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Hotel Room Birthday Decoration

$150

Thank you for the cake and the delivery just in time :) Merry Christmas 🎄🌲

Birthday cake space for 6 year old

$125

Tabatha was great, great to deal with and delivered as promised (and on short notice!) I highly recommend her :)

Meal Prep healthy plant based meals twice per week

$300

Excellent!!!!

Home cooked meals

$150

Thank you so much! Great service and speedy delivery

Private Meal Prep

$300

absolute amazing job done by Steph! perfect communication from the moment she posted her offer. very kind and respectful, and went above and beyond to make sure i was happy with how she completed my task!! definitely recommend:) thanks Steph!

MarleySpoon meal prep

$75

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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 Melbourne

Meal prep personal home chef - Thursday 1/10

$150

Armadale VIC 3143, Australia

27th Sep 2026

Need a personal chef to meal prep on Thursday 1st, gourmet foods & salads across Mediterranean, Italian, Turkish etc Menu can be worked together - This will be only for 2 adults - May be a weekly occurance. - Strong attention to cleanliness & food safety is a must. - Shopping handled by you via farmers markets, local grocers or supermarkets. - Food to be organised in containers - we can provide.

Meal prep for 2

$10

Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia

26th Sep 2026

Prices negotiable depending on how much we can include Meal prep for 2 people: Breakfast (oats and variant) lunch in containers Dinner (hello fresh style, pre-portioned) + shopping for food Looking at getting prices for a combo of these (exc grocery prices) 4-5 days

Awesome meal prep! So good

Meal prep for 2 for the week

$10

Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia

26th Sep 2026

Prices negotiable depending on how much we can include Meal prep for 2 people: Breakfast (oats and variant) lunch in containers Dinner (hello fresh style, pre-portioned) + shopping for food Looking at getting prices for a combo of these (exc grocery prices) 4-5 days

Weekly meal prep — experienced chef/cook, St Kilda

$200

St Kilda VIC 3182, Australia

25th Sep 2026

Hi! I’m looking for an experienced chef or cook to prepare 12 portions in my St Kilda kitchen, four meals of three portions This is a paid trial, with the hope of finding someone for an ongoing weekly booking. I enjoy high-protein, macro-conscious meals that are satisfying and well made, rather than bland fitness food. I’d love to work together on a small rotating menu, recipes and portion sizes. Once we’ve agreed on the menu, I’ll provide all groceries and containers, so there’s no shopping required. If this sounds like a good fit, please tell me a little about your cooking background—especially commercial kitchen, catering, private-chef or professional meal-prep experience, and your weekly availability/ if you have an ABN Thanks!

Home cooked healthy meals for 2 adults 5 times a week

$150

Batman's Hill VIC, Australia

24th Sep 2026

Looking for somebody to either cook at home or deliver 2 meals a days for 2 adults 5 times a week. Food should be healthy and balanced and not extravagant.

Meal Prep - Needing Lunch & Dinner 6 Days

$250

Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia

24th Sep 2026

Looking for an on-going meal prep partner. 2 meals a day for 6 days a week. Ideally located close by. I am located on St Kilda Road. $250 per week budget. Ideally there is variety in the meals and they are on the healthier side.

Private Meal Prep

$250

Port Melbourne VIC 3207, Australia

23rd Sep 2026

Private Chef (Part-Time) – Low-Calorie, High-Protein Family Meal Prep, 2 Days Per Week About the role Port Melbourne family with two school-aged children seeking an experienced private chef for two cooking sessions per week. Adult dinners must be calorie controlled, high in protein and accurately portioned, without tasting like "diet food". You'll also prepare kids' dinners and school lunchboxes. All groceries are provided. What you'll be doing Two sessions per week in our home kitchen Adult dinners that are calorie-controlled and protein-forward: lean proteins, plenty of veg, smart use of sauces and fats, satisfying portions Weighing and portioning each meal to agreed per-serve calorie and protein targets, and labelling each with approximate calories and protein Kids' dinners that are nutritious, simple and genuinely kid-friendly School lunchboxes (mains, snacks, fruit and veg) that hold up until lunchtime Planning the weekly menu and sending a grocery list ahead of each session Storing meals properly (fridge and freezer) with reheating instructions, and leaving the kitchen clean What we're looking for Private chef experience, or a strong restaurant, catering or meal-prep background Proven portion control: weighing ingredients, calculating per-serve calories and macros, consistent meal sizes Experience cooking for weight-loss or macro-based goals, building flavour without leaning on oil, butter, cream or sugar Confident using a nutrition app or scales to track macros Understands what kids actually eat Able to work around dietary preferences, allergies or intolerances Organised and self-directed Food Safety certificate, Working With Children Check and police check (or willing to obtain) Own transport and driver's licence Details Location: Port Melbourne Hours: 2 sessions per week, approx. 3 hours each, days negotiable Groceries: fully provided

Weekly Home Cook - Healthy Vegetarian (3 Days/Week)

$240

Docklands VIC 3008, Australia

23rd Sep 2026

I am looking for a reliable and experienced home cook to assist with meal preparation on a weekly basis. We are focused on healthy, nutritious vegetarian meals and are looking for someone who can commit to a long-term arrangement. Schedule: • Frequency: 3 days per week (e.g., Monday, Wednesday, Friday—flexible on specific days). • Duration: 3 hours per session (9 hours total per week). What You’ll Be Doing: • Preparing fresh, healthy vegetarian meals (lunches and dinners). • Primary Cuisine: Indian. • Secondary Cuisines: Open to other healthy vegetarian options (e.g., Mediterranean, Thai, or salads) for variety. • Basic kitchen cleanup related to the cooking. Requirements: • Proven experience in vegetarian cooking (especially Indian cuisine). • Focus on "healthy" cooking—using minimal oil and fresh ingredients. • Strict adherence to hygiene and cleanliness. • Ability to suggest a weekly menu or follow provided recipes. Rate: Please quote your hourly rate or a total weekly price for the 9 hours. (Note: Groceries will be provided/reimbursed separately).

Meal prep for the weekdays

$80

Docklands VIC 3008, Australia

22nd Sep 2026

We are looking for someone to meal prep for us. 3 days lunch and dinner. Both vegetarian and non vegetarian (no beef) dishes. preference is Indian,Asian. Or we can pick meals around city

Was on time Is a good cook !! Had a good experience will definitely recommend !

Meal prepping

$100

St Kilda East VIC 3183, Australia

19th Sep 2026

Looking for weekly meal-prepping for 1 person (cook and prepare at your place, with meals delivered to mine or pickup if close by) After a balance of nutrition and flavour, with some minor dietaries.

Meal prep

$150

Southbank VIC 3000, Australia

18th Sep 2026

I’m Gabrielle 28y .I’d like help on finding a private chef for weekly meal prep for myself only. Looking for healthy, balanced meals. Based in Southbank, Melbourne.

Personal meal prep chef in Melbourne.

$350

Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia

8th Sep 2026

I’m looking for a reliable, experienced cook for an ongoing weekly arrangement. The role is straightforward: shop for high-quality organic groceries, prepare healthy whole-food meals for the week, portion them into containers, and leave the kitchen clean and organised. * Approximately 8-10 hours per week, split across two sessions. * Ongoing arrangement rather than a one-off task. * $60–75 per hour depending on experience. * Groceries reimbursed separately. * Shopping to be handled by you. * Ingredients will need to be organic. * You will shop at farmers markets, organic grocers, quality butchers and other appropriate suppliers. * Cooking style will be healthy, simple and ingredient-focused rather than elaborate restaurant food. * Good quality proteins, vegetables, slow-cooked dishes & nutritious meals that store & reheat well. * Meals portioned into glass vacuum-sealed containers that I will provide * Strong attention to cleanliness, food safety & kitchen organisation is a MUST. Some flexibility with location is important, as I will be moving around a bit. You would be cooking in my home kitchen. I’m looking for someone who can eventually work independently: We agree on the menu, you handle the shopping and preparation, and have the fridge stocked for the week, without me needing to micromanage the process. Professional kitchen, catering, private-chef or substantial meal-prep experience is very strongly preferred. Equally important is reliability, good judgement with ingredients, efficiency and an understanding of healthy whole-food cooking. I’d like to start with a paid trial session of 4 to 5 hours. If we’re a good fit, we can establish a regular weekly arrangement. Please reply with: * Your cooking / chef experience. * Your general availability. * Which parts of inner Melbourne you can travel to. * Examples or photos of the type of food you cook, if available. * Whether you are comfortable doing the grocery shopping as part of the role.

Excellent service, thank you

In-home meal prep chef

$250

Port Melbourne VIC 3207, Australia

2nd Aug 2026

Looking for an Ongoing Meal Prep Chef (Weekly) We’re looking for an experienced home cook or meal prep chef to come to our home once a week and prepare healthy meals for the week ahead. This will ideally become an ongoing weekly arrangement if we’re a good fit. What we’re after: * Cook meals in our home once per week. * Shop for all ingredients beforehand (we’ll provide a separate grocery budget). * Prepare high-protein, calorie-conscious meals. * Focus on fresh, whole-food ingredients. * Portion meals into containers ready for the fridge/freezer. * Clean the kitchen after cooking. The meals: We’re still working out exactly how many meals we’d like each week (likely 16-20), so we’d love someone who is flexible and can help us design the right plan. Generally we’re looking for meals that are: * High protein * Lower calorie * Healthy and balanced * Great tasting (not boring meal prep!) * Easy to reheat Examples include grilled chicken, lean beef, fish, rice, potatoes, roasted vegetables, salads, curries, stir-fries, burrito bowls, etc. About us We’re active and train regularly, so nutrition is important to us. We’re looking for someone who enjoys cooking healthy food and can bring ideas rather than simply following recipes. When applying, please include: * Your experience * A few example meals you would prepare * Your availability * Your price for a weekly cook Looking forward to finding someone for a long-term arrangement. Our assumed budget for this is $45-70/hour (depending on experience) and 3-4 hours per session.

Deb is great. Really friendly, and awesome food. Highly recommend.

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 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 :)

Rescue Rose bush

$50

Mill Park, Victoria

10th Jun 2026

Accidentally baked into my rose bush but I don't know how to resurrect it and look after it

Thank you very much

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

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

Healthy Meal Prep Help - weekly

$100

Port Melbourne VIC, Australia

10th Apr 2026

I’m looking for someone to help with healthy home style meal prep for our family (myself, my husband, and 8 month old daughter- baby doesn’t really much by way of solids yet!). I am hoping to organise a weekly session, where I can source the ingredients, and we can agree upon simple recipes, and you can cook and store away some meals, to be refrigerated and or frozen. What I’m looking for: - Weekly session - Prepare 2-4 serves for 3-5 meals per session (lunches/dinners) - Focus on high-protein, lower-calorie meals (e.g. chicken, fish, lean meats, vegetables) - Simple, nutritious, not heavy or overly processed - Boxing up of the meals into containers, ready to be stored in fridge + freezer - Light clean/tidy up of the kitchen after use (we also have a fortnightly cleaner, so this should only involve the clean up from your cooking session) Logistics: - Location: Port Melbourne - Frequency: once per week - Ideal time/day: Wednesday late morning/early afternoon - Can be done in my kitchen with clean up please - I will cover the cost of groceries separately - Open to meal plan ideas, or I can pick out recipes, happy to be flexible and discuss exact details Ideal person: Reliable, organised, clean in the kitchen, care around hand hygiene Looking for someone ongoing if we are a good fit. Please share your ideas and interest :)

Great service, will be using again! Michelle was professional and friendly :)

Meal Prep Chef

$250

Fitzroy North VIC, Australia

29th Mar 2026

I’m looking for an experienced chef or meal prep specialist to help plan and cook high-protein meals tailored to my daily macro targets. Meals can be prepared from your own kitchen, and I’m happy to either pick them up or arrange delivery — whatever works best.

Amazing service and incredible meals. Couldn’t have been happier with the experience — highly recommend!