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Recent Cooking reviews in Melbourne

The cupcakes look wonderful, can't wait to give to my friend. She even gave me extra to eat for myself which was very kind of her.

Baking Cupcakes

$30

Great flavoured food in a timely manner! 👌🏾

Meal prep - cooking

$80

Mei did an amazing job for a cake for my fiances birthday, would highly recommend her services! Thank you so much again!

Any bakers available?

$70

If your are after vegan food. Julia is the person for you. Very tasty and very generous portions from a lovely person. I have a friend who is vegan and he said its some of the best that he's ever had.

Home cooking

$10

Delicious! Already enjoying daikon noodles as a late lunch 🙃

Meal prep with significant dietary restrictions

$75

Timely delivery and excellent customer service!!

Birthday cake delivery

$20

What's the average cost of a cook in Melbourne

$81 - $200

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$81

median

$122

high

$200

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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

Cook needed to help meal prep for 1 hour

$150

Essendon VIC, Australia

23rd Mar 2024

Chef needed to help weekly meal prep

Chef to meal prep

$100

Burnley VIC, Australia

23rd Mar 2024

Need a chef to meal prep for me in 3 day cycles. Just need breakfast and lunch prepared.

Weekly Meal preparation (in home). Must have own ABN.

$90

Richmond VIC, Australia

17th Mar 2024

Bulk meal prep 3 meals (approx 5 serves per meal). All recipes supplied (all very basic and simple). Happy to provide the groceries myself or for you to buy them (and reimburse cost of groceries + cost for time shopping). Client is autistic with specific food preferences/ sensitivities so attention to detail is important. If a good fit, looking to make this a weekly occurrence. Meals need to be prepared in the home, but you will have exclusive / private access to the fully equipped kitchen and you’re welcome to bring any of your own utensils! Can be flexible with date, but prefer asap. Also happy to negotiate price reasonably.

Cake baked and delivered

$160

Brunswick VIC, Australia

15th Mar 2024

My friend is having a hens and I am Unfortunately unable to make it - so I want to send her a cute cake as a surprise!

Deliver pink coloured wrist bands

$60

Kensington VIC, Australia

2nd Mar 2024

Deliver 8 pink coloured wrist bands to Kensington

Washing, folding and meal prep - 2 days per week

$300

Ripponlea VIC, Australia

30th Jan 2024

Hi, we are a family of 4 which includes two young kids. We are looking for part time help (2 days per week,Tues and Friday’s, 5 hours per shift) to do meal prep, washing and folding. We need you to have experience providing this kind of support either for your own family or other experience. It’s important you are able to provide references of character and/or experience. - Due date: Flexible

Grace is amazing! We will continue working with her for sure!!

Weekly Meal Prep

$100

Northcote VIC, Australia

27th Jan 2024

Looking for someone to meal prep for me each week. Looking for lunch and dinner on 4 days. I have some dietary restrictions which mean the meals are relatively simple and mostly meat and dairy free. Looking for meals such as: - vegetarian fried rice (no egg, no tofu) - vegetarian pasta (red sauce based, lots of vegetables) - vegetable based soups - vegetarian noodles (no egg, no tofu) Would also like delivery to Northcote. - Due date: Needs to be done on Monday, 29 January 2024

Home Cook/Meal Prep

$200

Elwood VIC, Australia

25th Jan 2024

Hello. Looking for someone to help prep and store meals (suited for intolerance and sensitivities) whilst recovering from health condition. - Due date: Flexible

A lovely human and an incredible cook with so much knowledge. Cara made everything so relaxed and easy, and I highly recommend her for all your cooking and meal prep needs!

Birthday Decoration

$150

West Melbourne VIC, Australia

15th Jan 2024

Hi, it's my daughter's birthday, who is turning 1. We are organising the birthday in an restuarant. We need to the decoration for that purpose. - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, 20 January 2024

Baby shower decoration

$100

West Melbourne VIC, Australia

11th Jan 2024

Need a back drop with blue pink and golden balloons and some flower for baby shower - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, 10 February 2024

Pescatarian Meal Prep for 1 Person

$100

St Kilda VIC, Australia

11th Jan 2024

Hi Home Chefs/Cooks. I'm looking for someone who can meal prep at my place (St Kilda)few times a week (3 times a week ?) Will supply all ingredients if they can provide the shopping list. Pescatarian diet (no chicken). Perfectly fine with any cuisine and not allergic to any food item. Easy going and non fussy too.. Just need the convenience. Not familiar with the ongoing rates in Melbourne so adding an arbitrary number. Feel free to provide your quotes for coming to my home and cooking food quantity/variety enough for 1 Person for two days.. Thank you. - Due date: Flexible

Weekly Meal Prep

$25

Essendon VIC, Australia

30th Dec 2023

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Meal Prep Assistant to provide in-home meal preparation services for our household in Essendon. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, preparing, and cooking GAPS diet-friendly meals in alignment with specific dietary requirements. The position is part-time, with a commitment of once every fortnight. Responsibilities: Meal Planning: Collaborate with the homeowner to plan meals based on the GAPS diet guidelines and individual preferences. Meal Preparation: Prepare meals in the homeowner's kitchen, utilizing the provided ingredients for GAPS diet-friendly recipes. Ensure that all meals meet dietary restrictions and preferences. Cooking and Portioning: Cook meals in accordance with dietary requirements, ensuring proper portioning for each serving. Storage and Labeling: Properly store prepared meals, labeling them with clear instructions for reheating. Clean-Up: Clean and sanitize the kitchen area after meal preparation, leaving the workspace in a tidy condition. Communication: Maintain open communication with the homeowner regarding any changes, preferences, or concerns related to meal preparation. Requirements: Previous experience in meal preparation, especially in adherence to specific dietary plans (GAPS diet knowledge is a plus). Ability to work independently and efficiently in a home kitchen. Strong organisational and time-management skills. Excellent attention to detail, ensuring that meals meet dietary restrictions. Good communication skills to understand and implement homeowner preferences. Flexibility to adapt meal plans based on dietary progression through different stages. Schedule and Compensation: Schedule: Once every fortnight (flexible scheduling). Hours: 5-8 hours Compensation: $20-26 per hour, depending on experience. - Due date: Flexible

1st Birthday Cake for party

$200

Ascot Vale VIC, Australia

27th Dec 2023

Hello I need a cake for my daughters 1st Birthday party. We have approx. 75 guests - 55 adults 20 children I am open to any ideas in regards to design of the cake if you want to send through some examples of what you have done before. The birthday party is Sunday January 21st 2024 - Due date: Needs to be done on Sunday, 21 January 2024

Weekly Meal Prep

$90

Northcote VIC, Australia

20th Dec 2023

Looking for someone to meal prep for me each week. Looking for lunch and dinner on 5 days. I have some dietary restrictions which mean the meals are relatively simple and mostly meat and dairy free. Looking for meals such as: - vegetarian fried rice (no egg, no tofu) - vegetarian pasta (red sauce based, lots of vegetables) - vegetable based soups - vegetarian noodles (no egg, no tofu) Would also like delivery to Northcote. - Due date: Needs to be done on Wednesday, 3 January 2024

Great tasting meals! 😊

Devanti ice maker completely stopped working

$200

Port Melbourne VIC, Australia

10th Dec 2023

Hi I have a Devanti Ice maker, about a year old, completely stopped working the other day. - Due date: Before Wednesday, December 13, 2023

Birthday decoration on Dec 26

$150

Southbank VIC, Australia

1st Dec 2023

1st Birthday Decoration at home for our baby boy. - Due date: Needs to be done on Tuesday, 26 December 2023

Birthday cake for baby

$200

Southbank VIC, Australia

1st Dec 2023

Birthday cake for baby. 1st Birthday - Due date: Needs to be done on Tuesday, 26 December 2023

Maternity Photoshoot

$100

Melbourne VIC, Australia

19th Nov 2023

Capture beautiful and timeless maternity portraits outdoors to celebrate the special journey of pregnancy. - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, 2 December 2023

Decorate a room for birthday

$50

Melbourne VIC, Australia

17th Nov 2023

I just need someone who can decorate a hotel room for birthday surprise - Due date: Needs to be done on Friday, 15 December 2023

Personal chef for meal prep

$300

Melbourne VIC, Australia

9th Nov 2023

Looking for a chef who can cook meals for us on a weekly basis. Could be done at your own home or at our home, whichever you prefer. 10-15 meals per week, all prepped on your preferred day. Meals would have to fit a certain nutritional standard (high protein, low carb). Some of these meals would be vegan, so experience with that would be a plus! Payment can be adjusted. Further details can be discussed later. - Due date: Flexible

Great communication