About Us
Health is Wealth
When people learn to cook, they are more likely to share family meals together. The benefits of eating together as a family are significant! Family relationships are improved. Children are more successful in school. They have a positive self-esteem. They develop a lasting, beneficial relationship with food.
“The first wealth is health.”
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Terri Davlantes
Terri’s early professional life was spent as a coronary care nurse and health law attorney. She spent most of her career in higher education, envisioning and bringing to life new mission-driven academic programs.
Fun fact: Terri loves all things lime!
“Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.”
Hippocrates
By the Numbers
%
want to learn Basic Knife Skills
%
want to learn Weekly Meal Planning
%
want to learn how to cook Healthy Meals
%
want to learn how to cook Fast, Easy Meals
What We Offer
Fresh Menus
Innovative Instructors
Measurable Results
Step-by-Step Recipes
Global Flavors
Happy Wallets
We are conscious of your budget and have carefully formulated recipes for delicious, low-cost meals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you offer gift certificates?
How long do classes last and what's included?
Classes typically last 2.5 hours. We provide ingredients for the recipes, chef-led instruction, hands-on cooking experience, aprons to use, a full meal, complimentary wine, and copies of the recipes to take home. We set up and clean up, and you show up and have fun! Come hungry because you will be eating what you prepare at our communal dining tables!
What is the typical class size?
The typical size of classes available to the public in our hands-on cooking classes is 16-18 guests.
Do I get to eat what I cooked?
Absolutely! Guests enjoy the food they have prepared at our communal dining tables. One of our greatest pleasures is seeing people who were strangers at the beginning of class leave as friends. We also encourage you to ask questions of our chefs to increase your culinary knowledge and confidence.
Who will I be cooking with?
If you purchase 2 or 3 tickets, you and your guests will be placed together at one of our nine cooking stations. If you purchase a single adult ticket you will be working at a station with one other person; however, you will each be cooking your own meal.
Can you accommodate special dietary restrictions?
Yes! During the checkout process you will be prompted to enter any dietary restrictions or preferences. We even offer plant-based vegan classes each month. If you have specific questions please contact us at info@jaxcookingstudio.com or (904) 379-6220.
May I reschedule or cancel a class?
We require 7 days’ notice to provide a credit card refund, minus the processing fees we encounter. We require 5 days’ notice to receive a gift certificate for the amount you paid. If you are not able to provide 5 days’ notice, we will attempt to rebook your tickets. If we are successful, we will provide you with a credit you may use on future classes. If your tickets do not sell, no refund or store credit will be issued. By that time, we will have committed staff, resources, and purchased food based on our confirmed bookings. In this event, we encourage you to gift your tickets to someone else.
Note: please see the cancelation policy on the Summer Camp page for cancelation policies specific to these camps.
What should I wear to class?
We recommend that you wear closed-toe shoes, minimal jewelry, comfortable clothing, and have long hair secured. We will provide an apron to use during the cooking class.
May children attend an adult class?
Children of any age accompanied by an adult may attend any of our Family classes. Children 14 or older may attend any of our Adult classes if accompanied by an adult. Children 6 or older may cook independently of adults in our Kids and Teens classes.
How often are classes repeated?
Most classes are repeated every 1-3 months with menus changing periodically. If you have a suggestion for a new class email us at info@jaxcookingstudio.com.
May I take photos or videos in class?
Do you offer corporate and private events?
Do you offer kids' birthday parties?
A cooking birthday party is such fun! The event is two hours long, and the kids do hands-on cooking for 90 minutes. During the last 30 minutes, they enjoy eating the food they made and celebrating the birthday child.
Choose a menu, set a date and time, and your birthday planning is complete! Contact us for more info at info@jaxcookingstudio.com.
Do you have a waitlist if the class I want is full?
Yes, if a class is full, please contact us at info@jaxcookingstudio.com. We will place you on the wait list and notify you if space becomes available. Please remember to specify the date and title of the cooking class you are interested in attending.
Will JAX Cooking Studio ever cancel classes?
On a rare occasion, we may need to cancel a class due to inclement weather or low enrollment. If we cancel a class, we will notify you as soon as possible and give you the option to obtain a complete refund or be placed in another class.
Please do not hesitate to get in touch should you have further questions!
Testimonials
What People Are Saying
“Five Stars for Fun!”
The Chef was AMAZINGLY patient and walks you through each step. I learned some new techniques 
. I definitely recommend you give them a try. It’s a lot of fun, the staff is wonderful. I give them 5 stars!
November 2020
"This Place is Addicting!"
This place is AMAZING. They have a huge array of classes, even plant based cooking classes. Everything you hate about cooking–the measuring and mess–is handled for you. I recommend you try a class. I swear it is addicting!
Cameron O.
November 2020
“My Kids Made Me Dinner!”
My daughters and I recently attended a pasta making class that was wonderfully taught. The girls enjoyed it so much they made fresh made pasta on their own last night. Thank you, JAX Cooking Studio, for giving my children the confidence and desire to cook
Lauren P.
January 2020
“Great Date Night”
The chef and staff were stupendous! If you are not a cook and want to learn how it's done or already skilled and just looking for a good date night this is definitely a great idea
Michael S.
November 2020
Hours of Operation
14035 BEACH BLVD #6
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32250
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
CLASSES FROM MORNING TO EVENING
Check out our to-go orders, virtual classes (with ingredient kits), and gift certificates, too!
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