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Recent Cooking tasks in Canary Wharf

Regular meal prep cooked and delivered

£300

Canary Wharf, Greater London

9th Jul 2026

need 12 meals per week delivered to my address, you should buy the food list provided, cook it then deliver it 1-2x per week

Helping meal prep

£12

Canary Wharf, Greater London

5th Jul 2026

Meal prep food for the week and clean kitchen

Home Cooking

£150

Canary Wharf, Greater London

31st May 2026

Note on the app I can't state from and to price range - happy to discuss. I need regular help with meal preparation. I work crazy hours and food falls to the bottom of the list. I often cannot face thinking about what to eat, shopping, prepping , cooking and then dealing with the clean-up. I’m wasting too much food, not eating as well and I’ve reached the conclusion that I need some practical help from somebody lovely and reliable. I’m based (E14) and this would just be for me. I’m not looking for fine dining. I’m quite a simple creature when it comes to food. I’m happy with straightforward, nutritious meals and interested in consistency, good ingredients, minimal waste and having lovely food readily available. Ideally, I’m looking for • Planning a small rotation of meals that work long term • Shopping lists and reducing food waste • Meal preparation and cooking • Portioning/freezing where sensible • Leaving the kitchen tidy afterwards • Helping create a system that actually works for my lifestyle I’m completely flexible on how this works. You could cook in my kitchen, prep meals off-site and deliver them, or a combination of both. I’m looking for somebody practical, organised, reliable and genuinely good at cooking nice everyday food. You absolutely do not need to be a trained chef — just somebody who enjoys food and understands how to make life easier. Nutrition, reducing waste and creating a sustainable routine are probably the three biggest priorities. Importantly, I’m not looking for a one-off arrangement. I’m hoping to find somebody long term who wants regular, ongoing work and who enjoys building a routine that works. Reliability, consistency and common sense are far more important to me than formal qualifications or chef training. If this sounds like something you’d enjoy, I’d love to hear a bit about your experience, how you normally work and what sort of arrangement you think might suit. Many thanks.

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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 Canary Wharf

Meal prep for the week

£45

Canary Wharf, Greater London

21st Dec 2025

Task Title: Weekly home style meal prep using Gousto meal kits (vegetarian & fish) Task Description: We’re looking for someone to help with weekly home-style meal prep using Gousto meal kits. This is not chef-level cooking. We’re after simple, homely food prepared efficiently by following the Gousto recipe cards provided. What the task involves • Cook 5 Gousto recipes in one session • Follow Gousto recipe cards exactly • All ingredients provided and pre-measured • Each recipe makes 4 portions (20 portions total) • Meals are for 2 people (lunches and dinners) • Mostly vegetarian • 1 fish recipe per week • Very occasional chicken • No red meat • Portion meals into containers (containers provided) • Load dishwasher as needed • Hand-wash items that don’t go in the dishwasher • Clean as you go and leave the kitchen tidy Time & location • Around 3–4 hours total • Once per week • Sundays preferred (timing flexible) • Location: Canary Wharf (E14) Who this suits • Someone comfortable with batch cooking or meal prep • Home cooks very welcome • Not looking for a professional chef • Happy following instructions • Organised, efficient, and hygienic • Comfortable using minimal oil and maintaining good kitchen hygiene Budget • £15 per hour • Expected total £45–£60 per session We’re ideally looking for someone who can help weekly on an ongoing basis. Example of recipes attached on this task.

Home cooking

£100

Poplar, Greater London

28th Oct 2025

Bengali home made meals to be cooked

I need a chef/cook to come daily for meal prep & light kitchen tasks.

£18

Canary Wharf, Greater London

16th Sep 2025

I’m looking for a chef/cook who can come daily to help with: Cooking simple, healthy meals (mix of vegetarian & non-vegetarian) Prepping meals for storage (lunches & dinners, 2–3 dishes each day) Light kitchen tasks (basic cleaning after cooking, labelling containers, tidying counters) Occasionally preparing grocery lists You will find all groceries & kitchen essentials provided — everything you need will be available at home. A proper understanding of the job will be given during a trial day, where you’ll get clear instructions on what’s expected. Schedule Daily visits (flexible to agree best timing) Around 1.5–2 hours per day Budget GBP 15–20 per hour (paid weekly) Requirements Experience in cooking & meal prep Good food hygiene practices Reliable

Balloon and table decoration

£70

Canary Wharf, Greater London

24th Oct 2023

Need balloon decorators and table setup for my son’s first birthday. Its a small lunch for 9 people. - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, 4 November 2023

I need a birthday cake baked

£80

Canary Wharf, Greater London

28th Jul 2023

I need 2 birthday cakes baked please reach out. - Due date: Before Sunday, 27 August 2023

18th birthday decorations done

£200

Canary Wharf, Greater London

7th Apr 2023

Flower birthday decoration - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, 29 April 2023

Decorate garland

£100

Canary Wharf, Greater London

17th Mar 2023

Put Birthday Garland Decorations Up for a photo area - Due date: Needs to be done on Friday, 31 March 2023

Regular meal prep

£45

Canary Wharf, Greater London

1st Nov 2022

Need help with meal prep 3 times a week. 2 to 3 hours a per visit For one person, just easy meals such as chicken & rice. Location is Canary Wharf