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Recent Cooking reviews in Melbourne
If your are after vegan food. Julia is the person for you. Very tasty and very generous portions from a lovely person. I have a friend who is vegan and he said its some of the best that he's ever had.
Home cooking
$10
Delicious! Already enjoying daikon noodles as a late lunch 🙃
Meal prep with significant dietary restrictions
$75
Timely delivery and excellent customer service!!
Birthday cake delivery
$20
Super fast and great product!!
Fondant cake topper - Mario and Luigi
$65
The cupcakes look wonderful, can't wait to give to my friend. She even gave me extra to eat for myself which was very kind of her.
Baking Cupcakes
$30
Great flavoured food in a timely manner! 👌🏾
Meal prep - cooking
$80
What's the average cost of a cook in Melbourne
$81 - $200
low
$81
median
$122
high
$200
Average reviews for Cooking Services in Melbourne
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4.93
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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.
Recent Cooking tasks in Melbourne
Weeknights, dinner only meal prep
$123
Melbourne VIC, Australia
14th Apr 2024
I’d like healthy, balanced meals for weeknight dinners prepped and delivered to Carlton 3053. Specifically 5x meals for a week.
Meal prep for my family of 4
$5
Collingwood VIC, Australia
7th Apr 2024
Looking for someone to shop and make meals for my family of 4. - 2 adults 2 kids aged 4 and 11 months - looking for meals the kids will also enjoy, the 11 month old will eat anything, 4 year old more fussy! - would also LOVE the fridge stocked with easy quick yummy snacks. Veggies + dips etc - mix of easy breakfasts: sausage egg muffins, overnight oats etc - 5 dinners a week for 4 ppl - 3 lunches a week for 2 people - snacks galore Happy for you to cook at our home in Collingwood, ideally on a Tuesday or Wednesday. Or cook at your home and deliver. Price obviously to be agreed upon after chatting about your service and what you are comfortable with:)
Cook needed to help meal prep for 1 hour
$150
Essendon VIC, Australia
23rd Mar 2024
Chef needed to help weekly meal prep
Chef to meal prep
$100
Burnley VIC, Australia
23rd Mar 2024
Need a chef to meal prep for me in 3 day cycles. Just need breakfast and lunch prepared.
Weekly Meal preparation (in home). Must have own ABN.
$90
Richmond VIC, Australia
17th Mar 2024
Bulk meal prep 3 meals (approx 5 serves per meal). All recipes supplied (all very basic and simple). Happy to provide the groceries myself or for you to buy them (and reimburse cost of groceries + cost for time shopping). Client is autistic with specific food preferences/ sensitivities so attention to detail is important. If a good fit, looking to make this a weekly occurrence. Meals need to be prepared in the home, but you will have exclusive / private access to the fully equipped kitchen and you’re welcome to bring any of your own utensils! Can be flexible with date, but prefer asap. Also happy to negotiate price reasonably.
Cake baked and delivered
$160
Brunswick VIC, Australia
15th Mar 2024
My friend is having a hens and I am Unfortunately unable to make it - so I want to send her a cute cake as a surprise!
Deliver pink coloured wrist bands
$60
Kensington VIC, Australia
2nd Mar 2024
Deliver 8 pink coloured wrist bands to Kensington
Washing, folding and meal prep - 2 days per week
$300
Ripponlea VIC, Australia
30th Jan 2024
Hi, we are a family of 4 which includes two young kids. We are looking for part time help (2 days per week,Tues and Friday’s, 5 hours per shift) to do meal prep, washing and folding. We need you to have experience providing this kind of support either for your own family or other experience. It’s important you are able to provide references of character and/or experience. - Due date: Flexible
Grace is amazing! We will continue working with her for sure!!
Weekly Meal Prep
$100
Northcote VIC, Australia
27th Jan 2024
Looking for someone to meal prep for me each week. Looking for lunch and dinner on 4 days. I have some dietary restrictions which mean the meals are relatively simple and mostly meat and dairy free. Looking for meals such as: - vegetarian fried rice (no egg, no tofu) - vegetarian pasta (red sauce based, lots of vegetables) - vegetable based soups - vegetarian noodles (no egg, no tofu) Would also like delivery to Northcote. - Due date: Needs to be done on Monday, 29 January 2024
Home Cook/Meal Prep
$200
Elwood VIC, Australia
25th Jan 2024
Hello. Looking for someone to help prep and store meals (suited for intolerance and sensitivities) whilst recovering from health condition. - Due date: Flexible
A lovely human and an incredible cook with so much knowledge. Cara made everything so relaxed and easy, and I highly recommend her for all your cooking and meal prep needs!
Birthday Decoration
$150
West Melbourne VIC, Australia
15th Jan 2024
Hi, it's my daughter's birthday, who is turning 1. We are organising the birthday in an restuarant. We need to the decoration for that purpose. - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, 20 January 2024
Baby shower decoration
$100
West Melbourne VIC, Australia
11th Jan 2024
Need a back drop with blue pink and golden balloons and some flower for baby shower - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, 10 February 2024
Pescatarian Meal Prep for 1 Person
$100
St Kilda VIC, Australia
11th Jan 2024
Hi Home Chefs/Cooks. I'm looking for someone who can meal prep at my place (St Kilda)few times a week (3 times a week ?) Will supply all ingredients if they can provide the shopping list. Pescatarian diet (no chicken). Perfectly fine with any cuisine and not allergic to any food item. Easy going and non fussy too.. Just need the convenience. Not familiar with the ongoing rates in Melbourne so adding an arbitrary number. Feel free to provide your quotes for coming to my home and cooking food quantity/variety enough for 1 Person for two days.. Thank you. - Due date: Flexible
Weekly Meal Prep
$25
Essendon VIC, Australia
30th Dec 2023
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Meal Prep Assistant to provide in-home meal preparation services for our household in Essendon. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, preparing, and cooking GAPS diet-friendly meals in alignment with specific dietary requirements. The position is part-time, with a commitment of once every fortnight. Responsibilities: Meal Planning: Collaborate with the homeowner to plan meals based on the GAPS diet guidelines and individual preferences. Meal Preparation: Prepare meals in the homeowner's kitchen, utilizing the provided ingredients for GAPS diet-friendly recipes. Ensure that all meals meet dietary restrictions and preferences. Cooking and Portioning: Cook meals in accordance with dietary requirements, ensuring proper portioning for each serving. Storage and Labeling: Properly store prepared meals, labeling them with clear instructions for reheating. Clean-Up: Clean and sanitize the kitchen area after meal preparation, leaving the workspace in a tidy condition. Communication: Maintain open communication with the homeowner regarding any changes, preferences, or concerns related to meal preparation. Requirements: Previous experience in meal preparation, especially in adherence to specific dietary plans (GAPS diet knowledge is a plus). Ability to work independently and efficiently in a home kitchen. Strong organisational and time-management skills. Excellent attention to detail, ensuring that meals meet dietary restrictions. Good communication skills to understand and implement homeowner preferences. Flexibility to adapt meal plans based on dietary progression through different stages. Schedule and Compensation: Schedule: Once every fortnight (flexible scheduling). Hours: 5-8 hours Compensation: $20-26 per hour, depending on experience. - Due date: Flexible
1st Birthday Cake for party
$200
Ascot Vale VIC, Australia
27th Dec 2023
Hello I need a cake for my daughters 1st Birthday party. We have approx. 75 guests - 55 adults 20 children I am open to any ideas in regards to design of the cake if you want to send through some examples of what you have done before. The birthday party is Sunday January 21st 2024 - Due date: Needs to be done on Sunday, 21 January 2024
Weekly Meal Prep
$90
Northcote VIC, Australia
20th Dec 2023
Looking for someone to meal prep for me each week. Looking for lunch and dinner on 5 days. I have some dietary restrictions which mean the meals are relatively simple and mostly meat and dairy free. Looking for meals such as: - vegetarian fried rice (no egg, no tofu) - vegetarian pasta (red sauce based, lots of vegetables) - vegetable based soups - vegetarian noodles (no egg, no tofu) Would also like delivery to Northcote. - Due date: Needs to be done on Wednesday, 3 January 2024
Great tasting meals! 😊
Devanti ice maker completely stopped working
$200
Port Melbourne VIC, Australia
10th Dec 2023
Hi I have a Devanti Ice maker, about a year old, completely stopped working the other day. - Due date: Before Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Birthday decoration on Dec 26
$150
Southbank VIC, Australia
1st Dec 2023
1st Birthday Decoration at home for our baby boy. - Due date: Needs to be done on Tuesday, 26 December 2023
Birthday cake for baby
$200
Southbank VIC, Australia
1st Dec 2023
Birthday cake for baby. 1st Birthday - Due date: Needs to be done on Tuesday, 26 December 2023
Maternity Photoshoot
$100
Melbourne VIC, Australia
19th Nov 2023
Capture beautiful and timeless maternity portraits outdoors to celebrate the special journey of pregnancy. - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, 2 December 2023