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Recent Cooking reviews in Inner South Melbourne

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Deliver a birthday cake from Mordialloc to Altona

$60

Julia was lovely to deal with and she definitely delivered. Would highly recommend her :)

Meal Prep healthy plant based meals twice per week

$300

great person happy to work

Need someone to cook my meal prep

$50

Great communication

Deliver a cake to Silvan from Mordialloc

$80

Amazing baby shower cake! Amy made the cake to the exact details and features that the mother to be wanted. Great service and the cake tasted amazing.

Custom cake

$250

Fantastic service! Great communication ! Delivered with care ! Highly recommend !

Pick up a birthday cake and have it delivered

$50

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

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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

I need a balloon arch making for 10/01

$150

Brighton VIC 3186, Australia

9th Jan 2026

I need a white and gold balloon arch for my 24th birthday

Weekly Korean home cook - Family meal prep

$200

Hughesdale VIC, Australia

29th Dec 2025

We’re a family of four (2 adults, 2 children) based in Hughesdale and are looking for a reliable Korean home cook to prepare weeknight dinners for 5 nights each week. We’re after comforting, family-friendly Korean food cooked in bulk and stored for the week. What we need Cook 5 dinners per week (serving 2 adults + 2 kids) Korean home-style meals and sides. Cooked in our kitchen Meals portioned and stored for easy reheating 1 or 2 sessions per week Ongoing weekly arrangement if it’s a good fit Food & Planning We will provide groceries We’ll plan meals together or provide a simple weekly meal plan Happy to keep things flexible and repeat favourites We're looking for a Korean cook or someone highly experienced cooking Korean food Comfortable cooking for a family (not fine dining) Reliable, tidy, and efficient in the kitchen Looking for consistent weekly work Ongoing role Open to reasonable weekly rates Please include your weekly price and any relevant experience when responding If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. Please note: Korean cooking experience is essential for this role.

Meal prep the following meals. Once a week. Groceries paid by me

$100

Sandringham VIC, Australia

27th Dec 2025

Meal prepping required for the following meals. Will pay cost of groceries plus the shown price. Can pick up from your address if need and near Chelsea, VIC . Will be on going once a week for a year . See photos for the two types of meals. Very simple and plain but part of a health program so need to stick to quantities. Looking to have the meals cooked once a week fresh . Preferably delivered/picked up on Sunday. Total meals cooked 10 x chicken meals. 5 x steak meals. In plastic containers Cost of groceries to be paid each week on top of the price if can get your self otherwise I will get groceries delivered to your place of cooking Veges to use for mixed veges - beans/capsicum/mushroom/zucchini/carrot. If good frozen veges no issues, prefer fresh tho Weight of food to be done with scales and portioned correctly - Due date: Flexible

Sons 6th birthday

$200

Brighton East VIC 3187, Australia

1st Dec 2025

Sons 6th birthday party,

Weekly Meal Prep

$150

Caulfield South VIC 3162, Australia

19th Oct 2025

Hi, We’re a busy family and we’d love to see if there was a chef or food lover who could help us meal prep for the week each week! We’d like healthy meals, gluten free, fresh, full of veg and under 500 cals per serve. I’d love someone to lead the way for a few weeks and then show me how to do this ongoing. I can ensure all ingredients are ready to go / the lot and then you could work your magic! We have two ovens, thermomix, all the things so hopefully it would be easier to manage

Meal prep

$120

Caulfield South VIC 3162, Australia

4th Oct 2025

Home cooking Educating Preping

Got son psp for birthday need someone to set it up so itt works

$80

Mordialloc VIC, Australia

4th Oct 2025

I purchased a psp for my son for his birthday he has a playstation 4 and 5 I have no idea how to just set it up.....so frustrated...I'm not a gamer...please help

Ballon decoration kids birthday

$5

Camden Ward VIC, Australia

28th Sep 2025

Need someone to help setup 8th birthday decoration for a birthday party

Teach meal prep

$100

Bentleigh VIC, Australia

28th Sep 2025

Chef to teach meal prep in accordance with macros

Meal preparation and cooking

$300

Brighton East, Victoria

21st Sep 2025

Assistance with designing menu and preparing meals for the family for a week with a focus on low carb high protein options: 4 lunches and 4 dinners Veggie box for the kids to snack on during the week

Isobel helped us with a week of meal prep for dinners, lunches and toddler meals. Everything was delicious and perfectly suited for the whole family! Thank you for your help Isobel!

Chef for Dinner and degustation 5 course for 6-8 people

$600

Caulfield North VIC 3161, Australia

12th Aug 2025

full chefs kitchen avalible , course

Looking to get an entertainer for a baby shower

$200

Ormond VIC, Australia

5th Aug 2025

As per my note, entertainment for mostly adults but a few kids at our baby shower

Hythem was awesome, so good at what he does and definitely added some thrills and excitement to our event. Highly recommend

Meal preparation service

$250

Malvern East VIC, Australia

14th Jul 2025

I would like someone to shop, and prepare 4-5 healthy dinners per week with leftovers for 4-5 lunches. Ideally, consisting of whole foods and containing around 30 grams of protein. They don't have to be complicated meals... simple, clean and tasty is all I am wanting :)

👨‍🍳 Private Chef / Meal Prep Cook Wanted

$300

Chelsea Heights VIC 3196, Australia

25th Jun 2025

We’re looking for a reliable and health-conscious private chef or experienced meal prep cook to prepare our lunches and dinners for the week. Think My Muscle Chef-style meals — but with larger portions and a more personal touch. What We’re After: Balanced meals with protein, complex carbs, and vegetables Delicious but clean – focused on nutrition, variety, and great taste Prepared once weekly and delivered fresh (ready to refrigerate) Typically 10–14 meals (lunch + dinner x 5–7 days) Ideal Fit: Experienced with healthy meal prep and portioning Can accommodate dietary preferences or adjust macros as needed Clean, safe kitchen practices Able to cook and deliver (or arrange delivery) weekly Bonus if you: Have a rotating weekly menu or suggestions Are passionate about fitness, wellness, or performance-based eating We’ll cover all food costs, and compensation is negotiable based on experience and volume. If this sounds like you, send us a message with your sample menu or experience!

Regular Meal Prep – Healthy, Allergen-Friendly Cooking for Busy Couple

$5

Brighton VIC 3186, Australia

21st Jun 2025

Hi, we’re Aaron & Zoe — a busy working couple who love good food but don’t have time to cook during the week. We’re looking for someone who enjoys preparing clean, flavourful meals and can help keep us well-fed and on track. We’re after 5 different meals per week (10x portions each = 20 serves total) to cover our weekday dinners and lunches. Meals can be cooked in our home or delivered — we’re flexible. We both have dietary needs that must be strictly followed: • Coeliac (strictly gluten-free) • Milk allergy (no dairy or animal milks/products) • Low fructans (no onion, garlic, asparagus, cauliflower, etc.) • Low fructose (no honey, HFCS, apple, pear, mango, melon, etc.) ✅ Garlic- and onion-infused oil is fine ❌ Please avoid high-fructan legumes like baked beans, red kidney beans, black beans, and split peas ✅ Ingredients like firm tofu, canned lentils (rinsed), and canned chickpeas (rinsed) are okay Meals should be portioned individually — Zoe eats smaller serves than Aaron. We’ll provide glass containers with wooden or BPA-free lids. We enjoy variety — favourites include stir-fries, herb-roasted proteins with veg, tamari beef bowls, satay chicken, Asian noodles, and tray bakes. We’re happy to collaborate on weekly menus and will shop from Coles/Woolworths/Aldi with a list from you. Any specialty items can be sourced separately. Open to weekly or fortnightly prep with freezing to save time and cost. No set day required. Please share your experience, food style, and estimated pricing. We look forward to working with someone who enjoys making food that fuels people. Warmly, Aaron & Zoe Example dishes we enjoy: •Basil Chicken Stirfry with Capsicum, Carrot & Jasmine Rice •Beef & Broccoli Stirfry with Tamari and Black Rice •Lemon Herb Roast Chicken Thighs with Pumpkin & Broccolini •Pork Carnitas Bowl with Quinoa, Capsicum & Guacamole •Dill & Lemon Baked Salmon with Sweet Potato Mash & Beans •Ginger Prawn Stirfry, Mexican Beef Bowls, Asian Noodle Dishes

Meal preps for 5 days. Cook at my place

$50

Glen Huntly VIC, Australia

31st May 2025

I need someone to come by and prepare food for 2. Indian is the preference. Need something healthy and nutritious. Just 2 variety is good Please contact me for further details.

Meal prep chef

$250

Black Rock VIC 3193, Australia

15th May 2025

Looking for a chef to make some meals and snacks for the week. Would be ideal to come in for 1 half or full day to prepare for 4 days and stack the fridge.

Tiramisu Flavoured Birthday Cake

$100

Gardenvale VIC, Australia

4th May 2025

We would love to have a Tiramisu Birthday Cake for a 30th ready for the 17th of May. Needs to be big enough for ~20 people.

Meal planning and preparation

$60

Brighton East VIC 3187, Australia

23rd Apr 2025

Weekly meal planning (healthy, easy meals) Grocery shopping Meal prepping or cooking Looking for someone who: Understands nutrition and family-friendly food Can keep it simple but tasty Is organised, reliable and has great food ideas Bonus if you’re familiar with Thermomix or bulk meal prep! Would suit a nutrition student, home cook, or someone who loves feeding others. Flexible hours and friendly household.

Weekly meal prep for busy couple

$350

Brighton VIC 3186, Australia

2nd Apr 2025

We’re a busy working couple who love healthy, tasty food. Looking for someone to cook our weekday meals (5 lunches & dinners for 2 people = 20 serves): either cooking in-home or meal delivery. Dietary requirements must be accommodated: coeliac (gluten-free), milk allergy (no animal milks/products), low fructans (no onion, garlic, cauliflower, asparagus, etc.) and low fructose (no honey, HFCS, apples, pears, mango, peaches, melons, etc.). We are seeking healthy, flavoursome meals with variety through the week (5x different meals). We like a variety of cuisines, and are happy to discuss meal plans, including individual caloric needs, portion sizes, and grocery arrangements (we can either purchase or have them supplied—budget is based on the latter). We’re also open to a fortnightly arrangement with larger prep and some meals frozen to save time and cost. Here’s some example dishes we like: • Basil Chicken Stir-Fry with Capsicum, Carrot & Jasmine Rice • Beef & Broccoli Stir-Fry with Tamari and Black Rice • Lemon Herb Roast Chicken Thighs with Pumpkin & Broccolini • Pork Carnitas Bowl with Quinoa, Capsicum & Guacamole • Dill & Lemon Baked Salmon with Sweet Potato Mash & Beans • Grilled Tuna Steaks with Tomato, Basil & Black Rice • Mexican-Spiced Beef & Roast Vegetable Bake • Lemon Chicken & Veg Tray Bake with Capsicum & Baby Potatoes • Lemongrass Chicken with Rice Noodles & Fresh Herbs • Slow-Cooked Tomato & Beef Ragu • Peanut Satay Chicken Stir-Fry with Rice • Steak Fajitas with Mini Tortillas & sides • Lemon & Herb Crusted Salmon with Roast Sweet Potato & Broccoli • Seared Steak with Sweet Potato Fries & Salad • Chicken Pad See Ew with Rice Noodles • Asian Beef Bowl with Rice & Pickled Veg • Ginger Prawn Stir-Fry with Capsicum, Broccoli & Rice • Mexican Beef Bowl with Black Rice, Sweet Potato & Guacamole • Herbed Pork Cutlets with Roast Pumpkin & Carrot • Lemon & Garlic Oil-Infused Roast Chicken with Sweet Potato & Salad • Chicken Pesto & Vegetable Pasta