Jamie Oliver Biography

Jamie’s nicknames include Ollie, Ol and Jum.

His CV includes being the food editor for British GQ magazine.

Jamie’s advertising deal with supermarket chain Sainsbury's is reported to have netted him around £1.2m annually.

In June 2003, he was awarded an MBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours List.

Jamie is passionate about pasta and bread-making.

He lists his favourite ingredients as extra virgin olive oil, Sicilian lemons and Maldon sea salt.