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Home cook/private chef

$10

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

Elyse is very reliable and easy to deal with. She cooks beautiful dishes both on the outside as well as the inside!

Private Chef/Home Cook

$5

Lisa did an amazing job cooking my family a breakfast for my Dads birthday. The food was delicious and was presented beautifully. I would recommend Lisa and her catering company to all my friends and we will definitely be having her back again!

Private chef for 2 hours

$150

What a night! That’s Stanley.

Private chef at home for a special day

$150

Amazing dinner and service, Stanley was very professional. Highly recommended.

Private Chef- Dinner for 2

$200

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$390

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$750

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Why book a private chef through Airtasker?

Whether you’re planning a party or simply want to level up your overall food preparation experience, Airtasker can connect you to a nearby private chef! It’s now easy to impress your guests with good food or treat yourself to luxurious dining in the comfort of your own home.

Hiring a personal chef used to be a far-off concept, often associated with millionaires and big estates. That’s no longer true with Airtasker! Booking a professionally trained chef to cook for you is easy and can be within your budget through our platform.

Simply put up a task and indicate when you need a private chef at home or in your party venue. Don’t forget to indicate what cuisine you prefer and your ideal budget. Taskers will then send their offers. You can look through their profiles, reviews, and ratings to help you choose the right one for you. Once you have accepted an offer, you’re all set to enjoy freshly prepared meals delivered straight from your kitchen!

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Top Private Chef related questions

When looking for a private chef, hire someone who meets your specific needs. It doesn’t matter if the chef has three Michelin stars for an Italian restaurant if you prefer Japanese cuisine. Once you put up a task and start to receive offers, take your time to go through Tasker profiles, reviews, and ratings. These will give you an idea of their experience cooking for previous clients and if they are suitable for your task.

Most private chefs on Airtasker can accommodate special requests. This can be anything from using organic ingredients and doing live cooking preparation to plating preferences. If you’re looking for catering services for 20 or more people by a private chef, make sure to book ahead of time and include your specific needs and requirements when putting up a task on our platform.

A cook is defined as someone skilled in food preparation and cooking. Meanwhile, a chef is a cook with professional training in cooking for commercial settings, such as restaurants, hotels, and cruise ships. They have taken the time to work with other master chefs to learn the craft. They can also have higher training in specific cuisines like French, Spanish, Indonesian and more. Some can also be certified in methods of cooking like vegan or halal.

Most chefs have taken up formal education to learn more about their craft. However, even if they have a diploma, they still have to go through hours and hours of training in an actual kitchen. It is also possible for someone to not have a degree in culinary arts but be a chef after years of experience working in commercial establishments or interning for a head chef.

Hiring a private chef on Airtasker is hassle-free, even up to payment. Airtasker Pay benefits both customers and Taskers on our platform. Once you have accepted an offer, your credit card or e-wallet will be charged the agreed-upon rate. However, this will only be released to your Tasker when you confirm that they have already completed the task.

Private chefs can cook in your kitchen with the ingredients that you may have. However, if you’re too busy to prepare, you can always include the grocery shopping and clean-up in the task. For those with smaller kitchens or simply prefer to have the food brought to their home or venue ready to eat, you can ask your Tasker to prepare the meals in their home and arrange pickup or delivery instead.

What do private chef services include?

When opening up private chef jobs on Airtasker, you can fully customise the task depending on your need. You have control over the inclusions and budget so that personal chefs can prepare all food based on your preferences or requirements. This means that you can enjoy any cuisine without worrying if it meets your dietary needs. Here are some things to expect when booking a private chef near you through our platform:

In-house chef

Having a private chef at home can give any meal an upgrade. Hire a Tasker for special occasions like anniversaries or birthdays. Treat a loved one to a spread of all his breakfast favourites topped off with home-baked dessert. A professional chef can dedicate a day to create a menu and dining experience that rivals a fancy restaurant. The best part is you don’t even have to leave your home or bother with dress code restrictions. Have a candle-lit steak and wine night in your sleepwear if you want!

Meal prepping and planning

A private chef can also cook for you regularly, either preparing meals fresh daily or batch cooking a few dishes for the whole week. Feel free to let them know about your dietary requirements and preferences. They can even handle the grocery shopping for you and get quality ingredients for a full-course meal. Booking a personal chef service means your Tasker can also work with your fitness trainer or consult with a licensed nutritionist before creating a bespoke menu based on your current health status and goals.

Lastly, there’s no need to worry about cleaning up after cooking. These can all be handled by your Tasker whether they cook in your kitchen or prepare the meals in theirs and deliver it to you instead. All you need to do is sit back and savour your delicious food!

Dinner parties and catering

You can also hire a personal chef for group gatherings and events. Why bother slaving off in the kitchen to create an impressive feast? There’s also no need to arrange for pot luck any more for private dinner parties and Sunday lunches. Having a private chef for a dinner party will surely make event planning a breeze! You can enjoy your guests’ company without worries because a highly-rated Tasker has the kitchen under control. You can book catering for a small family reunion or a huge get-together with friends! Gone are the days when decadent dishes and fine dining is reserved for five-star restaurants. Transform any space into a food haven with a private chef on Airtasker!

Recent Private Chef tasks

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

Private chef

$900

Nairne SA, Australia

2nd Nov 2025

Looking to hire a private chef for 9 people for a late lunch/ early dinner. We are looking for an Italian/ European menu. There will be 3 vegetarians and no other dietary restrictions. Thanks

Private chef

$1,000

South Melbourne VIC, Australia

1st Nov 2025

Private Chef – Fundraiser Lunch (Gourmet BBQ for 18 Guests) We’re looking for a private chef (or experienced caterer) for a fundraiser lunch event in south Melbourne It’s a gourmet / elevated BBQ-style menu for around 18 guests, served in a relaxed but elegant setting. Event details: Date: [16.11.25] Time: Lunch service (approx. 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm) Location: Guests: 18 Style: Seated or buffet-style service (to be discussed) Theme: “Pink” long lunch – chic, fresh, seasonal Example of last year’s menu for inspiration: -Beetroot, strawberry & goat cheese salad with walnuts -Quinoa salad with watermelon radish, pomegranate & feta -Grilled beans & roasted heirloom carrots -Lemon & herb grilled chicken -Prawns with pink peppercorn & lemon butter sauce We’re open to creative input or a refreshed version of this — ideally something visually beautiful, fresh, and refined.

Private chef for Italian themed staff party

$750

Bacchus Marsh VIC, Australia

31st Oct 2025

Hello! I am looking for a chef to come along and cater for our Italian themed staff Christmas party at my house in Bacchus marsh. There will be 12 people attending & I’d like to provide canapés, a main meal with salads & add ons, and then gelato desserts. We have some dietaries to cater for, including GF & veggo. Let me know what type of menu you could create for us & what the cost would be.

Private chef for event

$600

Newstead QLD 4006, Australia

31st Oct 2025

Private Chef for Birthday BBQ – Newstead (6 December) Hi! I’m looking for a private chef to help with a birthday BBQ celebration on Friday, 6 December, between 12pm and 5pm in Newstead. We’ll be around 20 people, and the idea is to have a relaxed and fun afternoon with a mix of appetizers and grilled meats cooked on the building’s BBQ area. I can buy all the ingredients in advance — I just need someone to: • Prepare and cook the food (both appetizers and BBQ) • Handle plating and basic serving • Take care of the clean-up afterwards The BBQ area is well-equipped, but you’re welcome to bring your own utensils or tools if preferred. Looking for someone friendly, professional, and experienced with private events or catering. Please include a brief description of your experience or examples of similar events you’ve done.

Private chef

$400

Southport QLD, Australia

27th Oct 2025

Graduation lunch on a boat. The theme is Euro Summer. Primary tasks will be grilling meat and seafood for us on the boat. Most other catering is going to be arranged seperately. Please contact me with menu ideas and a bit more information about yourself as a chef.

Private chef Breakfast Lunch Dinner 22 Dec to 8th Jan

$600

Southbank VIC, Australia

27th Oct 2025

We’re seeking a professional private chef to provide daily full-service cooking for a luxury penthouse stay. Service Requirements • 3 meals per day – breakfast, lunch & dinner • Menu planning and grocery sourcing (reimbursed daily) • High-quality presentation – restaurant or fine-dining standard • Kitchen setup, plating, and daily clean-down • Familiarity with dietary preferences & family-friendly menus (2 adults + 2 children) • Holiday availability – includes Christmas & New Year’s period IF AVAILABLE Duration: 18 days (full stay) Budget: Depending on experience and cuisine level Accommodation: Local Melbourne chef preferred (no lodging required) This role suits an experienced private or hotel chef comfortable with premium service environments. Reliability, professionalism, and presentation are essential. Please include: • Example menus or photos of prior work • References or verifiable experience • Confirmation of holiday availability We’re seeking a professional private chef to provide daily full-service cooking for a luxury penthouse stay. Service Requirements • 3 meals per day – breakfast, lunch & dinner • Menu planning and grocery sourcing (reimbursed daily) • High-quality presentation – restaurant or fine-dining standard • Kitchen setup, plating, and daily clean-down • Familiarity with dietary preferences & family-friendly menus (2 adults + 2 children) • Holiday availability – includes Christmas & New Year’s period Duration: 18 days (full stay) Budget: A$18 000 – A$23 000 depending on experience and cuisine level Accommodation: Local Melbourne chef preferred (no lodging required) This role suits an experienced private or hotel chef comfortable with premium service environments. Reliability, professionalism, and presentation are essential. Please include: • Example menus or photos of prior work • References or verifiable experience • Confirmation of holiday availability

Private chef for Graduation Lunch

$3,000

Haberfield, New South Wales

27th Oct 2025

We’re looking to hire a chef (who can also supply all ingredients) and one waitstaff for a buffet style family lunch on Saturday, 10 January 2026 in my family home in Haberfield, Sydney. Guests: 33 people. Service style: Buffet lunch. Guest arrival: 2:00 PM

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

PRIVATE CHEF REQUIRED TO COOK LUNCH FOR 2 PEOPLE

$400

Port Douglas QLD 4877, Australia

24th Oct 2025

CHEF REQUIRED FOR APPROXIMATELY 4 HOURS TO COOK FOR MY WIFE AND I FOR OUR ANNIVERSARY LUNCH

Looking for private chef Christmas Day

$500

Gregory Hills NSW, Australia

19th Oct 2025

Looking for a chef to come and cook for 30 people Christmas day

Private chef

$1,600

Kurrajong NSW, Australia

17th Oct 2025

Private chef for a hens party!

Looking for a professional private chef to cater a small dinner

$13

Elwood VIC, Australia

14th Oct 2025

Wanting a 3 course meal for about $70 a head all gluten free if possible (or at least GF options) option to most cuisines but I’d love some Italian food in there

Private chef for wife’s birthday

$500

Norwest NSW, Australia

14th Oct 2025

Want to throw dinner for my wife’s birthday and family as we can’t really go out atm due to new born. 6 adults in total (3 couples). Food restrictions: Beef (no beef)

Private chef for Indian food

$500

Belrose NSW, Australia

12th Oct 2025

Dinner for up to 15 people

Private chef

$400

Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

10th Oct 2025

I need a chef for a birthday party

Private chef for 40th party

$1,200

Lewisham NSW, Australia

9th Oct 2025

In search of a private chef to cater for 20 people for a 40th Party, large kitchen in private home

Private Chef

$200

Yarra Ranges VIC, Australia

8th Oct 2025

I am looking for a Private Chef to hire for a date night for my Girlfriends Birthday, someone who can cook know some fancy stuff

Private chef for superyacht for Thur, Fri, Sat morning. Sydney

$750

Sydney NSW, Australia

1st Oct 2025

Hi! Looking for a private chef ($750 x3) is the day rate) for a superyacht for a family function of 17pax. Route is sudney harbour. Lunch and dinner Thursday night and Friday and Saturday 2pax.

Private chef

$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.