Jamie Oliver
Essex-born cookery writer, chef and restauranteur...
Since his arrival on the TV cookery and publishing scene in the late nineties, Jamie Oliver has wowed generations of food lovers with his enthusiasm and his no-nonsense, tasty recipes. He grew up surrounded by good food: his parents ran the Cricketers pub in Clavering, Essex and, from the age of eight, he started cooking and helping the chefs.
Jamie's apprenticeship to restaurant cooking came under some of the best chefs in London. To begin with there was Antonio Carluccio and Gennaro Contaldo at the Neal Street Restaurant. Then, he moved on to the River Cafe under Rose Gray and Ruth Rogers. The Italian influence on his cooking is strong, with its use of herbs and simple, full-flavoured recipes. It was while he was working at the River Cafe that he was spotted by a television producer and his life changed forever.
The first series that featured Jamie's cooking was The Naked Chef. It was an overnight success, attracting the kind of audience that wouldn't normally watch food programmes. The book that accompanied the series became a bestseller and the young chef, always fully clothed, was catapulted into the limelight. He has published numerous books since, most of which are listed below, and has enjoyed enormous sales success.
Jamie became the recipient of the prestigious TED award for 2010 at a ceremony in California. In August 2010 the Food Revolution series received an Emmy Award for Best Reality Series.
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Name: Jamie Oliver
Date of birth: 1975
Place of birth: Clavering, Essex
Current Home: London
Education: Westminster Catering College. Various Kitchens!
Similar Authors: Nigel Slater, Rose Gray and Ruth Rogers, Gennaro Contaldo
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Jamie's Great Britain
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Celebrating Britain's very best food Jamie grew up in one of the first true British "gastropubs", which his Mum and Dad still run today. For him, the heart and soul of real British cooking is food that puts a smile on your face....
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Jamie's Great Britain
by Jamie Oliver
| Format: | Hardback 408 pages |
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| Published: | 29/09/2011 |
| Publisher: | Michael Joseph Ltd |
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Celebrating Britain's very best food Jamie grew up in one of the first true British "gastropubs", which his Mum and Dad still run... Read more
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Jamie's America
by Jamie Oliver
| Format: | Hardback 360 pages |
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| Published: | 03/09/2009 |
| Publisher: | Michael Joseph Ltd |
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America - A country of many contrasts. For me, it presented the ultimate food trip to explore places, ingredients, food culture & traditions. I... Read more
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Jamie Does
by Jamie Oliver
| Format: | Hardback 360 pages |
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| Published: | 15/04/2010 |
| Publisher: | Michael Joseph Ltd |
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"Jamie Does"...is Jamie's personal celebration of amazing food from six very different countries. Cheap, short-haul flights and long... Read more
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Jamie's 30-Minute Meals
by Jamie Oliver
| Format: | Hardback 288 pages |
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| Published: | 30/09/2010 |
| Publisher: | Michael Joseph Ltd |
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In his new book, "Jamie's 30-Minute Meals", Jamie proves that, by mastering a few tricks and being organized and focused in the... Read more
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Jamie's Monster Bake Sale
by Jamie Oliver
| Format: | Paperback 32 pages |
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| Published: | 03/02/2011 |
| Publisher: | Penguin Books Ltd |
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Get ready to throw the best bake sale ever with thirteen of Jamie's Favourite sweet treats. These biscuits, brownies, cupcakes, muffins and... Read more
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Jamie's Kitchen
by Jamie Oliver
| Format: | Paperback 336 pages |
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| Published: | 28/01/2010 |
| Publisher: | Penguin Books Ltd |
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"Jamie's Kitchen" is the ultimate guide for people who love great food and want to cook. It's packed with clear, no-nonsense... Read more
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Jamie's Dinners
by Jamie Oliver
| Format: | Paperback 336 pages |
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| Published: | 28/01/2010 |
| Publisher: | Penguin Books Ltd |
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Jamie's back with a vengeance. This time he's tackling school dinners and family meals. "Jamie's Dinners" sees Jamie Oliver... Read more
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Happy Days with the Naked Chef
by Jamie Oliver
| Format: | Paperback 320 pages |
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| Published: | 28/01/2010 |
| Publisher: | Penguin Books Ltd |
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Jamie is one of Britain's best-loved chefs who has made cooking interesting and accessible, not only for a new generation but for all those who... Read more
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The Return of the Naked Chef
by Jamie Oliver
| Format: | Paperback 288 pages |
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| Published: | 28/01/2010 |
| Publisher: | Penguin Books Ltd |
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The bestselling, brilliant young chef is back with a second book to accompany a major BBC TV series. There is no doubt that Jamie Oliver has... Read more
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The Naked Chef
by Jamie Oliver
| Format: | Paperback 256 pages |
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| Published: | 28/01/2010 |
| Publisher: | Penguin Books Ltd |
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Britain's most exciting young chef, Jamie Oliver combines bold flavours and fresh ingredients within simple recipes. He is at the cutting edge... Read more
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Jamie's Ministry of Food: Anyone Can Learn to Cook in 24 Hours
by Jamie Oliver
| Format: | Hardback 360 pages |
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| Published: | 03/10/2008 |
| Publisher: | Michael Joseph Ltd |
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'The aim of this book is to completely inspire people who have no interest in food to have a go' - Jamie Oliver. Sixty years ago food was in... Read more
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Jamie at Home: Cook Your Way to the Good Life
by Jamie Oliver
| Format: | Hardback 408 pages |
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| Published: | 06/09/2007 |
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This book is very close to my heart. It's about no-nonsense, simple cooking with great flavours all year round. When I began writing it, I... Read more
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Cook with Jamie: My Guide to Making You a Better Cook
by Jamie Oliver
| Format: | Hardback 448 pages |
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| Published: | 05/10/2006 |
| Publisher: | Michael Joseph Ltd |
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'I can't tell you how long I've dreamt about writing this book. It's the biggest book I've ever done, and I've really tried... Read more
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