Cooking and baking help in Ipswich and the North Shore
From a batch of cookies to a weeknight dinner or a backyard cookout, a neighbor who loves to cook can lend a hand.
Birch opens to the public later in 2026. Become a founding member to hear from us first.
What you can ask for
- Home baking for gatherings and holidays
- Weekly meal prep
- A cooked dinner in your kitchen
- Running the grill for a cookout
- Kitchen help when you're hosting
- Baking with or for the kids
How Birch works
- Pick a neighbor. Browse real profiles, prices and reviews from people in your town and nearby.
- Send a request. Choose a date and describe the job. Your card is saved, not charged.
- Pay when it's done. The job happens, you confirm, and payment is released. Then leave a review.
Trust, built in
- Vouched and verified: every provider is referred by an existing member and approved by a person before their profile goes live.
- Protected payment: your card is charged only after the job is done.
- Private by default: your address is shared only after a provider accepts, and you message on Birch.
Tips for a great visit
- Mention allergies and dietary needs in your request.
- Agree on who buys the ingredients before the day.
- Providers who cook or bake confirm they follow Massachusetts food safety and cottage food rules.
Where we help
Birch serves 31 towns within about 20 miles of Ipswich, Massachusetts, including Ipswich, Rowley, Essex, Hamilton, Topsfield, Wenham, Newbury, Boxford. See every town we serve.