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Cake n chocolate delivery today
$50
Lovely to deal with!
Organic meal prep
$5
Our family loves Mary! She is reliable, fun and, most importantly, a great cook! We are looking forward to having Mary over every week to delight us with new yummy recipes. Her meals are delicious, healthy, and very fussy-toddlers friendly 😀 She is also really good with young kids, leveraging her extensive childcare experience as chef. She knows how to balance fun, healthy and nutritious to keep toddlers happy and well fed. A gem! ❤️
Home cooking
$30
Job done quickly, lots of communication, I never had to worry about
Deliver a Cake - Annandale to Gosford
$90
Absolutely loved the experience from both Finau and James. Thank you both for your enthusiasm , patience and commitment to getting this done . Food tastes amazing !
Looking for someone to meal prep my meals
$100
I am so lucky that Arianna has responded to my posted task! I could not wish for a more efficient professional service. I cannot thank Arianna enough for her expertise, punctuality, quick turnaround, attention to detail, extreme patience, and above all, great sense of style. Arianna has been meeting every request of mine and asked every question promptly and in detail. She was never short of suggestions and explored every way of optimising solutions, although my kitchen layout was not a straightforward one. From the very beginning, I felt very confident in trusting Arianna to find the best option possible. Arianna's commitment to my project was as high as my own. I highly recommend Arianna for design and draft. I will not hesitate to come back to her in the future. Truly great job! Thank you Arianna! Elena
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Professional cooks usually have previous kitchen experience or qualifications. They’re paid to prepare food, either in a commercial environment, in people’s homes as a personal cook, or they may work from their own kitchen at home.
Yes. Most cooks specialise in a particular type of cooking, like baking, seafood, gluten-free, vegan, steaming, frying, or even a particular cuisine.
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Professional cooks can give you a restaurant quality meal but in the comfort (and convenience) of your own home. If you’re hosting a dinner party, it means you can spend more time with your guests and minimise the clean up afterwards.
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The price for a professional or personal cook is usually between $70-$200 when you hire through Airtasker. It could be more or less than this, depending on how many people they need to cater for, the cost of ingredients, and the time it’ll take them to prepare the meal.
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What do cooking services include?
Home cooking
Want fresh meals in your home? Your home chef can either offer regular home cooking services where they cook multiple nights per week, or provide a one-off meal if you just need occasional help. Your private chef will ask if you have any food preferences or intolerances, how many people they need to cook for, and what appliances and equipment they can use. They’ll usually plan the meals ahead of time, purchase the ingredients, and freshly cook the meals in your kitchen, and then clean up before they go.
Baking
Want to impress your best friend with an amazing cake for her birthday party? Or perhaps it’s your turn to bring some baking to work for morning tea? Hire a pastry chef or professional baker to create a cake, biscuits, muffins, or something else tasty. They’ll ask you how many people you’re baking for, any flavour preferences, and any special decorations you’d like. Your baker will bake at their place and deliver the finished product to your home or office once it’s ready.
Dinner party chef
If you’re planning a dinner party with friends, why not hire a dinner party chef to help take all the stress out of hosting? Your professional cook will contact you to confirm the number of guests, what courses/canapes you’d like, and whether the event is formal or informal. They’ll usually prepare most of the food where the event is being held (whether at your home or at a venue) and clean up the kitchen after they’re done.
Specialty cooking
Cooking paleo, vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free can be a challenge, whether it’s for yourself, a family member, or for an event you’re catering. Fortunately, many cooks are experienced with a range of different food requirements, including food intolerances, special diets, and allergies. When you hire a cook, they’ll choose recipes and ingredients that are suitable, confirming any dietary requirements before they get started. They’ll be careful to avoid cross-contamination if they’re preparing alternative meals for certain members of your family or party.
Meal preparation & planning
If you struggle to come up with meal ideas and always find yourself short of time throughout the week, why not hire a cook to prep your meals for the week? Your personal cook will confirm how many meals you’d like, the number of people, and if you have any preferences. They’ll choose meals that keep well and are easy to store, and taste great fresh or reheated. They’ll either prepare the food in your kitchen (cleaning up afterwards) or drop your freshly prepared meals off when they’re done, packaged and ready for the fridge or freezer.
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Private chef - need help with meal prep
$250
Box Hill VIC, Australia
10th Jan 2026
Need private chef to cook meal prep for me (either done from your home and then delivered or visit me to cook at mine) You will need to buy ingredients (off a specific recipe, everything sourceable from coles/woolies). Need to be able to deliver 1x a week to Box Hill Total time to cook: 20 mins per recipe Clean: 10 minutes (~30 mins per recipe) I will pay you ingredient cost + ~$150 (for your time) per week (to cook 2-3 sets of recipes and deliver, estimated total is $230 per week, ingredient cost $80, for ~8 meals)
Emergency Cake repair
$100
Docklands VIC, Australia
10th Jan 2026
We have a 2 layered cake that is wonky that we need corrected by 6pm tonight
Wedding cake
$300
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10th Jan 2026
Wedding cake two tier for reception
Urgent acrylic topper
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10th Jan 2026
Hi all Needing a urgent small acrylic cake topper that says “Happy retirement “ for tomorrow 11th January 2026
Meal prep my meals
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Corrimal, New South Wales
9th Jan 2026
Looking for some one to cook my foo
Home cooked meals
$300
Yippin Creek NSW 2446, Australia
9th Jan 2026
Need a break from cooking but still want proper home-cooked food? I offer fresh, wholesome meals cooked with love; the kind you’d make if you had the time (and the energy!). I’m happy to prepare weekly meals, family dinners, or bulk freezer-friendly options. Everything is cooked in a clean, safe kitchen with plenty of care and attention. Tell me what you love, what you hate, and any dietary needs and I’ll take care of the rest. Let me make your nights a little easier.
Birthday celebration decorations
$10
Chirnside Park VIC, Australia
9th Jan 2026
It’s our sons 18th bday and we want someone to decorate the hall. We haven’t 10 round tables. Please show us your work and quote for the same. Ta
Looking at getting some baked desserts made
$200
Campbellfield VIC, Australia
9th Jan 2026
Looking at getting some napolitaine 20 pieces, 10 pieces of tarte banane and 10 pieces of Puits D'amour made for a Mauritian event coming up. I am happy to pick up from your location aswell. For reference I have uploaded the recipes below: *https://www.easyyummycookery.com/2013/01/tarte-la-banane-mauritian-recipe.html?m=1 *https://www.easyyummycookery.com/2013/03/puits-damour-mauritian-recipe.html?m=1 *https://www.easyyummycookery.com/2013/02/napolitaines-mauritian-recipe.html?m=1
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
I ndian Vegetarian Home Cooking – Twice a Week
$50
Homebush West NSW, Australia
25th Dec 2025
Hi there, I’m looking for a reliable and experienced Indian vegetarian cook to help prepare home-style meals for my parents at our home in Homebush West. Indian Vegetarian Cooking Twice a week for 2 adults. Clean, organised, and hygienic Punctual, reliable, and respectful
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Navneet arrived on time and completed all the cooking within the specified timeframe. The food tasted great, she paid excellent attention to detail, and kept the kitchen clean as she went. Very happy with her service and would highly recommend her.
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
Teach me to bake and decorate cookies
$150
Wynnum QLD, Australia
4th Dec 2025
My friend and I are wanting to learn how to bake and decorate sugar cookies. Ideally Christmas themed cookies. I am unsure of the time needed so please quote as I am aware it may be higher than what I am listing. Before confirming a tasker, I would prefer to see your work if you have an account I can look at.
Amazing help! The cookies were delicious!! Highly recommend
Home cooking + a bit of housework
$50
Windsor QLD, Australia
3rd Dec 2025
I have just had ACL surgery so am looking for someone to come round during the day and help me out by doing some cooking, washing up, laundry. Timing: most businesses days (Mon-Fri) up until Christmas.
Zoe was kind and helpful.
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
Weeding and trimming
$120
Rosetta TAS, Australia
26th Nov 2025
Hi Peter, I can't find the pics you refer to but I am happy to do similar work to last time. My offer is for $120 for 2 hours work today. Additional time @$50/h. - View all the details of this offer: https://www.airtasker.com/offers/01KB0VBN1PERCHKAYKTNRX77DV
Great job we have used Robert twice now very happy with his work
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