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Deliver a birthday cake from Mordialloc to Altona

$60

He is a very good person and clicked really nice pictures.

I need someone for photoshoot for cake smash event

$140

Amy's artistic cake and cupcakes designs were incredible and exceeded all expectations! She was able to create the mental image I described to her perfectly for my son's 1st birthday cake, and even sourced a hard to find ingredient. Good communication and super trustworthy....I'd recommend her for any event you want catering for. Thank you!!

1st birthday cake

$10

Great communication

Deliver a cake to Silvan from Mordialloc

$80

Deb was simply outstanding. She is thoughtful, creative and best of all, very skilful in her preparation of some delicious meals. You can tell the attention to detail and love she puts into her cooking. So happy I found her and looking foreword to working with her in the future!

Meal Prep - Keto & Vegetarian Meals

$100

Alex designed a beautiful baptismal cake and made it look spectacular! !So easy to work with and came up with great ideas! Would def be ordering again!

Baptism cake

$50

What's the average cost of a cook in VIC

$80 - $250

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$80

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$150

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$250

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Event cake

$120

Richmond VIC, Australia

7th Feb 2026

Having an event and need a small cake for about 30 people.

Meal prep for 6 days lunch’s

$75

Seaford VIC 3198, Australia

6th Feb 2026

• 6 individual lunch meals per week • High protein focus • Clean, whole-food ingredients • Balanced macros (protein-forward, moderate carbs, healthy fats) • Meals that reheat well • No ultra-processed food or heavy sauces Food preferences: • Lean proteins (chicken, beef, fish) • Veg-heavy • Simple, filling meals • Happy to take menu suggestions from someone who knows what they’re doing 40–50g protein per meal Ongoing weekly work if it’s a good fit

Fondant rolled and put on two cakes

$75

Essendon VIC, Australia

5th Feb 2026

I have made , filled and ganached two cakes .. one is 12”x8” the other 8” x 8” . I literally need someone to come and roll the fondant and put it on the cake

Weekly Personal Meal Prep – Shopping + Cooking + Macro-Labelled Meals

$400

Ivanhoe VIC, Australia

4th Feb 2026

I’m looking for someone reliable and experienced to handle my weekly food prep end-to-end. This is an ongoing weekly role, not a one-off task. I want low friction and consistency — not fancy food. ⸻ What I need • Grocery shopping handled by you (I’ll reimburse or include in invoice) • Cooking done in my apartment • Meals prepped for the week and stored in containers • Containers labelled with calories + protein • Kitchen cleaned after cooking ⸻ Meal requirements • High-protein, calorie-controlled • Tailored to my preferences • No seafood • No eggs • No bland chicken • No plain beef mince • Food must reheat well and taste fresh (not like microwave meal services) ⸻ Meals per week • Monday to Sunday • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner • Friday/Saturday dinners optional (I usually eat out) I prefer simple, repeatable meals with small rotation — consistency over variety. ⸻ Who this is for • Someone with experience in meal prep, home cooking, catering, or hospitality • Comfortable following instructions and sticking to a plan • Reliable and organised • Happy with an ongoing weekly arrangement I’m not looking for: • A restaurant chef • Fancy plating or experimental food • Generic “healthy meals” ⸻ Payment • Happy to pay hourly or weekly (please include your rate) • Ongoing weekly work if it’s a good fit ⸻ When applying, please include 1. Your experience with meal prep or cooking 2. Whether you can handle grocery shopping 3. Your hourly or weekly rate 4. Your availability to start 5. Any examples of similar work (if available) ⸻ Location In-home (my apartment)

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!

Baby shower cupcakes

$50

Sandringham VIC 3191, Australia

4th Feb 2026

I would like some baby shower cookies for 30 people. The Baby shower is for a baby girl

Baby shower cookies

$50

Sandringham VIC, Australia

4th Feb 2026

I would like some baby shower cookies for 30 people. The Baby shower is for a baby girl

Hi I need a nappy cake for the 9th Feb

$100

Sandringham VIC, Australia

4th Feb 2026

A three tier nappy cake, can have other items added for cuteness. It’s for a baby girl.

Home Cook Needed – 1 Week Batch Meal Prep (Indian Cuisine Preferred)

$100

Mickleham VIC, Australia

4th Feb 2026

I’m looking for an experienced home cook to come to my place and cook healthy, high-protein meals using batch meal prep for 1 week. What I’m after: • Mostly Indian cuisine (North & South Indian welcome) • Open to other cuisines/dishes as well, as long as they’re healthy — I want good variety • Strong focus on high-protein, low-oil, balanced meals • Meals prepared using batch cooking and portioned for the week • Dishes can include dals, sabzis, grilled/air-fried proteins, curries, rice alternatives, etc. Requirements: • Experience cooking healthy, high-protein meals • Familiar with batch meal prep and food storage best practices • Able to plan or suggest a simple high-protein weekly menu • Clean and hygienic cooking practices Logistics: • Duration: once per week mostly weekend • Location: Mickleham • Ingredients will be provided • Kitchen fully equipped Please include: • Your experience • Sample dishes you usually cook • Your availability and quote Looking forward to working with someone reliable and passionate about healthy food 😊

Cook for meal prep

$20

Melbourne CBD VIC 3000, Australia

3rd Feb 2026

Hi I need someone to meal prep at our house once a week, we need 10 meals per person. We are 2 person household. Happy to go with hourly or daily rate

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!

Weekly chef for meal prep

$150

Brunswick VIC 3056, Australia

15th Aug 2025

Looking for a reliable cook to prepare healthy meals for the week every Sunday. I have a specific meal plan I need to follow — cooking for 1 person. I’ll give the meal plan to you. Preferably have it all done by Sunday night & packed up. Open to either: - You doing the grocery shopping (happy to pay extra for your time), or - I can supply all ingredients in advance Happy for you to cook in my kitchen or yours (and bring the meals over). I have a busy schedule and can’t cook every Sunday, so consistency is key.

Amazing work!! Amazing communication and food looks amazing

Meal Preparation

$80

Richmond VIC 3121, Australia

11th Aug 2025

Prepare some simple meals / snacks for our freezer. This will help our family get through our busy schedules. Cooked & Frozen - egg & vegetable breakfast tarts x 6 - egg & bacon & veg breakfast tarts x 6 - capsicum & onion sauce x 6 portions - wilted greens x 4 serves - chicken & veg soup - 6 serves Frozen Uncooked - Chicken & veg burgers x 6 We will supply the recipes. You supply the ingredients, cook and deliver to us in Richmond on Friday, or Blairgowrie on Weekend. But needs to be organic vegetables, high quality free range eggs and meat - we can reimburse the value of your receipts. The choice of ingredients is important to us. This suits someone with attention to detail, food hygiene, and timeliness. If it goes well, this will be a fortnightly repeat job. Price excludes ingredients, will reimburse you for the cost of these on top of the task price.

Connie was awesome. Clear communication, punctual, clean and asked questions when the details of the task weren't clear. Best of all our meals tasted great. 100% would hire again!