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Great personalised chef

Cook needed to Meal prep 3-4 different meals for family for the week

£100

Hired for meal prep - delicious! Exactly what we were looking for and better.

Meal prep

£50

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.

Help with cooking and meal prep

£25

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Why book a meal preparation & planning service through Airtasker?

Freshly prepared meals and main courses are just a few taps away on Airtasker! Taskers on our platform take the guesswork out of your weekly meal planning and save you the hassle of cooking and preparing your own food.

We know that it can be time-consuming to plan and prepare your meals. On top of that, it isn’t always easy to eat healthily. Skip the stress of meal prep, and let a Tasker take care of everything for you. They can design meal plans personalised to your unique health goals, complete with delicious dishes that can save you hours.

All you have to do is put up a task and include your budget, location, health goals and dietary preferences. Once your post is up, you will receive offers from Taskers in your area. You can compare ratings and read reviews to help you decide whose service best suits your needs. Once you accept an offer, you’ll be starting your journey to healthy eating in no time!

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It all depends on your health and fitness goals and your dietary needs and restrictions. Generally, a good meal plan emphasises vegetables, fruits, and whole grains, including lean meats, poultry, fish, beans, eggs, and nuts. It limits saturated and trans fats, sodium, and added sugars and must have controlled portion sizes. But as mentioned, every meal plan is unique. As long as you get your macronutrients through your meals, then your meal plan is good and balanced.

It’s highly recommended for you to be present when your meals are delivered to your location. This is because most meals can be perishable and must be immediately stored inside your fridge or freezer. You can do this by coordinating your schedule with your Tasker. Otherwise, make sure to advise someone at your location that your meals will be delivered so they can store them properly right away.

Most prepared meals last for four days, as long as they’re kept in an airtight container in your fridge or freezer. Some meals can even last longer, while some must be eaten in three days. It depends on the kind of meal your Tasker has prepared for you. For good measure, consume the meals according to the set meal plan and schedule to avoid food spoilage.

Like all plans, some wiggle room and improvisations must be done to make them work. Maybe it’s an unexpected lunch out with friends or a dinner date with your special someone. Whatever the case is, your Tasker can adjust your meal plan for you when needed. They can either bump your menu to the next day or save it for the next week. Remember to inform your Tasker immediately if you need to skip a day on your meal plan!

Absolutely! We understand that you may want to bring some people with you on your health journey. All you have to do is indicate this detail on your task. Specify how many people want to have their meals planned and prepared, and include their respective dietary preferences. Your Tasker can schedule a session with you to further understand each of your needs.

Your meal preparation & planning service can be paid via cash or through Airtasker Pay if you prefer a cashless transaction. Let your Tasker know which payment method you prefer beforehand. Also, discuss how often you want to pay for their service, whether it’s every day, every week, or every month. Lastly, make sure to ask your Tasker about all the inclusions, such as the delivery fee.

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What do meal preparation & planning services include?

Having someone to plan and prepare your meals is an easy way to enjoy balanced, delicious meals while hitting your fitness goals at the same time! You can enjoy the convenience of having every meal customised according to your preferences and dietary needs. Here’s what you can expect from meal planning and preparation services near you:

Meal planning

Running out of meal ideas? Let a Tasker plan your meals and save you time and stress! They can personalise meal plans according to your dietary needs, restrictions, allergies, and aversions. You can have ready meals for a day, a week, or a month, but you can always have it adjusted whenever you want. From vegan and gluten-free to weight loss plans, your Tasker can prep your meals and keep you satisfied! For the health-conscious, hiring someone to give nutritional advice can be an added benefit, so you know which diet is the best for you. You can also get a personal trainer to help you lose fat, gain muscles, and reshape your body!

Meal preparation

For those who don’t have the time or energy to cook their own food, you can let your Tasker do it for you! They can prepare ahead meals based on the meal plan both of you have agreed upon. Your Tasker cooks your pre-prepared meals in either their kitchen or your own, and the meals should last depending on your agreed time frame. To make it even easier for you, you can get someone to shop for your groceries, so you can tick off items on your shopping list without having to step out of your house! Feel free to have fresh meat, veggies, and fruits delivered if you want to have your meal made with fresh ingredients.

Meal delivery

If your breakfast and lunch are cooked and prepared in your Tasker’s kitchen, you can have your meals delivered to your door. Your ready prepared meals are sent to you in freezer bags or oven-safe boxes, all set for reheating any time. Make sure to store them properly in your refrigerator or freezer to avoid getting them spoiled! If you need healthy meals delivered right away, a Tasker can also bring you healthy takeaway from your go-to restaurant so you can enjoy freshly-cooked food while sticking to your diet.

Recent Meal Preparation & Planning tasks

Do asian vegetarian meal preps for a week for a family of 4.

£60

The Green, West Yorkshire

13th Oct 2026

Prep meals for the below: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Weekly meal prep

£50

South Hampstead, Greater London, NW6

13th Oct 2026

I want someone to help me with weekly meal prep at home

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.

Want a regular cook to help with meal prep

£20

Coventry, West Midlands

5th Oct 2026

Looking for someone to come regularly, once or twice a week to the house to help with meal prep. Ingredients provided. Flexible to discuss hourly rate.

Meal prep for the week

£50

Ordsall, Greater Manchester

4th Oct 2026

Looking for a qualified chef (will ask for proof) to prepare weekly meals for me, bring ingrediemts prepare and cleanup It will be some lunches, most dinners and possibly a few snacks Excluding : nuts, red meat, dense greens

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.

So incredible!! The food is delicious!!

Weekly family meal prep by private chef

£100

Sharrow Vale, South Yorkshire

1st Oct 2026

We’re looking for an experienced private chef to prepare a week’s worth of healthy, balanced meals for our family (two adults, one toddler) on a recurring day each week. The role would ideally include agreeing on a weekly menu, preparing and portioning the meals in our home, labelling them with storage and reheating instructions, and leaving the kitchen clean and tidy. We’d like nutritious, varied food made mainly from fresh, minimally processed ingredients, tailored to our family’s tastes and dietary needs. Please include your relevant experience, food-hygiene credentials, availability, proposed rate, whether you can help with grocery shopping, and examples of menus you have prepared. Please also clarify whether ingredients would be charged separately. We hope to find someone reliable and personable for a long-term weekly arrangement.

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.

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.

Cooking and meal preparation in Nine Elms

£200

Nine Elms, Greater London, SW8

13th Sep 2026

Looking for someone to help with healthy meal prep at our home in Nine Elms on Monday 14 September. Please pick up the ingredients and batch cook healthy, balanced meals for us. We would like meals portioned for the fridge or freezer so they are easy to reheat over the following days. Suggestions for suitable dishes are welcome. Please explain your charges for cooking, ingredient shopping and groceries.

Home cooking and meal prep

£40

Balham, Greater London

8th Sep 2026

Looking for a home cook to help with weekly meal prep, either in my kitchen or cooked at yours and dropped round — whichever works better for you. It’s just for one person, but I’d like each dish made in a batch of ~ 4 portions, so I’ve got one to eat that evening , one for lunch the next day and 2 to freeze for later in the week . Fairly simple, home-cooked meals rather than anything restaurant-style — comfort food, healthy weeknight dinners, that kind of thing. Happy to discuss cuisine preferences and any recipes I like, or open to your suggestions if you’ve got go-to dishes that freeze well. Ideally once a week, ongoing if it’s a good fit. I can supply ingredients or cover a grocery budget — happy to discuss. Please let me know your experience, whether you’d cook here or at yours, and your hourly rate. Would ideally look to pay around £17 per hour.

CLEANING AND MEAL PREP

£25

Hyde Park Corner, Greater London

7th Sep 2026

Part-time Housekeeper-Cook for 3 months in Knightsbridge. I am looking for a housekeeper for a property located in Knightsbridge. Here are the specific requirements: Duration: Temporary contract for 3 months from April to June 2027. Schedule: Monday to Friday, 3 hours per day (preferably from 8 am but flexible). Duties: General household cleaning, laundry management, and preparation of a fresh daily dinner (or batch cooking). Language: English or Spanish speaking.

Meal prepping

£60

North Harrow, Greater London, HA2

6th Sep 2026

Meal prepping for the week

I am looking for cook to do weekly meal prep

£40

Ramsgate, Kent

6th Sep 2026

Looking a cook who can prepare weakly meals every Sunday. I have a dietary requirement- vegetarian, no egg, high protein and low fat. Some meals to include Indian style. Ideally looking for an Indian cook.

Weekly keto meal plan

£70

Hampstead, Greater London, NW3

5th Sep 2026

Cooking around 8/10 meals for 1 person, keto and paleo (more details and recipes provided)

“Home Chef / Healthy Meal Prep – Regular Work”

£15

Bristol, Bristol, BS1

2nd Sep 2026

Hello, I am a busy professional with limited mobility and I’m looking for a reliable home chef/cook who can come to my home for a few hours at a time to prepare healthy meals in batches. The price listed is p/h, but I am willing to negoitate The aim is to prepare enough food to last me up to two weeks, including meals that can be portioned and frozen where appropriate. I’d initially like to do this regularly over the next few months (starting from October), with the hope of turning it into an ongoing arrangement if we work well together. My food preferences: I occasionally eat poultry, but I strongly prefer vegetarian and vegan food. I particularly enjoy: * Mediterranean * North African * Southeast Asian * West African * Caribbean * Grilled food You definitely don't need to be great at all of these! If you can cook one or two of these cuisines particularly well, that would be great. I'm also very open to trying new cuisines and dishes. Diet / nutrition: I’m very health-conscious, so meals should generally be high-protein, low-carb and nutritionally balanced. I’d especially love someone who can make healthier versions of classic dishes—for example, replacing carb-heavy ingredients with healthier alternatives while still making the food genuinely enjoyable and filling. Ideally, you’ll be comfortable with: * Planning a varied batch-cooking menu * Vegetarian/vegan high-protein cooking * Portioning meals for storage * Preparing food that freezes and reheats well * Working independently in a home kitchen When replying, please let me know what cuisines you cook best, your experience with healthy/vegetarian meal prep, your availability and roughly how many hours you think you would need per session. If possible, it would be great to see a few examples/photos of food you’ve made. This could become regular ongoing work for the right person.

Meal Preparation

£80

Pimlico, Greater London, SW1V

2nd Sep 2026

Looking to do meal prep for one week and possibly beyond. I have a list of dietary foods I’ll like to use as a guide to create the meals (Breakfast & Dinner)

Cooking meal prep

£60

Wimbledon Common, Greater London, SW19

31st Aug 2026

Weekly meal preparation once a week

Meal prep once a week

£60

Pimlico, Greater London, SW1V

31st Aug 2026

Looking for a reliable home cook to come to my home once a week for around 3 hours and prepare high-protein meals for me to take to work. Budget: £60 per session (approx. 3 hours). Ingredients provided by me. All meals need to be strictly low-FODMAP and lactose-free, following recipes/ingredients provided by me. I’m happy for the same dish to be cooked in larger quantities and divided into multiple portions, so there is no need to prepare a different recipe for every meal. The meals should be suitable for storing in the fridge/freezer and either reheating or eating cold. The meals should be portioned into containers and the kitchen left clean afterwards. Looking for someone reliable for a regular weekly arrangement.