IN-PERSON & ONLINECOOKING WORKSHOPS
Learn simple cooking techniques blending Ayurvedic wisdom, Mediterranean flavours, and balanced nutrition - adaptable to your everyday kitchen.
Simple, nourishing cooking techniques for your everyday kitchen.Food has always been the thing that brings people together. It transcends language, culture, and background — it's how we show love, how we celebrate, how we slow down.
This is what it's all about — gathering together, eating and sharing. Whether that is at a table, on the floor, or anywhere in between… this is life. This is joy.
what to expect
Learn practical skills you can incorporate into everyday meals
Cook with confidence and ease, trusting your own palate
Understand why certain foods digest better and how to eat more mindfully
Master layered, nourishing flavours using simple techniques
Get comfortable improvising with ingredients you have at home
Leave with recipes and the knowledge to adapt them to your own kitchen
Connect with a small, intimate group and enjoy what you've made together
how it works
online live cook-alongCook live with Jes from your own kitchen in real time. Every session runs for 3 hours and includes everything you need to be prepared — recipe guide, shopping list and equipment list sent ahead of time, plus a recording so you can revisit anytime.
IN-PERSON · SMALL TABLEAn intimate, hands-on experience where you cook together then sit down and eat what you've made. Every session includes a recipe booklet, house-blended spice kit and premium ghee.
Sessions are hosted at a private venue in Sydney, with a maximum of 9 guests.
Dates and availability vary across the year. Check the booking link for current sessions.
INTRODUCING
Our next in-person workshops and upcoming online classesIn-person | small table
SYDNEY 2026Next class: 9th May - Bronte (Nourishing One-Pot Meals)
Small group | max 9 guests
Cook, learn and eat together in an intimate small group setting. — 3 hours hands-on, nourishing, and always memorable.
More in-person workshops are planned for August, September/October and November 2026.
Investment
Single class — $265
ONLINE | LIVE COOK ALONG
WORLDWIDE 2026Next class: 17th May (Nourishing One-Pot Meals)
Cook live from your own kitchen, in real time.
Join Jes live from your own kitchen, wherever you are. Monthly sessions running from May through to November — 3 hours of hands-on cooking, ask questions, and access recording anytime.
Investment
Single class — $110 (founding member price)
4-pack — $400
HOW TO BOOK
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Choose Your Format
Online from anywhere in the world, or In-Person at our Small Table in Sydney.
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Choose Your PACK
Single class, or save with a multi-class pack. Online packs available.
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Choose Your class
Browse the sessions below and book the ones that call to you.
CLASS SCHEDULE & MENU
AUTUMN
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A grounding start to the season — warming, nourishing and deeply satisfying. We'll cook simple, wholesome dishes that bring comfort and balance to your everyday table.
Sweet potato & black bean curry
Cumin roasted chicken thighs
Cauliflower & carrot dry curry
Zucchini rice with olives & dill
Herby zesty dressing
Date & walnut energy balls
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A celebration of autumn's best flavours. We'll build rich, layered curries from scratch and explore the spices that make Ayurvedic cooking so deeply nourishing.
Green moong dhal with fennel & dill
Mixed veggie tomato curry
Carrot & tomato curry
Coconut lime rice
Dark chocolate bark with cardamom & rose
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Simple, wholesome one-pot cooking for busy lives. You'll leave with techniques you'll reach for again and again on weeknights.
Sweet potato, chickpea & spinach curry
Tofu, veggie coconut curry
Tray baked chicken with butter beans, leeks & spinach
Veggie fried rice
Choc almond slice
WINTER
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Deep, warming spices for the heart of winter. We'll cook intuitively with what you have and create meals that truly nourish body and soul.
Lentil & vegetable soup
Spiced chickpea curry
Roasted pumpkin with tahini dressing
Turmeric cumin rice
GF flatbread
Almond & cardamom cookies
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Wholesome winter comfort food with an Ayurvedic twist. Familiar, warming dishes reimagined to support your digestion and energy through the cooler months.
Butternut pumpkin soup
Palak paneer (tofu option)
Green moong dosa
Cashew ghee cumin spiced rice
Cardamom rice pudding
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Come and join us for 3 days of learning Ayurvedic cooking in Gerringong.
SPRING
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Light, cleansing and restorative — a celebration of spring's arrival. We'll focus on fresh, vibrant dishes that help the body transition beautifully into the new season.
Wholesome chicken & veggie soup
Roasted spiced chickpeas, kale & tomato quinoa salad
Spring greens with herbs
Saffron & herb basmati rice
Lemon & coconut raw slice
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Gentle, restorative cooking to cleanse and reset. Simple techniques using seasonal ingredients to help you feel lighter, clearer and more energised.
Jes Chev kitchari
One-pot green detox soup
Simple green veggies
Roasted beetroot & citrus salad
Coconut & lime bliss balls
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A vibrant celebration of spring produce and flavour. We'll create a beautiful spread of dishes that capture the energy and abundance of the season.
Baked fish with lemon, radish & spring onions
Potato, pea & asparagus salad with herbs
Green goddess avocado salad
Zucchini & pea fritters
Beetroot cumin spiced rice
Vanilla & cashew bliss balls
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End the year around the table with a festive Ayurvedic feast. Menu coming soon when in-person dates launch.
*Menus may vary slightly depending on seasonal availability.
Workshops are held in small groups and require a minimum number of participants to go ahead. In the unlikely event this isn’t met, you will be notified a few days prior and offered a transfer or refund.
Please note in the unlikely event an online workshop date needs to change due to catering commitments, we will notify you as soon as possible and offer a transfer to the new date.
TESTIMONIALS
FAQ
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No - these classes are for all levels, from complete beginners to experienced cooks. You'll learn techniques that work whether you're just starting out or looking to deepen your skills.
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Let us know when you book and we can suggest modifications. Most recipes are naturally vegetarian and can be adapted for allergies.
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Absolutely - we love having people come together. Just book separate spots.
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Maximum 9 people for in-person classes so you get personal attention and an intimate learning experience.
Online class group size range from 7-15 people
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Our goal is to teach you techniques and confidence so you can cook intuitively in your own kitchen - adapting recipes based on what you have and what your body needs.
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No refunds are available on any booking. Deposits are non-refundable. No rescheduling available. You may transfer your spot or remaining pack classes to a friend at any time by notifying us at jes@jeschev.com
For full terms including pack cancellation policy visit our Terms & Conditions page.
MEET YOUR HOST JES
With years of experience as a holistic chef and Ayurvedic health practitioner, Jes specialises in simple, nourishing food for modern living. Her approach blends ancient Ayurvedic wisdom with practical, everyday cooking - making holistic health accessible and delicious.Jes believes that good food is medicine, and that cooking doesn't have to be complicated. When nourished properly, food can genuinely transform your life - enhancing your health, energy, and overall wellbeing.