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    Chef

    Jess Shadbolt

    Discipline
    Chef
    Based in
    New York City, New York, United States
    Portrait of Jess Shadbolt

    i. Biography

    Coming Up

    Training at Ballymaloe Cookery School gave Jess Shadbolt the base that shows up in the work: control, clean sourcing, and a close read on how a dish should land. From there, The River Café in London and New York shaped the line of a career built around polished but practical cooking. Today, that line is visible in two New York kitchens. Jess is co-founder and owner of King (since 2016), and chef and co-founder of Jupiter (since 2022).

    Where They Are Now

    At King in New York City, Jess Shadbolt works as co-owner and chef, holding the kitchen to the same exacting standard that defines the room. At Jupiter in New York City, Jess Shadbolt is co-founder and chef, bringing the same attention to balance and restraint to a second New York address.

    Career - co-founder and owner — King, Manhattan, New York City (2016–present) - chef and co-founder — Jupiter, New York City (2022–present) Education: Ballymaloe Cookery School

    Signature

    Panisse sits inside Jess Shadbolt’s signature set: a dish that points to a cook who understands texture, structure, and the value of doing one thing cleanly.

    FAQ What is Jess Shadbolt's current role? As of 2026, Jess Shadbolt is Co-owner and Chef. Where did Jess Shadbolt train or study? Jess Shadbolt trained at Ballymaloe Cookery School. What recognition has Jess Shadbolt received? Included in Food & Wine's list of the best new chefs in the United States (2018).