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IH8Cooking Blog

Stories, updates, and practical help

Find the latest articles from our team about cooking support, meal planning, and the people behind IH8Cooking.

23 September 2026

I Can Cook. I Just Don't Want To: Why More Australians Are Outsourcing Dinner

More Australians are outsourcing dinner, not because they can't cook, but because they don't want to spend their limited time doing it. Here's why in-home cooking is becoming a practical option.

23 September 2026

Can NDIS Funding Be Used for Meal Preparation?

NDIS funding may be used for meal preparation support when it relates to a participant's disability. Here's how in-home cooking, groceries and cooking skills support can work.

23 August 2026

Can an In-Home Cook Cater for Dietary Requirements?

Need meal prep for dietary requirements? See how in-home cooking can work with food allergies, intolerances, preferences and specialised eating needs.

23 June 2026

Meal Prep for Neurodivergent Adults, Disability and Executive Function Challenges

Meal preparation can become overwhelming when planning, shopping and cooking take too much energy. See how practical in-home cooking support can help.

23 April 2026

What's It Actually Like to Cook for I Hate Cooking?

Thinking about becoming an I Hate Cooking cook? Here’s what the role is really like, why our cooks stay and how their feedback has shaped the business.

23 March 2026

Meal Prep for Busy Families: Is It Actually Worth It?

Is meal prep worth it for busy families? See how in-home cooking can reduce takeaway, save time and make weeknight dinners considerably easier.

21 March 2026

What Is In-Home Cooking and How Does It Work?

Discover how in-home cooking works. A professional cook prepares fresh meals in your kitchen, helping busy families, NDIS participants, older Australians and people recovering from injury.

23 February 2026

In-Home Cooking vs Meal Delivery: What's the Difference?

In-home cooking and meal delivery solve different problems. Here’s how they compare on menu choice, groceries, portions, dietary needs and convenience.

23 November 2025

Welcome to the IH8Cooking Blog

Welcome to the I Hate Cooking blog — what we do, who we cook for, and what we'll be writing about: meal prep, dietary requirements, NDIS support and more.