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Recent Cooking reviews in Inner South Melbourne

Super efficient, fast and took good care

Deliver birthday cake

$30

Thank you so much

Birthday cake

$40

Thanks for making our birthday girl’s special day even more special!

I need birthday balloon delivery - on Sunday

$40

Efficient service and great communication 🥳

Birthday singing telegram for a 8 yr old boy

$200

Fantastic & Prompt service!

Cake delivery

$20

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Go to Merryday Cake Supplies

$30

What's the average cost of a cook in Inner South Melbourne

$45 - $190

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$45

median

$100

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$190

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What do cooking services include?

You can hire a cook to provide food for a range of meals and occasions, from home cooking and meal prep to specialty cooking and even dinner party catering. You can arrange cooking services to happen in your own kitchen or your cook can bring the food ready-prepared. Your chef will take care of everything from buying ingredients to cleaning up. Here’s what you can expect depending on your cooking service:

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.

Recent Cooking tasks in Inner South Melbourne

Decoration for my 21st birthday including a sign, balloon and arch

$500

Malvern East VIC, Australia

2nd Apr 2024

Decoration for my 21st birthday including a sign, balloon and arch

Cake decorator required

$100

Malvern East VIC, Australia

30th Mar 2024

I will be creating a 12 inch five layered cake, on the cake we need an expert who is good with applying smooth frosting ( will create the frosting)

Helen was absolutely amazing

Healthy home cooked meals

$120

Malvern East VIC, Australia

19th Mar 2024

I’m a busy single mum . Need some help cooking healthy meals for myself and my 3 year old . 2 x a week . Prefer you to cook at my home .

High-Protein Meal Prep & Delivery (Test Week)

$200

Malvern East VIC, Australia

13th Mar 2024

I'm looking for a skilled cook to prepare and deliver a week's worth of high-protein meals for me. This is a test week to see if this service is a good fit. Goal: Prepare and deliver 10 high-protein meals following my specific recipes. Dietary Needs: High-protein (135g per day) Calorie-conscious (around 1750 calories per day) Meal Types: A mix of meals like butter chicken and pepperoni pizza (recipes provided) Quantity: 2 servings per recipe (total of 10 meals) Potential for Ongoing Service: If the test week goes well, I'd be interested in discussing a longer-term arrangement.

Jessica was great! She jumped right in and accepted the offer quickly, which we really appreciated. Communication was easy the whole time.

French cooking

$120

Glen Iris 維多利亞省澳大利亚

12th Mar 2024

I’m looking for someone to cook me a French dish called tomatoe farcie

Custom made cake

$100

Mordialloc VIC, Australia

5th Mar 2024

I am looking for someone who can make a cake with superhero’s on it for my sons 3rd birthday, I’ve attached a photo of what I would like

House keeping (light cleaning, tidy,washing, meal prep)

$30

Glen Iris VIC, Australia

1st Mar 2024

Weekly house keeper required 2-3 hours per week (negotiable) Must have experience and be trustworthy. Tasks include: vacuuming, tidying, washing, ironing (small amount), preparing one meal, changing and washing bed sheets. Per hour rate to be agreed - Due date: Flexible

Weekly meal prep

$160

Caulfield North VIC 3161, Australia

26th Feb 2024

Looking for a cook/chef to create weekly dinners that can be frozen. Ideally on a Sunday afternoon. We will supply all ingredients.

I need a performer for a 24th bday party. It is cowboy /cowgirl themed

$100

Highett VIC, Australia

21st Feb 2024

I need a performer for a 24th bday. It is cowgirl /cowboy themed.

Bake a cake for birthday

$120

Hughesdale VIC, Australia

31st Jan 2024

Bake a round tall cake for birthday ( 1 or 2 tier) that serves 12 to 15. Additional mini cup cakes (12) - rainbow, unicorn , and fairies .attached a sample cake - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, 2 March 2024

Meal prep the following meals. Twice a week required

$200

Sandringham VIC, Australia

23rd Jan 2024

Meal prepping required for the following meals. Will pay cost of groceries plus the shown price. Can pick up from your address. Looking to have the meals cooked twice a week. Preferably delivered/picked up on Monday and Thursday. If easier can do 1 lot of the meals and will freeze; Twice a week cooked 8 x chicken meals. 4 x steak meals. Delivered twice a week. Once a week cooked 16 x chicken meals 6 x steak meals Veges to use for mixed veges - beans/capsicum/mushroom/zucchini/carrot. Weight of food to be done with scales and portioned correctly - Due date: Flexible

Tabatha was very easy to work with. Great meals and very helpful. Strongly recommend

Cake and cupcakes for a low key wedding celebration

$100

McKinnon VIC, Australia

11th Jan 2024

Looking for a small cake and some cupcakes for a very low key and inexpensive wedding celebration for approx 50 people. The event is celebratory drinks at a residential home after a wedding at the Registry Office so very informal. Just after plain vanilla cakes with white/silver icing. Simple and easy, we are not fussed on them being perfect, but must be made from scratch (not packet). Thank you :) - Due date: Needs to be done on Sunday, 24 March 2024

Weekly low carb meal prep

$200

Carnegie VIC, Australia

5th Jan 2024

cook and prepare meals for all week - Due date: Flexible

Weekly Housekeeping & Meal Prep

$180

Hampton VIC, Australia

3rd Jan 2024

Looking for someone to help our family twice a week (ideally 2x afternoons) with running of the house including tidying, washing & putting clothes away, changing bedding, some light cleaning (we do have a fortnightly cleaner who will do the more detailed cleans) and general adhoc household help including meal prep for the family. Around 4-5 hours per week. - Due date: Flexible

Lisa was fantastic. Great communication, friendly, efficient and knew exactly what needed to be done. Would highly recommend!

PEDICURE FOR TWO

$60

Mordialloc VIC, Australia

15th Nov 2023

In home "pamper pedicure" for two women. Prefer 10:30 start - Due date: Needs to be done on Friday, 17 November 2023

Meal prep

$80

Malvern East VIC, Australia

31st Oct 2023

I’m a busy individual . I need help on a weekly basis with the below: 1 . Cutting up , steaming, frying vegetables that I buy. 2. Pack these into a large container 3. Put in fridge 4. Clean up and go It is a trolley full of veges - Due date: Needs to be done on Tuesday, 31 October 2023

Fantastic effort and lovely at what she does! Highly recommend !

Birthday cake one year old *mickey mouse theme colours

$60

Moorabbin VIC, Australia

25th Oct 2023

Birthday cake-. For 1 year old boy birthday. Serving for 20. Mickey mouse theme - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, 18 November 2023

Home cooking healthy meal prep.

$150

Brighton East VIC 3187, Australia

22nd Oct 2023

Ideally looking for a qualified dietician or nutrionist to assist with meal planning for the week and assisting with meal prep. Ongoing work possibility - Due date: Flexible

Assemble toddlers toy ice cream truck

$30

Brighton VIC, Australia

14th Oct 2023

Assemble toddlers ice cream truck - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, 14 October 2023

Embroidery on a dressing gown

$30

Malvern VIC 3144, Australia

2nd Oct 2023

Need 3-letter initials embroidered on a Peter Alexander dressing gown - Due date: Before Saturday, 25 November 2023