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Recent Cooking reviews
Excellent!!!!
Home cooked meals
$150
Totally amazing service, the meals were awesome, super helpful labels for the macros and she communicated with me really well!
Macro friendly meal prep
$100
Great work on doing the meals!
Meal prep. Must be pet free home
$250
Mariza was very patient and catering to my specific requests. Communication was always quick and efficient and was very negotiable. Cake looked and tasted amazing and everyone was so impressed. Would definitely recommend Mariza for your future cake needs. Hassle free transaction.
Cake maker/baker (Pug)
$150
Alex's cake was just as we ordered. We were so happy with how it turned out, both in looks and taste! Would definitely recommend her to all. Thanks again!
Specialty cake my husband's 40th birthday for 40 people
$200
It was easy to talk to Imesha and she communicated promptly . She was also well organised and did a good job .
Home cooking - hourly rate
$30
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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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Cake order
$50
Rockbank VIC, Australia
23rd May 2026
I want a customised cake . I need it to be Dhoni theme cake. I just need 1 kg cake
Weekly lunch and dinner meal prep for 1
$70
Middleton Grange NSW, Australia
23rd May 2026
$70 p/w to meal prep lunches & dinners for 1 person for the week ahead every Sunday. I want varied meals - chicken, pork, lamb, prawns, no beef or turkey. You tell me the ingredients for your recipes and I’ll buy them and have them ready every Sunday for you to cook with. Even better if you cook at your own house and deliver the prepared meals to me. I’m in Middleton Grange NSW 2171
Indian Cook Needed – Weekly Meal Preparation (1x per Week)
$60
Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
23rd May 2026
Indian Cook Needed – Weekly Meal Preparation (1x per Week) Description: Hi! I’m looking for an experienced Indian cook to prepare home-style meals once a week for a small household. We prefer fresh, simple, and healthy Indian food (both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options if possible). The cook will prepare meals that can last a few days and be stored/reheated. Tasks include: * Cooking Indian meals once a week at our home * Preparing a mix of curries, dal, vegetables, rice/roti * Maintaining basic kitchen cleanliness after cooking * Using household ingredients or shopping list provided (can be discussed) Requirements: * Experience in Indian home-style cooking (North or South Indian preferred) * Reliable and punctual * Hygienic cooking practices * Ability to adjust spice levels if needed Details: Frequency: 1 time per week Location: Caroline Springs Duration: ~2–3 hours per visit (flexible) Start date: June / flexible
Korean/Asian meal prep
$45
Elsternwick VIC 3185, Australia
23rd May 2026
We need someone to come and help prepare lots of Asian and Korean style banchan and vegetarian dishes. Here and then we will include meat. We don’t need MSG and focus on cleanliness (for example vegetables must be cleaned thoroughly and all counters wiped before and after prep). We would be happy to do all the shopping - you just need to tell us what we can get and make a menu. Specific vegetables from Asian stores can be purchased by you and we will reimburse upon receipt. Some dishes need to be soy free. No dairy in all dishes. We are looking for a long-term weekly arrangement if things work out. Each week, you can come in for 2 hours to start.
Cleaning and some meal preparation
$25
Lilyfield NSW, Australia
23rd May 2026
I am looking for a reliable, efficient and hardworking helper to assist around the house with general cleaning and some light kitchen support as I have chronic pain. Tasks include: * Cleaning (dusting, vacuuming, mopping, keep bathroom clean, keep kitchen clean) * Dishes and basic kitchen clean-up * Laundry (washing / folding) * Light assistance with meal prep / cooking Property: 1 bedroom apartment Date & Time: I am flexible on days and times but I need someone very reliable that shows up when they say they will. What I’m looking for: * Someone active, organised, and proactive * Good attention to detail – must leave the place neat and tidy * Able to take initiative rather than needing constant direction Hourly rate $25 I want to give this work to somebody that really needs the money and work. Please NO companies or businesses only individuals who really need the work.
Meal Preparation/ Cooking 3 nights a week
$200
Dickson ACT, Australia
22nd May 2026
Prep and cook food Monday- Wednesday- Saturday.
Child’s birthday cake
$80
Ripley QLD 4306, Australia
21st May 2026
Seeking someone who can make a Spider-Man cake for a 7 year old
Cupcake toppers preferably in fondent
$115
Sydney NSW, Australia
21st May 2026
Task: - 96 Harry Potter Fondant Cupcake Toppers Looking for a cake artist to create 96 edible cupcake toppers only (No cupcakes required). Requirements: - Made from fondant for 3D effect (preferred). - No edible printed images Theme: - Harry Potter (kids birthday) Designs may include: - Broomsticks, wands, Hogwarts scarf, Platform 9¾, golden snitch, etc. - Can be all one design or a mix of designs (artist’s discretion) Sized: - For standard cupcakes that are available in supermarkets (to sit on chocolate cream frosting) Quantity: - 96 toppers Deadline: - Needed by 08 June 2026 Logistics: - Can Pickup locally within Sydney, any delivery instructions required / costs please specify. Example images attached for some ideas.
Meal prep Chef
$150
North Bondi NSW, Australia
4th May 2026
Looking for a Weekly Meal Prep Chef. I’m looking for someone to handle my weekly meal prep every Sunday. How it will work: I’ll set up a group chat with my personal trainer He’ll provide recipes plus a full grocery list every Thursday for the following week. You’ll be responsible for ordering the groceries. Prepping for 5 days, 3 meals a day. I will provide glass Tupperware. Meals to be cooked at your residence and delivered Sunday afternoon. Please let me know if you’re interested and also your experience :)
Rodrigo was super friendly and knowledgeable in his trade. He communicated perfectly and delivered his service perfectly. Would recommend him to anyone for any meal prep needs!
Meal preparation
$80
Darling Point, New South Wales
27th Apr 2026
Looking for someone to cook meal preps once a week for weekly lunches/dinners. 3 or so different basic meals. I will buy ingredients. Feel free to send quotes through and what kind of food you cook. Thanks!
Food is great. Easy to deal with.
Household Assistant – Bathroom Clean + Meal Prep
$30
Bondi Beach, New South Wales
24th Apr 2026
🏠 Household Assistant – Bathroom Clean + Meal Prep | Bondi I'm looking for a reliable, switched-on household assistant! Think of it as being a trusted extra pair of hands: you'll help keep my studio running smoothly so I can focus on everything else. What's involved (once a week, ~2–4 hours): 🧽 Bathroom clean — a thorough weekly clean of my bathroom (studio apartment, so it's compact and manageable) 🥘 Meal prep — batch cooking/prepping a week's worth of healthy meals for one person. You're welcome to prep at yours and drop off, or work in my kitchen — though please note it is a small studio kitchen, so please factor that into your approach The role in a nutshell: Once a week or fortnight to start, with potential to expand You set the rhythm that works for both of us I'll provide groceries and containers (or we can discuss) Recipes and preferences can be shared in advance - I'm easy to work with Who I'm looking for: Reliable, self-directed, and trustworthy Comfortable in a small kitchen and confident with batch cooking basics Based in or near the Eastern Suburbs 📍 Location: Bondi, Sydney 📅 Frequency: Weekly (ongoing, starting with a trial session) 💰 Rate: Please quote your hourly rate - happy to discuss based on experience If this sounds like you, please share a bit about your background, what you typically charge, and your usual availability. Looking for someone I can build an ongoing, reliable arrangement with. 🙏
Amazing work! Will use Emily and her lovely daughter again for help. Thank you both :)
Healthy Meal Prep Help - weekly
$100
Port Melbourne VIC, Australia
10th Apr 2026
I’m looking for someone to help with healthy home style meal prep for our family (myself, my husband, and 8 month old daughter- baby doesn’t really much by way of solids yet!). I am hoping to organise a weekly session, where I can source the ingredients, and we can agree upon simple recipes, and you can cook and store away some meals, to be refrigerated and or frozen. What I’m looking for: - Weekly session - Prepare 2-4 serves for 3-5 meals per session (lunches/dinners) - Focus on high-protein, lower-calorie meals (e.g. chicken, fish, lean meats, vegetables) - Simple, nutritious, not heavy or overly processed - Boxing up of the meals into containers, ready to be stored in fridge + freezer - Light clean/tidy up of the kitchen after use (we also have a fortnightly cleaner, so this should only involve the clean up from your cooking session) Logistics: - Location: Port Melbourne - Frequency: once per week - Ideal time/day: Wednesday late morning/early afternoon - Can be done in my kitchen with clean up please - I will cover the cost of groceries separately - Open to meal plan ideas, or I can pick out recipes, happy to be flexible and discuss exact details Ideal person: Reliable, organised, clean in the kitchen, care around hand hygiene Looking for someone ongoing if we are a good fit. Please share your ideas and interest :)
Great service, will be using again! Michelle was professional and friendly :)
Meal Prep Chef
$250
Fitzroy North VIC, Australia
29th Mar 2026
I’m looking for an experienced chef or meal prep specialist to help plan and cook high-protein meals tailored to my daily macro targets. Meals can be prepared from your own kitchen, and I’m happy to either pick them up or arrange delivery — whatever works best.
Amazing service and incredible meals. Couldn’t have been happier with the experience — highly recommend!
Home cooked meals
$160
Hawthorn VIC, Australia
3rd Mar 2026
Looking for someone to come once a fortnight to cook in bulk for our family of 4. Imagine it would be 3-4 hours to cook, clean up etc
Would be happy to recommend Annelies. She was easy to communicate with and an excellent cook
Refill 8 candle vessels with soy wax and scent
$150
Toorak VIC 3142, Australia
25th Feb 2026
Hello, I’m looking for an experienced candle maker to assist with refilling 8 empty candle vessels before an event next Thursday. Details as follows: • 8 × empty Diptyque candle vessels• Refill using soy wax• We will supply our own fragrance oil (specifically formulated and safe for candle use)• Wick type, number, and placement must match Diptyque’s original configuration for optimal burn performance (reference images available online)• Professional finish consistent with luxury candle standards Please confirm: • Your experience refilling luxury vessels such as Diptyque• Whether you are able to use client-supplied fragrance oil• Estimated cost per vessel and total cost• Turnaround time•vessels will be delivered to you urgently via courier. Kind regards, Catherine
Perfect!! Will definitely call on again. Warm, friendly and so professional and proactive!
Meal prep 2x per week
$100
Humpty Doo NT, Australia
17th Feb 2026
Hey all will need 3 meals prepped, cooked and weighed 2x a week macaroni and honey chicken pasta, chicken and rice, sweet potato and mince and happy to supply all ingredients needed price is negotiable
Highly recommend, very professional
Private Chef Meal Prep
$200
Richmond VIC, Australia
17th Feb 2026
I am looking for someone to come to my home once per week to cook a full week’s worth of meals. I follow a micronutrient focused diet, so meals must be prepared according to specific ingredient and nutrition guidelines that I will provide. I will supply all groceries in advance. Tasks include: • Batch cooking meals for the week • Portioning and storing food properly • Basic kitchen clean up after cooking I am looking for someone who is organised, reliable, and comfortable following detailed dietary instructions.
Great communication and did a great job following instructions.
Home cooking
$50
Princes Hill VIC, Australia
4th Feb 2026
Regular cooking of Indian / western food in our house. Some served on day, some stored in fridge / freezer, ingredients provided,
Friendly, efficient and delicious cooking!
Cleaning cooking and meal prep
$25
Hawthorn East, Victoria
20th Jan 2026
Need help with cooking, house cleaning and do some meal prep Rate 25/hr Requirement- 2-3 times a week for 4hrs Please Quote me your hourly rate
Zoe did a great job with cooking and meal prep. The food was lovely and it made a big difference for our family. Thank you, Zoe!
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
