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Recent Chef reviews
Stanley prepared a gorgeous Japanese degustation menu with some of the dishes being some of the best I’ve ever had. He was such a professional and provided a great experience for myself and my wife on our wedding anniversary. Highly recommend!
Private chef for wedding anniversary dinner
$350
Punctual, helpful, efficient. Very happy.
Chef/Cook for 40th Birthday Party
$120
Thank you so much Sherin.
Saturday night Chef/waiter to prepare providoor
$200
Everything about the meal and service was faultless! Stanley will make sure your dinner party goes off without a hitch. We will be back.
Chef in Bundanoon
$300
Incredible service and delicious food at extremely short notice! Thank you very much Petrus!
Chef required ASAP
$5
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Do you love rice meals? Hate onions? Want more garlic? A chef-for-hire learns your needs and preferences for them to create delicious and healthy meals personalised to your tastes and dietary requirements. Whether you’re on a strict diet because you’re looking to improve your fitness or just want to have a taste of different dishes, getting someone to prep and plan your meals is perfect for when you’re struggling to come up with meal ideas!Â
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For those who love having delicious home-cooked meals but don’t have the time to whip them up themselves, getting a personal food chef is truly convenient! They can come to your home with everything needed and prepare multiple customised meals in your kitchen. You can even have a stay-at-home chef when you need a meal or snack any time of the day! They can cook meals ready to be consumed immediately or prepare a batch of meals for the week and store them in your freezer. They will leave your kitchen spick and span, filled with aromas of freshly prepared meals and dishes.
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Birthday Chef
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Balwyn VIC, Australia
22nd May 2025
Flirting with the idea of hiring a private chef at home to celebrate my wife's birthday as we have a young baby. Looking for professional chefs near me who would be interested to discuss
Home chef to come and cook a dairy meal for two people.
$60
Caulfield North VIC, Australia
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Mooloolah Valley, Queensland
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I’m Looking for a pizza chef to come to an event for 3-4hrs. I will purchase all the ingredients. I just need fresh dough made for 30 people and then to make the pizzas there. There is a dome wood fire pizza oven with all the tools. June 13th 6-9pm
Saturday morning chef breakfast for 6
$150
Taroona TAS, Australia
20th May 2025
I’m looking for someone who’s either a chef or just loves to cook, to come to my Airbnb in Taroona, and prepare a simple but delicious breakfast for 6 people and clean up after the cooking. Date: Saturday 16th of August Time: it will only be 1 hour and a half hours between 8.30-10am Ingredients will be provided. It will be an easy job, ideal for someone who enjoys making breakfast (sausage & eggs muffins/ pancakes) nothing complicated. I am searching for this as it is a special Occassion and don’t want to have the worry of cooking/cleaning after cooking. If you’re friendly, reliable, and love to cook I’d love to hear from you. Reviews are required so I know you are trustworthy before you enter the space.
Private chef
$1,000
Miami QLD, Australia
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I'm hosting a dinner party for 12 people and am interested to bring a private chef to cook for us. Either some form of bbq or an italian shared dinner.
Japanese Private chef for Birthday
$123
Mount Annan NSW, Australia
19th May 2025
Hi I’m looking to hire a Japanese chef for a birthday dinner at my home. A mix of sushi and bbq meals. June 7th around 7pm Roughly about 10 people Located in Mount Annan Please send through your offers, thank you !
Private chef to meal prep
$500
Surfers Paradise QLD, Australia
19th May 2025
Private chef to shop and meal prep a weeks worth of food for me once a week every Sunday I will pay for the groceries separately
Private chef required for weekly meals
$100
Middleton Grange NSW 2171, Australia
18th May 2025
I need either someone to attend my home every night at around 5pm to make dinner for me using ingredients I have in my fridge, pantry and freezer OR someone to attend on Sundays to prep meals and get ingredients together for my week ahead.
Private chef- Asian fusion
$300
Naremburn NSW, Australia
17th May 2025
Husbands 40th birthday Asian fusion menu 2 adults 2 kids Cook and clean at home
Chef to work tonight
$200
North Perth WA, Australia
17th May 2025
Service between 6 and 9pm in restaurant
Sashimi chef to cut and slice tuna
$120
Portland VIC, Australia
16th May 2025
Need someone to cut up some tuna tomorrow 2 hours
Looking for a Malaysian Chef
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North Melbourne VIC, Australia
16th May 2025
Hi guys, We are looking for a Chef that’s experienced in Singaporean/ Malaysian cuisine
Chef for intimate birthday dinner
$500
Leichhardt NSW 2040, Australia
16th May 2025
Seeking a Chef for Birthday Dinner I'm looking for a chef (or experienced home cook) to prepare a birthday dinner for 10 people. When: Cooking from 5pm to 8pm Where: Leichhardt Menu: Japanese Italian Snacks & Appetizers: Open to suggestions Mains: Open to suggestions If you're interested or know someone who might be, please get in touch!
Chef/kitchen hand
$150
Eagle Farm QLD, Australia
25th Feb 2025
Thursday the 27th Feb , 10am-2pm Chef/kitchen hand with basic commercial kitchen experience to assist chef with serving a buffet style lunch. Job requirements basically help topping up hot foods, salads, bottled drinks etc Coffee making experience a plus but not important,
Great work and a pleasure to work with.
Chefs or Food Handlers With a Food Safety Certificate
$800
Richmond VIC, Australia
24th Feb 2025
I am looking for a chef or someone with a food handling certificate to help reheat food for a research project. The hours are 26th Feb and 27th Feb. 11am-7.30pm with a 1 hour break in the middle of the day.
Linden was awesome! Team player and took on a logistically tricky project with a great attitude, and loads of solutions above and beyond. Would 100 percent recommend!
Unicorn 7th Bday Party , Spread Chef
$150
Narre Warren VIC, Australia
8th Feb 2025
Have my nieces 7th Bday Party and them is Unicorn. Need a chef / help to prepare the food plater , some sandwiches , table spread , and also help serve on the day . Required for 5 hours on the day and material will be provided .
Got the job done and was good . Thanks
Private chef
$1,500
Lochinvar NSW, Australia
19th Jan 2025
Private chef for intimate birthday dinner for 20 people. Also wondering what you would quote for 3 meals each day 19th,20th please. Thank you so much!
Absolutely incredible. All the food was sooo delicious and we had the best time! Thank you soooo much Shane!
Private Chef
$2,000
Vaucluse NSW 2030, Australia
26th Dec 2024
We are having 10 people at our house for NYE and we're looking for a private chef
Samantha was great for our NYE dinner party, the food was amazing and delivered to our expectation! Would highly recommend
Private Chef
$1,500
Pitt Town NSW 2756, Australia
17th Dec 2024
Private chef for an intimate lunch for my mum's birthday at her home it Pitt Town 10 people (1 lactose free) Sat 28th Dec at midday at Pitt Town Italian/French or Mediterranean style food
We had a lovely meal for my mother’s birthday prepared by Feruz!