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Recent Cooking reviews in London

An absolute pleasure working with Keola. A true professional who knows her game very well. Was very happy with the ballon setup she did for us. Would defo recommend her and would use her services again.

Ballon arch for 40th birthday cake cutting backdrop

£50

A good and speedy service

Baby portable basket, bouncer

£20

Highly recommended!

Sealing shower Tray

£80

Was great, on time and also organised the surprise.

Sing happy birthday spontaneously

£60

Keola was absolutely amazing, honestly she made the party so great and everyone loved everything because of her, I would really recommend her to everyone and I’m definitely going to use her services for next time!

Event decorator for 1st birthday party

£5

Great job, thank you Jay!

Reseal shower tray

£50

What's the average cost of a cook in London

£38 - £100

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What do cooking services in London 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.

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Weekly Healthy Meal Prep

£60

West Molesey, Surrey

3rd Nov 2026

I'm looking for someone reliable and experienced in healthy cooking and meal preparation to come to my home once per week to prepare meals for the week ahead. I will provide all the ingredients, and you will be responsible for preparing, cooking, weighing and portioning the meals according to my required macros and portion sizes. What I need prepared Ideally, I would like: * 7 x lunches – the same meal repeated for each day. * 7 x dinners – the same meal repeated for each day. * 5-7 x Ninja creami - these are very quick to prepare * Optional: 7 x breakfasts depending on the weekly meal plan. The idea is to keep things simple by preparing one lunch recipe and one dinner recipe in batches of seven portions each, and the recipes are easy and quick recipes. Requirements * All cooking to be done in my home. * I will supply all ingredients and any required recipes. * Meals must be healthy, nutritious and balanced. * Ingredients and finished meals must be accurately weighed. * Portions must follow specified calorie and macronutrient targets (protein, carbohydrates and fats). * Meals should be divided into individual containers, ready for the week. * Kitchen must be left clean and tidy after cooking. I've attached an example of the style of meals I'm looking for. We can discuss whether I provide the recipes, or you create them. I'm looking for someone I can build an ongoing weekly arrangement with. Please get in touch with your experience and availability Ideally, please include how many hours you estimate you would need to prepare everything. My preferred day is a Thursday morning. However, I can be flexible on timings and days so please let me know your availability.

Need daily chef for keto diet

£50

Paddington, Greater London, W2

2nd Nov 2026

Cook to come on daily basis to prepare keto diet for one person in private house in Paddington Basin. Mostly grilled protein and few veggies in air fryer

Home cook for meal prep

£65

Stepney, Greater London, E1

2nd Nov 2026

Hello, I am looking for a home cook to prepare 5 meals for 2 people, once a week for that week's meal-prep. No allergies, one pescatarian. A mix of balanced daily meals and hearty home cooked food. Open to negotiate details. Thank you!

Home cooking

£100

Sydenham Hill, Greater London

29th Oct 2026

Looking for someone do prepare home cooked meals in my house

Need a sponge cake iced by Saturday 31st of October

£60

Monks Orchard, Greater London

29th Oct 2026

Sponge cake needs be decorated

Cook for weekly meal prep

£60

Elephant And Castle, Greater London, SE1

27th Oct 2026

Need someone to cook 5-6 healthy meals for my wife who is pregnant.

Wedding cake decorating

£500

Ponders End, Greater London

26th Oct 2026

12 inch fruit wedding cake

Home Cooking - Indian/pakistani food (3 hours)

£90

Notting Hill, Greater London, W11

24th Oct 2026

Need an expert cook - if you don’t have proper experience, kindly do not place an offer

Healthy halal meal prep weekly

£50

Cranford, Greater London

22nd Oct 2026

Healthy halal meal prep weekly

Weekly Meal prep chef

£120

Canary Wharf, Greater London

21st Oct 2026

Need a chef to cook in our beautiful apartment kitchen at least once a week. 12 meals for two people a week (lunch and dinner) details negotiable

Weekly meal prep

£50

South Hampstead, Greater London, NW6

20th Oct 2026

I want someone to help me with weekly meal prep at home (sorry, it expired today which is when I checked this!)

Meal prep for me

£100

Marylebone, Greater London

16th Oct 2026

I need someone who will come for 3-4 hours once a week to prepare my meals for the upcoming week

Home cooking - Pakistan/Indian Cuisine (4 dishes once every week)

£100

Kensington Gardens, Greater London

11th Oct 2026

Home cooking task(all ingredients will be provided): If you’re very good at cooking desi cuisine dishes & can spare 4 hours once every weekend then this task is for you!

Home Cook/Chef Prepared Weeky Meal Prep

£180

Camden Town, Greater London, NW1

10th Oct 2026

Weekly meal prep cook – NW1 I'm looking for an experienced home cook/chef for ongoing weekly meal prep. What I need: - 4 days a week, 2 meals a day (8 meals total per week) - A mix of fully cooked dishes to reheat in the oven or on the hob (I don't use a microwave), and dishes prepped ready to finish quickly: marinated fish, chopped veg, sauces made, so it's 10-15 minutes in the pan or oven - Pescatarian: fish, eggs, dairy, pulses and vegetables. No meat or poultry - Mostly gluten-free: I'd rather avoid wheat-based dishes (pasta, bread, flour-thickened sauces), but it doesn't need to be strict - Relatively light on carbohydrates: vegetables and fish at the centre of the plate, with grains, potatoes or rice as a small side Style: - Healthy, but above all genuinely tasty. Not diet food - Think Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat: properly seasoned, good fats, brightness from citrus, vinegar and herbs, good texture and colour - Cuisines I love: Mediterranean & Pan Asian. A good mix across the week - Dressings, fresh herbs and crunchy toppings packed separately so they stay fresh Sourcing: - Organic ingredients, mainly from Riverford, which I can order on my account - Fish from my local fishmonger, which I'll arrange - Any extra groceries at cost, with receipts How it would work: - I'm flexible: you cook in my kitchen, or in yours and drop off (oven-safe glass containers provided) - If cooking at mine: two shorter sessions a week (e.g. Monday and Thursday, around 2-3 hours each). If delivering: two drops a week - A menu sent a few days ahead so I can tweak it - Start with a 2-3 week trial, then ongoing if it works well Budget: around £25-35 an hour, or a fixed weekly fee, plus groceries at cost. When you quote, please include: - Your rate (hourly or weekly) and roughly how many hours you'd need - Whether you'd cook at mine or yours - A sample week's menu - Photos of meal prep you've done before, and any reviews

Meal prep for a family of 3

£50

Streatham Hill, Greater London, SW2

6th Oct 2026

Meal prep for a family of 3. At least lunch, dinner, and snacks. Recipie book provided. Macros to be counted. Halal/seafood only.

Meal Prep

£100

Clapton Park, Greater London, E5

3rd Oct 2026

I’m looking for a reliable person to come to my home in London once a week to help prepare food for the week ahead. The task would include helping me prepare and cook a selection of meals, portioning and storing them, and making fresh juice. We can agree the meals and ingredients in advance. I’d also appreciate help tidying the kitchen afterwards. Please let me know about your cooking experience, your availability for a regular weekly booking, and your hourly rate. I’m happy to discuss the exact menu and number of hours together.

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Weekly meal prep for 2

£100

Hoxton, Greater London

30th Sep 2026

We need a really good cook to come and meal prep for us once per week. I really need to get my health in check and eat healthy but lack the time and maybe skillset to cook desirable fresh, healthy food.

Home cooked evening meals

£80

Richmond, Greater London, TW10

19th Sep 2026

Home cooked healthy vegetarian meals twice a week

Healthy meal prep chef twice weekly, £20–25/hr, ingredients provided

£20

Vauxhall, Greater London, SE11

18th Sep 2026

. Looking for a reliable home cook/meal prep chef to come to my home twice a week. I provide all ingredients. I need healthy, high-protein meals prepared according to a set meal plan: around 2,200–2,300 kcal and 160–175g protein per day. Mostly chicken, salmon, eggs, rice, potatoes, vegetables and yoghurt. No flour-based foods. I would like meals weighed, portioned into containers and the kitchen cleaned afterwards. Ideally 2–3 hours per visit, twice per week, ongoing. Budget around £20–25/hour.