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Thanks Geoff! He did a great job, punctual, hard working, tidy and thorough

BBQ Chef - help for Bridal Shower

$100

Samantha did a wonderful job of preparing our seafood dinner party. Large baked Salmon was absolutely delicious. Gorgeous salads, and deserts. We would definitely recommend Samantha.

Chef for one night

$450

Stanley was fantastic! He was punctual, polite and skilled. Every dish tasted great and he gave us more than was promised. Table and kitchen were left spotless. Would certainly recommend to anyone looking for a special meal and will be using again in future. Thanks Stan!

Private Chef - Newport

$750

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

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$727

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Private Chef - Dinner For 11 Pax

$1,100

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

12th Nov 2025

Need pizza chef to make pizzas for a party outside on a gozney!

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?

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.

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

Chef- Kitchen Hand - Assembling food/ BBQ

$250

Pyrmont NSW, Australia

3rd Nov 2025

We need a someone to help with Food preparation for a corporate Christmas party. To prepare food. Its a cooked ham. They will just need to BBQ some meat skewers. 2pm-7pm $50 per hour x5 hours

I need a private chef to prepare and serve food for birthday

$400

Killarney Heights NSW, Australia

2nd Nov 2025

I need help from a private chef who is expereineced in italian food to prepare and serve food for 15-20 people ingredients and equipment can be provided

Need a chef for home cooking multi cuisine in sydney

$100

Cabarita NSW, Australia

2nd Nov 2025

Chef to prepare healthy meals for variety of cuisines - Indian, Italian, Thai, Mexican

Indian chef needed

$25

Pendle Hill NSW, Australia

1st Nov 2025

Indian experienced chef to help us at our pendhill restaurant. , must have knowledge of all north indian and all popular dishes.

Chef to prepare a meal at home for my husbands 60th birthday

$1,200

Penshurst NSW, Australia

31st Oct 2025

Prepare a special dinner for 8-9 people

Pizza chef

$300

Wyoming NSW, Australia

29th Oct 2025

We are looking for a wood fired pizza oven chef for two community events - each around 3 hours plus dough prep time. We provide all ingredients and preparation space. Award rate plus 25% casual loading plus 5%. Wednesday 10 December - larger numbers but will be a limited menu as it will be a "pizza by the slice" offering to family groups. Max four choices - basic toppings. The other date is Friday 5 December - group of around 25 people. Reasonable number of topping options to be provided but relatively standard. - advertised separately because that's how AirTasker works. Please call 4323 7483 and ask for Jules or Kathy

Private Chef

$100

Edmondson Park NSW, Australia

27th Oct 2025

We will provide all the groceries, and require someone to come and cook for a private event at home

Need a chef to cook and prepare tandoori meats

$400

Sandy Point NSW, Australia

27th Oct 2025

Prepare meats and bread and cook in a tandoori oven. Set up and serve. Helpers provided

Chef for cafe cherrybeans

$35

Glenmore Park NSW 2745, Australia

25th Oct 2025

Chef in the caffe cherrybeans for cooking start from 7am to 1 pm

Chef needed for cocktail party

$700

Woolloomooloo NSW, Australia

25th Oct 2025

Looking for a chef to cook finger food for a cocktail party for 20 people

Chef and waiter for a staycation

$5,000

Horsley Park NSW 2175, Australia

22nd Oct 2025

Holiday plans have been canceled and are looking to have a staycation at our house and inviting the other family to stay with us.. would need a chef and waiter

Chef with tandoor to cater for bbq party tamdoori chicken and naan

$400

Lane Cove NSW, Australia

20th Oct 2025

I’d like someone to come to my home with a tandoor and make tandoori roti and turned to eat chicken for my guest 20 people

Experienced cookie chef

$10

Double Bay NSW, Australia

20th Oct 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.

Chef / cook

$240

Newcastle NSW, Australia

20th Oct 2025

i’m seeking a skilled Cook/Chef Assistant, preferably with some experience in large catering events for a private event in Newcastle on the 15th of November (80guests). Shift: 3pm–9pm Led by our Head Chef, you’ll assist in preparing 385 canapés during the early evening, followed by supporting the taco bar station (using a flat grill) for dinner service. With the possibility of working with our team on future events for the right candidate.

Looking for indian chef for cooking at a wedding celebration

$500

Sandy Point NSW 2172, Australia

19th Oct 2025

Chef will be responsible for makingindian food for a post wedding celebration. All ingredients provided to cook,items such as naam, jalebi etc