Ashley Webb purchased Cooking 101 on KY 54 in 2019, changing the name to Joys Cooking Classes shortly after that. She began offering fun and educational hands-on cooking classes and private events for children, teens, and adults and has since expanded to include a full-service cafe and meal prep services.
Webb launched Joyfull Java and Juice earlier this year. The restaurant offers an assortment of fresh juices, smoothies, acai bowls, and gourmet coffee. The menu also features several sandwich and wrap options for breakfast and lunch, along with various salads and soups.
Webb was adamant about offering online ordering through the restaurant’s website and app for greater convenience and to rival some of the area’s major chains.
“I ended up acquiring the former 12 Cities espresso machine,” she said. If you’re a local person, you’ll remember Beyond the Brim in Wesleyan Park Plaza. That was my first job, and I developed a passion and love for local businesses.”
Webb said she would watch the owner operate the business and always admired his love for it and the “heart and soul he put behind it.”
“I loved that place. I would often go on my days off. I would work for free because I loved being there so much. And, the community loved that place,” Webb said. “So, I’ve always dreamed of opening a coffee shop. This has all been God-given, and the doors have just opened at the right time.”
The cafe offers 24-ounce cups and an assortment of specialty drinks crafted with locally sourced coffee from Mylke. Webb is no stranger to the industry, having worked previously at Starbucks and The Creme.
With everything from cinnamon rolls to gluten-free muffins, Webb said there’s something on the menu for everyone.
“I love the cafe atmosphere and just serving people, hopefully giving them their cup of joy for the day,” she said.
Joys Cooking Classes is next door and offers guests an exciting culinary experience. Webb said they often host team-building events, couples’ nights, girls’ nights, bachelorette parties, family get-togethers, and more.
She assists organizers in planning a three-course meal to cook during the evening. Just last week, she had educators from Daviess County Middle School attend for a team-building exercise.
Joy-Ful Meal Prep is an extension of the cooking classes. Webb and her team offer lunch and dinner options for between $8 and $15.
To inquire about or order the meal prep, visit joyscookingclasses.com. Customers will place orders by midnight on Saturday and receive a text when their food is ready on Monday.
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