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Recent Cooking reviews in West Melbourne

Fast and friendly communication, quick action, timely delivery but above all... DELISH lasagna, even the vegetarian one! Amy went the full 100 yards by adding side salads with a beautiful vinaigrette and garlic bread... all kids have come back for seconds, all tummies are full, and we still have some left for breakfast tomorrow!!! (just the parents though, I vote that the kids had enough :) Thanks Amy

Meal prep for large family

$25

So grateful to come across Christine! Her food is absolutely delicious. She caters to a wide range of taste buds. Friendly and very kind. Would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for tasty and delicious homemade, fresh food!

Home cooked/homemade meals

$30

I received 6 dinners this afternoon and what can I say - WOW - they look incredible. Restaurant quality meals! I have yet to try one but I have every faith they’ll taste as delicious as they look. Thanks Adam! I’m v happy!

Home cooked meals

$90

Krishnaveni was a delight to have. She was on time, hard working and her food was delicious. Highly recommend.

I need home cooking (weekly ongoing)

$75

Christine was great at meal prepping for me. She was very nice and passionate about cooking.

Looking for someone to meal prep for me

$60

Very friendly, highly recommend

First birthday photography

$250

What's the average cost of a cook in West Melbourne

$57 - $195

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$57

median

$100

high

$195

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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 West Melbourne

Meal Prep Consult

$10

Point Cook VIC, Australia

4th Mar 2024

Meal prep and cleaning consult

Decoration for birthday party

$300

Docklands VIC, Australia

3rd Mar 2024

balloon decoration for 1st year birthday party of a boy, baby blue rabbit-theme. - stand for cake - backdrop - delivery set up and pick up after event - Due date: Before Saturday, 9 March 2024

Meal prep Indian food

$40

Hoppers Crossing VIC, Australia

2nd Mar 2024

Need someone to come over once a week and meal prep 1 week worth of Indian food for 2 adults, we will buy all the groceries

Bake a cake

$20

Werribee VIC, Australia

25th Feb 2024

Basic vanilla with cream and icing Needed in a few months searching for cheap quotes

13th birthday decoration

$150

Werribee VIC, Australia

21st Feb 2024

I want to get some innovative ideas for decoration 13 year old boy birthday party with prices

Decoration for 13th birthday party

$150

Werribee VIC, Australia

21st Feb 2024

Hi I am looking for someone who can decorate a bday hall for 13 year old birthday

Baby shower decoration

$5

Hoppers Crossing VIC 3029, Australia

5th Feb 2024

Need someone to set up decorations for baby shower - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, 10 February 2024

Birthday decoration and cake for one year old

$600

Braybrook VIC, Australia

4th Feb 2024

I am looking for baby boss decorations and a birthday cake for my sons 1st birthday If you also provide cupcake, let us know Interested to know on the whole package event is at braybrook hotel starting from 5:00 to 9:00p - Due date: Needs to be done on Sunday, 25 February 2024

Very good and quick

Party decoration

$250

Werribee VIC 3030, Australia

2nd Feb 2024

I need a decor set up of something like the ones I have attached as reference. Can be any of the two with a personalised name. - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, 13 April 2024

F45 challenge meal prep

$100

Taylors Lakes VIC, Australia

27th Jan 2024

I am looking for someone to meal prep approx. 8 meals a week as per the F45 challenge meal plan. I will pick up the meals each Sunday. Looking for someone ideally located in the West of Melbourne (Caroline Springs, Ravenhall, Taylors Lakes, Essendon, Tullamarine etc.) -Images included: Chilli bean and broccoli rice bowl - this recipe is to be split in two meals. -Spiced chicken with eggplant and broccoli -this recipe is to be split in two meals. -Harissa Lamb chops - this is for a single serve. Please make two of these -Indian spiced chickpea casserole - this recipe is to be split in two meals. Total is 8 meals. I will be looking at someone that can commit to prepping 8 - 10 meals a week for 8 weeks. Please only quote if you are happy to make meals as per exact recipe and weight. I am also happy if some of the meals come frozen. Please send an offer to prep all 8 meals as per exact recipes. I will organise pickup on Sunday 4 February. - Due date: Before Sunday, 4 February 2024

Theme based birthday

$500

Werribee VIC, Australia

5th Jan 2024

I need birthday cocomelon birthday decoration for my toddler - Due date: Before Wednesday, 31 January 2024

MAKE A 50/100 RED ROSE BOUQUET

$150

Sunshine VIC, Australia

25th Dec 2023

Make a 50 to 100 fresh red rose bouquet for a birthday event! - Due date: Needs to be done on Wednesday, 3 January 2024

2x themed number cakes + delivery to me for January 27th 2024

$250

Braybrook VIC, Australia

1st Dec 2023

Number 3 - dinosaur themed preferably camp cretaceous. Number 7 - barber or pink glitter themed Combined to serve roughly 60 people. Picture for example of what i like. - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, 27 January 2024

Event birthday decorations

$500

Werribee VIC, Australia

14th Nov 2023

Birthday decoration for my baby boy - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, 2 December 2023

Birthday party decoration

$200

Williams Landing VIC, Australia

13th Nov 2023

Pooh themed birthday party decoration. Needs to be completed before 12:00 noon. - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, 16 December 2023

I need someone who specialised in letter cakes.

$150

Deer Park VIC, Australia

12th Nov 2023

Letter/number cake for my daughter’s 3rd birthday. Theme: Barbie Please provide me pics of your work and prices - Due date: Before Sunday, 12 November 2023

Fresh flowers Chain for Bride & groom

$123

Truganina VIC, Australia

2nd Nov 2023

If anyone can make fresh flower Chain for bride and groom exchange and supply/decorate bed with fresh flowers - Due date: Flexible

Grocery shopping and home cooking

$40

Melton VIC, Australia

26th Oct 2023

I am looking for someone who could buy groceries for me and come over to my house and cook basic healthy meals. This task is based on shopping + cooking to take 2 hour, at $40 p/h, and the cost of my groceries would be reimbursed to you. The task is to cook a basic meal (meat, veggies, rice/potatoes) like chicken tenderloins or salmon and vegetables like Carrot, broccoli and cauliflower and rice. I’d be interested in having more veggie based meals so if you know of any good recipes we can talk about doing some of those :) Although this post is for one task, the ideal would be to find people who would be interested in making this an ongoing thing, maybe 2-3 times a week. Most importantly I want to find the right person to work with me. Day/Time is flexible. Must be able to cook at the house, so no meals delivered. Thanks - Due date: Flexible

Decorate hotel room

$100

Caroline Springs VIC, Australia

10th Oct 2023

18th birthday for girlfriend wanted to decorate it to look romantic - Due date: Needs to be done on Thursday, 11 January 2024

Birthday decorations

$200

Point Cook VIC, Australia

9th Oct 2023

Birthday decoration in my backyard - Due date: Needs to be done on Friday, 13 October, 2023