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Recent Cooking reviews in Melbourne

Amy’s cake was so wonderful! Thank you! You are the best

Customised Cake for upto 20 people

$200

great cooking! looking forward to working with you more :)

Healthy meal prep twice a week

$100

Service provided as described

Need a boat decorated for 30th

$200

Great delivery, very personable and the food is exactly what i was looking for! 5 stars?

Meal prep nothing fancy just accurate

$180

Quick reliable and trustworthy! Thanks again

Caulking required in shower base - Fitzroy North

$150

Great cake!

Bake a catepillar cake

$150

What's the average cost of a cook in 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 Melbourne

Weekly Home Cook - Healthy Vegetarian (3 Days/Week)

$360

Docklands VIC 3008, Australia

28th May 2026

I am looking for a reliable and experienced home cook to assist with meal preparation on a weekly basis. We are focused on healthy, nutritious vegetarian meals and are looking for someone who can commit to a long-term arrangement. Schedule: • Frequency: 3 days per week (e.g., Monday, Wednesday, Friday—flexible on specific days). • Duration: 3 hours per session (9 hours total per week). What You’ll Be Doing: • Preparing fresh, healthy vegetarian meals (lunches and dinners). • Primary Cuisine: Indian. • Secondary Cuisines: Open to other healthy vegetarian options (e.g., Mediterranean, Thai, or salads) for variety. • Basic kitchen cleanup related to the cooking. Requirements: • Proven experience in vegetarian cooking (especially Indian cuisine). • Focus on "healthy" cooking—using minimal oil and fresh ingredients. • Strict adherence to hygiene and cleanliness. • Ability to suggest a weekly menu or follow provided recipes. Rate: Please quote your hourly rate or a total weekly price for the 9 hours. (Note: Groceries will be provided/reimbursed separately).

Meal prep for one week

$70

North Melbourne VIC, Australia

28th May 2026

I’m needing some meals prepped for the week, I can give some suggestions, you will need to cook the meals at your own place , I can pick up from your address if you live close by , 3 meals a day for 4/5 days . Needs to follow 1750 calories a day strictly with 130g protein 48g fat 200g carbs per day. I can adjust the price as well .

Chef needed 7 day meal prep!

$120

Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

28th May 2026

3 meals per day for 7 days! I need someone who's doesn't stuff around, sticks to the ingredients and is efficient. No fancy shit just straight to the point. Preferably cooked at ur place. But to meet we can start at mine Let me know and send ur offer If u got ur own pots bring them! I have 2 and some big pots but thats it

Vegan/vegetarian meal prep

$150

Northcote VIC 3070, Australia

25th May 2026

Weekly meal prep dinners x5 (high protein/high fibre meals)

Easy to work with/efficient/great communication

Indian Cook Needed – Weekly Meal Preparation (1x per Week)

$60

Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

23rd May 2026

Indian Cook Needed – Weekly Meal Preparation (1x per Week) Description: Hi! I’m looking for an experienced Indian cook to prepare home-style meals once a week for a small household. We prefer fresh, simple, and healthy Indian food (both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options if possible). The cook will prepare meals that can last a few days and be stored/reheated. Tasks include: * Cooking Indian meals once a week at our home * Preparing a mix of curries, dal, vegetables, rice/roti * Maintaining basic kitchen cleanliness after cooking * Using household ingredients or shopping list provided (can be discussed) Requirements: * Experience in Indian home-style cooking (North or South Indian preferred) * Reliable and punctual * Hygienic cooking practices * Ability to adjust spice levels if needed Details: Frequency: 1 time per week Location: Caroline Springs Duration: ~2–3 hours per visit (flexible) Start date: June / flexible

Chef needed CBD Location - meal prep 7 day - rate is total!! Only

$70

Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

20th May 2026

I'm trying to Budget as much as I can at the moment just until I get my life together a bit more but I could really use a hand in my meal preps! Seven day meal prep involving: Brekkie: omelettes plus sourdough Lunch: Chicken big mac bowl Dinner: Chipotle Beef Rice Bowl We can chat whether it's hourly or per week or per set of meals - i've said it to $50 for each seven day meal prep so far I will do whatever I can to help you to reduce the cost for myself just let me know Also, I prefer to do it at mine just so that we can learn the system and tweak things and meet each other. Any help is much appreciated

Chef needed CBD Location - meal prep 7 day

$50

Melbourne CBD VIC 3000, Australia

18th May 2026

I'm trying to Budget as much as I can at the moment just until I get my life together a bit more but I could really use a hand in my meal preps! Seven day meal prep involving: Brekkie: omelettes plus sourdough Lunch: Chicken big mac bowl Dinner: Chipotle Beef Rice Bowl We can chat whether it's hourly or per week or per set of meals - i've said it to $50 for each seven day meal prep so far I will do whatever I can to help you to reduce the cost for myself just let me know Also, I prefer to do it at mine just so that we can learn the system and tweak things and meet each other. Any help is much appreciated

Need a personal chef! For meal prep! CBD

$50

Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

18th May 2026

I’m trying to Budget as much as I can at the moment just until I get my life together a bit more but I could really use a hand in my meal preps! Seven day meal prep involving: Brekkie: omelettes plus sourdough Lunch: Chicken big mac bowl Dinner: Chipotle Beef Rice Bowl We can chat whether it’s hourly or per week or per set of meals - i’ve said it to $50 for each seven day meal prep so far I will do whatever I can to help you to reduce the cost for myself just let me know Also, I prefer to do it at mine just so that we can learn the system and tweak things and meet each other. Any help is much appreciated

Experienced Healthy Meal Prep Chef Needed in Melbourne

$40

Melbourne VIC, Australia

16th May 2026

I’m looking for an experienced chef in Melbourne to prepare healthy weekly meals. I need someone who understands balanced nutrition, high-protein meals, portion control, and fresh ingredients. The chef must have access to their own kitchen or a suitable kitchen where they can prepare the meals safely and professionally. The job may include weekly meal planning, cooking, and preparing meals in advance. Please send your experience, sample menus, availability, and pricing.

Personal chef for meal prep! CBD! + parking!

$50

Melbourne CBD VIC 3000, Australia

15th May 2026

I’m trying to Budget as much as I can at the moment just until I get my life together a bit more but I could really use a hand in my meal preps! Seven day meal prep involving: Brekkie: omelettes plus sourdough Lunch: Chicken big mac bowl Dinner: Chipotle Beef Rice Bowl We can chat whether it’s hourly or per week or per set of meals - i’ve said it to $50 for each seven day meal prep so far I will do whatever I can to help you to reduce the cost for myself just let me know Also, I prefer to do it at mine just so that we can learn the system and tweak things and meet each other. Any help is much appreciated

Cake for 4th Birthday Party

$150

Docklands VIC, Australia

12th May 2026

My so is having a birthday party and we expect to have about 40 - 50 ppl there. We need a cake baked and delivered that looks like the picture.

Need a personal chef! For meal prep! CBD

$30

Melbourne CBD VIC 3000, Australia

6th May 2026

Without blowing a hole in the pocket, I just need some help putting together my meal preps It’s mostly eggs, fat free leg ham, capsicum mushrooms, beef mince, raw chicken, corn kernel, black beans and rice 3 meals a day! 7 day prep I have: Electric stove I’ve got all the right cooking stuff that I need and ingredients. I just don’t have containers to put it all in… yet.

Pleasure to do biz! Sweet and enjoyed cooking with her

Meal Preparation

$100

South Yarra VIC 3141, Australia

4th May 2026

I’m looking to hire an experienced chef or meal prep service to prepare my lunches and dinners for the week. Meals must be a balanced mix of vegetarian and meat options, and easy to reheat. It’s important that all meals are low FODMAP diet, so experience or knowledge in this area is preferred. I only need my lunch and dinner for 5x days. Can be cooked at my home or delivered :)

Home cook meal prep

$100

Moonee Ponds VIC, Australia

3rd May 2026

📌 WEEKLY HOME COOK — ONGOING ROLE We're a household of 2.5 people (two adults and toddler) looking for a reliable, experienced home cook to come once a week for a batch cooking session. This is an ongoing arrangement for the right person. 🍲 WHAT WE LOVE We're big fans of hearty, flavourful food — think stews, curries, and grilled meats. No fussy fine dining, just delicious home-style cooking we can enjoy across the week. ✅ WHAT THE JOB INVOLVES • 1 session per week (approx. 2.5–3 hours) • Prepare 3-4 dishes for about 20 servings • Cook in our kitchen using our equipment • We'll cover groceries separately (receipts reimbursed, or we'll shop in advance) • Leave the kitchen clean and meals stored/labelled 🍽️ SAMPLE MEALS (we're flexible!) • Stews: beef & vegetable, Moroccan lamb, slow-cooked osso buco style • Curries: butter chicken, lamb rogan josh, Thai green, dahl • Grilled meats: lemon herb chicken, harissa thighs, lamb cutlets, pork chops 🙋 WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR • Confident cooking in someone else's kitchen • Reliable and punctual — this is a weekly commitment • Comfortable cooking in bulk/batch style • Good communicator — happy to discuss the menu each week • Reviews and ratings on Airtasker preferred 💰 BUDGET Please quote your hourly or per-session rate (groceries reimbursed on top). We're looking for a fair, ongoing rate for the right person. 📅 TIMING Weekday preferred (flexible on the day). We're ready to start within the next 2 weeks. If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear a little about your cooking background and any cuisine you specialise in. Looking forward to finding our person! 🙌

Healthy Meal Prep Help - weekly

$100

Port Melbourne VIC, Australia

10th Apr 2026

I’m looking for someone to help with healthy home style meal prep for our family (myself, my husband, and 8 month old daughter- baby doesn’t really much by way of solids yet!). I am hoping to organise a weekly session, where I can source the ingredients, and we can agree upon simple recipes, and you can cook and store away some meals, to be refrigerated and or frozen. What I’m looking for: - Weekly session - Prepare 2-4 serves for 3-5 meals per session (lunches/dinners) - Focus on high-protein, lower-calorie meals (e.g. chicken, fish, lean meats, vegetables) - Simple, nutritious, not heavy or overly processed - Boxing up of the meals into containers, ready to be stored in fridge + freezer - Light clean/tidy up of the kitchen after use (we also have a fortnightly cleaner, so this should only involve the clean up from your cooking session) Logistics: - Location: Port Melbourne - Frequency: once per week - Ideal time/day: Wednesday late morning/early afternoon - Can be done in my kitchen with clean up please - I will cover the cost of groceries separately - Open to meal plan ideas, or I can pick out recipes, happy to be flexible and discuss exact details Ideal person: Reliable, organised, clean in the kitchen, care around hand hygiene Looking for someone ongoing if we are a good fit. Please share your ideas and interest :)

Great service, will be using again! Michelle was professional and friendly :)

Meal Prep Chef

$250

Fitzroy North VIC, Australia

29th Mar 2026

I’m looking for an experienced chef or meal prep specialist to help plan and cook high-protein meals tailored to my daily macro targets. Meals can be prepared from your own kitchen, and I’m happy to either pick them up or arrange delivery — whatever works best.

Amazing service and incredible meals. Couldn’t have been happier with the experience — highly recommend!

Refill 8 candle vessels with soy wax and scent

$150

Toorak VIC 3142, Australia

25th Feb 2026

Hello, I’m looking for an experienced candle maker to assist with refilling 8 empty candle vessels before an event next Thursday. Details as follows: • 8 × empty Diptyque candle vessels• Refill using soy wax• We will supply our own fragrance oil (specifically formulated and safe for candle use)• Wick type, number, and placement must match Diptyque’s original configuration for optimal burn performance (reference images available online)• Professional finish consistent with luxury candle standards Please confirm: • Your experience refilling luxury vessels such as Diptyque• Whether you are able to use client-supplied fragrance oil• Estimated cost per vessel and total cost• Turnaround time•vessels will be delivered to you urgently via courier. Kind regards, Catherine

Perfect!! Will definitely call on again. Warm, friendly and so professional and proactive!

Private Chef Meal Prep

$200

Richmond VIC, Australia

17th Feb 2026

I am looking for someone to come to my home once per week to cook a full week’s worth of meals. I follow a micronutrient focused diet, so meals must be prepared according to specific ingredient and nutrition guidelines that I will provide. I will supply all groceries in advance. Tasks include: • Batch cooking meals for the week • Portioning and storing food properly • Basic kitchen clean up after cooking I am looking for someone who is organised, reliable, and comfortable following detailed dietary instructions.

Great communication and did a great job following instructions.

Home cooking

$50

Princes Hill VIC, Australia

4th Feb 2026

Regular cooking of Indian / western food in our house. Some served on day, some stored in fridge / freezer, ingredients provided,

Friendly, efficient and delicious cooking!

Meal prep - weekly cook up

$30

Carlton VIC 3053, Australia

13th Dec 2025

Seeking someone to help with weekly meal prep. cooking up to 10 lunches & dinners for the week

Good communication, quick response, good experience