CAPE TOWN chef, Jill van As, brings Kitchen Table Talk to Makers Landing this weekend, a heartfelt cooking demonstration. Acclaimed chef, entrepreneur, and motivational speaker Van As invites guests to join her for an evening of soulful cooking, conversation, and connection at her upcoming Kitchen Table Talk cooking experience, on Saturday, 15 November 2025, from 6pm to 10pm.
This unique event welcomes everyone, regardless of age or gender, whether attending as a date night or a friendship evening. It offers a fresh take on how we experience cooking together. Van As explains in a voice note shared with her community that she hopes to “change the narrative of cooking being a chore, and instead see it as a time to connect, create, and take time out of the day to make something beautiful with someone you care about.”
At its core, Kitchen Table Talk is about creating a sacred space for creativity, connection, and healing. It is an invitation to slow down, share stories, and rediscover the simple joy of food as both nourishment and emotional restoration.
Van As’s Kitchen Table Talk sessions have long been celebrated for their heartfelt honesty and warmth, blending cooking demonstrations, storytelling, and open conversation in an intimate and inspiring atmosphere.
“For me, the kitchen table has always been a sacred space, a place where truth, tears, and laughter coexist,” she says. “Through Kitchen Table Talk, I want people to rediscover their voices, their value, and their joy, one meal, one story at a time.”
As the author of The Epicurean Journal, a cookbook-meets-memoir that beautifully connects recipes with personal reflection, Van As has inspired countless readers to find courage and healing in the kitchen. “My book is a guide to how food gave me courage and a space to heal,” she says. “May you create your own memories in your kitchen.”
The November event will feature live cooking, tastings, and intimate storytelling, offering a rich sensory and emotional experience that brings people together through the universal language of food.
Beyond her writing and workshops, Jill co-owns Vibe Events and Catering with her husband, a thriving business that celebrates authenticity, creativity, and community. She is currently working on her second book, set for release in 2026, continuing her exploration of how food intertwines with healing, love, and self-discovery. Through her workshops, speaking engagements, and catering company, Van As continues to inspire women to embrace authenticity, resilience, and connection – one story and one meal at a time.
EVENT DETAILS
Date: Saturday, 15 November 2025
Time: 6pm-10pm
Venue: Makers Landing, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
Tickets: R450 per person
Bookings: hello@jillvanas.com
