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Amazing food, great company and pleasure to have around.

Home cooking

$40

Totally amazing service, the meals were awesome, super helpful labels for the macros and she communicated with me really well!

Macro friendly meal prep

$100

Great job Leo, thank you! Leo assembled a trike for my son. He was very professional, friendly and did a fantastic job. Would highly recommend.

Children’s Trike put together

$50

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

Custom made cake

$100

Thank you very much for your help!

Pick up and delivery birthday cake

$50

Lovely lady, fulfilled task completely. Welcome back anytime. Did a great job.

Tarot Reader

$425

What's the average cost of a cook in NSW

$90 - $230

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$90

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$230

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Chef for home cooking in Epping area.

$35

Epping NSW 2121, Australia

28th Aug 2026

Need someone to help cook for us once or twice a week. Healthy meals.

Meal Prep

$200

Lane Cove NSW 2066, Australia

28th Aug 2026

Hi, I’m looking for South Indian home-cooked non-vegetarian meals for 1 person. I’d like approximately 5 individual meal portions per week, such as: Chicken curry Chicken tikka/grilled chicken Fish curry or grilled fish Other South Indian-style chicken or fish dishes I prefer simple, healthy home-style cooking with less oil, mild masala/spices, and no heavy cream or butter.

Weekly meal prep cook wanted – Lane Cove

$35

Lane Cove NSW 2066, Australia

28th Aug 2026

Looking for a Weekly Meal Prep Cook – Lane Cove Hi everyone! I’m looking for someone reliable who can come to my home in Lane Cove once a week to prepare meals for the week. I’m quite flexible with the menu, but I’m mainly looking for: Indian meals – healthy home-style vegetarian and non-vegetarian options Salads and healthy sides Breakfast meal prep Meals that are nutritious, balanced and suitable for weekly storage The menu and meals will be planned in advance, so you’ll know exactly what needs to be prepared each week. Ideally looking for someone who is experienced with Indian cooking, clean and organised, and comfortable doing weekly meal preparation. Please message me with your availability, hourly/session rate, experience and whether you’re based near Lane Cove.

Home chef vegetarian

$50

Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

27th Aug 2026

Family of 5 vegetarian require high protein dishes and know how to cook different type of cuisine eg Chinese or Western

Weekly meal prep

$60

Parramatta NSW 2150, Australia

27th Aug 2026

I want a home cook to come and cook and meal prep for a week

Meal prep following specific recipes

$150

Leichhardt NSW 2040, Australia

27th Aug 2026

We need someone that is able to come and pick up groceries and follow recipes making meals for a cancer patient and returning the meals. Must be very specific with following the ingredient list. Nothing to tricky but must be made exactly to recipe. Could come pick up ingredients early morning and prep then return during the day. Would be great for a mum looking for work while kids are at school. I day required. Looking at approx 10 meals/week (lunch and dinner) for 1 person so not large quantities. We would pay a set amount for the week/meals of around $150. All containers, ingredients etc would be provided so no out of pocket expenses.

Meal prep and cooking meals for one

$35

Parramatta NSW 2150, Australia

27th Aug 2026

Vegetarian meals (dairy free, gluten free)

Healthy Meal Prep

$200

Bondi Beach NSW 2026, Australia

26th Aug 2026

Wanting Healthy Meal Prep for the week 5 lunches 5 dinners Requirements - Healthy - No pig products - No Avocado - Clean - Approx 500-600 calories per meal

Lovely person and food was fantastic! Healthy and delicious! Very professional service

Need someone to do meal prepping over the weekend, with our groceries

$100

Seven Hills NSW 2147, Australia

26th Aug 2026

Need help meal prepping at our residence as we do not have the time

Meal Prepper - Cooking enthusiasts/ Foodies/ Chefs in Training

$180

Parramatta NSW 2150, Australia

26th Aug 2026

Weekly home cook — halal meal prep (once a week, ongoing) Looking for a home cook / early-career chef to come to my home once a week, do the grocery run, and cook a week’s worth of meals. What’s involved • One session per week, approx. 3-4 hours (day flexible — weekend or weeknight evening) • Grocery shopping beforehand or on the day • Cook 4–5 different dishes, portioned into containers for the week • Kitchen cleaned down and containers labelled before you leave How it works • You send me a proposed menu a few days ahead for approval — I’ll confirm or tweak before you shop • I pay for all groceries (receipts reimbursed, or I can transfer an advance) • Meals need to be protein-forward: good portions of chicken, beef, lamb, fish or eggs in most dishes, not carb-heavy filler • All ingredients must be halal — halal butcher or certified meat only, no pork, no alcohol in cooking • Containers and basic pantry staples are provided What I’m after • You genuinely enjoy cooking and can hold a varied menu week to week (I don’t want the same three dishes on rotation) • Comfortable across a few cuisines — South Asian, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Asian all welcome • Reliable and tidy in someone else’s kitchen • Formal training is a bonus, not a requirement Would love to see- • A link to your cooking page (Instagram/TikTok) or photos of dishes you’ve cooked • A quick note on your cooking background and what cuisines you’re strongest in • A sample week’s menu you’d propose • Your availability and whether you have your own transport Location: Parramatta area, Sydney Pay: $180-200 per session, negotiable based on experience — groceries paid separately on top

Weekly meal prep 5-7 Halloumi Salads

$50

Turramurra NSW 2074, Australia

24th Aug 2026

Weekly Halloumi Salad Meal Prep Looking for someone local to Turramurra to prepare my halloumi salad each week as an ongoing arrangement. The task is to prepare approximately 5-7 lunch servings from an existing recipe, portion into containers, which I will provide and have them ready for the week. Ingredients can either be supplied by me or purchased by you. Ideally you have experience with healthy meal preparation, good food hygiene practices, and can follow a recipe consistently. When responding, please include: Your location Relevant cooking or meal-prep experience Whether you can purchase ingredients Your proposed weekly fee This is intended to become a regular weekly arrangement if it works well.

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!

Meal preparation

$80

Darling Point, New South Wales

27th Apr 2026

Looking for someone to cook meal preps once a week for weekly lunches/dinners. 3 or so different basic meals. I will buy ingredients. Feel free to send quotes through and what kind of food you cook. Thanks!

Food is great. Easy to deal with.

Household Assistant – Bathroom Clean + Meal Prep

$30

Bondi Beach, New South Wales

24th Apr 2026

🏠 Household Assistant – Bathroom Clean + Meal Prep | Bondi I'm looking for a reliable, switched-on household assistant! Think of it as being a trusted extra pair of hands: you'll help keep my studio running smoothly so I can focus on everything else. What's involved (once a week, ~2–4 hours): 🧽 Bathroom clean — a thorough weekly clean of my bathroom (studio apartment, so it's compact and manageable) 🥘 Meal prep — batch cooking/prepping a week's worth of healthy meals for one person. You're welcome to prep at yours and drop off, or work in my kitchen — though please note it is a small studio kitchen, so please factor that into your approach The role in a nutshell: Once a week or fortnight to start, with potential to expand You set the rhythm that works for both of us I'll provide groceries and containers (or we can discuss) Recipes and preferences can be shared in advance - I'm easy to work with Who I'm looking for: Reliable, self-directed, and trustworthy Comfortable in a small kitchen and confident with batch cooking basics Based in or near the Eastern Suburbs 📍 Location: Bondi, Sydney 📅 Frequency: Weekly (ongoing, starting with a trial session) 💰 Rate: Please quote your hourly rate - happy to discuss based on experience If this sounds like you, please share a bit about your background, what you typically charge, and your usual availability. Looking for someone I can build an ongoing, reliable arrangement with. 🙏

Amazing work! Will use Emily and her lovely daughter again for help. Thank you both :)