Cook for homes in New Friends Colony
Households in New Friends Colony (110025), in Delhi's South Delhi belt, are mostly independent houses and bungalows with flexible timings, with demand led by families with children, senior citizens. That shapes how a cook is placed here: fixed daily slots are the most requested arrangement, with 1–2 hours per meal slot for part-time; full day for full-time cooks.
The same helpers usually cover Okhla, East of Kailash and Kalkaji, which keeps timings reliable across the area. Helpers serving New Friends Colony typically travel from Taimoor Nagar. Placements are arranged relative to New Friends Colony Community Centre and The Suryaa New Delhi so travel time is predictable.
Timings and access for a cook in New Friends Colony
New Friends Colony is mostly independent houses, so there is no society gate between your cook and your door. Timings are agreed directly with you, which makes early-morning and late-evening slots easier to arrange in New Friends Colony than in tower complexes.
Large independent homes on big plots, many with staff quarters, so full-time and live-in arrangements are common and entry is managed by each household.
Ashram on the Pink Line and Sukhdev Vihar on the Magenta Line are the nearest metro stations, with buses along Mathura Road. Many helpers walk in from the adjacent Taimoor Nagar settlement.
Helpers navigate New Friends Colony by its landmarks — New Friends Colony Community Centre, The Suryaa New Delhi and Jamia Millia Islamia — so quoting the nearest one alongside your address in 110025 usually gets the first visit right.
New Friends Colony sits in the South Delhi belt, and slots here are planned around that area's travel times rather than city-wide averages.
Where helpers serving New Friends Colony travel from
Most helpers working in New Friends Colony travel in from Taimoor Nagar, which is why morning slots in New Friends Colony fill up earlier than afternoon ones.
The same helpers usually cover Okhla, East of Kailash, Kalkaji and Sarita Vihar as well, so if a slot in New Friends Colony is taken we can often place someone already working a few minutes away.
Demand in New Friends Colony comes mainly from families with children and senior citizens at home, and that shapes which timings are hardest to book here.
What a cook in New Friends Colony does
- Cooking breakfast, lunch and/or dinner as agreed
- Veg or non-veg cooking per household preference
- Kitchen prep — chopping, kneading, marination
- Post-cooking kitchen cleanup
- Tiffin/dabba preparation if agreed
Not included (ask us for add-ons)
- House cleaning beyond the kitchen (hire a maid)
- Grocery shopping unless explicitly agreed
- Catering for large events
- Childcare or elder care duties
Modes and typical hours in New Friends Colony
Available as full-time, part-time, live-in in New Friends Colony. Typical hours: 1–2 hours per meal slot for part-time; full day for full-time cooks.
Households across 110025 book these slots, and the same helper often covers more than one home in New Friends Colony, so an agreed start time matters more here than a flexible one.
How we verify helpers placed in New Friends Colony
Every helper we place in New Friends Colony goes through identity and address document checks and a background verification before an interview is arranged. Our full process is described on the how-we-verify page.
Replacement policy for New Friends Colony placements
If a helper placed in New Friends Colony does not work out, our replacement policy covers a replacement within the plan you choose. The exact terms are on the replacement-policy page.
How booking works in New Friends Colony
- Tell us your requirement on WhatsApp or the app — service, hours, and your address in New Friends Colony.
- We shortlist verified helpers who already travel to New Friends Colony and arrange interviews with you.
- Confirm your helper and start in New Friends Colony; replacement support stays available under your plan.
Indicative pricing
| Service | Indicative band |
|---|---|
| Cook | ₹10,000 – ₹18,000 / month |
Indicative monthly bands, not quotes. The exact salary is agreed with the helper after the interview.
What moves the price:
- Hours per day and days per week
- Tasks included (cooking, laundry, childcare add-ons)
- Household size and home size
See the full pricing page for plans.
Frequently asked questions
Which pincode does New Friends Colony service cover?
New Friends Colony falls under pincode 110025, which it shares with part of the neighbouring Okhla belt. Coverage spans the colony's lettered blocks around the Community Centre.
Are live-in helpers available for homes in New Friends Colony?
Yes — many houses here are large plots with staff quarters, so live-in and full-day arrangements for cooks and housekeepers are common. Part-time help is also available from nearby settlements such as Taimoor Nagar.
Which areas near New Friends Colony do you also serve?
Okhla, East of Kailash, Kalkaji and Sarita Vihar are all nearby and covered by the same helper network. The Jamia Millia Islamia and Holy Family Hospital belt adjoining the colony is included too.
Is a larger house a problem for a part-time helper?
Independent houses often have more floors, a courtyard or terrace, and outdoor areas than a flat, so the task list can be longer. Be clear about which areas are to be covered daily and which are occasional, and size the slot accordingly. A full-time helper or domestic help may suit larger homes better than a short part-time slot.
Is there a trial before confirming a cook?
A trial cooking session is normally arranged so you can taste the food and see how the cook works in your kitchen. You can also interview the cook about the dishes they are comfortable with and their timings. The arrangement is confirmed after the trial if both sides are happy.
Are cooks verified?
Yes. Each cook's documents are checked and background verification is completed before placement. Hygiene practices and comfort with your kitchen setup, such as gas, induction or a chimney, are things you can discuss during the interview.
What does MyBuddyMaid do?
MyBuddyMaid connects households with verified domestic helpers: full-time and part-time maids, cooks, babysitters and nannies, elder-care attendants and all-rounder domestic help. You share your requirements, matching helpers are shortlisted, and you interview and trial before confirming. The service is available in Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore and Mangalore.
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