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Tabatha was a cut above the rest who responded to my Airtasker request. She was great at communicating what was included in the offer and kept me in the loop at every stage and was able to cater to my specific dietary requirements. I have yet to try the meals but they look delicious!

Meal preparation and planning (Dairy & Peanut Free, Low FODMAP)

$500

Thanks for your help

Buy a few Roses & Candle and take to Morris Jones

$45

Grace is amazing! We will continue working with her for sure!!

Washing, folding and meal prep - 2 days per week

$300

Amazing communication, meal prep looks fantastic can’t wait to try it🙏

Someone experienced to meal prep weekly(Lunch & Dinner 7 Days 2 meals)

$200

Looks amazing 🤩

Cake 60th birthday

$150

We had a sit down dinner party for 13 at our place . Mel helped with Menu planning , came over to our place a day before to do initial preps and then on the party she cooked a wonderful meal of entree , mains and dessert. She was very happy to accommodate special dietary requests . The food was delicious and especially the negri yakitori and fish were very well appreciated by our friends !

Chef for dinner party at home

$650

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$250

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Meal prep for the week

$150

Fraser Rise VIC, Australia

14th Mar 2026

I need someone to come to my place and help me with meal prep.

Weekly home cooked meals in my kitchen

$100

Wyndham Vale VIC 3024, Australia

14th Mar 2026

I’m currently postpartum and caring for a newborn, so I’m looking for someone who can come to my home once a week to help cook a few meals for the week ahead. Ideally I’d love someone who is familiar with South Asian cuisine (like rotis, dosa and chutneys) and comfortable preparing simple, nourishing dishes in that style. The focus is on healthy, wholesome food, particularly meals that are supportive during the postpartum period. All groceries and ingredients will be provided, and I prefer to use high-quality organic ingredients, so I’m looking for someone who is happy working with those and comfortable cooking meat, fish, and vegetables. What I’m looking for: • Someone who can cook several dishes in one session that can cover multiple meals during the week • Comfortable preparing healthy meals using clean proteins and vegetables • Able to work with ingredients I provide • Confidence cooking multiple items at once in a home kitchen I will generally prepare the menu and meal ideas, but if you specialise in certain dishes or have suggestions, I’m very open to hearing them. A housekeeper manages the cleaning in our home, so you won’t need to worry about washing dishes- just kitchen clean-up! Some cooking experience would be ideal — whether that’s professional training, a chef or baking course, or strong home-cooking experience. Each visit would likely take around 3-4 hours, and if it works well, I’d love for this to become a regular weekly arrangement. I’m looking for someone reliable, organised, and comfortable cooking in a home environment. Budget: $100 per session depending on experience. If this sounds like something you’d be interested in, please reach out and tell me a little about your cooking background.

Help me meal prep

$90

Brunswick East VIC, Australia

14th Mar 2026

I’m looking for someone to help with weekly Sunday meal prep to support a healthier routine. This would involve planning and cooking a few nutritious meals for the week, grocery shopping (optional), and cooking at my place. I enjoy a mix of Indian and Western healthy meals with balanced macros. Ideally looking for someone reliable for ongoing weekly help if it's a good fit.

Squidward Graduation Cake

$150

Maribyrnong VIC, Australia

13th Mar 2026

Looking for someone to make a red velvet cake as described in the pictures for my wife’s graduation surprise. I would really appreciate some help!

Duck Cake for Toddlers Birthday

$100

Burwood VIC 3125, Australia

13th Mar 2026

Hi, we require a duck cake to be made for a toddlers birthday next saturday to be served to 15 people

Meal Prep

$25

South Melbourne VIC, Australia

13th Mar 2026

I want meals done for a week.

Home cooking

$100

Clyde North VIC, Australia

12th Mar 2026

Help with home cooking Indian/asian food types Flexible days 2-3 hours per week

Cake made

$110

Kilsyth VIC, Australia

11th Mar 2026

I need a novelty cake made of a carpenters tool

A cook for fresh indian home cooked meals

$100

Point Cook VIC, Australia

11th Mar 2026

I want an Indian cook , to cook for a family of 10 people

Home cooked meals

$160

Hawthorn VIC, Australia

3rd Mar 2026

Looking for someone to come once a fortnight to cook in bulk for our family of 4. Imagine it would be 3-4 hours to cook, clean up etc

Would be happy to recommend Annelies. She was easy to communicate with and an excellent cook

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!

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!

Cleaning cooking and meal prep

$25

Hawthorn East, Victoria

20th Jan 2026

Need help with cooking, house cleaning and do some meal prep Rate 25/hr Requirement- 2-3 times a week for 4hrs Please Quote me your hourly rate

Zoe did a great job with cooking and meal prep. The food was lovely and it made a big difference for our family. Thank you, Zoe!

Cleaning, cooking and meal prep

$25

Hawthorn East, Victoria

2nd Jan 2026

We are looking for someone who can come 2–3 times a week to help with cleaning, cooking, and meal prep. It’s a small 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom unit. Hours: 4–5 hours per day. Please quote your ongoing hourly rate for future work. My budget is $25/hour, so kindly do not quote a rate that would be difficult for me to afford.

Zoe did a great job. I would definitely recommend her to family and friends

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

Meal prep

$30

Essendon VIC 3040, Australia

27th Nov 2025

Looking for someone to do my meal prep for next week

Really good working with Nina. Amazing food and organisation

Meal prep breakfasts and lunches

$100

North Melbourne VIC 3051, Australia

2nd Nov 2025

Come over on Sat or Sun and meal prep for the upcoming week. To be done once a week.

Great job doing meal prep for kids breakfasts and lunches

Meal preparation

$200

Mount Waverley VIC, Australia

8th Oct 2025

I’m looking to have someone help me with healthy meal preparation for a family of 4, 2 adults and 2 kids. I need the meals to be freezer friendly as I’m preparing to welcome a newborn and have run out of steam. I’ll shop for all ingredients needed and will require the meals to be prepared in my home. I’ll be available for hands on help on the day.

Highly recommend Eliza.

Weekly Meal Prep Cook Needed

$200

Docklands VIC 3008, Australia

4th Oct 2025

Weekly Meal Prep Cook Needed – High-Protein, Nutritious Meals (2x per week) Description: I’m looking for someone who can cook high-quality, high-protein meals for me every week. I eat 2 big meals per day, and I’m after food that’s nutritious, clean, and filling — mainly steak, chicken, fish, rice, veggies, and other healthy options. I run a business full-time and don’t have time to cook, so I’m after someone reliable who can handle the shopping, cooking, and meal prep side of things — ideally using fresh ingredients from the Vic Market or similar. You don’t need to be a private chef, but you should enjoy cooking and know how to make food that tastes amazing while being balanced and nutrient-dense. What’s Involved Cook twice per week (for example, Sunday & Wednesday) Prepare 10–12 meals total (2 large meals per day) Focus on protein-rich, nutrient-balanced meals Handle the shopping (budget provided) Portion and store meals (containers provided if needed) Keep the kitchen clean and tidy after prep Example Meal Types Rib-eye steak + buttered greens + roasted potatoes Grilled chicken + rice + seasonal vegetables Teriyaki salmon + stir-fried veg Lean beef mince bowls or wraps Protein pasta with lean meat and fresh herbs Budget Labour: $150 per week Ingredients: separate $150 - $200 food budget (paid by me) Looking for someone consistent who can work with me long-term. Ideal Candidate Enjoys cooking and meal prepping Understands high-protein / nutritious meals Clean, reliable, and efficient Ideally near Melbourne CBD or Docklands area Experience with gym-style meal prep or family cooking a plus To apply, please include: A short intro about you and your cooking experience Example meals or photos if available Your availability generally speaking.

Attentive, focused, professional…are just a few words to describe Christine! She is a fantastic caterer & cook, who saves me a lot of time and keeps me well nourished. 11/10!

Chiffon cake for a birthday

$5

Prahran VIC 3181, Australia

28th Sep 2025

Looking for someone who can make a nice chiffon cake for my partner’s birthday. Nothing over the top, just light, fluffy and tasty. Something that can feed about 4 people I think maybe 6". Happy with classic flavours (vanilla, orange, earl gray, pandan, etc.) but open to ideas. Bonus points if it looks simple and elegant – not too fancy. Need it by 3rd october.

Absolutely fantastic! The chiffon cake was light, fluffy and delicious!!! you can tell it was made with care. Everything was smooth from start to finish: punctual, great communication and a genuinely lovely person to deal with. Highly recommend!