Jamie Oliver programmes ("The Naked Chef", "Return of the Naked Chef" & "Happy Days with The Naked Chef") for the BBC, Oliver moved to Channel 4 in the United Kingdom, where his first series was a documentary, "Jamie's Kitchen" which followed the setting up of Fifteen restaurant in London. The restaurant, in Westland Place, London, continues to train young adults who have a disadvantaged background for careers in the restaurant business. In June 2003, Oliver was awarded an MBE for his services to the hospitality industry. Although it is customary to wear a tie for the prestigious event, Jamie Oliver had decided
Jamie Oliver Jamie Oliver James Trevor Oliver (born 27 May 1975) is a British chef and restaurateur. His approachable cuisine has seen him front numerous television shows and open many restaurants. Born and raised in Clavering, Essex, he was educated in London before joining Antonio Carluccio's Neal Street restaurant as a pastry chef. While serving as a sous-chef at the River Café, he was noticed by Patricia Llewellyn of Optomen; and in 1999 the BBC aired his television show, "The Naked Chef". This was followed by a first cook book, which became a No. 1 UK bestseller. His television work included a