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Samantha was amazing! Polite & professional. She was on time, created an amazing atmosphere for our anniversary dinner, food was delicious, we felt we were dining at a fine dining restaurant. Food 10/10 Food presentation 10/10 Professionalism 10/10 I definitely recommend her, and will definitely re book her for next events. Thanks again Samantha !

PRIVATE CHEF

$150

Thank you amazing

Halloween Chef for 10 People

$550

Amazing service great guy highly recommend

Chef pizza maker and spit

$500

Stanley was amazing! He was personable and the food was 11/10. Every dish was just as amazing as the last. We will definitely be using him again! He left the kitchen clean and we didn’t even lift a finger.

Private at home chef

$300

I hired Stanley for a romantic dinner as a birthday dinner for my parents. They were absolutely amazed with his impeccable food and 5 star service. He went above and beyond! Listed below are their final comments. ‘Wow! Thank you Stanley for an amazing experience!! We felt like a King & Queen being waited on with the most exquisitely presented and delicious world class cuisine. A feast for the eyes, palate and the soul. Stanley gave us an amazing experience that we will hold with us forever.’ If you are contemplating working with Stanley, you will not regret it. His presentation was flawless, the food was mouth watering and memorable. Last thing I’d like to mention is when you’re working with Stanley - he approaches any obstacle you might encounter with a ‘how can we fix this’ attitude. I highly recommend working with Stanley. - Dom

Private chef to cook romantic birthday dinner for 2 at home

$250

Lisa did an amazing job cooking my family a breakfast for my Dads birthday. The food was delicious and was presented beautifully. I would recommend Lisa and her catering company to all my friends and we will definitely be having her back again!

Private chef for 2 hours

$150

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$600

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Whether it’s a meal for yourself or a date, for an entire family or a group of friends, your Tasker can whip up the delicious meals you want and need, depending on your preferences. Feel free to have your chef prepare a tray of fish and chips or a bowl of stew and dumplings!

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Before preparing your meals, your chef will take the time to get to know your dietary restrictions, allergies, as well as your likes and dislikes. Then, they will propose a meal or a menu based on that information. Feel free to add, remove, or replace an ingredient or recipe before your Tasker proceeds to prepping and cooking your food. This way, you and your Tasker can make sure everything is according to your preferences!

It all depends on the kind and the number of meals you want to be prepared and cooked. A simple dish for one person usually takes at least 30 minutes to an hour to prepare. Of course, it would take longer than to cook elaborate meals for an entire family or a group of friends for an intimate gathering. Make sure to discuss what kind of meals and how many people there are in the event with your Tasker.

Besides a strong portfolio, credentials, and recommendations, a personal chef should have excellent communication skills, great attention to detail, creativity, and friendliness. These qualities allow them to have a good relationship with you as their client. You want a chef to have a great set of skills and a pleasing attitude. 

Depending on the complexity of your task, it can be a week to a month in advance. We suggest putting up your task closer to your preferred schedule because it can be difficult for Taskers to commit too far into the future, and a lot of things can happen and change between now and then. But also, make sure there’s ample time for your chef to learn your preferences before having them cook for you. 

While it’s not a set requirement, many personal chefs come with qualifications and training by going through private courses, further education, apprenticeship, and experience working in commercial kitchens. This is to make sure they have the required skills, knowledge and understanding to succeed in the food industry. While anyone can call themselves a chef, a certification and formal training show that they have what it takes to do a great job.

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A chef service is your key to having delicious, nutritious, and affordable meals in the comfort of your home without the daily grind of planning, preparing, and cooking. Taskers with chef jobs near you can assist you with your everyday meals and can customise them according to your needs! Here are a few of the perks you can have when you hire a chef online:

Meal preparation and planning

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! 

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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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Besides personal chefs, you can also get a caterer with just one post on our platform instead of spending hours looking up local catering companies. You can even go all the way and hire a baker to create a custom cake! Whether it’s a simple dedication cake or an all-out themed cake, professional bakers on Airtasker can handle your needs.

Recent Chef tasks

60kg MerryChef Oven shipping from Sydney to Darwin

$300

Seaforth, New South Wales

22nd Aug 2025

Hi, I need to post the oven from Sydney to Darwin. The weight of the oven is about 60kg.

Personal chef

$200

Cashmere QLD, Australia

21st Aug 2025

Looking for a Personal Chef ❤️ Allergy-Safe Cooking for Toddler Hi, we are looking for a reliable personal chef to prepare fresh, home-cooked meals for our toddler. They have multiple food allergies, so it’s very important that all meals are allergy-safe, cross-contamination free, and prepared with care. 🔹 Allergies to avoid: dairy, wheat, eggs, cashews, pistachios, rye, barley, and sesame (mild). 🔹 Meals must be: balanced, nutritious, toddler-friendly, and focused on allergy-safe ingredients. I’ll be able to provide recipes and ideas. 🔹 Requirements: • All food cooked from scratch (no pre-packaged meals). • Strict attention to allergies and safe food preparation. • Willing to create a mix of main meals and snacks that can be stored for the week. • Ideally someone with experience cooking for children with dietary restrictions. We’d like meals prepared weekly (or twice a week if needed for freshness), and we can discuss whether it’s best to cook in our home or have meals prepared in yours and delivered. If you have experience with allergy-safe cooking and a passion for creating healthy toddler meals, I’d love to hear from you!

Private chef

$800

Bondi Beach NSW, Australia

21st Aug 2025

Dinner for 8-10 guests at my home for my 30th birthday.

Looking for a private chef for an at home event!

$50

Balmain NSW, Australia

21st Aug 2025

Looking to host a bridal proposal with a fully catered meal. Either 3 courses or large shared plates. Ideally we have a chef come in and explain the dishes/cook at the kitchen in the home. Lunch to be served from 12pm onwards for 8 people. Thank you!

Private chef in Southern highlands to cook for 25-30 people

$4,500

Berrima NSW 2577, Australia

20th Aug 2025

I will be hosting a 40th Birthday lunch with 25-30 guests. I am looking for someone to cook a Mediterranean style lunch (will welcome other cuisines/menu's if suggested) - (Canapes to start, starter and main - potentially dessert). I would like the chef to purchase the food and would like lunch served from 1:30pm to 3pm. Whether available or not, we would be looking to get 2 servers to serve drinks from 12:30pm to 5-6pm. If the chef is unable to provide, I can get 2 waiters separately. It is a farm house and there is a large kitchen. I have put in $4,500 as an approx. but happy to go higher/lower pending on the food/menu and inclusions.

Looking for a Japanese private chef that can do fish cutting show

$500

Epping NSW 2121, Australia

20th Aug 2025

Japanese private chef for party and able to do fish cutting show

Need a indian chef to make unique entrees

$200

Luddenham NSW, Australia

19th Aug 2025

Need a chef who can assist in preparing yummy entrees

Private chef - 2 days a week - eastern suburbs

$475

Randwick NSW, Australia

19th Aug 2025

I am looking for a chef to prep mostly whole food plant based meals plus the animal protein dishes twice a week for 4 adults and 2 kids. None are huge eaters. Looking for around 10 lunches and 10 dinners per week, can repeat / reheat the meals, so don’t have to be unique 20 meals. Do you have availability? Thank you

Private chef for weekend

$1,000

Daleys Point NSW, Australia

18th Aug 2025

Seeking a private chef for the weekend 7/8/9 November in Daley's Point for a group of 12-15 friends. We'll need a menu prepared for Friday night, Saturday all meals and Sunday breakfast. Chef will be required to source, prep and cook meals. Might need to bring along some equipment too.

Private chef

$600

Sydney NSW, Australia

16th Aug 2025

Hi I’m looking for a private chef or experienced cook for my bd dinner at an air bnb in Sydney for 5-6 people. Asian/asian inspired or western cuisine, with 2 entrees and 2 mains courses. All ingredients and basic equipments will be provided, feel free to bring your own equipments if needed.

I'm looking for a Chef who can make an Awesome Chocolate Brownie!

$30

Marangaroo WA 6064, Australia

16th Aug 2025

Hello Are you excited about manufacturing a chocolate brownie? I have a kitchen, and the ingredients - I'm picking them up today - - needed to make a chocolate brownie, and so I'd like to team up with a chef or an experienced foodie maker to make one that is to die for. Please let me know - The price of the stay is negotiable - I'm open to teaming up with like-minded people who would like to spend their fun time outside of work on making things happen in the kitchen( volunteers or university students or people looking to team up with others to make food ). Perth Work I'm keen to hear your comments - let's make things happen.

Looking for a chef to do a bbq

$500

St Kilda VIC, Australia

14th Aug 2025

Need sombody to run a bbq, 10 people. All meat will be provided. Will need to be happy to sign NDA.

Need chef

$200

Rose Bay NSW, Australia

14th Aug 2025

Hey everyone, Looking for an experienced chef - ideally pastry chef to work tonight for a dinner for 5 people. All ingredients supplied. Thank you!!

Private Chef for Group

$700

Mooloolaba QLD 4557, Australia

14th Aug 2025

Private chef needed for a hens party. Group of 8. Catering for Celiac disease as well. Pasta or Asian fusion - shared style dishes. Need for Feb 28th 2026

Private chef

$400

Bellevue Hill NSW, Australia

14th Aug 2025

as per previous task for private chef

Chef please

$50

Oxley Park NSW, Australia

13th Aug 2025

Dinner cooking 3 adults 1 toddler

Private chef

$100

Thornlands QLD 4164, Australia

6th Jun 2025

I’m looking for a chef to help with weekly meal planning and prep. Could you tell me the options available? Thank you

I hired Georgia for a week of meal prep, and the experience exceeded my expectations. Every dish was fresh, flavorful, and tailored to my dietary requirements. The variety & quality was great, and it made my week so much easier. She was professional, organised. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for delicious, stress-free meals delivered to home.

Being a chef for party , heating/ cooking fingers foods

$175

Heathmont VIC, Australia

8th May 2025

Having a bday party at a tennis club Arrival staff at 530, guests arrive at 630 I will supply food , and just need the chef to heat and plate up finger foods There is a stove, air fryer and pie warmer Already have a server and bartender booked Dessert will be at 9pm as kids leave Prob one more food item served before cleaning up and leaving Approx 60 adults 20 kids Approx time: 530 to 1030

The night ran smoothly and i got to enjoy myself and knew Louise had it under control

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!