Jamie Oliver is a renowned figure worldwide in the realm of food and campaigning. Over a span of 20 years in television and publishing, he has encouraged millions to indulge in cooking from scratch and enjoy fresh, tantalizing food.
He is the driving force behind a global food revolution through his organization, aiming to tackle childhood obesity, and improve overall health and happiness via food.
Jamie started his culinary journey at a very young age of eight, at his parents' pub, The Cricketers, located in Clavering, Essex. His professional career as a chef began after he left school and it eventually took him to the River Café. It was here that he was discovered by a television production company, marking the beginning of the Naked Chef.
He is credited with publishing 23 bestselling cookbooks, each accompanied with its own TV show. Jamie resides in London and Essex, along with his wife Jools and their children.