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Kei was very easy to communicate and provided a prompt and reliable delivery. Would recommend his services.

Deliver a birthday cake

$20

Amy’s cake was so wonderful! Thank you! You are the best

Customised Cake for upto 20 people

$200

great cooking! looking forward to working with you more :)

Healthy meal prep twice a week

$100

Good communication and lovely cake, thank you!

Birthday cake for my daughter

$120

Great delivery, very personable and the food is exactly what i was looking for! 5 stars?

Meal prep nothing fancy just accurate

$180

Quick reliable and trustworthy! Thanks again

Caulking required in shower base - Fitzroy North

$150

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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.

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Weekly meal prep 12 meals LOW GI / HYPOGLYCAEMIA FRIENDLY MEALS

$220

Richmond VIC 3121, Australia

25th Apr 2026

Task: Weekly Meal Prep (Low GI / Reactive Hypoglycaemia-Friendly Meals) I’m looking for an experienced home cook, meal prepper, or nutrition-focused chef to prepare 6 lunches and 6 dinners weekly that are tailored for reactive hypoglycaemia (low GI, balanced meals). About me: * Based in Richmond 3121 * Health-focused, currently managing suspected reactive hypoglycaemia * Previously used a meal prep service, so I’m looking for a similar level of consistency and quality What I need: * 12 total meals per week (6 lunches + 6 dinners) * Each meal roughly: * ~550-650 calories calories * ~40–50g protein * Low GI / designed to avoid blood sugar spikes Meal requirements: * Focus on: * Lean proteins (chicken, beef, turkey) * Low GI carbs (e.g. quinoa, sweet potato, legumes, brown rice in moderate portions) * Plenty of vegetables and fibre * Healthy fats (olive oil, avocado, nuts/seeds where appropriate) * Avoid: * Refined/simple carbs (white bread, white rice, sugary sauces) * High sugar ingredients * Large carb-heavy meals without protein/fat balance Logistics: * Meal prepped at your home (not mine) and delivered once per week (e.g. Sunday or Monday) * Containers included preferred (or let me know requirements) What I’m looking for: * Someone reliable and consistent and understanding of low GI meals * Experience with meal prep and/or nutrition * Ability to follow basic macro and dietary guidelines * Bonus if you can rotate meals to keep things interesting To apply, please include: * A brief description of your experience * Let me know if you have had any experience with low GI requirements * Example meals you would prepare * Your weekly price (including groceries + cooking + delivery) ⸻ Looking to build an ongoing weekly arrangement if it’s a good fit. I’d prefer to pay more for higher quality ingredients used - we can discuss this if we are a good fit and it becomes ongoing 😊

Weekly meal prep - cook - St Kilda East

$200

St Kilda East VIC, Australia

21st Apr 2026

We are a couple living in St Kilda East looking for someone to come and help meal prep for the week, ideally on a Monday. It would involve coming to our house and making breakfast (eg overnight oats) for one person for 4 days, lunch for one person for 4 days that can be reheated in a microwave if needed (this can be the same thing for the 4 days a week), some healthy snacks (eg chopped vegetables, fruit, green smoothie) and dinner for 2 people for 3-4 nights. We like to eat as healthy as possible, with lots of vegetables and free range meat/fish. We can do the shopping or pay for you to do this and will reimburse for the groceries. Ideally you would also clean the kitchen afterwards and use our storage containers to put everything in the fridge. Some of the kinds of meals we enjoy are stir fries, green goddess salad with a protein, Mediterranean bean salad with canned tuna, salmon poke bowl, vegetable soups or soup with some veggies, meat + 3 veg. We love Asian, Mediterranean and Mexican food especially. Prefer that carbs are only a small part of the meal or can be adjusted. If you are familiar with macros and can make the meals with the cals available that would be great too. Happy for you to provide a menu or I can give suggestions.

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

$360

Docklands VIC, Australia

21st Apr 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).

Weekly meal prep cook — long-term, Prahran

$200

Prahran VIC, Australia

18th Apr 2026

We're a couple in Prahran looking for someone who already has this figured out. My partner is pregnant and we're both time-poor — we just want to come home to something genuinely good to eat, five nights a week, without having to think about it. We're looking for a weekly cook who comes to our place once a week, spends a few hours prepping 5 dinners and 5 lunches for two, portions everything properly, and leaves the kitchen clean. Each week you propose the meals, I sign off, you shop and cook. The parameters don't change much: High protein, lean — grass-fed beef, free-range chicken, wild-caught fish (snapper, barramundi, salmon — no high-mercury fish like tuna or swordfish) Lots of plant diversity and vegetables in every meal Whole foods only — organic where possible, no preservatives Cuisines we love: Asian (Thai, Japanese, Korean), Mediterranean, Modern Australian, hearty comfort food Pregnancy-safe food handling is important You'd shop for ingredients (budget provided separately, roughly ~$200/week reimbursed on receipt). Labour budget is $180 per session. We're not looking for a one-off. If it clicks, this is a long-term weekly arrangement. When you apply, tell me about your cooking background and send me 3 meals you'd suggest for our first week. That'll tell me everything I need to know.

Cook- Meal Prep for me & my partner. Vegetarian Food

$80

Southbank VIC, Australia

13th Apr 2026

Come once or twice a week and cook for me and my partner meal prep for our week. Vegetarian food, no eggs My partner has additional dietary restrictions (Jain diet)

Novelty cake

$200

Melbourne VIC, Australia

13th Apr 2026

Hi, I’m after a podcast themed cake to be made please. I have looked at a few options with a microphone and headphones on top of the cake

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

$100

St Kilda West VIC, Australia

5th Apr 2026

Hi! I’m looking for a reliable cook to come to my home in St Kilda once a week to meal prep for the week (on Wednesdays). The job: Cook 4 different meals per session Total of 16 portions Groceries are ready upon arrival Meals will be provided in advance Portion into containers Basic kitchen tidy up after cooking Expecting cooking to take 3 hours. Ongoing opportunity, likely preferred day is Wednesday.

Deborah did a great job. She is punctual, set clear expectations and cooked great meals for my partner and I. Would certainly recommend

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!

Chef/Cook (Expertise in vegetarian)

$225

Melbourne CBD VIC 3004, Australia

23rd Mar 2026

We are looking for someone that can prepare vegetarian (Indian etc.) meals twice a week. We will provide the kitchen and everything needed, ideally you will also be vegetarian $45/Hour

Baking cookies

$180

Melbourne VIC, Australia

19th Mar 2026

I need 20 to 25 custom sugar cookies for a bookclub meeting, under the topic of the book one hundred years of solitude from Gabriel Garcia Marquez, I am interested in designs around yellow butterflies, golden fishes or yellow flowers. I am located in North Melbourne

Beautiful details and on time

Kids birthday cake

$80

Nicholls Ward VIC, Australia

15th Mar 2026

My son wants a birthday cake in the design of an Orange colored Skate Ramp for his 9th birthday. Anyone up for the challenge?

Cook Vegetarian food

$160

Melbourne CBD VIC 3004, Australia

15th Mar 2026

We are looking for someone that can prepare vegetarian (Indian etc.) meals twice a week. We will provide the kitchen and everything needed, ideally you will also be vegetarian $45/Hour

Great communication, Jon well done!

Help me meal prep

$90

Brunswick East VIC, Australia

14th Mar 2026

I’m looking for someone to help with weekly Sunday meal prep to support a healthier routine. This would involve planning and cooking a few nutritious meals for the week, grocery shopping (optional), and cooking at my place. I enjoy a mix of Indian and Western healthy meals with balanced macros. Ideally looking for someone reliable for ongoing weekly help if it's a good fit.

Refill 8 candle vessels with soy wax and scent

$150

Toorak VIC 3142, Australia

25th Feb 2026

Hello, I’m looking for an experienced candle maker to assist with refilling 8 empty candle vessels before an event next Thursday. Details as follows: • 8 × empty Diptyque candle vessels• Refill using soy wax• We will supply our own fragrance oil (specifically formulated and safe for candle use)• Wick type, number, and placement must match Diptyque’s original configuration for optimal burn performance (reference images available online)• Professional finish consistent with luxury candle standards Please confirm: • Your experience refilling luxury vessels such as Diptyque• Whether you are able to use client-supplied fragrance oil• Estimated cost per vessel and total cost• Turnaround time•vessels will be delivered to you urgently via courier. Kind regards, Catherine

Perfect!! Will definitely call on again. Warm, friendly and so professional and proactive!

Private Chef Meal Prep

$200

Richmond VIC, Australia

17th Feb 2026

I am looking for someone to come to my home once per week to cook a full week’s worth of meals. I follow a micronutrient focused diet, so meals must be prepared according to specific ingredient and nutrition guidelines that I will provide. I will supply all groceries in advance. Tasks include: • Batch cooking meals for the week • Portioning and storing food properly • Basic kitchen clean up after cooking I am looking for someone who is organised, reliable, and comfortable following detailed dietary instructions.

Great communication and did a great job following instructions.

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!

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