chef john casey.
Chef John Casey has built an extraordinary career from world-class kitchens to pioneering foodservice innovation. With more than 35 years in the culinary industry, he’s worked in Michelin-starred restaurants across Europe, won gold at the Culinary Olympics, written cook book Live Life Cook, and is founder of the national healthy ready-meal business Dineamic.
John's philosophy is simple: great food should make you feel amazing, look impressive and taste even better. You shouldn't have to choose between healthy and delicious, with the right techniques, you can have it all. Whether you're looking to elevate your weeknight dinners, impress at your next dinner party, or simply cook healthier without sacrificing the joy and flavor of great food, these classes will transform the way you cook.
23 april
Join Chef John Casey as he teaches essential professional cooking skills used in restaurant kitchens. You’ll learn how to bake fresh bread, cure and balance flavours, master slow-cooked meats, silky purées, and light, airy desserts. You’ll also learn the core principles chefs use daily to cook with precision, consistency, and confidence.
Alongside this, you’ll discover how to maximise flavour and nutrition, apply simple “master chef” finishing touches, and cook with a healthier approach inspired by John’s experience working with elite athletes and dieticians. The class includes both everyday meals and impressive dinner party recipes designed to elevate your home cooking to restaurant level.
menu.
John’s soda bread
Cured salmon + parsley cream
Beef brisket ragu + pomme puree
Poached quince + pedro ximénez zabaglione
class includes.
Recipes (printed + digital)
Limited to 12 people per class
Thursday 23 April | 6:00pm - 9:00pm
live life love: master chef cooking class with chef john casey | class 1
Join Chef John Casey to learn essential professional cooking skills—from balancing flavours to mastering slow-cooked meats and refined desserts.
You’ll build confidence with core chef techniques, learn to maximise flavour and nutrition, and create both everyday meals and impressive dishes that elevate your home cooking to restaurant level.
Wednesday 23 April | 6:00pm - 9:00pm
2 may
This class is designed to build your confidence in the kitchen while introducing restaurant-quality techniques you can easily recreate at home. With Chef John Casey’s extensive culinary experience you’ll learn how to create deep, layered flavours, master chef-level techniques in a simple and approachable way. In this class you’ll pick up practical restaurant tips and tricks that improve efficiency, consistency, and presentation in every dish.
All recipes are inspired by John’s Live Life Cook cookbook, with a strong focus on flavour, technique, nutrition, and presentation. By the end of the class, you’ll take home a collection of recipes, professional insights, and the confidence to cook with skill and creativity.
menu.
Mushroom + truffle risotto
Polenta crusted sardines
Red wine pears
class includes.
Recipes (printed + digital)
Limited to 12 people per class
Saturday 2 May | 10:30am - 1:30pm
live life love: master chef cooking class with chef john casey | class 2
This class builds your kitchen confidence while teaching restaurant-quality techniques you can recreate at home. With Chef John Casey’s guidance, you’ll learn to create layered flavours and master simple, professional methods.
Inspired by his Live Life Cook cookbook, you’ll gain practical tips to improve efficiency, consistency, and presentation—leaving with recipes, expert insights, and the confidence to cook with creativity.
Saturday 2 May | 10:30am - 1:30pm