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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.
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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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Help decorating for a child’s birthday party
$150
Kirribilli, New South Wales
30th Apr 2025
Having an animal themed 1st birthday party for my son. Need help setting up for it. Balloons, streamers, table cloths etc. need someone creative, with a good eye. Vibe in photos
Birthday decorations
$250
Bankstown NSW, Australia
30th Apr 2025
Looking to decorate my apartment for my wife’s birthday coming up. Lemme know whats there to offer. Photos just for reference. Baloons/decorations needed too. Offer the decorations you are able to do with price
Cake decorating
$100
Rose Bay, New South Wales
29th Apr 2025
I need a large giant cupcake or 6 x large cupcakes that I am baking decorated with buttercream (I will make) with cactus/succulent plants
Meal preparation before and after major surgery
$750
St Clair NSW 2759, Australia
29th Apr 2025
Hi there, I need someone’s assistance with meal preparation before and after a major surgery, scheduled for the 23rd of June this year. Pre-Operative Requirements (9th May - 23rd June): * Prepare all meals, snacks, and drinks strictly according to a pre-set dietary plan which will be provided. * Ensure adherence to the provided dietary guidelines. * Maintain a high standard of hygiene during food preparation. Post-Operative Requirements(Approximately 24th/25th June onwards): * Initially, prepare extremely healthy soups and drinks. * Progress to preparing very soft, healthy, near-drinkable foods. *Subsequently, prepare soft mashed foods once tolerable * Gradually transition to solid foods over a few months, as directed. (this will depend on how well I am tolerating the soft, mashed foods and according to doctor’s guidelines around that time) * Ensure all food is prepared to the required texture and consistency. * Maintain a high standard of hygiene during food preparation. Additional Information: * The successful applicant must be able to follow precise dietary instructions. * Reliability and punctuality are essential. * Experience in preparing meals for individuals with specific dietary needs is highly desirable. * All dietary plans and/or doctor’s requirements will be provided.
Bulk Meal Prep Cook/Chef Needed - 7 Days of Meals
$5
Clayfield QLD, Australia
29th Apr 2025
Looking for an experienced cook/chef to help prepare 7 healthy low carb and low sugar dinner meals during a weekend. All recipes and ingredients will be provided - we just need your culinary skills and time to prepare everything efficiently. What's Involved: • Preparing 7 complete meals following our low carb/low sugar recipes • Proper portioning of meals for easy storage • Basic clean-up after cooking What We'll Provide: • All recipes • All ingredients (pre-purchased) • Kitchen with necessary equipment and appliances • Storage containers for the prepared meals • We'll help if required Please provide quote and availability. Thanks
Bridal shower set up - pink bow theme
$500
Rodd Point NSW, Australia
28th Apr 2025
I need an event stylist for a set up for a bridal shower
Cook to prepare Indian home cooked food
$25
Kensington NSW, Australia
28th Apr 2025
We are looking for an Indian lady cook to prepare home cooked food for us 2-3 times a week Simple non spicy food
Customise cake
$60
Mount Waverley VIC, Australia
28th Apr 2025
Customise cake for 40 th birthday decor. For 15 people .
Meal preparation food cooked
$100
Port Phillip VIC, Australia
21st Mar 2025
Cook meal preparation For weekly lunch


Picked up food all packed nicely polite and worked with me looking forward to trying it
NEED A BIRTHDAY CAKE TOMORROW
$250
South Yarra VIC, Australia
22nd Feb 2025
Hello Need a cake 15 servings 20th birthday blue theme


Thank you! Keep up the side hustle :)
Support Worker and Meal Preparation
$120
Essendon VIC 3040, Australia
20th Feb 2025
I am looking for a person to assist me with organising my space, as well as any tasks I find difficult, such as completing complex paperwork, following up on emails, organizing appointments come on communicating on my behalf, planning travel, making purchases comma and problem solving (for example, comparing credit card providers or finding an accountant that is appropriate). If possible, the person would also do grocery shopping and a full meal preparation for the week, ideally twice per week if possible. If desired, we can break these tasks up in that one person could do the cooking, and the other person could do the complex organisational tasks. Note, you must have good English and be able to problem solve effectively. The rate is negotiable and will be based on the person's competence and efficiency with the tasks.


Richard went above and beyond to help me, even helping out with tasks I had forgotten about. He also had a very positive attitude and friendly demeanor. I would highly recommend him for cleaning, home assistance, and support work - he is awesome!
Say Happy Birthday to a mate for me and let off a party popper.
$50
Austral NSW, Australia
11th Feb 2025
It’s my mates 40th birthday at Austral Bowling Club and I can’t make it. Can you just go there and say “Happy Birthday from Ben” and then let off a party popper (not supplied). Closer the 6pm is best and another mate will find you and point out the birthday boy.


Great bloke, happy to help. Went above and beyond.
Meal prep for 1
$5
Werribee VIC 3030, Australia
5th Feb 2025
Looking for someone to meal prep and deliver meals for full week. Ideally 2 meals per day 7 days. Looking for healthy lower calorie meals that's also filling. One of the two meals need to be ready to eat without heating etc.


Great communication throughout, big list of meals to choose from. Thanks :)
Colombian Cake Made
$249
Allenby Gardens SA, Australia
31st Jan 2025
Need a cake made for my partner. She loves Star Wars and favourite ones are Qui Gon and Mace Windu. I would like it to have Colombian national flag on it. Her favourite cake is 3 milks cake. I don’t know what that is. Let me know if you’re up for it and thanks. Name is Kelly. Just want cake to say “Happy Birthday Kelly”


Finally someone who could help me and even delivered. Thanks for making my Colombian Cake 🎂
Meal preparation and planning (Dairy & Peanut Free, Low FODMAP)
$500
Officer VIC 3809, Australia
10th Jan 2025
I am looking for someone to assist me in meal planning and preparation that caters to my dietary requirements. I am allergic to all dairy products and peanuts (tree nuts are ok) and try to be low FODMAP as possible for gut health. If I could sign up to something like Lite n Easy, I would but I can't. I need to get back to a healthier weight and lifestyle and someone to take the above in consideration, plan the meals and ideally prep them so it is really clear to me what I eat and when, this would be life saving. I know I have put down Officer but I am also available in Caulfield as well. Price is negotiable


Tabatha was a cut above the rest who responded to my Airtasker request. She was great at communicating what was included in the offer and kept me in the loop at every stage and was able to cater to my specific dietary requirements. I have yet to try the meals but they look delicious!
Meal Prepped (Ferntree Gully)
$5
Ferntree Gully VIC, Australia
2nd Jan 2025
Low FODMAP meal prep delivered to Ferntree Gully. Looking for around 10-14 meals per week - would be on going if happy with the service. Would ideally be high protein and medium to high calories (600+ cals), easy to take to work, reheat etc


Adam did a great job preparing my meals
A tower cake with coco melon theme for 2-year-old boy's birthday.
$100
Williams Landing VIC, Australia
9th Dec 2024
I'm looking for a talented baker to create a stunning Cocomelon-themed tower cake for my son's 2nd birthday! The cake should be big enough to feed around 14 people. I’m aiming for a fun, colorful design inspired by the popular kids’ show, Cocomelon. The cake should be tiered (tower-style). Cocomelon-themed decorations such as the Cocomelon logo, characters (like JJ and his friends), and colorful accents (rainbows, balloons, etc.). Flavors: Please suggest options that would appeal to both children and adults (e.g., vanilla, chocolate, or something kid-friendly). The cake should be sturdy enough to transport and set up at the venue. Delivery to Williams Landing on 26th Jan before 1PM (or willing to discuss pickup details). Please share photos of similar cakes you've done, along with an offer. Looking forward to working with a creative baker to make this birthday extra special! Example cake images shared.


Was on time, the cake was above average (good)
Cooking lesson (Turkish, Persian, Egyptian or other)
$90
Sydney Olympic Park NSW, Australia
1st Dec 2024
I'm interested in having someone teach me how to cook a dish from their own culture. Currently interested in Middle Eastern, North African, or West African. Ideally on a weekend, or weekday evening (Mon/Wed/Fri). Not sure what's easiest but let me know what works for you in terms of location. Happy to come to you, or here in Sydney Olympic Park. For example: Persian (e.g. Khoresht-e Fesenjan) Turkish Algerian Egyptian Syrian Senegalese (e.g. Chere or Thieboudienne) Maqluba, Mansaaf, etc.


Nina was the perfect Tasker! I absolutely loved my Egyptian cooking lesson with her. She was organised, kind, friendly, everything was planned so well. I would highly recommend booking Nina!
Art classes for 7 year old son, loves sketching and any form of art.
$40
Eltham North VIC, Australia
1st Dec 2024
My son is 7 years old and loves to sketch. Looking to develop his skills in all mediums of art.


Bianca is great and a very nice person to deal with. Recommended
Meal preparation
$100
Perth WA, Australia
1st Dec 2024
I need someone to meal prep for me according to macros/calories that my coach has recommended. This will involve cooking and weighing my carbs, protein and fat for each meal and allocating them in separate containers for the week.


Thank you Priscilla!