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Recent Cooking reviews in Melbourne

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

Nice service
Cake n teddy bear delivery
$25

Great work, quick and a lovely man
Assemble children’s mud kitchen
$80

Good communication and lovely cake, thank you!
Birthday cake for my daughter
$120

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

Great cake. Excellent service
Bake a Cake
$100
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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
Birthday gram - Melb - Brunswick East - 09/10 - AM
$50
Brunswick East VIC, Australia
7th Oct 2025
Need a birthday gram to come to the house and sing happy birthday etc. Make this persons day very special.
Chef / meal prep
$110
South Yarra VIC, Australia
7th Oct 2025
Looking for someone to help prepare meals for me and my 2 kids (age 7 and 4) Must be available Wednesday mornings, to prep meals for 3-4 days including light breakfast/lunches and dinners No dietary requirements or allergy, just after great tasting meals with varieties for us Would like to start fortnightly and eventually move to weekly I will organise groceries as needed so please quote for prepping meals
Mini birthday photoshoot for a group of 4
$150
Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
6th Oct 2025
I wanted to do a quick fun photoshoot for my group of 4 - it’s a birthday surprise!
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!
Need a chef to do my meal planning.
$250
Brunswick VIC, Australia
30th Sep 2025
I have a meal plan that I need someone to execute and cook exactly for me. Due to my busy schedule I am unable to keep up. This is will groceries paid for also
Bake a birthday cake - shark
$200
Middle Park VIC, Australia
29th Sep 2025
Bake a custom shark birthday cake for my son’s bday party. Can arrange ingredients and have a recipe (guide).
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!
Event decor
$500
Fitzroy VIC, Australia
17th Sep 2025
I need a woodland animal themed baby shower
Backdrop decorator and table decorator in melbourne
$750
Melbourne CBD VIC 3000, Australia
13th Sep 2025
I need to get 8 tables decorated and a back drop with red carpet for pictures moments including cake cutting. It is a book presentation with birthday dinner for 35-45 guests
Meal preparation, washing and ironing
$60
Carlton North VIC, Australia
10th Sep 2025
We need a hand on Mondays for a few hours to do washing, ironing and simple meal preparation
Meal prep and life admin
$110
South Yarra VIC, Australia
9th Sep 2025
Looking for chef that can help with meal preps for me and 2 kids (age 7+4) Wednesday morning visits Would like to work together on fortnightly meal ideas and if you could let me know what you need I can buy and arrange to be ready when you arrive light lunches/breakfasts and dinners for approx 3-4 days located in south yarra
Homemade cake chef
$100
Carlton VIC 3053, Australia
7th Sep 2025
I would like someone who knows how to bake for my restaurant, you can bake from home , ideally suited for a stay at home parent or someone retired for extra income we can discuss payment
Home cooking
$70
Southbank VIC 3006, Australia
6th Sep 2025
Cooking home food, preferably south Indian
Meal prep.
$150
Essendon VIC, Australia
1st Sep 2025
Weekly meal prepping for one.
Private chef for dinner party
$250
Albert Park VIC, Australia
1st Sep 2025
Private Chef for Dinner Party – Italian / Japanese / Modern Australian / anything! We’re looking for a talented private chef to cook for 8 adults on Friday, 12th September. Guests will be arriving from 6pm, so service would ideally begin shortly after. Details: • Cuisine preference: Italian, Japanese, or modern Australian (open to chef’s recommendations). • Menu: 3 courses (entrée, main, dessert). • Cocktails: Bonus if you’re able to mix a couple of signature cocktails on the night. • Wines & cocktails: We will supply alcohol and paired wines based on your advice. • Groceries: We are happy to cover all grocery costs. What we’d love from you: • Curated 3-course menu designed in advance (with dietary considerations). • Preparation, cooking, and plating on the evening. • Kitchen left clean and tidy after service. • If possible, guidance on cocktail pairings or simple cocktails to complement the meal. Date & Time: 📅 Friday, 12th September 🕕 Guests arriving from 6pm
Weekly chef for meal prep
$150
Brunswick VIC 3056, Australia
15th Aug 2025
Looking for a reliable cook to prepare healthy meals for the week every Sunday. I have a specific meal plan I need to follow — cooking for 1 person. I’ll give the meal plan to you. Preferably have it all done by Sunday night & packed up. Open to either: - You doing the grocery shopping (happy to pay extra for your time), or - I can supply all ingredients in advance Happy for you to cook in my kitchen or yours (and bring the meals over). I have a busy schedule and can’t cook every Sunday, so consistency is key.


Amazing work!! Amazing communication and food looks amazing
Meal Preparation
$80
Richmond VIC 3121, Australia
11th Aug 2025
Prepare some simple meals / snacks for our freezer. This will help our family get through our busy schedules. Cooked & Frozen - egg & vegetable breakfast tarts x 6 - egg & bacon & veg breakfast tarts x 6 - capsicum & onion sauce x 6 portions - wilted greens x 4 serves - chicken & veg soup - 6 serves Frozen Uncooked - Chicken & veg burgers x 6 We will supply the recipes. You supply the ingredients, cook and deliver to us in Richmond on Friday, or Blairgowrie on Weekend. But needs to be organic vegetables, high quality free range eggs and meat - we can reimburse the value of your receipts. The choice of ingredients is important to us. This suits someone with attention to detail, food hygiene, and timeliness. If it goes well, this will be a fortnightly repeat job. Price excludes ingredients, will reimburse you for the cost of these on top of the task price.


Connie was awesome. Clear communication, punctual, clean and asked questions when the details of the task weren't clear. Best of all our meals tasted great. 100% would hire again!
Chadstone
$45
North Melbourne VIC, Australia
24th Jun 2025
Caneles French Baked Cakes - View all the details of this offer: https://www.airtasker.com/offers/01JYGJGRGFYG1YREHFMTFNNP6Y


Arrived right on time very punctual and professional. The delivery was smooth, handled with care and efficiency. Highly recommend!
Weekly meal prep
$100
Coburg VIC 3058, Australia
14th Jun 2025
Weekly meal prep for drop off in Coburg


Adam was very nice but the food was over salted and desert was a pretzel in yogurt. Appreciate the effort but will not use again.
Organic meal prep
$5
South Yarra, Victoria
28th May 2025
Looking for someone to provide organic and gluten free meal prep - breakfast, lunch and dinner for 5 days. See attached image for desired daily protein/fats etc below. No seed oils or preservatives please and if using fish I prefer a low mercury type of fish. I am keen to avoid plastic containers so can supply Pyrex containers if that is easier. I’m happy to collect the meals or have them delivered to South Yarra. Happy to discuss what works best.


Lovely to deal with!