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Recent Home Cooking reviews

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I need home cooking

$200

Suri was awesome and would highly recommend.

Home Cooking/grocery shopping for a Family

$125

So grateful to come across Christine! Her food is absolutely delicious. She caters to a wide range of taste buds. Friendly and very kind. Would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for tasty and delicious homemade, fresh food!

Home cooked/homemade meals

$30

Nailed it! Friendly person, great food and great service. Thanks Christine 😊

I need home cooking

$100

Christine is amazing. Such a wonderful person. Looking forward to eating all the yummy food. I highly recommend Christine.

Home Cooking/Meal Prep

$50

Fantastic service coupled with delicious food. Highly recommend Christine

Home cooking with delivery

$130

What's the average cost of a home cook

$50 - $180

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$50

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$120

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$180

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Why book a home cooking service through Airtasker?

Let Airtasker connect you to the best home cook ​in your area! When you’re short on time, food preparation often takes the backseat. As stress levels rise, our instinct is to reach for food that’s easy, readily available and convenient. However, these kinds of food may not be what our body needs. Delicious as they may be, they might not be good for you in the long run.

Hiring a Tasker to provide home cooking allows you to enjoy food prepared just like mum’s or grandmum’s without having to labour hours and hours in the kitchen. Leave the slicing and dicing to us while you get that bread, figuratively, for the family.

This is an excellent option for busy parents or those living on their own. Home-cooked meals prepared specially for you will eliminate those moments deciding which takeaway to get daily. If you’re ready to start, select that pink “Post a Task” button. Taskers in your area would love to help!

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Top Home Cooking related questions

Good home-cooked meals are generally believed to be healthier than fast food or takeaway. Ordering out all the time is not only more costly. It can also take a toll on your health since they are either deep-fried or full of salt and sugar. Having a cook prepare your meals for you assures you that ingredients are fresh. If you want an even healthier option, you can also opt to hire a personal trainer or get advice from a nutritionist.

Home cooks can come to your home once a week and cook in your kitchen. This allows you to see how your food is prepared. However, if you don’t have enough kitchen space or would rather have your food delivered instead, home-cooked food delivery is possible too! Just ask your Tasker to cook the meals and have them delivered to your home or office after.

Usually, home cooks can come to your home or send food weekly. However, if you would instead book a home cook to prepare dishes for a group gathering or only need food delivered on a particular day, that’s not a problem. Hiring a home cook to prepare your meals every day is also possible. Just include your preferred frequency when you put up a task!

Each Tasker who sent you an offer will have reviews and ratings from previous clients. These can guide you in choosing the right one. When planning your menu and meals, your hired home cook can consider dietary requirements, allergies, and intolerances to avoid health issues. You can opt to have your Tasker cook in your home. If the meals are prepared in their own kitchen, feel free to request a virtual inspection. 

Personal chefs have usually had years of experience cooking in a commercial setting and could have earned a degree in their craft. A home cook may not have the professional training that a personal chef has, but don’t mistake for one second that the food and service they provide are less. Home cooks use their kitchen skills to bring you delicious food prepared just like how mum or grandmum would!

We understand that there could be a lot of things going on. A working mum with two little kids will barely have time to sleep, let alone keep the household spotless. Allow a Tasker to lend you a hand. There are cleaning, laundry and babysitting Taskers ready to connect with you! Just put up a task, pick a Tasker, and you’re all set.

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What do home cooking services include?

Hiring a home cook can change your overall eating experience. You can have home-cooked meals delivered when you’re craving something similar to your mum’s beef brisket or sticky toffee pudding recipe. Hiring a Tasker to prepare meals for you on an ongoing basis can remove the constant thinking about where to get healthy yet tasty home cooked food near you. Here’s what you can expect when you hire a home cook on Airtasker:

In-house cook

When you don’t have time to cook at home, meals can often be limited to what’s nearby and available. Hiring a Tasker to cook in your home allows you to enjoy hearty breakfasts and flavourful dinners without any hassle. There’s no need to block off portions of your day to slave away in the kitchen when you’re already too busy with work and other things to do on your list. Think of it as having your own personal chef, but the recipes can be more familiar and comforting.

Meals can be prepared one-time when you have family visiting or have batches of food prepared already for the week. Eliminate tasks like going to the grocery, cooking and cleaning up by hiring a Tasker to do all of it for you! Dig in a plate of yummy home-style baked pasta without lamenting about how to clean your oven.

Meal prepping and planning

Healthy eating can require a lot of time and effort when done by yourself. Hiring a home cook means you don’t have to struggle coming up with meal ideas, too! Let your Tasker know your dietary requirements and taste preferences. They can regularly visit to cook, store and freeze your menu for the week. If you prefer they cook at home, delivery of meals can be arranged as well. No more worrying about where to get reliable food delivery every mealtime. Just open up your fridge and take out what your Tasker prepared for that day. Pop it in the microwave or reheat it on a stovetop. Voilà, delicious food that’s ready to eat!

Dinner parties and catering

Get a home cook to cater for your dinner party or Sunday lunch. Instead of spending hours in the kitchen to prepare an impressive meal or bothering about pot luck, you and your guests can sit back and enjoy each other’s company. Your friends and family will appreciate being served meals that remind them of their childhood favourites. You can even ask your Tasker to use a family recipe if you want.

Recent Home Cooking tasks

Home cooked dinner & Laundry folded

$80

Mermaid Waters QLD, Australia

6th Feb 2025

Hey, I’m looking for someone to cook a healthy home cooked dinner for my family twice a week and fold the laundry while dinner is cooking. Days: ideally Monday and Thursday Time: ideally late afternoon, dinner to be ready by 5:15/5:30 Meal requirements: healthy, balanced and home cooked (nothing fancy, just nutritional and tasty please) Laundry: folding laundry while dinner is cooking We are looking for someone who enjoys cooking, is reliable and trustworthy. Ideally you will get the groceries so you know you have everything you need to cook for the week (time and groceries paid for)

Indian home cooking

$400

Botany NSW 2019, Australia

5th Feb 2025

We are a young couple working full time and in need for a cook who can cook indian style food. The cook will only need to come may be three times a week and prepare meal for two days. Something like one curry and chapathi or sometimes something special.

Home cooking - tamil Indian

$100

Point Cook VIC, Australia

1st Feb 2025

Looking for someone to come to our home and cook South Indian (Tamil) food. 2 times per week

Home cooked meals

$250

St Clair NSW, Australia

25th Jan 2025

Looking to get someone to plan, cook and portion meals each week for family. 5 adults, 1 teenager and a toddler. Happy for you to cook in our home or yours and deliver food ready to eat. Looking for lunch and dinners for 6 days a week.

Asian home cooking for family

$400

Kellyville NSW 2155, Australia

24th Jan 2025

We are a family of three. We work very long hours and therefore we need help with cooking tasty & delicious meals. We love all ethnic / international food! You can cook at home or cook in our kitchen, as long as it is fresh and delicious!

Home cooking - Tamil style

$120

Wantirna VIC 3152, Australia

24th Jan 2025

I'm looking for someone to cook meals at home for my family. If time permits, also help with simple home tasks such as putting out washing, ironing or wipe down fridge. Desirable - knowledge of Sri Lankan Tamil style cooking. All veges, meat, oils, spices, utensils provided. Would suit someone wanting to work between school drop off/pick up, or retiree etc.

At home cooking 2x-3x a week

$70

Rouse Hill NSW, Australia

23rd Jan 2025

Hi, I need someone to come home and cook a few dishes for us 2-3 times a week . The task would be 2 hours each time. All ingredients will be provided based on a menu that we decide every week . Cuisine - preferably south Asian but open to other offers as well . I am looking for someone to start as soon as possible. The price quoted is a daily price . Offer is 35AUD an hour . Open to offers .

Home Cooking

$300

Bellevue Hill NSW, Australia

20th Jan 2025

Private Chef to cook 1x weekly

Home cooking

$30

Kew VIC 3101, Australia

17th Jan 2025

North Indian home cook required on a regular basis 3-4 times a week for daily meal preparation. Menu will be provided beforehand to allow food preparation for 2-3 days at a time. Can be dropped off or made in home.

South indian home cooking in point cook

$50

Point Cook VIC 3030, Australia

16th Jan 2025

Request home cooking once daily veg south indian food at my residence in Point cook. Request this service for 2 weeks and cooking material will be provided

Healthy home cooked Indian/Asian meals - I can pick it up from you

$60

Victoria Park WA 6100, Australia

8th Jan 2025

Hi, I am looking for healthy home-cooked meals on an ongoing basis - preferably South Indian or Malaysian (or otherwise, any Asian food). At present, I don't have the time to cook. I priotise healthy ingredients and cooking methods which is why I don't wish to get take-away from restaurants all the time. I can pick up the food from you once a week at an agreed time. Perhaps you could make a few dishes - sufficient for about 3 meals in total. Happy to discuss or adjust as needed. Thank you :)

Weekly home cooked dinners 4-5 nights a week.

$200

Rose Bay NSW, Australia

5th Jan 2025

Weekly Dinner Cooking (4-5 Nights) My husband and I work full-time and are looking for someone to cook healthy dinners for us and our 2-year-old 4 to 5 nights a week, from Sunday or Monday until Thursday, in Rose Bay. We’re focused on nutritious meals, including fish, chicken, vegetables, and salads. Requirements: • Prepare and cook healthy dinners 4 to 5 nights a week (Sunday/Monday to Thursday) • Meals should be suitable for two adults and a toddler • We can provide the ingredients • Your role would be to cook and ensure the meals are ready each evening Details: • Location: Rose Bay • Time: Flexible, with meals ready for dinner. • Rate: $200 If you’re interested or have any questions, please reach out!

Home cooking

$120

Bondi NSW, Australia

1st Jan 2025

I’m looking for someone to do a weekly cook for 4-5 dinners at our house in Bondi for 4 people (two adults and two kids - 3 years and 1 years old). We would need for you to propose a healthy meal plan each week and for you to do the ingredient shopping and cleaning up.

Indian home cooking services 3 times a week

$250

Yarraville VIC 3013, Australia

1st Jan 2025

Indian cooking needed three times a week for 2 months Neat and hygienic cooking habits a must

Indian Home cooking and cleaning

$35

Rhodes NSW 2138, Australia

30th Dec 2024

Regular cleaning required with some cooking as well. Type of clean: Regular Number of bedrooms: 2 Number of bathrooms: 2 Equipment and supplies: Tasker must provide

Home cooked meals

$15

Brisbane QLD, Australia

29th Dec 2024

Chef to cook home made meals for me to pick up each week

Home cooking

$50

Glen Waverley, Victoria

21st Dec 2024

Indian gujurati veg cooking. 7 meals for three people. Comes once a week.

In home cooking

$50

Sydney Olympic Park NSW, Australia

13th Dec 2024

Indian cook who can come home and cook Indian meals. 2 -3 hours at a time, twice a week.

Home cooking on weekdays for 2 adults + 2 kids.

$100

Mascot NSW, Australia

5th Dec 2024

Me and my fiance both full time and struggle to cook. Looking for someone to cook home cooked healthy meals for us 2 and 2 kids.

Home cooking

$40

Glenwood NSW, Australia

30th Nov 2024

Hi, I’m looking for someone to come to our home and assist with cooking ( Indian food) cleaning, and other household tasks. We’re seeking help one or two days a week, and we’re flexible with the days. We are located in Sydney’s Northwest.