looking for a chef to help with meal prep on Monday, 24th November. We’re flexible with the cuisine and prefer mostly vegetarian meals, with chicken or eggs added if needed. This would be prep for 3 days — a total of 6 meals for 2 people, all prepared on Monday. I’ll provide all the ingredients; just need help with the cooking and cleanup afterwards. If you’re interested, please DM. Thank you! 🙏
Chef & catering Christmas lunch
$250
NSW, Australia
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Lunch date: 13/12 Time: 1pm Lunch for 9 adults and 4 children. Focus on entree - dips (DF/GF), celery/carrot sticks, rice crackers etc Main meal: ham, chicken, prawns, amazing salads Dessert: dairy free/gluten free (3 different types) Caterers to set up , serve and clean up. Would love restaurant style where waiter checks in on everyone for drink top ups.
Looking for a chef to shoot videos & reels for our sauce products
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Cooks Hill NSW, Australia
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Private chef (Asian or Mediterranean style)
$300
Castle Hill NSW, Australia
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I would like to host a dinner party with approx 13 people. I'd like to hire a private chef that can cook an Asian fusion or Mediterranean style dinner with a few courses for the night.
Private chef to cook at home
$850
Tallebudgera QLD 4228, Australia
15th Nov 2025
Looking for a private chef to cater a dinner party for 4 adults and 1 child on a Friday or Saturday night in next 4 weeks
Experienced cookie chef
$10
Double Bay, New South Wales
14th Nov 2025
We’re looking for an experienced pastry chef or baker to help with an upcoming cookie business launch. About the role: You’ll be baking gourmet cookies for testing, launch, and ongoing production. The goal is to create large, rich, visually appealing cookies that taste as good as they look. What we need from you: • Proven baking experience (especially cookies, desserts, or pastry) • Ability to maintain consistency and quality across batches • Creativity with flavors and presentation • Reliability and attention to detail • Availability for short term or ongoing work Bonus: Experience in recipe development or working with food startups. If you’re passionate about baking and want to help bring a new cookie brand to life accept the offer and we can talk :)
Private Chef - Dinner For 11 Pax
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Newcastle NSW 2325, Australia
12th Nov 2025
Hello! Looking for a Private Chef to cook for 11 of us. 8.30pm start. (we want to get the kids to bed first) We would need the chef to buy the ingredients and prepared some entrees, shared mains and shared sides - also would love to look at the price difference if we add dessert or not. Thank you!
Pizza chef for party (comfortable cooking on gozney)
$250
Rushcutters Bay NSW, Australia
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Need pizza chef to make pizzas for a party outside on a gozney!
Chef knives sharpened
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Bentleigh East VIC 3165, Australia
12th Nov 2025
Have a couple knives I need sharpened for work, one chef’s knife and a santoku/vegetable knife
Private chef for dinner party
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St Andrews Beach VIC, Australia
11th Nov 2025
Looking for a private chef to cater and serve a dinner party with 10 guests and 2 kids. It’s in Mornington peninsula - price negotiable
A bbq chef to come good meats on charcoal and gas for a few hours
$10
Castle Hill NSW 2154, Australia
11th Nov 2025
Come and cook a bbq / asado on gas and charcoal. Meat and BBQs provided. Arrive a few hours before to prepare and cook and assist serve. Price not sure?
Personal Chef
$500
Ashmore QLD, Australia
10th Nov 2025
Need a personal Chef to cook for our birthday dinner (Pizza) we already got pizza oven (Gozney Dome)
Private chef - Mexican food - 40th birthday party- 13th December
$3,000
Cronulla NSW 2230, Australia
10th Nov 2025
We were looking at hiring a Mexican food chef to produce food, finger food and small dishes for my wife's 40th birthday party. We have a commercial kitchen available (gunnamatta Pavilion) We probably need a few people for the event. We would like you to buy the ingredients, prep and cook and serve the meal. There will be about 70 adult guests.
Private Chef for 1 night
$200
Sunshine Coast QLD 4566, Australia
8th Nov 2025
Would love private chef for a birthday dinner. Someone with experience cooking 🤣 can discuss the menu!!
Chef to make breakfast at a home in wollstonecraft wedding
$500
Wollstonecraft NSW 2065, Australia
7th Nov 2025
Need a chef to cook breakfast for groom family and guests morning of wedding in wollstonecraft home 8am to 12pm
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$70
Bellfield VIC 3081, Australia
7th Nov 2025
Catering contract chef 6 am to 2 pm shift
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$100
Thornlands QLD 4164, Australia
6th Jun 2025
I’m looking for a chef to help with weekly meal planning and prep. Could you tell me the options available? Thank you
I hired Georgia for a week of meal prep, and the experience exceeded my expectations. Every dish was fresh, flavorful, and tailored to my dietary requirements. The variety & quality was great, and it made my week so much easier. She was professional, organised. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for delicious, stress-free meals delivered to home.