Jamie oliver childhood

Jamie OliverMBE (James Trevor Oliver, born 27 May ) is a Britishcelebrity chef, restaurateur, and media personality. He is known for his television shows, cookbooks and restaurants.

He has highlighted the need for improved cooking in schools and hospitals.

Early life

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Oliver was born in the village of Clavering in Essex, where he still lives. His parents run a bar/restaurant where he practised cooking as a youngster.

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He was educated in Newport Free Grammar School. He graduated at the age of sixteen with two GCSE qualifications in geology and art. He went on to attend the Westminster Catering College, which is now known as the Westminster Kingsway College.

From there he earned what is known as a City & Guilds NVQ (National Vocational Qualification) in home economics.

Career

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Oliver’s first job was a pastry chef at Antonio Carluccio’s Neal’s Yard Restaurant, where he prepared his first Italian cuisine ther