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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! 

In-house chef

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.

On top of your chef service, you can also get a personal grocery shopper on Airtasker! They can go to the nearest supermarket and pick up your needed items, so you don’t have to step outside.

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Planning to host a dinner party? Book a chef job and let a professional chef take a load off your shoulders! They can handle the prepping and cooking and ensure a smooth dining experience for you and your guests. From intimate gatherings up to big family parties of 30 or more, hiring a private chef can undoubtedly help you achieve a successful and stress-free event.

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 in Central Coast

Chefs needed! I’m looking for chefs to join us on regular basis

$200

Lemon Tree NSW, Australia

27th Sep 2024

Needing a few chefs on hand or one great personality that can join us for romantic proposals that come in this will be ongoing for the right candidate if you could give me a few pictures and a bit about your self and location that would be great thank you

Caterer / chef for private party

$1,200

Copacabana NSW, Australia

15th Jan 2024

Looking for a caterer for a private party. Pax: approx 20 Location: Copacabana Time: 6.30pm - 9.30pm Requirements: you provide the food, chef & waitstaff, napkins, kitchen clean up afterwards etc. Our Kitchen: large home kitchen with oven, induction cooktop, bbq, fridge/freezer, dishwasher. Style of food: open to suggestions, will consider canapé, spit roast, pizza, maybe grazing. Also need a bartender if you know anyone or can provide one. - Due date: Needs to be done on Sunday, January 21, 2024

Private chef to cook dinner for 6 people in Terrigal

$660

Terrigal NSW, Australia

21st Dec 2023

We’re from Sydney and going on holiday for a week to Terrigal. Hiring a large Airbnb with excellent indoor and outdoor kitchen. Looking for someone to cook 6 of us a special dinner. Ideally want 26th December, but potentially flexible (we will be there from 21st December to 28th December). We like Modern Australian food, with only dietary requirement being no pork. Would also prefer a meat protein option for main course, rather then fish/chicken. Budget also flexible pending staff, experience, menu and service. - Due date: Needs to be done on Tuesday, 26 December 2023

Require a chef/Cook to do a bbq and make up salads etc from 3pm to 7pm

$400

Blackwall NSW, Australia

1st Dec 2023

We require a cook or chef to cook steaks etc on a bbq and prep make salads etc everything proceed in-house - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, 2 December 2023

Need a chef that can cook well

$500

Umina Beach NSW, Australia

28th Nov 2023

need a chef that can cook - Due date: Before Thursday, 4 January 2024

Private Chef for 30th Birthday

$1,000

Sydney NSW, Australia

20th Aug 2023

Hello there, I am are hosting a dinner for my 30th birthday and am seeking a private chef to cater for approx 20 guests. Date: Sat 7th Oct 2023 Time: 6.30pm Location: Kincumber South Menu: 3-course meal (appetiser & main course) Quote includes groceries, prep and clean up. Please provide a sample menu. Looking forward to hearing from you. - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, 7 October 2023

Private chef

$150

Lake Munmorah NSW, Australia

1st Feb 2023

Private Chef needed to cook for 10 people. - Due date: Needs to be done on Thursday, 16 February 2023

Private chef

$1,000

Tumbi Umbi NSW, Australia

13th Dec 2022

Looking for a private chef for a private function for 14 people for lunch. Looking for a 2/3 course meal where don’t have to do anything except supply kitchen in private home. Chef to have waiter and bring all tableware etc - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday 4 Feb 2023

Looking for a home or experienced chef who can make canapes

$600

Central Coast NSW, Australia

10th Nov 2022

Looking for a home chef or experienced chef who can make canapes and finger foods for a small gathering. Hot foods only - some vegetarian options. you can either prepare in-house - Full kitchen provided or heat as needed. - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, 19 November 2022

Personal chef dinner party

$100

Central Coast NSW, Australia

11th Oct 2022

Hosting my parents very special 40th wedding anniversary. 7 people. Looking for a 3-4 course meal traditional menu. $100 per person and up depending on menu and experience - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, 3 December 2022

Chef to cook lunch for 10 to 12 guests.

$2,000

Cedar Brush Creek NSW, Australia

19th Sep 2022

Gourmet quality. I have Teppanyaki BBQ plus two ovens and microwave. I will provide wine. Prefer a seafood entree and wagyu beef, chicken or lamb main. - Due date: Needs to be done on Sunday, 2 October 2022

Function chef

$45

Gosford NSW, Australia

5th Sep 2022

functions for 100people fine dining - Due date: Flexible

Chef that will cook for a birthday party

$300

Ravensdale NSW 2259, Australia

9th Jun 2022

It's my husband's 30th birthday party and we are going to a far to celebrate it. We need help with the cooking for around 20-25 people. - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, 18 June 2022

BBQ chef cook

$250

Central Coast NSW, Australia

23rd Mar 2022

Require someone that loves and is experienced in cooking sausages, burgers, bacon, eggs & onion at an event. We can discuss your experience and qualifications. Sunday April 10 5:30am to 2pm 8.5 hours

After another Airtasker didn’t show up, Michael stepped up to ensure we were still able to deliver the best service possible to our customers. Highly recommended.

BBQ chef for kids party - Cook only, food and BBQ will be provided

$200

Ourimbah NSW, Australia

8th Mar 2022

Hello, Task: - Cook up a feast on a gas BBQ! This is for a kids birthday party, will have around 15 kids and ~15 adults. Guests will arrive around 11am and aiming for a 12.30pm serving time. - All meat and food will be provided, you will just need to cook the food on the BBQ. BBQ tools are provided, as well as a gas BBQ (3 burner plus side wok) - There is a covered area in the event of wet weather. Requirements: - Have a love for cooking. Happy to work with you on ideas for what type of BBQ food to serve up. - Dress up with a chef hat and have a bit of fun! Any questions let me know. - Due date: Needs to be done on Sunday, 20 March 2022

Need a private chef

$100

Central Coast NSW, Australia

9th Feb 2022

Need a private chef for my boss' house in the central coast. Hopefully to keep in contact and offer a consistent job. - Due date: Needs to be done on Tuesday, 15th Feb 2022

Spit roast chef

$200

Cedar Brush Creek NSW, Australia

5th Feb 2022

Our 50 person wedding needs someone to attend to our lamb spit roast from around 10am to 3.30pm. Previous spit roast experience required. Must be friendly person whos happy to have a chat with our guests and is able to cut and serve the lamb. - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, 12th Feb 2022

Private Chef/Home Cook

$5

Gunderman NSW, Australia

4th Feb 2022

Hi, I run a small private chef company, and am need of a private chef/home cook for a job in Gunderman on Sat 12th Feb, a 3-course dinner for 4. You will cook in the customer's home, serve, and clean up. Your price would be all-inclusive of the ingredients, labour, travel. If you'd like, you can also join my site for future job opportunities. You can set your own menus and pricing for customers to book. Look forward to hearing from you. Thanks so much, Veronica

Elyse is very reliable and easy to deal with. She cooks beautiful dishes both on the outside as well as the inside!

Chef to cook dinner for 8 people

$560

Avoca Beach NSW, Australia

24th Jan 2022

DETAILS Hello, I would love a chef to come to our apartment and cook us dinner for my mothers special birthday. There will be 8 of us and I am looking at a 3 course meal for a special occasion. - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, 26th Feb 2022

Chef for a birthday dinner

$960

Avoca Beach NSW, Australia

22nd Jan 2022

Hello, I would love a chef to come to our apartment and cook us dinner for my mothers special birthday. There will be 8 of us - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, 26th Feb 2022