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Fast and friendly communication, quick action, timely delivery but above all... DELISH lasagna, even the vegetarian one! Amy went the full 100 yards by adding side salads with a beautiful vinaigrette and garlic bread... all kids have come back for seconds, all tummies are full, and we still have some left for breakfast tomorrow!!! (just the parents though, I vote that the kids had enough :) Thanks Amy
Meal prep for large family
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Mikki done a great job on prepping my Keto meals.
Cooking Keto Meals
$75
Adam delivered the cake and was prompt! He has an awesome accent too! Haha
Deliver cake
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Well done and on time . Can highly recommend
Mud kitchen delivery
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Very friendly and self directed.
Assist with housecleaning/meal prep
$60
Super efficient, fast and took good care
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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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Meal prepping
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Asquith NSW 2077, Australia
29th May 2023
We're looking for someone to prep vegetables for juicing, batch cook a few meals for our family of 3, tidy the kitchen, and potentially turn over some laundry and help with some other household chores. Instructions and recipes will be provided. 2 days per week @ 2 hours each. - Due date: Flexible
Housekeeping, cleaning, meal prep & nannying
$50
Sunshine Beach QLD, Australia
28th May 2023
Housekeeping, cleaning, meal prep and nannying to help in our family home. 1-3 days per week (depending on your availability), 4-5 hours per shift. Early mornings or evenings suit us most to help with the busier times of day - school run and dinners. $50 per hour, casual. Attention to detail needed.
Need my trucks sign writing to be peeled off
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Moorebank NSW 2170, Australia
28th May 2023
Hi, I need the sign writing to be taken off my truck. Unsure what you would require it is not as simple as peeling it off. I believe you would need some type of heat applicator to soften it up so it comes off easily. - Due date: Flexible
Birthday party decoration
$350
Annangrove NSW 2156, Australia
28th May 2023
I am celebrating my 2 daughters' birthday party on 5th August from 12pm to 4pm. I need someone to decorate the venue in a pink theme with both the kids' names. Sample photos attached. You need to deliver, set up and take the decor back too. Location is Annangrove. - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, 5 August 2023
Delivery of groceries
$10
Fumina VIC 3825, Australia
27th May 2023
I need a birthday candle delivered to the birthday boy - Due date: Before Saturday, 27 May 2023
Birthday cake for my daughter
$105
Docklands VIC 3008, Australia
26th May 2023
Hi, I'm looking to order a birthday cake for my daughter's birthday for next Saturday, 3rd June, 11am. Will post a picture of the cake in the comment section. Don't need a big or tall one but enough to feed the guests, around 18 of them. This is the amount I can afford (can negotiate a little but limited budget). I may need delivery and understand there is delivery charges (I'll pay up to $25 for this).
40th Birthday Women (wife) Birthday decorations
$200
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
26th May 2023
Hi there, I want someone who has experience and done a 40th Birthday women celebrations decorations to do decorations for cake cutting for my wife surprise 40th birthday on Sunday 4th June from 4pm. Venue location will be in Sydney CBD or Canley Heights or Hornsby. Please send pictures and do a quote. Decorations to be done on site at 4pm on Sunday 4th June. Thanks - Due date: Needs to be done on Sunday, 4 June 2023
In home weekly meal prep
$40
Mirrabooka WA, Australia
26th May 2023
Meal prep in my home one or two times weekly. We love Indian curries, Asian nasi goreng and anything else with lots of spices and flavour. Hourly rate negotiable for the right person. - Due date: Flexible
Regular weekly cleaning / meal prep
$5
Cranbourne East VIC, Australia
23rd May 2023
Please help my household run smoothly by helping with meal prep, housework and kids.
So happy with Katie’s help, she makes our busy household run smoothly each week.. from laundry, cleaning and organising kids rooms. She does it all.. thank you for your great communication and efforts! Highly recommend😀
pink slips
$75
Mona Vale NSW, Australia
19th May 2023
Need Pink Slip due 29th May, what's your best price?
Great service, very nice to deal with
Housekeeping, cleaning & meal prep
$50
Ilkley QLD, Australia
10th May 2023
Housekeeping, cleaning & meal prep to help in our family home on acreage. 1-3 days per week (depending on your availability), 4-5 hours per shift. Early mornings or evenings suit us most to help with the busier times of day - school run and dinners. $50 per hour, casual. Attention to detail needed.
Need someone to cook/deliver home cooked food
$60
Cheltenham VIC, Australia
30th Apr 2023
Hi We are family of 3 and need someone to either cook at home or delivery home cooked meal once or twice in a week.Prefer Indian vegetarian meals
Baby shower cake
$120
North Sydney NSW, Australia
30th Apr 2023
Hello! I need a baby shower cake for a boy and a girl for 20 people. Needs to be delivered on Wednesday 10th in North Sydney at 9am Flavors to be discussed and open to suggestions. Picture of the design attached. Does not have to be fondant, but has to be pregnant safe as mothers can’t have raw ingredients. Similar to de the picture attached and also open to cute suggestions. - Due date: Needs to be done on Wednesday, 10 May 2023
Diana over delivered! The cake is amazing!! She is very lovely and creative. I recommend her work and will definitely use her services again.
Cake n teddy bear delivery today
$30
Clyde North VIC, Australia
24th Apr 2023
I am looking someone who can pick up cake from the cheesecake shop cranbourne and buy teddy bear from kmart and deliver today in Clyde North and deliver today, cake has been paid, i will pay seperate for teddy bear - Due date: Needs to be done on Monday, 24 April 2023
We will use again , good service
3 year old boys birthday cake
$80
Surry Hills NSW, Australia
15th Apr 2023
Need a small (enough for 12- 15 toddlers) homemade birthday cake for a 3 year old boy who loves numbers (number theme) - Due date: Before Wednesday, 19 April 2023
Custom cake for birthday
$50
Mona Vale NSW, Australia
14th Apr 2023
Hi, I need someone to make a custom cake for an 18th. Preferable for delivery but could possible pick up also. I can give any extra upon request. - Due date: Needs to be done on Sunday, 16 April 2023
Diana did a great job with our cake. More than we asked. Highly recommend.
Birthday cake pick up
$30
Booragoon WA, Australia
13th Apr 2023
Will need someone to pick up a birthday cake from Booragoon and drop it off to Claremont on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at 11AM please. Thanks - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, 15 April 2023
Take 3 pictures to Sandringham
$50
Upper Ferntree Gully VIC, Australia
11th Apr 2023
Pick up 3 pictures to Sandringham, 2 are rolled one is not. - Due date: Needs to be done on Wednesday, 12 April 2023
Sanjay is a super star! Second time I have worked with him
Take buckets to surfers paradise
$350
Newcastle NSW, Australia
7th Apr 2023
Need 20 x ice cream pails taken to surfers paradise - Due date: Needs to be done before Sunday 9 April 2023
Got the job done. Good communication.
Baby Shower Cake
$150
Brisbane QLD, Australia
5th Apr 2023
Urgently need a Cake for a Baby Shower this Sunday 08.04.2023 - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, 8 April 2023
Anna took on my task at short notice and she delivered. Thank you so much. I will be ordering more cakes 😊
