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Sealing shower Tray
£80
Keola was absolutely amazing, honestly she made the party so great and everyone loved everything because of her, I would really recommend her to everyone and I’m definitely going to use her services for next time!
Event decorator for 1st birthday party
£5
Well done on your first job, some room for improvement but overall entertaining
Happy birthday
£60
Great job, thank you Jay!
Reseal shower tray
£50
An absolute pleasure working with Keola. A true professional who knows her game very well. Was very happy with the ballon setup she did for us. Would defo recommend her and would use her services again.
Ballon arch for 40th birthday cake cutting backdrop
£50
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What do cooking services in London 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.
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Recent Cooking tasks in London
Meal prep at home (recurring)
£40
Snaresbrook, Greater London
5th Dec 2024
Hi all, I'm reaching out from Leytonstone in East London. I'm looking for someone to come to my home each week and prepare my meals for the week. I'm following a healthy diet, so ideally, I'd love high-protein meals with plenty of vegetables and low carbs. I need two meals per day, so roughly 10-12 meals prepared each visit. I enjoy a variety of cuisines: Indian, Arabic, Chinese, Mexican, Caribbean, and Italian. I'm happy to have the groceries delivered beforehand to make things easier. I am happy with two dishes per week (5 meal each) and then rotate the menu the following week. Let me know if you're interested, and we can discuss rates and scheduling. Notes: The proposed pay below is per week for one session (assuming it will take 1-2 hours). I will order the groceries. Feel free to counter with an offer . Thanks!
Weekly house cleaner (and maybe meal preparation)
£30
Docklands, Greater London
5th Dec 2024
I would like someone to spend around 3/4 hours a week cleaning the flat, ironing shirts and meal prepping Preference for Filipino due to cultural similarities
Party decor
£100
Hackney Marsh, Greater London
24th Nov 2024
My son is having a bike-themed party in a few weeks, and I’m looking for someone who can help decorate the kids’ table and cake table with a BMX/race theme. The kids will only be seated for about an hour to eat, so I don’t want to spend a fortune, but I’d love to create a wow factor for them. There will be 11 kids in total.
7th Birthday decor, oxygen Acton 23rd November from 1300hrs.
£150
West Acton, Greater London
18th Nov 2024
Balloon arch, neon balloons if possible, 7th birthday banner for a girl who doesn’t like pink. If you’re interested I can Wattsapp a video. Thanks
Home cooking
£120
Bloomsbury, Greater London
14th Nov 2024
Home cooked meals 3-4 times a week, prepared in my home and left ready for me to heat and serve.
Cake decorating
£15
Balham, Greater London
29th Oct 2024
I will have a pre made cake which I would need it to be decorated I have got all of the stuff that’s required it would also be Minnie Mouse theme so I have purchased all of the Minnie Mouse I just need someone to put it all together on the cake thanks
Weekly meal prep
£300
Farringdon, Greater London
28th Oct 2024
Weekly Meal Prep Service: - Chef provides grocery list; I supply ingredients - You come to my home - Cook simple, easy-on-stomach meals (French/British/Italian/Russian) - Pack meals and store in fridge - Clean up after cooking
Birthday decorations
£70
Hurst Park, Surrey
22nd Oct 2024
It is my daughter first birthday I just want ballon decoration
Weekly meal prep
£200
Notting Hill, Greater London, W11
21st Oct 2024
Need weekly meal prep for 10-12 meals / week. Healthy and nutritious
5th Birthday Party Decoration
£175
Albany Park, Greater London
11th Oct 2024
5th Birthday party of our son. It will be a pizza making birthday party. Looking for a budget decorator to decorate at the venue. Decoration time - 10:05 - 10:30 am. Idea - Open to suggestions. One sail board and balloon decor with paddington cut out. Balloons around.
Ballon arch for 40th birthday cake cutting backdrop
£50
Blackfriars, Greater London
30th Sep 2024
I need a classy ballon arch for cake cutting back drop for my wife’s 40th birthday at a bar in the city of London.
An absolute pleasure working with Keola. A true professional who knows her game very well. Was very happy with the ballon setup she did for us. Would defo recommend her and would use her services again.
Help me chop ingredients for meal prep
£35
Leamouth, Greater London
29th Sep 2024
I meal prep for the week on Sundays and need someone who will help me weekly for 2 hours from 3pm to chop vegetables and ingredients at our apartment. You can listen to music or be in your own zone (as I will be) and I’ll throw in a nice coffee while we work to get the week set up! Prefer someone who has good amount of cooking experience and doesn’t need to be micromanaged!
Birthday decoration
£50
Ilford, Greater London, IG1
27th Sep 2024
Do a simple baloon decorations in a restaurant in Ilford at 12pm on 6th October.
Baby shower
£150
Ickenham, Greater London, UB10
21st Sep 2024
Baby shower games for guest around 40 to 50
Decoration for birthday
£150
Hillingdon Heath, Greater London
20th Sep 2024
1st birthday decoration needed., we have everything needed for the decoration.
Home Cooking
£100
Becontree, Greater London
20th Sep 2024
I love to cook for and i want to start making money on it
Sweetest Task on Earth: Get Paid £250 to Eat Cheesecake
£250
Eel Pie Island, Greater London
16th Sep 2024
Here at Mighty Slice, we make high-protein cheesecakes handcrafted by patisserie chefs to be the perfect everyday sweet treat. We’re looking to pay someone £250 to indulge in our delicious, high-protein cheesecakes, sampling our Caramelised Biscuit, Cookies ‘N’ Cream, and Creamy Strawberry Cheesecake, to then help us bake up our next flavour ideas. We aren’t looking for the next Paul Hollywood or Mary Berry, but you should have a passion for cheesecake, be known as the one with the ‘sweet tooth’, and always be that person at dinner reaching for the dessert menu. The three-hour tasting session will take place in London this October. What you’ll need to do: · Make an offer below and tell us what culinary experience you have, and the type of protein treats you’ve tried · Write a sentence expressing your love for cheesecake · Be willing to be filmed during the tasting for marketing purposes
Event decorator for 1st birthday party
£5
Lewisham, Greater London
13th Sep 2024
I need an event decorator for my sons 1st birthday, I need the set up exactly like the photo I’ve put below or exactly similar
Keola was absolutely amazing, honestly she made the party so great and everyone loved everything because of her, I would really recommend her to everyone and I’m definitely going to use her services for next time!
Elsa look alike needed for birthday party
£50
Manor House, Greater London, N4
7th Sep 2024
Costume provided Present cake and sing happy birthday Take a few pics No more that 30 mins
Cooking vegan food for a family of 4 adults for a week.
£100
Morden, Greater London, SM4
21st Aug 2024
I am looking for a chef that can cook vegan food ( Indian cuisine is definitely a plus) for a family of 4 adults (this will reduce to a family of 2 adults during winters). I am talking about 3-4 meals that can be consumed twice each(I.e each meal for dinner and lunch) . This can be a weekly engagement if we align. I have a fully stocked kitchen and can provide any ancillaries or ingredients that you require. I will expect recipes from yourself. Time assumption- 4-5 hours(you can quote me the number of hours you need ) Days of the week - Assuming 1