Jamie's Chef
Over forty trainees have graduated from Fifteen. Now it's time for Jamie Oliver to cut the apron strings and see who has what it takes to open and run their own gastro-pub. A mass cook-off leaves Jamie with four potential candidates, and a series of challenges resulting in a final pitch will reveal who gets their hands on the keys to an Essex pub. Then the real hard work begins. Jamie's biggest challenge will be letting his protégé get on with it, without getting stuck in himself.
- 2007-2007
- 1 season
- Reality
Over forty trainees have graduated from Fifteen. Now it's time for Jamie Oliver to cut the apron strings and see who has what it takes to open and run their own gastro-pub. A mass cook-off leaves Jamie with four potential candidates, and a series of challenges resulting in a final pitch will reveal who gets their hands on the keys to an Essex pub. Then the real hard work begins. Jamie's biggest challenge will be letting his protégé get on with it, without getting stuck in himself.
Season 1 Episode Guide
4 Episodes 2007
Episode 1
Episode #1.1
48 mins
It follows four of the graduates of the Fifteen Foundation compete for a chance to open and run their own pub in Essex. Jamie Oliver along with two other judges must determine the winner.
Episode 2
Episode #1.2
48 mins
Thasanee visits the Essex pub and meets the locals. Here she comes to the realisation that her dream Thai restaurant might fail if there is not enough support from the residents.
Episode 3
Episode #1.3
48 mins
We follow Aaron Craze and his family as they attempt to move into the Essex pub restaurant. Their troubles begin when the Foundation has problems in organising the transfer for the pub.
Episode 4
Episode #1.4
48 mins
Aaron and Nikki eventually open the restaurant to customers. The first evening is a complete disaster with meals taking an hour to come out, bookings being lost and many patrons complaining.