about Jamie Oliver Jamie Oliver is a British cook and also a famous food expert. Jamie has had huge success with television series The Naked Chef (BBC) and using organic food. “My charity aims to inspire people to reconnect with food. It's all about raising awareness and individual responsibility, resuscitating dying food culture around the world and, ultimately, keeping cooking skills alive.“ Jamie Oliver. The appeal and reach of many of Jamie Oliver's dishes lies in the simplicity of his reci pes and the relatively short preparation time for each of his dishes. His speciality is Italian cuisine. A passionate supporter of the use of local produce and quality ingredients in cooking, his activism has resulted in him going head-to-head with residents of cities and animal rights groups. Although he started his career as a pastry chef, he now owns and co-owns several leading restaurants, related enterprises and non-profit organizations throughout the world.