A white van parked on a street, with a person standing next to it, ready to load or unload items.
A white van parked on a street, with a person standing next to it, ready to load or unload items.

Find an experienced cook in South Adelaide

Fill in a short form and get free quotes for professional cooking services

4.3

Excellent rating - 4.3/5 (10900+ reviews)

Do you need help with meal preparation?

  • Home cooking
  • Cooking Lessons
  • Vegetarian meal preparation
  • Vegan meal preparation
  • Meal planning
  • … or anything else
It only takes 2 minutes. And it's free.
Up to 50% cheaper than franchise dealers
No job too big or small
Free insurance coverage
Secure cashless payments
Same day or next day service at no extra cost

Best rated cooks near me

What is Airtasker?

Post your task

Post your task

Tell us what you need, it's FREE to post.

Review offers

Review offers

Get offers from trusted Taskers and view profiles.

Get it done

Get it done

Choose the right person for your task and get it done.

Now Available
  • Get it done now. Pay later.
  • Repay in 4 fortnightly instalments
  • No interest
  • Available on payments up to $1,500

Suggested reads about Cooking

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 South Adelaide

Make a 7 year old boy a Soccer theme birthday cake for Sat 7th Dec

$150

Coromandel Valley SA, Australia

1st Dec 2024

I need a birthday cake made for my son Leo who is turning 7 ⚽️ He absolutely lives and breathes soccer and we are having a soccer theme party. He has approx 20-30 small serves of cake he would like to share either his friends, no excess cake required. Would love a soccer ball shape cake but understanding I’m probably dreaming…. So something similar to but doesn’t have to be this large of course…. But to give you an idea. Choc sponge with choc cream moose but the white and black fondant on the outer. Again either a soccer ball ⚽️ or like the pic - thank you and I can collect it doesn’t have to be dropped off to me if you can’t. Make an offer please ⚽️

Meal Preparation for weekdays

$150

Christies Beach, South Australia, Australia

3rd Aug 2024

Hello Im after someone to help me with meal preparation & cooking 5 times a week. Can be prepared twice a week and delivered/picked up or prepare them then freeze some. Not to sure on exactly the plan but let me know what you can do for me. Meal Preparation for Lunches and Dinner. Must have previous experience in meal preparation. 5 days a week 10meals prepared & cooked Per week (5 lunches + 5 dinners) Healthy food for work Ingredients to be bought by myself or organised by yourself. I'm flexible Can be made at home or at my house. This will be an ongoing situation on weekly basis. Thanks Dwayne

Home cooking

$20

Oaklands Park SA, Australia

8th Jul 2024

Weekly cooking Indian food

Meal prep gluten free dairy free meals

$65

City of Marion SA, Australia

27th May 2024

I’m looking for a some who can cook gluten free dairy free meals either in my home or in their own home and I pick up each fortnight. I am wanting a big batch’s of food so I can spread it out over the fortnight in containers for my lunches (example a lasagne, stir fry or even a curry with rice and veggies) - I will purchase ingredients & deliver - I will also deliver food containers - You choose the meal and send me the ingredients list - preferably on the healthier side - I want two meals made each fortnight

Vietnamese Cooking Tutor Required

$30

Lynton SA, Australia

28th Apr 2024

I am seeking a person experienced in Vietnamese cooking to provide lessons (say 2 hours each) for my wife to make full flavour and authentic Vietnamese dishes. I envisage several lessons will be required . Can be at your place or mine or other agreed location. Wife is a good cook. Please quote hourly rate.

Birthday decorator

$150

Woodcroft SA, Australia

7th Dec 2023

Daughter’s 1st Birthday Decoration - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, 9 December 2023

1st birthday back drop and balloons

$600

Warradale SA 5046, Australia

25th Sep 2023

Hope you are doing well. We are looking for our son's 1st birthday party decor on October 12th evening 6pm at taste of Himalayas brighton. We want cocomelon theme with the cocomelon kid mockup and one number cake table. Could you please find the below picture for reference regarding the balloon pattern we are interested in. Colour of the balloons ( lavender and dark blue, gold/silver). Can you help us with this? - Due date: Before Thursday, 12 October 2023

Somebody to come and decorate hall we have hired for a birthday

$1,000

Coromandel Valley SA, Australia

12th May 2023

We are having a murder mystery themed masquerade party - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, 10 June 2023

21st birthday decoration

$500

Brighton SA, Australia

10th Feb 2023

21st birthday banners, stage decorated - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, 18 March 2023

Meal Preparation

$125

Melrose Park SA, Australia

18th Jan 2023

Cook and prepare one week's worth of meals following a meal plan. Groceries and Tupperware supplied. All food must be weighed, and the meal plan followed precisely. The recipes are quite simple so looking for someone with basic culinary skills that can follow directions and prepare the meals with attention to detail and high standards of hygiene. This will be a recurring weekly task that can be completed on any day of the week as long as it's the same day each week. There will be minor variations to the plan each week, and recipes may be swapped every few weeks. It will take approximately 2 hours each week and can be completed at your home. - Due date: Flexible

Courtney is fantastic! Prepped delicious meals and had an eye for detail. She listened to exactly what I wanted and was able to tailor her service to my needs.

WEEKLY Home Cooked Meals

$100

Morphett Vale SA, Australia

10th Dec 2022

Hello I'm after Home Cooked Meals for 2 1 Adult 1 Child well 16yrs old eats me out of home 😂 Weekly

Family meal preparation

$250

Glenelg SA, Australia

24th Jul 2022

I am looking for an experienced competent cook to shop, prepare and cook meals for a family of 4 once or twice day a week for approximately 2-3 hours each time. This is an ongoing weekly task 😊

Birthday telegram - wiggles inspired

$100

Colonel Light Gardens SA, Australia

29th Jun 2022

Be dressed as a wiggle and sing happy birthday and then leave - Due date: Needs to be done on Wednesday, 29 June 2022

Home cooked meals

$100

Morphett Vale SA 5162, Australia

28th Jun 2022

Hi Wanting home cooked meals Pasta roast parmigiana soup comfort food for 2 Son 16 eats heaps - Due date: Flexible I'm after regular meals wish I can freeze if that makes life easier for you Thank you

Weekly meal prep food cooked

$10

South Plympton SA, Australia

23rd May 2022

Would require collecting groceries and cooking 8 meals for the week (5 lunches & 3 dinners). Fairly unsure what people charge for this, so open to offers and can select the best ones from there. Food to be dropped at my home by Sunday evening in South Plympton. Wanting to find out the cost of service (not including my groceries). Thanks

Meal preparation for family of 4

$200

Glenelg SA, Australia

9th May 2022

I am needing a competent cook to prepare and cook meals for a family of 4 one day a week for approximately 4-5 hours. This is an ongoing weekly task 😊

7yo boy birthday cake

$120

Sheidow Park SA, Australia

17th Mar 2022

Hi, I am looking for someone who can make a birthday cake to feed 25 people for a party this Sunday (20/3/22). Ideally looking at a Minecraft or Roblox themed cake. Looking to pay between $80-$120. Thanks!!

Housekeeping, home cleaning and meal preparation once a week

$140

North Brighton SA, Australia

20th Feb 2022

I’m looking for a housekeeper and someone to keep the house in order once a week with a regular clean: floors vacuumed and mopped, dusting, kitchen and bathrooms cleaned, maybe take the washing in and fold it, be here to accept supermarket delivery, and it would be brilliant to find someone who can get dinner ready too. - Due date: Flexible Type of clean: Regular Number of bedrooms: 3 Number of bathrooms: 2 Equipment and supplies: Tasker must provide

Wedding cake

$100

Morphett Vale SA, Australia

19th Oct 2021

I sorry I didn’t get back to you I want a simple wedding cake

In-house meal prep for clean eaters

$90

Glenelg North SA 5045, Australia

12th Oct 2021

I'm seeking a healthy foodie to make kids meals. I have the cook books, I have the ingredients but the time making things for my daughter means I eat the same food and my body works on a different diet. We are organic clean eaters and I have a dehydrator, Vitamix, cookbooks for a specific diet and so on. Looking at Mondays and Wednesdays for an 1.5 hours a day @$30 per hour