Jamie's Kitchen

2003
Ended
Documentary
~1h / ep
1 season

Jamie's Kitchen is a five-part British documentary television series that aired on Channel 4 from 5 November to 10 December 2002. It follows chef Jamie Oliver as he attempts to train a group of fifteen disadvantaged youth, who will — if they complete the course — be offered jobs at Oliver's new restaurant Fifteen. The series was executive produced by Peter Moore for Talkback Productions, and has since spawned several others along similar lines.

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E1. Episode 1
Jan 10, 2003 · 60m
The launch of the project, and the selection process begins with video auditions and reality dawns: these kids do not look like future top chefs. With the help of top restaurateurs Ruth Watson and Gennaro Contaldo, Jamie must makes some tough decisions.
E2. Episode 2
Jan 10, 2003 · 60m
Having found a suitable venue, the participants now have nine months in which to transform it into a top London eatery.
E3. Episode 3
Jan 17, 2003 · 60m
Jamie faces a serious problem: Some of his trainees skip classes, and others are not up to scratch.
E4. Episode 4
Jan 17, 2003 · 60m
Jamie sends the trainees on placements for a month, working with professional chefs in a dozen top restaurants.
E5. Episode 5
May 14, 2003 · 60m
The restaurant is about to open, and the trainees are put through their paces in the newly completed kitchen.
E6. Episode 6
May 19, 2003 · 60m
The students are invited to cook for the Prime Minister.