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Amy's artistic cake and cupcakes designs were incredible and exceeded all expectations! She was able to create the mental image I described to her perfectly for my son's 1st birthday cake, and even sourced a hard to find ingredient. Good communication and super trustworthy....I'd recommend her for any event you want catering for. Thank you!!

1st birthday cake

$10

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

Deb was simply outstanding. She is thoughtful, creative and best of all, very skilful in her preparation of some delicious meals. You can tell the attention to detail and love she puts into her cooking. So happy I found her and looking foreword to working with her in the future!

Meal Prep - Keto & Vegetarian Meals

$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

What's the average cost of a cook in Melbourne

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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

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

Need an Indian cook just for 2-3hrs to help meal prep for the week

$40

Docklands VIC, Australia

24th Feb 2026

I need help with meal prep and need some help with cooking and planning for the week. Preferably Indian cuisine but also flexible if can give suggestions for other cuisines or if have knowledge on other cuisines. I just want the person to come for 2/3hrs on Sunday to prepare for the week.

Weekly Lunch Meal Prep at Our Home (Sundays)

$150

Northcote VIC, Australia

22nd Feb 2026

We’re looking for someone reliable to come to our home every Sunday (morning or early afternoon) to prepare and package our lunches for the week for two adults. All groceries and recipes will be ready when you arrive - we just need someone to handle the prepping, cooking, packaging, and clean-up. This will be the same routine each week, mostly involving grilling meats and sautéing vegetables. Each week, the following will need to be cooked: • Steaks – grilled • Chicken stir-fry – grilled, recipe provided • Ground beef – grilled • Shrimp – grilled • Boiled eggs – for breakfasts and snacks • Vegetables – sautéed(asparagus, broccolini, Swiss chard, bok choy, spinach, and mushrooms) After everything is cooked, we’ll need you to package the meals into containers for the week’s lunches, then clean up the kitchen and cooking area before finishing. (We have a dishwasher, so packing the dishes in is sufficient). What we’ll provide: • All ingredients (raw ready in the fridge, but will need to be washed, cut, and prepped) • Recipes and meal plan • Containers for packaging • Full indoor kitchen and outdoor flat-top barbecue grill We’re looking for someone who: • Enjoys home cooking and meal prepping • Is reliable, tidy, and punctual on Sundays • Is comfortable using a stove and barbecue grill This is a recurring weekly task, and we’re open to offers. If this sounds like a good fit, please message us with your availability, experience, and your weekly rate. Thanks, we’re looking forward to it!

Custom made cake

$250

Coburg VIC, Australia

20th Feb 2026

Looking for a custom made cake line picture for my daughters 2nd bday

Strawberry shortcake royal icing cookies

$100

Coburg VIC, Australia

20th Feb 2026

My daughter is having a strawberry shortcake themed party and I’m looking for some cookies like the picture

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.

Require home cook for every Sunday who can help in meal prep

$150

Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

15th Feb 2026

Need Indian cook for every Sunday for meal prep for the week

Weekly Meal Prep (5 dishes) - St Kilda Road

$80

St Kilda Road VIC, Australia

15th Feb 2026

Task Description: Hi! Busy working mum in Melbourne looking for a reliable Tasker for weekly meal prep + post kitchen clean. What I need: • Prep 5 healthy family meals (toddler-friendly, simple dishes with chicken, veggies, rice/pasta. Some Indian dishes). • Use my kitchen • Meals to be stored in containers, fridge-ready. • At the end: Deep clean kitchen – wipe benches, stove, sink, load dishwasher, take out rubbish. Leave spotless. Details: • 3 hours cooking 30 minutes cleaning weekly (flexible:Wed mornings). • start with trial. • Budget: 80 per session (negotiable based on experience/samples). • Ongoing if it clicks. • Non-smoker, police check preferred (have toddler). Photos of past work or refs appreciated! Message with your rate/ideas. Due: ASAP / Flexible weekly

Meal Prep + delivery to Melbourne CBD

$100

Melbourne VIC, Australia

12th Feb 2026

Hi Laura, I saw you comment on someone elses job for meal prep. I am looking for five lunch meals to be prepared and delivered to the city (and potentially a high protein snack option) on Monday so that i can keep up with my Macros targets. I am away this weekend so won't be able to meal prep myself. Are you abel to assist? Can provide more detail and macros in due course. Thanks heaps.

Event cake

$120

Richmond VIC, Australia

7th Feb 2026

Having an event and need a small cake for about 30 people.

Fondant rolled and put on two cakes

$75

Essendon VIC, Australia

5th Feb 2026

I have made , filled and ganached two cakes .. one is 12”x8” the other 8” x 8” . I literally need someone to come and roll the fondant and put it on the cake

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!

Cook for meal prep

$20

Melbourne CBD VIC 3000, Australia

3rd Feb 2026

Hi I need someone to meal prep at our house once a week, we need 10 meals per person. We are 2 person household. Happy to go with hourly or daily rate

GREEK FOOD MEAL PREP

$60

Brunswick VIC 3056, Australia

29th Jan 2026

Hi, looking for Greek food to be prepared and delivered to Clayton twice a week. It should be Greek food only, non spicy and traditional style, easy to heat up. 2 meals per week for elderly couple on a trial basis. Please send your meal plan/ menu.

Meal prep for one person

$150

Collingwood VIC, Australia

27th Jan 2026

Meal prep for one on a fortnightly basis x 5 lunches x dinners would prefer healthy Japanese/ Asian food/ recipes I could send to you to make x 5 refrigerated breakfast/ snack options Full rundown of macros/ calories for each meal is a MUST (weight loss/ high protein meal plan) Would be happy for you to do the shopping too! Drop off Collingwood if possible

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

Weekly Meal Prep Cook Needed

$200

Docklands VIC 3008, Australia

4th Oct 2025

Weekly Meal Prep Cook Needed – High-Protein, Nutritious Meals (2x per week) Description: I’m looking for someone who can cook high-quality, high-protein meals for me every week. I eat 2 big meals per day, and I’m after food that’s nutritious, clean, and filling — mainly steak, chicken, fish, rice, veggies, and other healthy options. I run a business full-time and don’t have time to cook, so I’m after someone reliable who can handle the shopping, cooking, and meal prep side of things — ideally using fresh ingredients from the Vic Market or similar. You don’t need to be a private chef, but you should enjoy cooking and know how to make food that tastes amazing while being balanced and nutrient-dense. What’s Involved Cook twice per week (for example, Sunday & Wednesday) Prepare 10–12 meals total (2 large meals per day) Focus on protein-rich, nutrient-balanced meals Handle the shopping (budget provided) Portion and store meals (containers provided if needed) Keep the kitchen clean and tidy after prep Example Meal Types Rib-eye steak + buttered greens + roasted potatoes Grilled chicken + rice + seasonal vegetables Teriyaki salmon + stir-fried veg Lean beef mince bowls or wraps Protein pasta with lean meat and fresh herbs Budget Labour: $150 per week Ingredients: separate $150 - $200 food budget (paid by me) Looking for someone consistent who can work with me long-term. Ideal Candidate Enjoys cooking and meal prepping Understands high-protein / nutritious meals Clean, reliable, and efficient Ideally near Melbourne CBD or Docklands area Experience with gym-style meal prep or family cooking a plus To apply, please include: A short intro about you and your cooking experience Example meals or photos if available Your availability generally speaking.

Attentive, focused, professional…are just a few words to describe Christine! She is a fantastic caterer & cook, who saves me a lot of time and keeps me well nourished. 11/10!

Chiffon cake for a birthday

$5

Prahran VIC 3181, Australia

28th Sep 2025

Looking for someone who can make a nice chiffon cake for my partner’s birthday. Nothing over the top, just light, fluffy and tasty. Something that can feed about 4 people I think maybe 6". Happy with classic flavours (vanilla, orange, earl gray, pandan, etc.) but open to ideas. Bonus points if it looks simple and elegant – not too fancy. Need it by 3rd october.

Absolutely fantastic! The chiffon cake was light, fluffy and delicious!!! you can tell it was made with care. Everything was smooth from start to finish: punctual, great communication and a genuinely lovely person to deal with. Highly recommend!