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Super easy, no muck around, would highly recommend Pamela!
Deliver a birthday cake
$40

Delivered promptly, meals look great! Looking forward to trying them
Weekly Meal Prep
$100
Christine has been lovely to work with. Her communication has been great and the task was completed as required. Highly recommend!
Twice a week meal prep
$50

Great job thank you so much. :) Punctual and professional.
Meal prep for one person- recipes provided
$90
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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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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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First birthday decoration
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Wyndham Vale VIC, Australia
2nd Jul 2025
first birthday party decorations for baby girl at a hotel
Chinese cooking classes
$50
Loganlea QLD, Australia
1st Jul 2025
Tutor required for NDIS participate to teach her Chinese cooking.
Home cooking services
$25
Rowville VIC 3178, Australia
1st Jul 2025
Looking for someone that can prepare home cooked Indian (and other) meals other for a family of 4 (2 adults, 2 children under 5). Ideally, we'd like someone that can bulk prepare weekly or bi-weekly meals. Initially looking to trial with a view to move to a permanent/semi-permanent arrangement. Happy to chat through any details/specifics
Mini cupcakes for school birthday
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Quakers Hill NSW 2763, Australia
30th Jun 2025
36 Vanilla Mini Cupcakes Minecraft themed for birthday at school A list of ingredients is required
Need a cake
$75
Cranbourne East VIC 3977, Australia
29th Jun 2025
I need a cake for 10-12 servings. Can suggest me a design i don't need a very fancy one. It is for a Gender Reveal party.
Weekly Meal Prep Cook – Nut-Free, Kid-Friendly Meals
$100
Forest Lodge NSW, Australia
29th Jun 2025
I’m looking for someone to help with weekly meal prep for my two kids. One has a severe tree nut allergy, so food safety and strict allergy awareness is essential – absolutely no nuts in the house or meals. The meals also need to be: • Simple (my other child is a fussy eater!) • Kid-friendly – think schnitzel, plain pasta, crumbed meats, veggies • Prepared in a nut-free environment • Ideally cooked at my home in Forest Lodge (Sydney) • Prep for 5-7 dinners per week Looking for someone who is: • Experienced with food allergies and cross-contamination prevention • Comfortable cooking basic, nutritious meals • Reliable and efficient You bring the food, or I can shop if you give me a list. Budget is flexible based on experience and inclusions. Let me know your availability, experience, and rate. Thanks!
Present delivery for birthday
$50
Caloundra QLD, Australia
28th Jun 2025
Hey Bradley, hoping to see if this is a task you would complete as I wont be in town for the burthdat and want him to feel special still. Lookig at present ideas and hoping to get a delivery quote please. Likely something from that same area
Deliver a Cake - Annandale to Gosford
$90
Annandale NSW, Australia
26th Jun 2025
Pick up a kid’s birthday cake (one layer, decorated but nothing crazy) from baker in Annandale after 10am and deliver to Gosford

Job done quickly, lots of communication, I never had to worry about
Chadstone
$45
North Melbourne VIC, Australia
24th Jun 2025
Caneles French Baked Cakes - View all the details of this offer: https://www.airtasker.com/offers/01JYGJGRGFYG1YREHFMTFNNP6Y


Arrived right on time very punctual and professional. The delivery was smooth, handled with care and efficiency. Highly recommend!
Weekly meal prep
$100
Coburg VIC 3058, Australia
14th Jun 2025
Weekly meal prep for drop off in Coburg


Adam was very nice but the food was over salted and desert was a pretzel in yogurt. Appreciate the effort but will not use again.
Meal Prep
$100
Coorparoo QLD, Australia
10th Jun 2025
5 X meals for lunch (I lunch at 11:30) 5 afternoon snacks - (for 2pm) Not too heavy as gym/exercise most days afterwork Dinners - Perhaps 2 Freezer friendly dinners at a later stage depending but can discuss later on. Have you provided this service before? What meals/snacks would you offer? What would you charge? Thanks


Top communicator through and through. A slight delay but just because log gets in the way sometimes. You’d be inhuman to hold that against anyone. Will happily work with Raennon again
I need a private chef for a dinner for two (vegetarian)
$400
Berwick VIC 3806, Australia
8th Jun 2025
I’m organizing a little date night for myself and my husband. He’s a vegetarian and I’m not but I’m also happy to have vegetarian if it makes the meal easier… I’m looking for at least 3-4 course fine dining meal by an experienced chef, I’m open to most cuisines!!


Above and beyond is an understatement!! Janet is a wonderful cook
Looking for afternoon help (now till July) with housework + meal prep
$110
Rose Bay, New South Wales
2nd Jun 2025
We’re a relaxed, loving family based in the Eastern Suburbs. Our home is lively and full of energy, with young children, a baby, and two parents who work and juggle a lot! We value kindness, clear communication, and people who enjoy being part of a warm, respectful household. We’re looking for someone who’s comfortable with the rhythm of family life, happy to lend a hand with tidying, cooking simple meals, and keeping things running smoothly in the afternoons. You’ll be appreciated, trusted, and treated as part of the team.


Great! Highly recommend
Home cooking help req. Joondalup Weekly
$90
Joondalup WA 6027, Australia
31st May 2025
Hello! I’m a 30 yo woman looking for home cooking assistance at my place in Joondalup for 2-3 hours weekly… on Sundays ideally, but I’m flexible! It will mostly be chopping/ slicing/ dicing so good knife skills and experience in the kitchen is essential. The pay will be hourly so please let me know your rate for 2 hours + Airtasker fee 👇 Thanks and looking forward to hearing from you!


thanks for your help!
Indian cooking and meal prep (ongoing weekly $30/hr)
$5
Croydon Hills VIC 3136, Australia
30th May 2025
Indian cooking and meal prep weekly for a family of 4 people. 2 adults and 2 kids (1 and 5 yrs old). Ideally would like it regularly 1 day per week, so that cooking, packing and freezing can be done for a week. Also cleaning/tidying the kitchen after cooking will be preferred. Will to pay $30/hour and of course can work out different payment pattern once a routine and relationship is built.


Jill was great throughout. Will definitely recommend 👍
Organic meal prep
$5
South Yarra, Victoria
28th May 2025
Looking for someone to provide organic and gluten free meal prep - breakfast, lunch and dinner for 5 days. See attached image for desired daily protein/fats etc below. No seed oils or preservatives please and if using fish I prefer a low mercury type of fish. I am keen to avoid plastic containers so can supply Pyrex containers if that is easier. I’m happy to collect the meals or have them delivered to South Yarra. Happy to discuss what works best.


Lovely to deal with!
Bake 80 Vanilla Cupcakes
$200
Narrabundah ACT, Australia
23rd May 2025
I need 80 vanilla cupcakes baked in pink papers for a bridal shower. They do not need to be iced. Happy to provide payment for supplies and labour time.


Madeline is lovely to speak with and got this job done so well and efficiently! She was super thorough with her communication and attention to detail
Cake maker for jelly cat cake
$120
Mosman, New South Wales
17th May 2025
Cake maker to make jelly cat birthday cake For Saturday 25th May 2025 and deliver to us in Mosman, or I can pickup locally. To feed 6.


Kelly was amazing! She asked clarifying questions about the brief, made suggestions, provided options and alternatives, and the cake is absolutely gorgeous! Thanks Kelly. We’ll be back for more cake in future!
Help Wanted: Home Cooked Meals + Laundry Folding (2x/Week)
$90
Mermaid Waters QLD, Australia
17th May 2025
We’re a busy family with two little ones, and we’re looking for a lovely, reliable person to help us keep the home running smoothly! What we need each week: • Cook 1–2 fresh dinners during your visit (family-friendly, healthy meals – nothing fancy, just yummy and nourishing!) • Prepare a few freezer meals we can reheat on busy nights • Fold and put away laundry (a couple of baskets) • Do the online grocery shop for the meals you’ll be cooking – we’ll reimburse the shop separately When: 2 visits per week (days are flexible – we can work with your schedule) Time required: Approx. 3 hours per visit We’re looking for someone who: • Is confident in the kitchen and loves home cooking • Can plan a few simple meals and shop accordingly • Is efficient, trustworthy, and kind • Has their own ABN or Airtasker account with reviews preferred If this sounds like a fit, we’d love to hear from you! Please tell us a bit about yourself and any relevant experience. Thanks so much!


Sophia is extremely friendly, helpful and would highly recommend