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Can anyone please make this cake to feed 45 ppl?

Hi there 👋 I’m looking for a reliable local meal-prep cook to prepare and deliver healthy, whole-food meals 🥗🍽️ twice weekly. I need 3 meals per day, following a clean, nutrient-dense plan. ✅ Meal Style & Requirements Meals should be based on a whole-food nutrition plan: 🍗 Quality proteins: chicken, turkey, grass-fed beef, fish, eggs 🥑 Healthy fats: avocado, olive oil, butter/ghee, coconut oil 🥦 Vegetables: focus on greens (80%) + colourful veg (20%) 🍠 Smart carbs: pumpkin, sweet potato, rice (portion controlled) 🍳 Balanced meals like: • Breakfast: eggs or oats + fruit + healthy fats • Lunch & dinner: protein + veg + quality carbs ❌ Avoid 🚫 Gluten (preferred) 🚫 Canola/vegetable oils 🚫 Refined sugar & processed food 🚫 Commercial dairy (Greek yoghurt OK) 🚫 No canned fish 📍 Delivery & Schedule 📌 Bentleigh, VIC 🚚 Sunday + Wednesday delivery 🍱 Meals must be fresh, clean and pre-portioned 👩‍🍳 You Provide ✅ Ingredients ✅ Cooking & portioning ✅ Containers (or we can discuss reusables) ✅ Delivery 💵 Budget ~A$300/week (including all ingredients, cooking, portioning, packaging & delivery) for 3 meals/day, 7 days/week, delivered twice weekly (Sunday & Wednesday) in Bentleigh. Open to discussion if you want to break down ingredient budget separately or adjust number of meals. Open to a fair weekly rate including food + labour — happy to discuss. If you’re passionate about healthy cooking and whole-foods 🥒🥕 and enjoy meal prep — I’d love to hear from you! Please include: 📸 Example meal photos 🧑‍🍳 Experience with meal prep 💲 Weekly pricing estimate 📅 Availability to start Thanks!

Need help with cooking twice a week. Newborn at home so need help with some postpartum recipes and cooking some dishes for the family for the week.

I need the cake decorated. for a birthday. The cake will have been iced so its the writing and any appropriate icing additions

Looking for someone to cook meal preps once a week for weekly lunches/dinners. 3 or so different basic meals. I will buy ingredients.

We are wanting a 21 st birthday cake the theme is Halloween We would like a pumpkin shaped cake with flair

Schedule: 2x meal prep days per week Duration: Approximately 2-3 hours per session Budget: $60-100 per hour (negotiable based on experience) WHAT WE NEED: Meal prep for 2 people: 3-4 meals per day per person Total: 12-16 meals per week Meals stored in labeled containers with macros and reheating instructions DIETARY REQUIREMENTS: ✓ 100% organic ingredients (essential) ✓ Macro-flexible (we track protein/carbs/fats for fitness goals) ✓ Pregnancy-safe nutrition (one person is preparing for pregnancy) ✓ Gym/workout nutrition focused ✓ Clean eating - whole foods, minimal processed ingredients IDEAL CANDIDATE: ✓ Experienced chef or Nutritionist ✓ Experience with macro tracking and portioning ✓ Knowledge of pregnancy-safe foods and nutrition ✓ Comfortable sourcing organic ingredients (or working with ingredients we provide) ✓ Reliable, punctual, and professional ✓ Discreet, respectful and adhere to privacy ✓ Experience with meal prep (not just cooking) ✓ Clean kitchen practices - full cleanup included ✓ Comfortable with a cat and dog in apartment RESPONSIBILITIES: - Plan balanced meals based on our macro targets ( with input ) - Source ingredients (we can discuss if you shop or we provide) - Prepare 12-16 meals per week - Portion and/or weigh meals accurately - Label all containers with dish name, date, macros (protein/carbs/fats/calories) - Store meals properly for fridge/freezer - Complete kitchen cleanup TO APPLY: Please include: - Your relevant experience (nutrition, meal prep, pregnancy/fitness nutrition) - Your typical approach to a meal prep session - Do you source ingredients or prefer we provide them? - Availability (which days work best for you?) - Rate per session - Any certifications (food safety, nutrition, etc.) - References if available START DATE: As soon as possible, ideally within 1-2 weeks Looking for someone long-term who can grow with our changing nutritional needs. This is a regular, ongoing position for the right person.

I'm looking for a home-cook to come at home on a regular basis and prepare Indian vegetarian meals for the week and do the basic clean up of the kitchen after they're finished. Home members are just 1 adult and 1 toddler. Other cuisines are fine too, but mainly north Indian vegetarian. Once or twice every week. Groceries and Utensils will be provided. Days this can be done: Monday / Friday mornings. But other options can be discussed. Preparation should be hygienic and spices to be adjusted to taste of the members. Thank you!

Need to get a bottle, helium balloons (gold with 3 and 0) and a cake. I’ll pay separately for all 3 things

I’m looking to have someone help me with healthy meal preparation for a family of 4, 2 adults and 2 kids. I need the meals to be freezer friendly as I’m preparing to welcome a newborn and have run out of steam. I’ll shop for all ingredients needed and will require the meals to be prepared in my home. I’ll be available for hands on help on the day.

Weekly Meal Prep Cook Needed – High-Protein, Nutritious Meals (2x per week) Description: I’m looking for someone who can cook high-quality, high-protein meals for me every week. I eat 2 big meals per day, and I’m after food that’s nutritious, clean, and filling — mainly steak, chicken, fish, rice, veggies, and other healthy options. I run a business full-time and don’t have time to cook, so I’m after someone reliable who can handle the shopping, cooking, and meal prep side of things — ideally using fresh ingredients from the Vic Market or similar. You don’t need to be a private chef, but you should enjoy cooking and know how to make food that tastes amazing while being balanced and nutrient-dense. What’s Involved Cook twice per week (for example, Sunday & Wednesday) Prepare 10–12 meals total (2 large meals per day) Focus on protein-rich, nutrient-balanced meals Handle the shopping (budget provided) Portion and store meals (containers provided if needed) Keep the kitchen clean and tidy after prep Example Meal Types Rib-eye steak + buttered greens + roasted potatoes Grilled chicken + rice + seasonal vegetables Teriyaki salmon + stir-fried veg Lean beef mince bowls or wraps Protein pasta with lean meat and fresh herbs Budget Labour: $150 per week Ingredients: separate $150 - $200 food budget (paid by me) Looking for someone consistent who can work with me long-term. Ideal Candidate Enjoys cooking and meal prepping Understands high-protein / nutritious meals Clean, reliable, and efficient Ideally near Melbourne CBD or Docklands area Experience with gym-style meal prep or family cooking a plus To apply, please include: A short intro about you and your cooking experience Example meals or photos if available Your availability generally speaking.

Looking for a reliable and proactive house assistant in Burleigh Heads to help keep my apartment running smoothly. Tasks include: - General cleaning & tidying (kitchen, bathroom, living area, floors) - Laundry (washing, drying, folding, ironing when needed) - Grocery shopping & restocking essentials - Healthy meal prep (simple, mostly repetitive easy meals, don't have to be a master chef ;)) - Occasional errands (e.g., picking up parcels, household items) What I’m looking for: - Someone organised, discreet, and trustworthy - Health-conscious and confident with simple, nutritious cooking - Positive, can-do attitude, notices what needs doing without being told Ideally available 1-2 times per week (hours flexible, can discuss) We’ll start with a trial for 1–2 visits, and if it’s a good fit, I’d love this to become a long-term role. Happy to pay above standard cleaning rates for the right person

You will have 1 and half hour (form 8:30am - 10am) before party to decorate the place. Its at a community hall in the ponds. Need decoration similar to pictures and also need table setup for 50 guests. You will also need to packup everything before 2:30pm.

Looking for someone who can make a nice chiffon cake for my partner’s birthday. Nothing over the top, just light, fluffy and tasty. Something that can feed about 4 people I think maybe 6". Happy with classic flavours (vanilla, orange, earl gray, pandan, etc.) but open to ideas. Bonus points if it looks simple and elegant – not too fancy. Need it by 3rd october.

Cleaner / Housekeeper – General Help Needed (Rozelle) Looking for a friendly, reliable person to help us give our home a spring clean, so it's super tidy and organised and keep things running smoothly. Job Details: General clean and tidy of a 4-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home Straightening up and making the house look organised and things away. Folding clean laundry, putting clothes on hangers and away in cupboards Meal prep for kids’ lunches and/or dinners Changing towels and bed sheets Wiping down surfaces, cupboard doors, mirrors, shower screens, and bathrooms We’re after someone who is thorough, takes pride in their work, and enjoys leaving a space feeling fresh and organised. Location: Rozelle, Sydney Timing: Ideally Friday mornings or afternoons (approx. 3–4 hours).

Hey there, wanting to get a 40th themed Rabbitohs birthday cake made. Happy to pick up from Sydney area. Photos are for inspiration. Would love to see the types of cakes you’ve made.

Heya! Just moved in, Looking for someone to come help me set up the kitchen, put all the groceries away, meal prep for an entire week and then come weekly onwards for a general tidy up (I’m the only occupier so it doesn’t get too messy) meal prep for the entire week from then onwards No meal preference: Just looking for calorie controlled high protein meals. Will supply all ingredients.

TL;DR: Batch-cook 1 lunch + 1 dinner x 7 days in one session. Menu is locked: Sweet Soy Chicken + Steamed Rice and Spaghetti Bolognese. Portions generous. I’ll freeze/reheat. Goal: Total meals: 14 (7× lunches, 7× dinners) Cook frequency: Once per week (single prep/block) Style: Simple, tasty, repeatable. Ideally follow my usual recipes (I’ll share them), keep it consistent week to week. The menu (locked) Lunch (7x): Simple Sweet Soy Chicken + Steamed Jasmine Rice Target portion (guide): ~220–250g cooked chicken + ~300g cooked rice per meal Notes: classic sweet soy, mild/neutral (no heat), clean oil (olive/neutral) Dinner (7x): Simple Spaghetti Bolognese Target portion (guide): ~180–220g cooked beef bolognese + ~300g cooked pasta per meal Notes: onion/garlic/herbs/tomato base, nothing fancy; consistent texture Packaging & labelling Containers: 750–1000ml, microwave-safe, leakproof (you supply or I can) Labels: dish name, cook date Packed for freezer; rice and pasta not overcooked (so they survive reheat) Shopping & kitchen Groceries: You can shop with receipt (I reimburse) or I’ll pre-buy a list you provide Where to cook:Open to drop-off if you have a safe, clean setup Hygiene & reliability Current Food Safety/Food Handler cert preferred (let me know if you have one) Consistent results matter: same taste, same portions, same labelling each week Timing Aim for a consistent weekly slot (e.g., Mon or Tue mornings/afternoons) Budget Labour: Open to offers; as a guide $150–$220 for the cook session (negotiable based on experience) Groceries: reimbursed with receipt

Meal Planning needed for Family of 5 in Bassendean.

Hi We had a house maid who has now retired. We had them weekly. We DO NOT need cleaning just 1. Washing and folding of clothes ( no ironing ) 2. Meal prep weekly- we buy everything and you just need to cook and pack it. All can de done within a work day and at our place on Tuesdays Thursday or Fridays Open to discussion. Thank you