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Recent Home Cooking reviews
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
Amazing food, great company and pleasure to have around.
Home cooking
$40
Our family loves Mary! She is reliable, fun and, most importantly, a great cook! We are looking forward to having Mary over every week to delight us with new yummy recipes. Her meals are delicious, healthy, and very fussy-toddlers friendly 😀 She is also really good with young kids, leveraging her extensive childcare experience as chef. She knows how to balance fun, healthy and nutritious to keep toddlers happy and well fed. A gem! ❤️
Home cooking
$30
WOW ..... IMPRESSED TOTALLY AND WILL ORDER MORE
28 home cooked meals prepared
$550
Excellent!!!!
Home cooked meals
$150
Tina knows her food and great to have around the house. Highly recommended
Home cooking
$40
What's the average cost of a home cook
$45 - $182
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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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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
Home cooking Asian/Indian meals
$150
Glen Waverley VIC 3150, Australia
1st Nov 2025
Need help with cooking twice a week. Newborn at home so need help with some postpartum recipes and cooking some dishes for the family for the week.
Indian Vegetarian Home Cooking / Weekly
$70
Parramatta NSW, Australia
30th Oct 2025
I'm looking for a home-cook to come at home on a regular basis and prepare Indian vegetarian meals for the week and do the basic clean up of the kitchen after they're finished. Home members are just 1 adult and 1 toddler. Other cuisines are fine too, but mainly north Indian vegetarian. Once or twice every week. Groceries and Utensils will be provided. Days this can be done: Monday / Friday mornings. But other options can be discussed. Preparation should be hygienic and spices to be adjusted to taste of the members. Thank you!
Home cooking
$200
San Remo WA, Australia
30th Oct 2025
Someone to cook a variety of meals to be frozen, in my home on a monthly basis.
Required home cooking for indian family
$25
Cameron Park NSW 2285, Australia
26th Oct 2025
Need a cook to help with indian cooking
Kitchen & Domestic Support – Healthy Home Cooking (Randwick NSW)
$30
Randwick NSW, Australia
25th Oct 2025
We’re a busy family in Randwick looking for an extra pair of hands (long term) to help with healthy home cooking and light domestic support in the kitchen. About the role: We’re looking for someone with genuine experience in home cooking, healthy nutrition, and preparing food for both adults and children. The role involves: • Helping prepare and cook healthy, family-friendly meals • Assisting with tidying up and kitchen organisation • General domestic support around the kitchen (e.g. dishes, bench cleaning, light pantry organisation) • Occasional small household tasks outside of the kitchen What we’re not looking for: We’re not looking for meal delivery or pre-prepared meals – this is an in-home support role. Hours: • 4 hours per day, twice per week (total 8 hours per week) • Days and times are flexible for the right person Pay: $30–$35 per hour depending on experience Location: Randwick, New South Wales Ideal candidate: • Has solid home cooking experience (healthy, nutritious meals) • Is reliable, organised, and friendly • Enjoys helping busy families and being part of a positive household environment If this sounds like you, please share your experience and availability. We’d love to hear from you.
Home cooked meals and light chores for family
$45
Mosman, New South Wales
24th Sep 2025
We are a busy family of 4. I would like some regular help in the kitchen with some Meal prep and light chores around the house 2-3 days a week. Ideally Tue wed and Thur. We live in mosman - Due date: Flexible
Indian home cooking
$200
Epping NSW, Australia
18th Sep 2025
My mum has recently been diagnosed with breast cancer and we are looking for someone to cook healthy, mostly vegetarian indian meals a few times a week
Indian home cooking to help mum with breast cancer
$300
Epping NSW 2121, Australia
18th Sep 2025
My mum has recently been diagnosed with breast cancer and we are looking for someone to cook healthy, mostly vegetarian indian meals a few times a week. Ideally assist with the groceries etc too and coming up with menus. Price negotiable
Home cooking and lunchbox preparation daily
$30
Bondi Junction NSW, Australia
15th Sep 2025
Daily lunchbox and dinner meal preparation including clean up Monday to Friday daily.
Home cooking and meal prep
$150
Schofields NSW, Australia
13th Sep 2025
Need help to cook and prepare dinner and lunch meals
Home cooked meals for the week
$200
Guildford NSW, Australia
12th Sep 2025
I would like Sri Lankan/Indian cuisine food to be cooked for the week, for one person, other cuisines with these are also fine.
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 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!
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
