Jamie Oliver Quotes

James Trevor "Jamie" Oliver was born in Clavering, Essex, England. He is a British celebrity chef, restaurateur, TV presenter and writer. He is most known for his typically English cuisine that has garnered him numerous television shows and restaurants. When he moved to serve as a sous chef at the River Cafe he was noticed by the BBC and in 1999 debuted his television show, The Naked Chef which was followed by his first cook book subsequently becoming the No. 1 bestseller in the UK. After his Naked Chef Series he was endorsed by multiple companies and expanded his television capacity to include a documentary called Jamie's Kitchen; garnering him an invitation from the Prime Minister to 10 Downing Street. In June 2003, Oliver was honored as a Member of the Order of the British Empire. In June 2003, he was awarded an MBE for his services to the hospitality industry. In December 2009, he received the 2010 TED Prize. He hosted Jamie's 15 Minute Meals on Channel 4, which aired for 40 episodes in 2012. In July 2000, Oliver married Juliette Norton. They have five children.