Jamie's Kitchen

Jamie's Kitchen (2002-2003)

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Jamie Oliver is taking a huge risk. He's decided to train 15 young unemployed Londoners as Chefs, who will work in a new non-profit making restaurant that he's building in the East End. Jamie left school himself without formal qualifications and he believes it is passion for food not academic qualifications that makes a good cook. But he's chosen a busy year in which to launch the project, he has visits to Japan and America planned, he's writing a new book and he's about to become a father.

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Scheduleevery Tuesday (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E07The Big OneSep 23, 2003
S01E06FifteenSep 16, 2003
S01E05Judgment TimeDec 10, 2002
S01E04Fantastic OpportunitiesDec 3, 2002
S01E03Pig FarmNov 19, 2002
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'Jamie's Kitchen' premiere?

'Jamie's Kitchen' premiered on October 3, 2002.

What's the premise of 'Jamie's Kitchen'?

The show documents the creation of Jamie Oliver's first restaurant, Fifteen, as he trains fifteen young people with no previous cooking experience to work in the kitchen.

Who produced 'Jamie's Kitchen'?

'Jamie's Kitchen' was produced by Fresh One Productions.

Where does 'Jamie's Kitchen' take place?

'Jamie's Kitchen' takes place in London, England.

Who serves as the front-of-house manager at Fifteen?

Adam Perry Lang serves as the front-of-house manager at Fifteen.

What's the name of the restaurant where Jamie trains young chefs?

The restaurant where Jamie trains young chefs is called Fifteen.

How does Jamie Oliver describe the students he is training in 'Jamie's Kitchen'?

Jamie Oliver describes the students he is training in 'Jamie's Kitchen' as "a lovely bunch of misfits."

Does Jamie Oliver have any experience running a restaurant prior to 'Jamie's Kitchen'?

No, Jamie Oliver had no previous experience in running a restaurant prior to 'Jamie's Kitchen'.

What was the motivation behind Jamie Oliver's decision to train young chefs?

Jamie Oliver was motivated to train young chefs after observing the high unemployment rates among young people in London.

How long does Jamie Oliver have to train the young chefs at Fifteen?

Jamie Oliver has only 3 months to train the young chefs at Fifteen.

What obstacles does Jamie Oliver face while training the young chefs?

Jamie Oliver faces several obstacles, including low morale, inconsistent work ethic, and occasional disagreements with the front-of-house team.

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