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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 personalized 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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Top Meal Preparation & Planning related questions
It all depends on your health and fitness goals and your dietary needs and restrictions. Generally, a good meal plan emphasizes 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. It’s because most of the meals can be perishable and must be immediately stored inside your refrigerator or freezer. You can do this by coordinating your schedule with your Tasker. Otherwise, make sure to advise someone in 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 refrigerator 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.Â
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.Â
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 daily, weekly, or monthly. 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 personalize 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.
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Meal preparation
$100
Aurora IL 60504, USA
Aug 24th 2026
On the lookout for a chef to prepare weekly meals (1 lunch and 1 dinner option) for myself located in Aurora, Illinois. The meals would be based on selection of recipes in advance that meet my dietary and taste preferences. This position offers a rate of $30 per hour. You will be responsible for sourcing the ingredients (hourly rate covers this shopping time and grocery costs will also be covered) and preparation of meals at your kitchen or in-home at my family’s townhome in Aurora. Need to ensure precise measurement/tracking of ingredients used to calculate macros for each meal (this is important to me). Recipes requested will likely lean towards protein-forward, cholesterol/heart healthy, and bold flavors. Examples include recipes from cookbooks like Big Vegan Flavor by Nisha Vora. Also partial to Asian cuisines including Indian/Thai/Chinese. If this sounds like a great fit, please reach out and I would love to learn more about you. Thanks.
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$200
Los Angeles CA 90036, USA
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I work full time and have a 11 year old son half the time. Looking for someone to come on a weekly basis to stock the fridge with meals and snacks. We don’t need designated calendar of full meals, just a bunch of options we can consume throughout the week. We are light breakfast eaters and only need lunch options on the weekends. My son is with me every other weekend. Ideally we’d be able to freeze some of the food as we go for the sake of long term variety and to not waste.
Batch meal prep
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Baltimore MD 21224-3916, USA
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I’m looking for an experienced home cook to prepare approximately four weeks of high-protein lunches and dinners that can be portioned and frozen. I will provide: • All groceries and ingredients • A meal-prep cookbook and the exact recipes to follow (all quick and<40mins) • Meal-prep containers/freezer bags • A fully equipped kitchen There is no shopping or recipe planning required. I would like approximately four large-batch recipes prepared, producing around 48–56 individual meal portions in total. The meals will mainly consist of dishes such as seasoned meat with rice/potatos, meat pockets/wraps, chilli, curries or similar freezer-friendly recipes. The task would include: • Following the provided recipes and quantities • Cooking the meals in my kitchen • Dividing them into clearly labelled individual portions • Preparing the portions appropriately for freezing • Cleaning the cookware and kitchen work areas used afterward I’m a medical resident with limited time during inpatient rotations, so I’m hoping to establish a reliable batch-cooking arrangement that could potentially become recurring every 4–6 weeks. Please let me know about your meal-prep or batch-cooking experience, whether you are comfortable preparing this quantity, and how many hours or sessions you estimate it would require. Food-safety awareness and experience cooling, portioning and freezing meals properly are important.
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Broomfield CO 80020, USA
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Clean house, clean windows, bathrooms, fold laundry and meal prep. I can pay $20 per hour
Meal Prep Chef
$100
Austin TX 78701, USA
Jun 25th 2026
Need ongoing meal preps for low calorie filling meals for my boss who is a 28-year-old man, needs to be high in protein too, would need breakfast lunch and dinner for Monday-Fri he would like 2 drops per week so food remains fresh. so mondays and wednesdays. He likes yum simple food. Think meat and veg/rice/pasta breakfast sandwiches/wraps, chia pudding etc. does not like fish or mushrooms. Give me your rate and we will go from there.
Meal preparation and laundry
$30
Glenview IL 60025, USA
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We need recurring help with meal preparation, laundry and home organization tasks.
Weekly meal prep
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Edmond OK 73013, USA
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Need someone to get groceries, cook, and clean once per week for family of 4. Will pay for groceries separately
Meal prep for my family
$350
Menlo Park CA 94025, USA
May 11th 2026
Need a chef/cook to meal prep 5-7 dinners for husband, me, and 13-month-old in Menlo Park. Focus: healthy meals, ideally with one part of the meal being something with a simple toddler textures (soft, finger foods like mashed veggies, eggs, beans). Use fresh ingredients (you provide a shopping list and I'll shop); batch cook, portion family/toddler sizes, freeze/refrigerate ready-to-heat. My guess it will be about 3-4 hours, please clean kitchen after (we have a dishwasher). Please also advise size and quantity of Tupperware to put meals in.
Meal prep and cleaning
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Weekly meal prep
$150
Dania FL 33004, USA
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I am looking for a personal chef or meal prep assistant to come to my home weekly and prepare meals according to my specific, pre-defined nutrition plan. Key details of what I need: Strict Plan Adherence: I have a specialized meal plan already created. I am not looking for a chef to design a menu or suggest recipes; I need someone who can follow my exact guidelines and recipes without deviation. Full Execution: This includes grocery shopping based on my list, cooking the meals in my kitchen, portioning them into containers, and handling the cleanup. Weekly Consistency: I need this service performed once a week to ensure I am set up for the days ahead. Personalized Service: Unlike a commercial delivery box, I need a dedicated individual who can focus entirely on my specific dietary requirements and prep style.
Light housework meal planning and prep
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Jensen Beach FL 34957, USA
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Help in home organizing, meal planning and prep
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Meal prepping
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Apr 8th 2026
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Daily House Cleaner / Housekeeper / Meal Prep Help
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We are looking for a dependable, high-quality daily housekeeper / household assistant for our home. We want someone who takes pride in keeping a home clean, organized, and running smoothly on a consistent basis. This role includes full daily housekeeping, laundry, home upkeep, and meal preparation, which is a very important part of the job. Responsibilities include: • Full daily housekeeping and tidying • Dishes and keeping the kitchen clean/reset each day • Cleaning counters, appliances, sinks, and surfaces • Sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, and general floor care • Bathroom cleaning and restocking • Laundry • Folding and putting away clothes • Making beds and general household straightening • Emptying trash • Cleaning and maintaining cat litter boxes • Light home organization • Meal prep and preparing meals regularly We are looking for someone who is: • Reliable, professional, and consistent • Detail-oriented and proactive • Comfortable working independently without needing constant direction • Experienced in maintaining a clean, organized home to a high standard • Comfortable in a home with cats • Comfortable helping with both housekeeping and food prep Meal prep is especially important, so please mention any experience you have with cooking, preparing simple healthy meals, family-style meals, or regular weekly meal prep. We would love someone who naturally notices what needs to be done, keeps things moving, and helps the household feel calm and well-kept. Please reply with: • your housekeeping experience • your meal prep or cooking experience • your availability • whether you are comfortable with laundry, litter boxes, and daily home upkeep • your rate • any references or examples of similar work
Weekly meal prepping for 2 people
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Hi! We're looking for someone who can meal prep for us once a week. We'll provide the recipe, ingredients, and kitchen. All you need to do is show up and prepare the meal!
In home meal prep
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Reading MA 01867, USA
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Meal prep for 2 to 3 hours for simple meals chicken wings and salmon with roasted carrots with Italian wedding soup.
