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Recent Home Cooking reviews

Excellent!!!!

Home cooked meals

$150

WOW ..... IMPRESSED TOTALLY AND WILL ORDER MORE

28 home cooked meals prepared

$550

Professional and lovely! Food is amazing and high quality.

Wanted: Home cooked meals gluten free

$250

Amazing food, great company and pleasure to have around.

Home cooking

$40

She was a delight to have in my house and the food was just perfect!

Home cooked meals for family of 4 - one afternoon a week

$30

Communication and delivery was super quick.Cant comment on the meals as yet but im sure they good. Thank you

Weekly Home cooked meals needed for one?

$350

What's the average cost of a home cook

$52 - $192

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$52

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$100

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$192

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Why book a home cooking service through Airtasker?

Let Airtasker connect you to the best home cook ​in your area! When you’re short on time, food preparation often takes the backseat. As stress levels rise, our instinct is to reach for food that’s easy, readily available and convenient. However, these kinds of food may not be what our body needs. Delicious as they may be, they might not be good for you in the long run.

Hiring a Tasker to provide home cooking allows you to enjoy food prepared just like mum’s or grandmum’s without having to labour hours and hours in the kitchen. Leave the slicing and dicing to us while you get that bread, figuratively, for the family.

This is an excellent option for busy parents or those living on their own. Home-cooked meals prepared specially for you will eliminate those moments deciding which takeaway to get daily. If you’re ready to start, select that pink “Post a Task” button. Taskers in your area would love to help!

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Top Home Cooking related questions

Good home-cooked meals are generally believed to be healthier than fast food or takeaway. Ordering out all the time is not only more costly. It can also take a toll on your health since they are either deep-fried or full of salt and sugar. Having a cook prepare your meals for you assures you that ingredients are fresh. If you want an even healthier option, you can also opt to hire a personal trainer or get advice from a nutritionist.

Home cooks can come to your home once a week and cook in your kitchen. This allows you to see how your food is prepared. However, if you don’t have enough kitchen space or would rather have your food delivered instead, home-cooked food delivery is possible too! Just ask your Tasker to cook the meals and have them delivered to your home or office after.

Usually, home cooks can come to your home or send food weekly. However, if you would instead book a home cook to prepare dishes for a group gathering or only need food delivered on a particular day, that’s not a problem. Hiring a home cook to prepare your meals every day is also possible. Just include your preferred frequency when you put up a task!

Each Tasker who sent you an offer will have reviews and ratings from previous clients. These can guide you in choosing the right one. When planning your menu and meals, your hired home cook can consider dietary requirements, allergies, and intolerances to avoid health issues. You can opt to have your Tasker cook in your home. If the meals are prepared in their own kitchen, feel free to request a virtual inspection. 

Personal chefs have usually had years of experience cooking in a commercial setting and could have earned a degree in their craft. A home cook may not have the professional training that a personal chef has, but don’t mistake for one second that the food and service they provide are less. Home cooks use their kitchen skills to bring you delicious food prepared just like how mum or grandmum would!

We understand that there could be a lot of things going on. A working mum with two little kids will barely have time to sleep, let alone keep the household spotless. Allow a Tasker to lend you a hand. There are cleaning, laundry and babysitting Taskers ready to connect with you! Just put up a task, pick a Tasker, and you’re all set.

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What do home cooking services include?

Hiring a home cook can change your overall eating experience. You can have home-cooked meals delivered when you’re craving something similar to your mum’s beef brisket or sticky toffee pudding recipe. Hiring a Tasker to prepare meals for you on an ongoing basis can remove the constant thinking about where to get healthy yet tasty home cooked food near you. Here’s what you can expect when you hire a home cook on Airtasker:

In-house cook

When you don’t have time to cook at home, meals can often be limited to what’s nearby and available. Hiring a Tasker to cook in your home allows you to enjoy hearty breakfasts and flavourful dinners without any hassle. There’s no need to block off portions of your day to slave away in the kitchen when you’re already too busy with work and other things to do on your list. Think of it as having your own personal chef, but the recipes can be more familiar and comforting.

Meals can be prepared one-time when you have family visiting or have batches of food prepared already for the week. Eliminate tasks like going to the grocery, cooking and cleaning up by hiring a Tasker to do all of it for you! Dig in a plate of yummy home-style baked pasta without lamenting about how to clean your oven.

Meal prepping and planning

Healthy eating can require a lot of time and effort when done by yourself. Hiring a home cook means you don’t have to struggle coming up with meal ideas, too! Let your Tasker know your dietary requirements and taste preferences. They can regularly visit to cook, store and freeze your menu for the week. If you prefer they cook at home, delivery of meals can be arranged as well. No more worrying about where to get reliable food delivery every mealtime. Just open up your fridge and take out what your Tasker prepared for that day. Pop it in the microwave or reheat it on a stovetop. Voilà, delicious food that’s ready to eat!

Dinner parties and catering

Get a home cook to cater for your dinner party or Sunday lunch. Instead of spending hours in the kitchen to prepare an impressive meal or bothering about pot luck, you and your guests can sit back and enjoy each other’s company. Your friends and family will appreciate being served meals that remind them of their childhood favourites. You can even ask your Tasker to use a family recipe if you want.

Recent Home Cooking tasks

Weekly home cooking. pakistani food and occasionally other cusines.

$50

Roxburgh Park VIC, Australia

7th Sep 2025

I am working 3 days a week and live alone. dont get much time to cook myself. I do not prefer tiffen services so would rather have someone come and cook fresh instead.

Home cooking

$70

Southbank VIC 3006, Australia

6th Sep 2025

Cooking home food, preferably south Indian

Home cooked family meals

$500

Forestville NSW, Australia

29th Aug 2025

our friend has an aggressive cancer and three children. none of us live locally but want to support her with home cooked meals during her treatment and we'd like to pay someone to prepare and deliver meals on a regular basis to her home in Forestville. thank you

I want home cooked food delivered twice a week..every week

$40

Mount Isa QLD 4825, Australia

22nd Aug 2025

I want home cooked food deliver twice a week minimun two curries vegetables or halal chicken.

Home Cooking

$150

West Hoxton NSW, Australia

17th Aug 2025

Looking for a Indian cook who can come home to make meals for the week.

Home cooked meals

$125

Wheelers Hill VIC, Australia

15th Aug 2025

I would like 5 home cooked meals a week

Indian Home cooking in Rosebery. Possibly once a week.

$50

Rosebery NSW, Australia

5th Aug 2025

Hi Need weekly cooking service for Indian food. Do you provide home cooking services? What type of Indian cuisine?

Home cooking services

$25

Rowville VIC 3178, Australia

15th Jul 2025

Looking for someone that can prepare home cooked Indian (and other) meals other for a family of 4 (2 adults, 2 children under 5). Ideally, we'd like someone that can bulk prepare weekly or bi-weekly meals. Initially looking to trial with a view to move to a permanent/semi-permanent arrangement. Happy to chat through any details/specifics

Home Cooking

$150

Wellard WA, Australia

15th Jul 2025

I am looking for an Indian cook to prepare food for 3 adults and 2 children. Twice a week for the next 6 months

Home cooked meals

$50

Harris Park NSW 2150, Australia

12th Jul 2025

Groceries would be available at home. So one just needs to cook good Indian meals for the couple and a toddler please.

Home cooked meals/chef

$100

Tarneit VIC 3029, Australia

9th Jul 2025

Cook for 2 people, lunch and dinner x 5 days meals looking for quotes in regards to someone coming over to do a weeks worth of meal prep. food will be simple marco focused gym meals like chicken/steaks, rice, veggies, etc. I'll be buying all the groceries and happy to clean up after, just need someone to come over and cook the meals as i'm very busy working from home. please send offers and ask if you have any questions.

Indian chef in Adelaide for weekly once home cooking

$100

Crafers SA, Australia

26th Jun 2025

Indian chef for cooking at home weekly once on weekends

Indian home cooked food

$20

Harrisdale WA, Australia

4th Jun 2025

Indian home cooked food ,ideally to be delivered

Home cooking help req. Joondalup Weekly

$90

Joondalup WA 6027, Australia

31st May 2025

Hello! I’m a 30 yo woman looking for home cooking assistance at my place in Joondalup for 2-3 hours weekly… on Sundays ideally, but I’m flexible! It will mostly be chopping/ slicing/ dicing so good knife skills and experience in the kitchen is essential. The pay will be hourly so please let me know your rate for 2 hours + Airtasker fee 👇 Thanks and looking forward to hearing from you!

thanks for your help!

Want to have some home cooked meals

$150

Wynn Vale SA, Australia

25th May 2025

Cook some meals in our home during the day

Home cooking

$38

Kings Park VIC, Australia

19th May 2025

Indian cook breakfast/lunch/diner meals for 4-6 people

Home cooking and weekly cleaning

$400

Bendigo VIC 3550, Australia

18th May 2025

3 adults and 2 children ina 4 bedroom house, 2 living and 2 bathroom

Help Wanted: Home Cooked Meals + Laundry Folding (2x/Week)

$90

Mermaid Waters QLD, Australia

17th May 2025

We’re a busy family with two little ones, and we’re looking for a lovely, reliable person to help us keep the home running smoothly! What we need each week: • Cook 1–2 fresh dinners during your visit (family-friendly, healthy meals – nothing fancy, just yummy and nourishing!) • Prepare a few freezer meals we can reheat on busy nights • Fold and put away laundry (a couple of baskets) • Do the online grocery shop for the meals you’ll be cooking – we’ll reimburse the shop separately When: 2 visits per week (days are flexible – we can work with your schedule) Time required: Approx. 3 hours per visit We’re looking for someone who: • Is confident in the kitchen and loves home cooking • Can plan a few simple meals and shop accordingly • Is efficient, trustworthy, and kind • Has their own ABN or Airtasker account with reviews preferred If this sounds like a fit, we’d love to hear from you! Please tell us a bit about yourself and any relevant experience. Thanks so much!

Sophia is extremely friendly, helpful and would highly recommend

Home cooking

$25

Strathmore VIC 3041, Australia

8th May 2025

I require a indian cook to cook at my home once or twice a week. Will pay $25 an hour. Happy to discuss more days if required, this will be an ongoing opportunity for the right person

Cook to prepare Indian home cooked food

$25

Kensington NSW, Australia

28th Apr 2025

We are looking for an Indian lady cook to prepare home cooked food for us 2-3 times a week Simple non spicy food