Hello...

I’m Jess! Proud Owner and Cook here at Just a Cook – a Catering Service based in Johannesburg! Cooking up interesting dishes with carefully sourced ingredients, flavours and colours.

Jess Ayres

Cook, Baker, Yummy stuff Maker

What do I do?

I offer a range of catered meals and treats. From main courses to starters and snacks. Take a look at some of my options below.

I love cooking from scratch. The longer the recipe, the happier I am. I cook with seasonal ingredients – locally sourced whenever possible, and love dishes that are distinctively not  “meat and two veg”

My baked goods are all tried and tested recipes made with butter, flour, eggs and all the good stuff. What they may lack in sugary coated decoration they make up for in taste!

Catering Services

March to June 2022 Catering offering

Just a Cook offers catering for up to 30 guests. This season’s menu includes a mix of Mediterranean Meals – from Italy to Palestine.

How about some dessert?

Have a look at my cake and dessert offering. Cakes, strudels and tarts await!

This Month's Menu

I offer a range of frozen meals which change on a monthly basis. All my frozen meals are hand-made with carefully selected ingredients and no additional preservatives or additives. They are the perfect thing to have tucked away in the freezer for the nights when you don’t feel like cooking but want a nourishing, comforting and delicious meal regardless.

You’ll soon identify your favourites – I might have a spare serving or two in the freezer – just get in touch!

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