The Naked Chef The Naked Chef The Naked Chef was a BBC Two television cooking programme starring Jamie Oliver. It originally ran for three series plus three subsequent Christmas specials, and was produced by Optomen Television for the BBC. The show was Oliver's television debut, and was noted for its use of jumpy, close-up camera work, and the presenter's "Mockney" dialect and relaxed style—for example, Oliver would tear up herbs rather than chopping. The programme was credited with inspiring men to cook due to Oliver's "blokey" approach. Each episode took its theme from a social situation or event in Oliver's life, such as
Fabio Viviani (chef) Fabio Viviani (chef) Fabio Viviani (born October 10, 1978 in Florence, Italy) is a chef, restaurateur, and writer of cookery books who has appeared on reality television. He also sells a range of wines. In 2005 he moved from Florence to Southern California. In 2008 he appeared on the reality television competition series "Top Chef", where he was voted the "fan favorite"; since then he has had a second career as a television host, on-air personality and product pitchman. Fabio Viviani grew up in Florence, Italy. At age 11 he worked nights at a local bakery (since he was too