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Baby portable basket, bouncer

£20

Highly recommended!

Sealing shower Tray

£80

Food was great!! Gave us so many options and will look to use again

Meal prep x2 people

£30

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

Well done on your first job, some room for improvement but overall entertaining

Happy birthday

£60

What's the average cost of a cook in London

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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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Someone to bake custom fondant cake

£40

Ealing, Greater London

27th Jun 2025

I want someone to make custom fondant cake just in white and no jam or anything just with fondant vanilla flavour

80th Birthday decorations for a party

£250

Barkingside, Greater London

27th Jun 2025

I would like numbers and balloon arch for my mum’s 80th birthday. I would like it set up in the hall from 12-4 as the party starts at 6pm on Sat 19th July. The colour scheme is teal and silver. I would also like some other balloons and any other party decorations that can be made for this budget. If you don’t have the numbers, no worries. I have attached some example photos, but any nice designs will be welcomed.

Vegetarian Meal Prep in London

£40

Gospel Oak, Greater London

25th Jun 2025

Hi there! I’m looking for someone to help me design and prep a simple, healthy, vegetarian meal plan for two people – roughly 8 meals per week (lunch and/or dinner). Here’s what I’m looking for: • Cuisines: usually we eat Indian, Italian, Thai and Mexican but are open to other options • Diet: Vegetarian (eggs are OK) • Focus: Healthy, balanced, home-style meals – nothing fancy, just practical and tasty • Looking for someone who is hygienic, reliable, and has some experience with cooking Need help with: • Weekly menu (I can provide ingredients) • Meal prep and/or light cooking • Portioning meals for easy storage (refrigerator or freezer) • If it works out, I’d love to make this a weekly arrangement Time & frequency; • Prefer 1 visit per week (flexible on day/time) •

Cake decorating

£60

Lower Clapton, Greater London

19th Jun 2025

I am baking 2x sheet cakes (approx 530x325mm) which I need decorated with piping, wording and a logo. This task would be in a professional kitchen + any ingredients will be supplied however you will need your own equipment. Happy to discuss payment and decoration idea.

Home cooking help

£15

Hampstead Garden Suburb, Greater London

17th Jun 2025

We are looking for a reliable and experienced home cook to help with weekly meal preparation for our family. The ideal candidate will come to our home once or twice a week to prepare a variety of dishes including stews, sauces, desserts, and fully cooked meals that can be stored and reheated throughout the week. Responsibilities: Plan and prepare family-style meals based on preferences Cook and store meals safely in containers for reheating Prepare stews, casseroles, sauces, and occasional desserts Maintain a clean and organized kitchen space

My room decoration for my husband birthday

£250

Marks Gate, Greater London

9th Jun 2025

I need my room decorated for my husband birthday, that make his birthday special and we remember that night.

Decorate our hall area for birthday

£50

Camden Town, Greater London, NW1

6th Jun 2025

Looking for my wife’s birthday decoration with ballon’s

Birthday decor

£100

Wembley Park, Greater London

2nd Jun 2025

Mermaid theme decor for first birthday

Help with cooking and meal prep

£25

Chiswick, Greater London

1st Jun 2025

Private Homecook/ Chef / Meal Prep Specialist Wanted – Part-Time (3 Days/Week) 📍 Location: Chiswick 📅 Schedule: 3 evenings per Week + batch meal prep. We are looking for an experienced and reliable chef (or skilled home cook) to join our household on a part-time basis. The role involves: Key Responsibilities: Preparing fresh, healthy meals in-home three evenings per week. Batch cooking and storing nutritious meals for the rest of the week. Creating menus aligned with dietary preferences. Ensuring kitchen cleanliness and proper food storage. Ideal Candidate: Proven experience in private or home cooking, catering, or meal prep. Passionate about healthy, wholesome food. Organised, punctual, and trustworthy. Can work independently with minimal supervision. If you’re passionate about cooking and want to make a positive difference in a family's daily life, we’d love to hear from you! 📧 Please send a short intro, and sample menus on what you would cook for 3 dinners/3 evenings per week, for a family of 3. Our family has 2 Adults and 1 child (5years old).

Sophie was amazing and extremely meticulous in her planning and execution. I liked that Sophie took the time to really understand what our whole family liked as well as flavour combinations, allergies etc. Overall 10/10 and would 100% recommend.

Cookies for daughters 1st birthday

£20

New Cross, Greater London

29th May 2025

Strawberry shaped cookies for treat table

Help making cakes for daughters first birthday

£15

New Cross, Greater London

29th May 2025

Need 25 plain vanilla egg free cupcakes

Meal prep 15 meals (5 meals each between 3 people)

£180

South Wimbledon, Greater London

13th May 2025

Meal prep 15 meals for 3 people ready for the week ahead. All meals must be high protein. One person has IBS and so 5 of the meals will need to accommodate.

Halal home cooked meals

£125

Winchmore Hill, Greater London

5th May 2025

We are a family of 2 looking for halal home cooked meal options. We would like someone to prepare halal food for us weekly. Each week flexible with menu - 1 lamb dish - 1 chicken dish - 1 rice dish - 2 veg dishes

Party decoration

£500

Enfield Wash, Greater London

29th Apr 2025

Someone to help me decorate the placd.

Deliver wedding cake

£60

Dormer's Wells, Greater London

9th Apr 2025

PICK UP WEDDING CAKE FROM 30 Bridge Rd, Haywards Heath RH16 1TX TO UB1 3EE

Private chef for meal prep

£25

Chelsea, Greater London

30th Mar 2025

Need a weekly private chef to prepare meals for the whole week (on an ongoing basis)

Christina is a great chef, loved the dish she cooked for us. Also very friendly and a pleasure to talk to.

Need a decorator for children's birthday party in West London

£150

White City, Greater London, W12

23rd Mar 2025

Need a decorator for balloon imstallation a for a child's birthday party. Venue is at Shepherd's Bush. Party is from 4.30pm so the decorator can come from 3.30 - 4.30pm to set up the place.

Sing happy birthday spontaneously

£60

Bloomsbury, Greater London

22nd Mar 2025

3 - 5 minute task It is a close friend's birthday today. We are looking for someone who will spontaneously appear around 9-9:30PM to loudly sing the happy birthday song, and disappear straight with no warning. If you could also bring a small cupcake or cake with a single candle lit up, that would be amazing! (extra £ for this) The birthday will be at Bloomsbury Lanes at the bowling ring. Further details on the lane and name of the celebrant will be provided once the task is accepted.

Was great, on time and also organised the surprise.

Birthday decorations

£50

Brentford, Greater London, TW8

18th Mar 2025

Need some one to come and do birthday decor for 2nd birthday for my son. Need only background decorations Reference photos attached. All the materials will be supplied by me . You only need to come and decorate. I have baloons , pumps, stand, arch kit, helium pump, other decor items. I will be available to help as well , if needed

Baked goods

£10

Chelsea, Greater London

11th Mar 2025

Baked goods fragile delivery