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Recent Meal Preparation & Planning reviews
Lisa is so professional and a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend her.
Shopping & meal prep - no cooking skills needed
$85
Excellent service, highly recommended. Thank you guys!
Chef to deliver weekly meal prep for family of 4
$180
Georgia’s communication was great. She was able to meet my dietary needs and create meals perfect for our family
Weekly Meal Prep
$200
Amazing service
Meal prep and delivery
$300
Tabatha! You are an angel you literally cooked my meals to perfection!!! Highly recommend this woman 🤙
Cook my meal prep 🙏
$120
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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
Ongoing In-Home Meal Prep Cook for Shift Worker & 2 Kids
$150
Hillman WA 6168, Australia
11th Aug 2026
Hi! I am a solo parent working a rotating shift roster (2 days, 2 nights, 4 days off) and am looking for a reliable, clean, and healthy home cook to come to my house once every 8 days for a 3-hour cooking session. Because of my 12-hour shifts, you will ideally come during my second night shift or the morning of my first day off. I can provide secure, independent keyless access. What I need done in 3 hours: Cook 3 nights of healthy, toddler-friendly dinners for myself and my two kids (aged 2 and 4).Make extra-large batches so we can freeze the leftover portions as healthy lunches/dinners for my work shifts.Focus on clean, wholesome ingredients with plenty of hidden/blended veggies. I will fully provide or reimburse the cost of all groceries. Looking for someone ongoing!
Meal preparation
$100
Toowoomba QLD 4350, Australia
11th Aug 2026
Meal prep for the week 3 meals split 3 ways- 9 containers total
Looking for a home cook — weekly meal prep - McMahons Pt Sydney
$25
McMahons Point NSW 2060, Australia
11th Aug 2026
Looking for a home cook — weekly meal prep (McMahons Pt Sydney, Near public transport Hi all! We're looking for someone to come to our home once a week (ideally Wednesdays) for about 4 hours to cook a batch of meals for our family of 2 adults. What we need: - We'll provide the weekly meal plan (with macros) and all groceries — you cook to it - Weigh/portion each meal after cooking and pack into containers - Store in the fridge (for the week) or freezer (for later) - Covers lunch, and dinner — including simple no-cook breakfast items like overnight oats - We're not chefs ourselves, so happy to help out with some prep/setup initially if needed If interested, please share: - Your rate (hourly or per session) - Your cooking experience and cuisines you're comfortable with - Availability on Wednesdays
Home Cook Wanted – Regular Meal Prep – Elsternwick
$50
Elsternwick VIC 3185, Australia
10th Aug 2026
Looking for a home cook to prepare simple, healthy meals to be cooked in your kitchen I have some dietary restrictions, so I need someone who is careful with ingredients and happy to follow a clear list of foods My diet is: * Gluten free * Low FODMAP * Low histamine * No fish or seafood You don’t need to already be an expert in these diets. I can provide guidance and suitable ingredients. Familiarity with the Monash Low FODMAP app would be a bonus. The cooking itself is straightforward: chicken/meat, vegetables, salads, soups, stir-fries and other simple meals. Nothing elaborate or spicy. I’m looking for someone who: * Lives reasonably close to Elsternwick * Is a confident and capable home cook * Is clean, organised and careful with food preparation * Is comfortable following dietary restrictions * Can suggest simple meal ideas within the guidelines * Would ideally like regular ongoing work if we’re a good fit Hours/rate: Flexible and negotiable depending on experience. I’m happy to discuss an hourly rate. Please let me know what suburb you’re in, your cooking experience, your hourly rate, and your availability.
Thankyou so much Deb! Deb completely understood my extremely limited diet and made the process so easy. Great food Really grateful.
Weekly or twice a week meal prep
$50
Ashburton VIC 3147, Australia
10th Aug 2026
We're a family of two adults and one 11-year-old, looking for a reliable home cook to prepare meals for us once or twice a week, ongoing. What the job involves: Chat with us to agree on the kind of food we like (happy to settle into a routine after the first couple of sessions) Grocery shopping for the agreed menu (optional) Cook in our home kitchen Leave the kitchen clean before you go Mandatory Requirements: A valid National Police Check (issued within the last 6 months), or willingness to obtain one Full Australian working rights
Meal prep / batch cooking
$80
Perth Central Business District WA, Australia
10th Aug 2026
Looking for someone to meal prep / batch cook lunches weekly. We will tell you what to make / send you a list of groceries as it’s for a fussy eater and pay for them. If we are happy it would be a weekly thing. Location Perth so would need to be someone local
Weekly in home meal prep for 2 x adults. Groceries supplied.
$250
Sydney NSW 2230, Australia
9th Aug 2026
Ongoing Weekly Meal Prep / Home Cook – Woolooware We’re looking for a reliable and experienced cook/chef to come to our home in Woolooware once a week to prepare healthy meals for two adults. We’re busy full-time professionals who enjoy healthy, whole-food meals but simply don’t have time to cook during the week or spend our weekends meal prepping. We’re hoping to find someone for a regular, ongoing arrangement. We will provide: * Recipes and quantities (predominantly Michelle Bridges recipes) * All groceries/ingredients * Fully equipped kitchen and utensils * Containers for storage We’d like you to: * Prepare approximately 4–5 recipes per session * Follow the supplied recipes and quantities * Portion meals into containers * Refrigerate/freeze as appropriate * Clean the kitchen/work area afterwards There is no menu planning, shopping or children’s meal preparation required. Timing: Approx. 3–4 hours, one weekday per week during the day. We’re flexible on the day and would ideally establish a regular weekly time. You don’t necessarily need to be a private chef. We’re equally happy with an experienced home cook, caterer or chef who is efficient, organised, reliable and confident preparing multiple meals at once. Food-handling/safety training or professional cooking experience would be highly regarded. When responding, please let us know: - Your cooking/meal-prep experience - Whether you’ve done meal prep for private client - Whether you’re comfortable closely following supplied recipes - Roughly how many recipes/portions you could prepare in 3–4 hours - Your weekday availability - Any relevant qualifications/food-safety training - Your preferred hourly/session rate - Whether you’re interested in ongoing weekly work We’d like to start with one paid trial session, with the intention of making this a regular weekly booking if it’s a good fit.
Help meal prep
$300
Sydney NSW 2556, Australia
9th Aug 2026
I will provide all groceries, just need someone to come to my house and cook/meal prep
Family assistant cleaner and meal prep
$30
Elsternwick VIC 3185, Australia
22nd Jul 2026
We are a busy family living in a 3-bedroom home with 2 young children, looking for a reliable, efficient, and proactive helper on an ongoing fortnightly basis We are seeking someone with great attention to detail who takes initiative around the house—someone who notices what needs doing (like stray toys, dry laundry, or cluttered counters) and handles it without needing step-by-step direction. 1. Meal Prep (5 Family Meals)** Prepare a batch of 4- 5 family-friendly meals per visit to carry us through the fortnight ahead. We need dishes that freeze well and can be pulled out easily during busy weeknights to pop straight into the oven. Don't mind if you do this in our house or in your own kitchen and bring here. Need to let us know in advance what we need to buy or give receipt of ingredients for reimbursement. 2. House Cleaning *Clean the main bathroom. * clean the kitchen area (stovetop, counters, sink, wiping down appliance exteriors). * Vacuum and mop floors ( living areas, bathroom, bedrooms). 3. Family & Household Support (Taking Initiative) * Tidy up toys, kid mess, and general clutter around the living areas. * Fold dry laundry from the line/airer, put away clothes, or pop on a load of washing. * General tidying and organising to help keep our household running smoothly. **Bonus / Casual Extra Hours (Optional)** Big plus if you have a current Working With Children Check (WWCC) and babysitting experience! We would love to find someone who could also offer ad-hoc/casual help, such as: * Occasional evening or weekend babysitting. * Collecting our son from kindergarten on the odd day Ideal Candidate: *Proactive & Independent:Sees what needs doing (e.g., dry laundry, toy clutter) and takes the initiative to get it done. Great Cook: Comfortable preparing wholesome, family-friendly meals designed to freeze and reheat well. $30 per hour (assuming 5 hours per fortnight?) Looking forward to finding a great ongoing fit for our family!
Alyce made a range of delicious meals for us
Weekly Meal Prep
$150
Moonee Ponds VIC, Australia
20th Jul 2026
Buy and cook 20 servings of 4 different pre-planned meals each week. Price negotiable depending on circumstances.
Super easy to liase with and was exactly what we were looking for!
Meal prep food
$150
Sans Souci NSW 2219, Australia
1st Jul 2026
I have all the stuff but no time. Need someone to meal prep my weekly meals and have them ready to eat. I have containers and food ready to go. Just bring yourself. Cooking experience is needed as I prefer someone knows how to cook it right . Electric Stove. Need prep for 7 days. This will be on going
Very smart and helpful.. Knows how to cook well
Meal prep help and clean up
$60
Southbank VIC 3006, Australia
27th Jun 2026
Looking for someone to help me meal prep for the week - washing and chopping veggies, herbs etc - and complete kitchen clean up after, including washing, drying and putting away dishes. This should take a couple of hours all up. If it goes well, will repeat next Sunday. Open to offers.
Thank you, great to learn some cooking tip from you :)
Dog Meal Prep / Cooking Assistance Needed (Brighton, Melbourne)
$120
Brighton VIC 3186, Australia
14th Jun 2026
Looking for someone to assist with preparing cooked meals for my dog. My vet has provided a meal plan with specific ingredients and food groups. I will provide the recipes, portion guidelines and instructions. I'm very flexible and easygoing about exact measurements - I just need someone who can follow the recipe and prepare healthy meals containing the required ingredients. The task would involve: • Cooking meals in batches • Portioning into individual containers • Storing appropriately for fridge/freezer I can either: • Arrange groceries to be delivered directly to you via Coles/Woolworths • Reimburse grocery costs • Work out another arrangement that suits I'm based in Brighton (3186). Ideally meals would be prepared in your own kitchen. I can collect if you're within approximately 20km of Brighton, arrange an Uber Parcel pickup, or delivery would be amazing if possible. This may become an ongoing arrangement for the right person. Please let me know your location, availability, preferences around grocery options etc & delivery, pick up etc and any other relevant information. Please ensure your offer includes all costs & the day/ date you are available. Note: grocery cost separate as outlined above. Thank you!
Couldn't be happier, thank you so much!
Meal prep for the week
$10
Queanbeyan NSW 2620, Australia
10th Jun 2026
We are looking to pay someone to cook our meals for us for the week. This will be 2 meals a day for 2 adults. Happy for you to cook at your own place or ours Open to all quotes, thank you
Anoma cooked delicious food for us! We will book her again for this week
Meal prep
$100
Caroline Springs VIC, Australia
5th Jun 2026
📌 WEEKLY HOME COOK — HEALTHY MEALS, ONGOING ROLE We’re a family looking for a reliable home cook to come once a week for a batch cooking session. We’re all eating healthier to lose of weight — but we still want food that tastes great. Ongoing role for the right person. ✅ WHAT’S INVOLVED • 1 session per week (approx. 2.5–3 hours) • Cook 3–4 healthy dishes, batch-style, for the week • Portion meals into containers so we can just grab, heat and eat • Cook in our kitchen, leave it clean 🍽️ MEALS WE ENJOY (flexible!) Flavourful, home-style cooking made the healthy way — grilled, baked, slow-cooked. Chicken, lamb, goat, seafood. No beef or pork please. 💰 BUDGET Please quote your hourly or per-session rate (groceries on top). 📅 TIMING Weekday preferred, flexible on the day. If this sounds like you, tell us a bit about your cooking background. Looking forward to finding our person!
Really good service. He helped with meal prep. I highly recommend
Weekly Meal Prep Cook Needed — 10–15 Large Meals Delivered
$250
Greensborough VIC 3088, Australia
30th May 2026
Looking for someone in Melbourne/Victoria to cook and deliver weekly bulk meals on Saturday or Sunday. I work long construction hours and need proper filling meals, not small diet meals or packaged gym-style meals. Looking for 10–15 large serves per week. High protein, decent carbs, vegetables, moderate salt. Meals like chicken and rice, beef and potatoes, pasta bakes, curries, chilli con carne, burrito bowls, stir-fries, slow-cooked beef, lamb, etc. Ideally meals would be around 700–900 calories each with 40g+ protein, but I don’t need perfect macro tracking. I mainly need big, fresh, healthy meals that are already put together and ready to reheat. Ongoing weekly work if the food is good. Please include examples/photos of meals you’ve cooked and your weekly price for 10–15 meals delivered.
Awesome service, beautiful fresh meals delivered, way better than going to other pre-packaged food companies and healthier!
Meal prep for one week
$70
North Melbourne VIC, Australia
28th May 2026
I’m needing some meals prepped for the week, I can give some suggestions, you will need to cook the meals at your own place , I can pick up from your address if you live close by , 3 meals a day for 4/5 days . Needs to follow 1750 calories a day strictly with 130g protein 48g fat 200g carbs per day. I can adjust the price as well .
Thank you Nina ! Very quick response And the meals look delicious
Cleaning and some meal preparation
$25
Lilyfield NSW, Australia
23rd May 2026
I am looking for a reliable, efficient and hardworking helper to assist around the house with general cleaning and some light kitchen support as I have chronic pain. Tasks include: * Cleaning (dusting, vacuuming, mopping, keep bathroom clean, keep kitchen clean) * Dishes and basic kitchen clean-up * Laundry (washing / folding) * Light assistance with meal prep / cooking Property: 1 bedroom apartment Date & Time: I am flexible on days and times but I need someone very reliable that shows up when they say they will. What I’m looking for: * Someone active, organised, and proactive * Good attention to detail – must leave the place neat and tidy * Able to take initiative rather than needing constant direction Hourly rate $25 I want to give this work to somebody that really needs the money and work. Please NO companies or businesses only individuals who really need the work.
I would definitely hire her again, she went above and beyond. She was fantastic!!
Need a personal chef! For meal prep! CBD
$30
Melbourne CBD VIC 3000, Australia
6th May 2026
Without blowing a hole in the pocket, I just need some help putting together my meal preps It’s mostly eggs, fat free leg ham, capsicum mushrooms, beef mince, raw chicken, corn kernel, black beans and rice 3 meals a day! 7 day prep I have: Electric stove I’ve got all the right cooking stuff that I need and ingredients. I just don’t have containers to put it all in… yet.
Pleasure to do biz! Sweet and enjoyed cooking with her
Meal preparation and light household help in the Sydney/Lidcombe area.
$150
Lidcombe, New South Wales
6th May 2026
My partner has some food intolerance issues, so we are looking for someone who can prepare simple, healthy, fresh meals with care. We generally eat Chinese and Mediterranean-style food. The role involves cooking 2 meals and some light kitchen/house cleaning. You may stay approximately 3–5 hours per visit, depending on your availability and arrangement. We generally require meals for 5 days per week. You may come daily or every second day, depending on what works best. Please introduce yourself and let us know: 1.What type of cooking you are experienced with 2.Your availability 3.Your expected rate(daily/every second day) 4.Any previous cooking or home assistance experience
good service nice food!
