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Recent Cooking reviews in NSW

Karina is an amazing cook! So happy with her service. Recommend to all and will certainly use her services again :)

Meal prep once a week

$100

She was amazing! So efficient and easy to communicate with

Pick up a candle for my sons christening today or tomorrow.

$65

Robyn is brilliant. I can tell that the food is made with love (and delicious ingredients), she is very generous and listened to my needs. Can’t wait to eat all of these amazing dishes!

Meal preparation and delivery

$100

Thank you so much Cas, what a beautiful cake you’ve made!

Custom made cake

$100

amazing and so easy to deal with

Super Mario Birthday cake for 30 slices

$250

Very happy with work highly recommend!

Tray swap on pantech!

$2,500

What's the average cost of a cook in NSW

$90 - $245

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$90

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$150

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$245

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Indian meal prep veg and non veg

$30

Sydney NSW 2075, Australia

31st Oct 2026

Do Indian meal prep vegetarian or non vegetarian like cutting vegatables , prep spices and marinate meat etc for 2 hours 1- 2 days a week for a elderly couple , 30 dollar per hour

Meal prep for two

$200

Darlinghurst NSW 2010, Australia

31st Oct 2026

My partner and I are looking for someone to meal prep for us weekly. We are both gluten free and dairy free and require high protein meals. We don’t eat seed oils or processed sugar. We are looking for dinner for two 5 days a week, long term. Open to snacks and healthy treats also.

Weekly meal prep

$200

Alexandria NSW 2015, Australia

30th Oct 2026

Looking for someone to do my weekly meal prep including breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks x 6 days. The meals need to be whole and anti inflammatory food, gluten free and dairy free and calorie controlled. Looking for a long term arrangement (my previous person couldn’t commit long term/be consistent) I can provide Tupperware Budget: $200 including delivery :)

Vegetarian cooking

$30

Strathfield NSW 2135, Australia

30th Oct 2026

I m doing vegetarian food

Housekeeping, including laundry, meal prep, and light tidying.

$200

Roseville NSW 2069, Australia

29th Oct 2026

~1 - 2 days worth of work. Family with four young kids, looking for help around the house, including laundry and meal prep. Budget of ~$25 an hour

Cooking-meal prep required

$150

Balmain NSW 2041, Australia

27th Oct 2026

Indian cooking and meal prep

Cooking (South Indian) & meal prep

$120

Kellyville, New South Wales

27th Oct 2026

We are looking for a reliable and kind helper to assist around the house on an ongoing basis - 2 adults and a kid Key responsibilities include: - meal prep for the week : cutting vegetables, mixing chapathi dough, idli dosa batter prep, peel onions and garlic. • Cook one simple South Indian meals (e.g. sambar, rasam, vegetable fry, rice) • Light clean up after cooking (kitchen tidy-up, dishes, sweeping/mopping) - primarily vegetarian Details: • Location: kellyville • Duration: might take about 2 hours • Frequency: weekly ongoing • All groceries and cooking ingredients will be provided • No personal care or medical assistance required Ideal for someone who: • Is familiar with South Indian home cooking • Has experience in home help, housekeeping, or similar roles • Is dependable, friendly, and culturally sensitive Please tell us about your experience, availability, and preferred rate when applying.

Weekly Chef for Meal Prep (Clean Eating)

$200

Cronulla NSW, Australia

24th Oct 2026

We’re a husband and wife looking for a reliable and experienced home cook or meal prep chef to help us with weekly meal preparation. This is an ongoing weekly role, not a one-off task. My wife is currently post partum, so we’re after clean, nutritious, well-balanced meals made with care and a strong focus on food safety. What we’re looking for • Someone who enjoys cooking clean, wholesome meals • Experience with meal prep, home cooking, or professional cooking preferred • Valid Food Safety Certificate required • Comfortable cooking for pregnancy-safe requirements • Organised, hygienic, and detail-oriented • Reliable and happy to commit weekly The role • Prepare weekly meals for two adults • Meals can be: • Cooked off-site and delivered, or • Cooked on-site in our kitchen, then stored and packaged • Meals to be portioned, labelled, and stored neatly • Menu can be: • Based on a plan we provide, or • Collaborated on together week to week Ingredients • Ingredients will be provided by us, unless otherwise discussed • Happy to adjust based on your preferences or suggestions Food style • Clean eating • High-quality proteins, vegetables, whole foods • Minimal processed foods • Balanced and pregnancy-friendly Schedule • Once per week • Day and timing flexible and can be agreed together

Meal prep for 3-4 days of week (8 meals per week)

$100

Milperra NSW 2214, Australia

21st Oct 2026

Looking for someone to cook for my partner and I as we are both busy during the week. We only really need 3-4 dishes per week (so 8 servings per week). Preferably on a rotating menu (3 different dishes per week), and would love to discuss menu with you beforehand. Groceries will be ordered (or reimbursed if you shop). I like italian food and my partner likes high protein dishes, but anything tasty and somewhat healthy is preferable. Ideally someone who can drop off to our home address (once or twice a week).

Meal preparation

$200

Edmondson Park NSW 2174, Australia

21st Oct 2026

Weekly meal prep for dinners

Meal prep for a family of 4 in Maroubra

$200

Maroubra NSW 2035, Australia

20th Oct 2026

We’re looking for a reliable and experienced home cook to prepare dinners and snacks for our family once a week. The role would involve: * Planning a simple weekly menu in consultation with us. * Grocery shopping (or organising an online grocery order). * Batch cooking 4–5 family dinners and preparing snacks. * Portioning and storing meals appropriately. * Cleaning up the kitchen after cooking. We’re looking for someone who enjoys simple, practical home cooking rather than anything fancy. Experience cooking for families and accommodating children’s food preferences would be an advantage. Details * One visit per week, approximately 3–4 hours. * Ongoing arrangement for the right person. * Budget of approximately $150 per visit for labour, with groceries paid separately. Please get in touch with details of your experience, availability and rates. References would be appreciated. Thank you!

Batch cooking in home from meal plan

$300

Northbridge NSW 2063, Australia

20th Oct 2026

Need someone who is experienced in cooking batch meals from a prepared meal Plan. Must have a passion for cooking and be organised, efficient and able to keep clean kitchen and good hygiene standards

Kellyville home made tiffin

$25

Kellyville NSW 2155, Australia

21st Sep 2026

Looking for home made tiffin service in kellyville

Good service! Food was good

Meal prep food weekly ongoing task

$250

Newtown NSW 2042, Australia

23rd Aug 2026

I'm looking for someone to meal prep healthy food once a week. This will involve them giving me a of items to buy at my cost. Then come to my house Cooking 15/20 dishes healthy protein bases meals, including breakfast/ lunch dinner. I work 6 days a week and live a busy lifestyle. I would love to cook for myself but I'm just too busy and I want to live a healthy and active life. Eating right is really important to me. You can bring your own healthy meal menu or I can help create one. This will be an ongoing job for the right person. I'm flexible on the day / time and flexible on how many meals. Work together to get work well. Maybe 4/5 hours work. Not totally sure. Also you could do it your house and just deliver to me. But need to trust base and correct person.

Great good! Delivered quick. Very yummy

Need support in healthy meal prep for family in Sydney

$50

Seaforth NSW 2092, Australia

5th Aug 2026

We are a family of four needing help with health meals and meal prep

Thank you so mucb Angelo for the delicious meals you cooked for us!

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

Man required to be Santa for a dog event

$90

Newtown NSW 2042, Australia

29th Jun 2026

I require a Santa for a doggie event for pics with people & their pooches Midday -1.30pm 18 July Bank hotel I have Santa outfit to provide Must like dogs Must be friendly outgoing person

Did a great job bee professional

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

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!!

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!