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What do private chef services include?

When opening up private chef jobs on Airtasker, you can fully customise the task depending on your need. You have control over the inclusions and budget so that personal chefs can prepare all food based on your preferences or requirements. This means that you can enjoy any cuisine without worrying if it meets your dietary needs. Here are some things to expect when booking a private chef near you through our platform:

In-house chef

Having a private chef at home can give any meal an upgrade. Hire a Tasker for special occasions like anniversaries or birthdays. Treat a loved one to a spread of all his breakfast favourites topped off with home-baked dessert. A professional chef can dedicate a day to create a menu and dining experience that rivals a fancy restaurant. The best part is you don’t even have to leave your home or bother with dress code restrictions. Have a candle-lit steak and wine night in your sleepwear if you want!

Meal prepping and planning

A private chef can also cook for you regularly, either preparing meals fresh daily or batch cooking a few dishes for the whole week. Feel free to let them know about your dietary requirements and preferences. They can even handle the grocery shopping for you and get quality ingredients for a full-course meal. Booking a personal chef service means your Tasker can also work with your fitness trainer or consult with a licensed nutritionist before creating a bespoke menu based on your current health status and goals.

Lastly, there’s no need to worry about cleaning up after cooking. These can all be handled by your Tasker whether they cook in your kitchen or prepare the meals in theirs and deliver it to you instead. All you need to do is sit back and savour your delicious food!

Dinner parties and catering

You can also hire a personal chef for group gatherings and events. Why bother slaving off in the kitchen to create an impressive feast? There’s also no need to arrange for pot luck any more for private dinner parties and Sunday lunches. Having a private chef for a dinner party will surely make event planning a breeze! You can enjoy your guests’ company without worries because a highly-rated Tasker has the kitchen under control. You can book catering for a small family reunion or a huge get-together with friends! Gone are the days when decadent dishes and fine dining is reserved for five-star restaurants. Transform any space into a food haven with a private chef on Airtasker!

Recent Private Chef tasks in Melbourne

Private chef for BBQ event

$400

St Kilda VIC, Australia

3rd Nov 2024

Hi there! We are searching for a happy chef to cook up a simple BBQ for our friends and family during a celebration get together near the St Kilda beach. We are expecting around 50 guests. Food to be served between 5-7pm. Happy to chat further about details, who does the shopping of ingredients etc and receive quotes!

Private chef to cater a small 40th birthday

$500

Moonee Ponds VIC, Australia

8th Oct 2024

A party of 2-4 people for a dinner. Cuisine preferences; Middle Eastern (think Maha), Japanese, Mexican, Indian or Sri Lankan.

Private chef for dinner party

$1,000

Fitzroy North VIC, Australia

2nd Oct 2024

30th birthday for 15-20 people Set menu- Vegetarian and other options In house cooking, kitchen provided.

I’m looking for a private chef to cook dinner for date night

$500

Southbank VIC, Australia

20th Sep 2024

I’m looking for a private chef (fine dining quality) to come cook for us at a new apartment in Southbank Melbourne CBD. It’s for a surprise birthday. Just for 2. Friday the 27TH. Must be elite & very experienced, seafood, anything Japanese, sashimi as dietary requirements are involved

Private chef

$1,500

South Melbourne VIC, Australia

21st Aug 2024

Private chef to cook for 2 weeks starting ASAP in South Melbourne apartment, basic Italian and European cuisine. Lunch and dinner preparation/ snacks. Not every night is necessary if preparation has been completed in advance.

Private chef for one night

$300

Southbank VIC, Australia

14th Aug 2024

looking to propose, need private chef Fine dinning prefer 3 three course but can do with two

Private chef to cook for 45th birthday dinner party

$5

Elwood VIC 3184, Australia

1st Jul 2024

Birthday celebration with 3-4 women

Very happy that I went ahead with getting Sam to be a private chef for a friend's birthday dinner. Both Sam and his partner Claire were professional and delightful to deal with. They were flexible and accommodating. Sam created a delicious menu that was built around our prefences.

Private Chef to cater a French Dinner

$900

Melbourne, VIC

7th Jun 2024

Every year I host a dinner during the Tour de France. This year I'm looking for a private chef to prepare a 3 course french themed dinner for 12 people in my home. Photos of previous dinners supplied as inspiration only.

Private chef & cocktail/Bartender experience for 2

$850

Cremorne VIC, Australia

19th Apr 2024

Looking for a private chef experience for two. We’re wanting a Japanese, Asian fusion or omakase experience. We’re after set menu of between 4-7 courses paired with a cocktail(s) to enhance the experience

Local regular private Chef

$5

Pascoe Vale South VIC, Australia

8th Apr 2024

Hi - my husband and I are extremely busy with our jobs and then kids sport in the evenings. We’re looking into hiring a private chef to prepare meals as we like to eat healthy home cooked food instead of takeaway. If this is something you would be interested in please reach out. Thank you

Private Chef - Permanent Shift

$200

Toorak VIC, Australia

9th Feb 2024

Busy family of 6 are looking for an experienced private chef to assist with food preparation. Our family prides itself on eating a clean, organic, gluten and dairy free lifestyle, so someone well versed in this philosophy, and passionate about this way of life would be best suited. 1 shift a week on Mondays 2-6pm. Menu, recipes and all food are provided. Ideally 4 main meals, 1 breakfast, 1 dessert and 1 snack should be prepared during this timeframe. This requires someone who has great time management skills as well as an ability to move between one or more recipes at a time. Person will be required to maintain work area clean, wash all utensils used throughout the shift and leave work area as it was found. Requirement: WWCC, Food Safety Certificate and Culinary Diploma In responding please provide a short background on your experience.

A private chef for home dinner party. Max guests 14

$1,120

Prahran VIC, Australia

9th Dec 2023

French menu 4 courses Duration 2.5-3 hours We will clean up and assist with the serving - Due date: Flexible

Private chef japanese

$650

Essendon VIC, Australia

16th Nov 2022

Private chef needed for a 3-5 course Japanese meal at home for a birthday dinner catering to 9 adults. - Due date: Needs to be done on Friday, 25 November 2022

Need a private chef for a birthday party!

$400

Richmond VIC, Australia

22nd Feb 2022

I am looking for a private chef to come and cook for roughly 8 of us for a friends birthday in Richmond. Preferably Mediterranean food but am open to other offers. MUST CATER FOR: gluten free and vegetarian (1 person, happy to eat vegan), and 1 other vegan person 2 course meal would be perfect (entree and main). Thank you! - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, 5th Mar 2022

Private chef to come to my house and cook for about 14 people

$1,500

Coburg VIC, Australia

27th Jan 2022

I want to enquire about getting a personal chef to come to my house and cook a meal for about 14 people. There will be one person that doesnt eat fish. Its for a birthday celebration - Due date: Flexible

PRIVATE CHEF NEEDED

$300

Docklands VIC, Australia

23rd Dec 2021

Cook a 5 star meal for a special someone and I - Due date: Needs to be done on Wednesday, 29th Dec 2021

Private chef

$400

Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia

24th Nov 2021

Private dinner for my wife’s birthday. Ideally a romantic dinner that you can cook at our place and serve for the two of us. - Due date: Needs to be done on Wednesday, 1st Dec 2021

Private chef, birthday dinner

$600

Southbank VIC 3006, Australia

24th Oct 2021

Hi, I need a private chef for my birthday on the 23rd of November. It would be a 3-course or 5- course meal for 6 people. (Fine dinning) you would need to bring the ingredients, cook, serve & leave the kitchen clean. Looking to pay around $50-80 per person. - Due date: Needs to be done on Tuesday, 23rd Nov 2021

Private chef

$600

Docklands VIC, Australia

15th Aug 2021

Looking for a chef to come a cook for me and my partner to celebrate our engagement, must have experience and be professional

Private Chef for a Dinner for 2

$250

St Kilda East VIC 3183, Australia

30th Jun 2021

Looking for a private chef that can create a special dinner for 2.