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Recent Cooking reviews in Outer East Melbourne

Sanjay is a super star! Second time I have worked with him

Take 3 pictures to Sandringham

$50

Adam did a great job preparing my meals

Meal Prepped (Ferntree Gully)

$5

On time delivery with clear labels. Amy is great in accommodating the Macro requirements.

Need help with meal prep

$175

Looks amazing 🤩

Cake 60th birthday

$150

Helen has been fantastic. Her food and service have been brilliant. Thank you again Helen

Meal Prep & Delivery

$100

Jill was great throughout. Will definitely recommend 👍

Indian cooking and meal prep (ongoing weekly $30/hr)

$5

What's the average cost of a cook in Outer East Melbourne

$49 - $223

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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 Outer East Melbourne

Baking a red velvet cake with white Swiss meringue buttercream

$60

Croydon North VIC, Australia

16th Jun 2025

Baking a 2 tier red velvet cake with white Swiss meringue buttercream

Need help with meal prep

$175

Ringwood North VIC, Australia

9th Jun 2025

My wife and I are doing 8 weeks challenge. We have the menu for next 1 week (3 meals x 7) days for 2 persons. We need assistance who can meal prep and deliver it to my home. I can purchase all the required food shopping list for the menu.

On time delivery with clear labels. Amy is great in accommodating the Macro requirements.

Indian cooking and meal prep (ongoing weekly $30/hr)

$5

Croydon Hills VIC 3136, Australia

30th May 2025

Indian cooking and meal prep weekly for a family of 4 people. 2 adults and 2 kids (1 and 5 yrs old). Ideally would like it regularly 1 day per week, so that cooking, packing and freezing can be done for a week. Also cleaning/tidying the kitchen after cooking will be preferred. Will to pay $30/hour and of course can work out different payment pattern once a routine and relationship is built.

Jill was great throughout. Will definitely recommend 👍

Indian cooking and meal prep (ongoing weekly $30/hr)

$30

Croydon Hills VIC 3136, Australia

30th May 2025

Indian cooking and meal prep weekly for a family of 4 people. 2 adults and 2 kids (1 and 5 yrs old). Ideally would like it regularly 1 day per week, so that cooking, packing and freezing can be done for a week. Also cleaning/tidying the kitchen after cooking will be preferred. Will to pay $30/hour and of course can work out different payment pattern once a routine and relationship is built.

Crepe catering for a baby shower 2-3 hours

$750

Mooroolbark VIC, Australia

2nd Apr 2025

Hi, I am looking for anyone that may have a small crepe business or have experience and the excitement to make crepes at my baby shower on July 12 2025 10am til midday or 1pm. Sweet and savoury would be ideal. Many thanks ☺️

Indian Home Cooking

$80

Croydon Hills VIC, Australia

2nd Apr 2025

Hi, We are a family of 2 adults and 1 child and need of a person who can come home and cook meals 2-3 times a week for us. The person will need to cook meals for 2 days (Sunday cooking will need to be enough for Sun and Mon - lunch/ Dinner ). Cleaning the cooking area after cooking is expected. Dishwashing is not expected after cooking. We are a vegetarian family and are open to most cuisines, but would prefer indian. Happy to field anu further questions

Meal preparation

$100

Kilsyth VIC, Australia

27th Mar 2025

I need shopping and meal prep done and weighed up each week.

Birthday balloons decorations

$100

Croydon North VIC 3136, Australia

22nd Mar 2025

I want someone do my son’s first Birthday balloon s decorations.

12 Person Cake

$5

Wyreena Ward VIC, Australia

18th Mar 2025

I need a basic christening cake for this Sunday. Only for 12 people. I have attached the rough cake I would like with writing on the top. We are located in Kilsyth South.

Weekly Meal Prep for a family of 2

$5

Croydon VIC 3136, Australia

7th Jan 2025

In search of an ongoing personal chef or someone who loves cooking to help us prepare meals for the week once or twice a week. We can get the groceries and provide a fully equipped kitchen at our home just with a baby we struggle getting the meal prep done. We are hygiene focused and enjoy all sorts of dishes from all parts pf the world.

Meal Prepped (Ferntree Gully)

$5

Ferntree Gully VIC, Australia

2nd Jan 2025

Low FODMAP meal prep delivered to Ferntree Gully. Looking for around 10-14 meals per week - would be on going if happy with the service. Would ideally be high protein and medium to high calories (600+ cals), easy to take to work, reheat etc

Adam did a great job preparing my meals

Birthday cake

$60

Selby VIC, Australia

30th Sep 2024

Happy 70th birthday vicki

Build an electric drunkit

$75

Wantirna VIC, Australia

21st Aug 2024

Got my son a drum kit for his birthday and have no idea what I’m doing building it, Need done today as it’s his birthday and need it before 5 before he gets home.

1st Birthday decoration

$200

Nunawading VIC, Australia

21st Jul 2024

Need to do decorations for my boy's first birthday. Theme- pastel blue/white and elephants. Mandatory - Need an arch backdrop with cute balloon details. We are open for suggestions. Suggest to give us some pictures of the previous work for reference. Inspiration backdrop attached

Balloon/backdrop decoration

$100

Forest Hill VIC, Australia

2nd Jul 2024

Balloon garland decoration. Similar theme like in the photo. Balloon provided

Cook-Meal prep-chef hourly rate.

$30

Rowville VIC, Australia

23rd Apr 2024

We want 112 meals made for a months supply of food for two people. We want to connect with someone who can cook simple tasty meals nothing extravagant or challenging. Simple wholesome meals 1. Knows how to count macros 2. We are open to steamed rice and veg with a protein source use of slow cookers for ease at cooking at volume with time restraints 3. Simple food 4-5 recipes 4. Must be able to cook on site 5. Quote your hourly rate for ideally $30-$40 per hour 6. We will supply all utensils, buy food, buy containers 7. 1-2 days work Please enquire within

Meal Prep & Delivery

$100

Ringwood North VIC, Australia

10th Apr 2024

I'm looking for someone to assist with healthy weekly meal prep for: - 1 person (adult) - Around 7 - 10 meals per week (at this stage, but could be more in the future) - Open to any type of food (ideally not something too spicy) - Delivery options are preferred but can be flexible. - Budget is flexible

Helen has been fantastic. Her food and service have been brilliant. Thank you again Helen

Home cooking vegetarian food. Once a week

$5

Knoxfield VIC, Australia

11th Feb 2024

Home cooking. Once a week

Birthday decorator ballerina theme 5th birthday

$800

Warrandyte VIC, Australia

2nd Feb 2024

Let us know your offer!!! We need a birthday party decorator with chairs and tables for a 5th birthday party ballerina theme - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, 2 March 2024

Fondant Baby shower cupcake toppers x 35

$120

Warrandyte VIC, Australia

27th Jan 2024

Fondant cupcake toppers for a baby shower similar Color’s and designs to photo attached - Due date: Before Saturday, 3 February 2024