Jamie Oliver, Famous For...
Jamie Oliver is possibly one of the highest profiling chefs at the moment. Famous for his TV shows which include The Naked Chef and Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution USA. Jamie has also published numerous cook books.
How old is Jamie Oliver?
Jamie Oliver is 37 years old. He was born on the 27th May 1975.
How did Jamie Oliver get into cooking?
Jamie began his love affair with cooking at his parent's pub/restaurant, the Cricketers which is located in Essex, England. After leaving school he went on to train at Westminster Catering College, UK. If you're thinking of following in Jamie's footsteps then be aware that Westminster College merged with Kingsway College in 2000 and is now known as Westminster Kingsway College.
Following on from his formal education at college Jamie when to on work in a number of restaurants and spent over three years at the River Cafe. It was here he received his first taste of the TV limelight when he appeared in the documentary "River Cafe". He clearly made a good impression as he was later offered his own show "The Naked Chef". The rest as they say is history.
How to be the next Jamie Oliver
You could talk nicely to his parent and apply for a job at the Cricketers but failing that you could take a look at the current courses being run at Westminster Kingsway College.
Example Courses Available...
International Culinary Diploma - Westminster Kingsway College
A 24 week course, 25 hours per week, Mon - Thurs 9am - 5pm. The "Professional Chefs Programme" is a programme for students from the UK and all over the world who want to learn in the heart of London. The course aims to deliver an understanding of Culinary Arts and classical skills that will be required when working in top preofessional kitchens around the world. Entry is granted via a successful interview process. Fees are in the region of £10,000.
Foundation Degree in Culinary Arts
A full time or day release course lasting 2 years. Designed for students already working in catering who wish to further develop their skills and earn a degree. Content covered includes Fundamentals of Culinary Science; Practical Culinary Arts in Kitchen & Larder or Patisserie; Resource Management; Gastronomy; Food Preservation; Sensory Properties; Innovation in Food; Food Chemistry. Fees assessed at enrolement.
Further Reading
Head over to Amazon to read the intro to The Jamie Oliver Effect: The Man, The Food, The Revolution