Awarded an MBE and best known for his TV series The Naked Chef. 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. The Naked Chef was followed by a first cook book, which became a No. 1 UK bestseller. His television work included a documentary, Jamies Kitchen which gained him an invitation to visit 10 Downing Street. Currently Jamie runs a string of successful restaurants including Jamies Italian.