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Recent Meal Preparation & Planning reviews

What a absolute lovely lady! Thank you very much again!

Ongoing Weekly Meal Prep (Frozen)

$100

Great communication and wonderful to work with!

Healthy meal prep for 2 people, every week

$150

Prompt Service

3-4 weeks of Healthy Meal prep

$150

Peach P makes fantastic Italian food! Better than the restaurants. Highly recommend!

Meal preparation for 2

$120

Great communication. Said she could get the job done by a certain time and followed through. Nothing was a problem.

Meal Prep

$100

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

What's the average cost of a meal prep specialist

$100 - $220

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$100

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$150

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$220

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Why book a meal preparation & planning service through Airtasker?

Freshly prepared meals and main courses are just a few taps away on Airtasker! Taskers on our platform take the guesswork out of your weekly meal planning and save you the hassle of cooking and preparing your own food.

We know that it can be time-consuming to plan and prepare your meals. On top of that, it isn’t always easy to eat healthily. Skip the stress of meal prep, and let a Tasker take care of everything for you. They can design meal plans personalised to your unique health goals, complete with delicious dishes that can save you hours.

All you have to do is put up a task and include your budget, location, health goals and dietary preferences. Once your post is up, you will receive offers from Taskers in your area. You can compare ratings and read reviews to help you decide whose service best suits your needs. Once you accept an offer, you’ll be starting your journey to healthy eating in no time!

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It all depends on your health and fitness goals and your dietary needs and restrictions. Generally, a good meal plan emphasises vegetables, fruits, and whole grains, including lean meats, poultry, fish, beans, eggs, and nuts. It limits saturated and trans fats, sodium, and added sugars and must have controlled portion sizes. But as mentioned, every meal plan is unique. As long as you get your macronutrients through your meals, then your meal plan is good and balanced.

It’s highly recommended for you to be present when your meals are delivered to your location. It’s because most of the meals can be perishable and must be immediately stored inside your refrigerator or freezer. You can do this by coordinating your schedule with your Tasker. Otherwise, make sure to advise someone in your location that your meals will be delivered so they can store them properly right away. 

Most prepared meals last for four days, as long as they’re kept in an airtight container in your refrigerator or freezer. Some meals can even last longer, while some must be eaten in three days. It depends on the kind of meal your Tasker has prepared for you. For good measure, consume the meals according to the set meal plan and schedule to avoid food spoilage. 

Like all plans, some wiggle room and improvisations must be done to make them work. Maybe it’s an unexpected lunch out with friends or a dinner date with your special someone. Whatever the case is, your Tasker can adjust your meal plan for you when needed. They can either bump your menu to the next day or save it for the next week. Remember to inform your Tasker immediately if you need to skip a day on your meal plan!

Absolutely! We understand that you may want to bring some people with you on your health journey. All you have to do is indicate this detail on your task. Specify how many people want to have their meals planned and prepared, and include their respective dietary preferences. Your Tasker can schedule a session with you to further understand each of your needs. 

Your meal preparation & planning service can be paid via cash or through Airtasker Pay if you prefer a cashless transaction. Let your Tasker know which payment method you prefer beforehand. Also, discuss how often you want to pay for their service, whether it’s every day, every week, or every month. Lastly, make sure to ask your Tasker about all the inclusions, such as the delivery fee.

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What do meal preparation & planning services include?

Having someone to plan and prepare your meals is an easy way to enjoy balanced, delicious meals while hitting your fitness goals at the same time! You can enjoy the convenience of having every meal customised according to your preferences and dietary needs. Here’s what you can expect from meal planning and preparation services near you:

Meal planning

Running out of meal ideas? Let a Tasker plan your meals and save you time and stress! They can personalise meal plans according to your dietary needs, restrictions, allergies, and aversions. You can have ready meals for a day, a week, or a month, but you can always have it adjusted whenever you want. From vegan and gluten-free to weight loss plans, your Tasker can prep your meals and keep you satisfied! For the health-conscious, hiring someone to give nutritional advice can be an added benefit, so you know which diet is the best for you. You can also get a personal trainer to help you lose fat, gain muscles, and reshape your body!

Meal preparation

For those who don’t have the time or energy to cook their own food, you can let your Tasker do it for you! They can prepare ahead meals based on the meal plan both of you have agreed upon. Your Tasker cooks your pre-prepared meals in either their kitchen or your own, and the meals should last depending on your agreed time frame. To make it even easier for you, you can get someone to shop for your groceries, so you can tick off items on your shopping list without having to step out of your house! Feel free to have fresh meat, veggies, and fruits delivered if you want to have your meal made with fresh ingredients.

Meal delivery

If your breakfast and lunch are cooked and prepared in your Tasker’s kitchen, you can have your meals delivered to your door. Your ready prepared meals are sent to you in freezer bags or oven-safe boxes, all set for reheating any time. Make sure to store them properly in your refrigerator or freezer to avoid getting them spoiled! If you need healthy meals delivered right away, a Tasker can also bring you healthy takeaway from your go-to restaurant so you can enjoy freshly-cooked food while sticking to your diet.

Recent Meal Preparation & Planning tasks

Private chef - need help with meal prep

$250

Box Hill VIC, Australia

10th Jan 2026

Need private chef to cook meal prep for me (either done from your home and then delivered or visit me to cook at mine) You will need to buy ingredients (off a specific recipe, everything sourceable from coles/woolies). Need to be able to deliver 1x a week to Box Hill Total time to cook: 20 mins per recipe Clean: 10 minutes (~30 mins per recipe) I will pay you ingredient cost + ~$150 (for your time) per week (to cook 2-3 sets of recipes and deliver, estimated total is $230 per week, ingredient cost $80, for ~8 meals)

Meal prep my meals

$100

Corrimal, New South Wales

9th Jan 2026

Looking for some one to cook my foo

Meal prep and serve 3x a week

$180

Mandurah WA, Australia

9th Jan 2026

Hello, I’m looking for a cook to come 3x a week and cook meals at my mums home in mandurah. My mum has limited mobility due to a sore knee and stage 4 cancer. She is not going through cancer treatment at the moment. Pay and schedual: Pay is $30 an hour. Each visit lasting 2hrs. Visiting Monday, Tuesday and Friday. Time to complete task can be adjusted if needed but please ask before going over 2hrs. Days can be adjusted if needed. Time: cooking before lunch in time to serve 1 meal at lunch time. Lunch served can be anytime from 11:30-1:00. Task: If needed: collecting ingredients from the local iga 5min down the road. I will cover the cost of the groceries. Cooking plain meals like spaghetti with small portions suitable for fridge/freezer. Enough for 4 meals each cooking session. Serving one lunch meal to my mum and placing the rest in the fridge or freezer. Cleaning for the rest of The time if the 2hrs has not yet been met. Please include in your reply: Days and times you can start and/or do on a weekly basis. List of dishes you can cook. Thankyou for reading. Looking forward to hearing from you.

Make my meal prep im on a bulk. Need lunch and dinner for a week

$60

Douglas QLD, Australia

8th Jan 2026

I cannot eat beef and need a total of around 2400 calories in these meals.

Home chef needed to meal prep

$400

Southport QLD 4215, Australia

6th Jan 2026

Looking for a private chef/home cook to meal prep for a family of 4.We are looking to stock our fridge in freezer with meals that would last 2 weeks so approx 50 meals of lunch/dinner.

Meal Planning and Preparation

$100

Glenroy VIC 3046, Australia

5th Jan 2026

I am looking for someone to help with my weekly meal prep and planning due to my workload and lack of meal planning skills. I am after potentially 2 meals a day, 7 days a week and snacks (flexible at the moment) for 1 person. I’d love variety and taking into consideration food preferences and calories/portion size. I’m happy to pick up depending on location, otherwise delivery is okay, and I’d be open to doing the shopping if provided a list (totally up to you). I don’t know what kind of price point these services would be so open to estimates of the weekly cost, and whether it includes groceries. I’m looking to get my meals planned and prepped for a short period, but potentially ongoing. Thanks!

Meal prep

$100

Footscray VIC, Australia

5th Jan 2026

Someone that can cook and prep my weekly food most likely 3 hours

Cleaning cooking and meal prep

$25

Hawthorn East VIC, Australia

5th Jan 2026

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

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 Preparation

$200

Teneriffe QLD, Australia

28th Dec 2025

Looking for a household assistant to pick up groceries and meal preparation once a week

Thanks Georgia did a good job

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 - chef

$200

Bellevue Hill NSW, Australia

8th Dec 2025

I need a chef or experienced cook to take over meal prep. Ongoing weekly if mutually agreeable after trial. Three children two adults -dietary requirements: must have experience cooking for fussy children, and experience with vegetarian meal and gluten-free and dairy free meals Job is to prepare weekly nutritious meals that can be refrigerated and served through the week Meals should be ready to assemble, and planned for serving Monday to Friday. Meals to be prepped in our kitchen. I will provide ingredients as requested. You will prepare menu in collaboration with myself.

Absolutely wonderful, would love to work with again

Meal prep twice a week

$125

Charlestown NSW, Australia

7th Dec 2025

Twice a week cook my meals prep I own and run a buisness I’m becoming too busy to be able to do it all… so every 4days 12 meals 24 a week In total

Absolutely the best experience ! Easy and done right! Thank you

Fortnightly meal prep housework etc help

$90

Castlecrag NSW 2068, Australia

1st Dec 2025

Friendly efficiently help around the home What I need: 1. Meal Prep (Fortnightly – 2 hours per session) • Basic chopping, prepping, and cooking 2. Light Housework ( maybe 1 hour per week) • Folding laundry • Putting clothes away • Light wardrobe organisation • General tidy of baby/bedroom areas • Occasional ad-hoc tasks (nothing heavy) Who would suit this role: • Someone organised and efficient • Trustworthy and respectful in a family home • Good communicator • Experience with kids/babies around is a bonus (we have an 8-month-old) Ongoing schedule: • Meal Prep: 2 hours every second week • Housework: 1 hour every week • Times are flexible — mornings or afternoons okay Please include in your offer: • Your hourly rate • Experience with meal prep or home organisation • Availability

Vivienne was a great communicator and super efficient, she organised my wardrobe so good and efficient!! She was a delight to have around and will be working with her again!

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 and cleaning

$350

Bulimba QLD, Australia

13th Nov 2025

Meal prep Household duties - washing, ironing etc Option to do some personal assistant / house manager work ongoing

Monica is very helpful and great communication ensured task was well delivered

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!

House assistant for cleaning, laundry & healthy meal prep

$250

Burleigh Heads QLD, Australia

2nd Oct 2025

Looking for a reliable and proactive house assistant in Burleigh Heads to help keep my apartment running smoothly. Tasks include: - General cleaning & tidying (kitchen, bathroom, living area, floors) - Laundry (washing, drying, folding, ironing when needed) - Grocery shopping & restocking essentials - Healthy meal prep (simple, mostly repetitive easy meals, don't have to be a master chef ;)) - Occasional errands (e.g., picking up parcels, household items) What I’m looking for: - Someone organised, discreet, and trustworthy - Health-conscious and confident with simple, nutritious cooking - Positive, can-do attitude, notices what needs doing without being told Ideally available 1-2 times per week (hours flexible, can discuss) We’ll start with a trial for 1–2 visits, and if it’s a good fit, I’d love this to become a long-term role. Happy to pay above standard cleaning rates for the right person

Ren did a great job keeping our apartment clean and organized.