IN-PERSON & ONLINE

COOKING 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-along

Cook 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 TABLE

An 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 classes

In-person | small table

SYDNEY 2026

Next 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 2026

Next 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

01

Choose Your Format

Online from anywhere in the world, or In-Person at our Small Table in Sydney.

02

Choose Your PACK

Single class, or save with a multi-class pack. Online packs available.

03

Choose Your class

Browse the sessions below and book the ones that call to you.

CLASS SCHEDULE & MENU

AUTUMN

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Come and join us for 3 days of learning Ayurvedic cooking in Gerringong.

SPRING

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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.

  • Let us know when you book and we can suggest modifications. Most recipes are naturally vegetarian and can be adapted for allergies.

  • Absolutely - we love having people come together. Just book separate spots.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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.