Jamie Oliver has a new cooking show out this fall (currently only available in the UK) for his new book 30-Minute Meals. This also means a new look for his TV kitchen. Click through for a few more shots of this latest Jamie Oliver kitchen, as well as a few older versions for comparison.
OK, we know that this is a TV set and not a real home kitchen. Still, it was fun to fantasize what it might be like to actually have a chance to cook here.
The picture above shows half of the kitchen. We like the waist-height ovens (the one on the right is a microwave), the easy-to-reach spice shelf and the handy pull drawers, as well as the semi-open pantry shelves to the right of the microwave. We also like how the rough brick wall and the modern contemporary cabinets complement each other. The stovetop is located on a large island in the foreground which seems to have plenty of prep space. We imagine that if this were a real home, the kitchen would be a part of an open plan and that this island would bridge the kitchen and living area.
Minor quibbles: We haven't seen it used yet, be we assume the stainless steel panel on the left is a dishwasher, which we normally like located next to the place where the dishes are stored. Also, we usually like a countertop next to our fridge for easy loading and unloading.
This shows the center of the kitchen moving left towards the sink area. We like the switch to stainless steel here, and the fact that the entire counter seems to me made of a simple white marble makes us a little faint from desire. We also like the continuation of the shelf which holds the occasional vintage touches here and there, harkening back to previous JO kitchens.
Finally, in this the far left corner we can see the de rigueur pots of fresh herbs and a set of lovely paned doors. We also like the simple table with mismatched chairs. While the kitchen seems to have a lot of natural light, if this were a real home there probably would be lighting over the table as well as more storage for dishes and glasses. But all-in-all we feel that this look does a good job of creating a contemporary yet homey feel. We would not find it an undue hardship if someone told us we would have to cook here today!
Previously, Jamie Oliver had a very contemporary, all-white cabinet look for the Ministry of Food series (top photo below) and a much more hodge-podge/vintage look for his Jamie at Home show (following two photos.) It seems this new kitchen strikes a nice balance somewhere between these two.
For additional footage of this kitchen (and series teasers for those of us not in the UK), check out some of the 30-Minute Meals promo videos on YouTube. This general introduction to the series shows a lot of the kitchen. You can also watch Jamie expound on fresh herbs, knife skills, serveware, essential equipment, microwaves and reclaiming your kitchen (which has a great tour of the kitchen space.) There's also a fun behind the scenes glimpse into what it takes to put a cooking show. They filmed 4 shows per day, for a total of 40 episodes!
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I loved the rustic Jamie At Home set. I loved how everything was multipurpose, no trivets, cutting boards, cooling racks. Everything was just plopped down as it was. He doesn't seem to fit into that white kitchen and it's nice to see a "middle ground"
Oh, Jamie Oliver, I'd love you if you were cooking out of a van down by the river.
ditto to everything QueenOfTheFall said! :)
The kitchen used for Jamie at home is his own kitchen at his home in Essex, albeit with lots of styling I'm sure, He also uses it for filming for his company 'jamie at home' which you may have outside of the UK - it's a Jamie version of Tupperware and Pampered Chef.
That farm kitchen is just a dream. I adore that show--that is some of the most appetizing food I have ever seen anywhere.
I LOVE his Jamie at Home series! And that kitchen is just a dream for me!! Love love love the rustic look. I often times find myself mesmerize by that kitchen more than anything else.
Jamie at home was the best. The whole lifestyle portrayed in that series was so utterly romantic. I want to live in it.
Oh I just bought the book this morning - fantastic!!! I am going to dig in this weekend and explore!!! His Ministry of Food was our favorite so far and all my kids have learnt to cook real food from it!!!
Love the cabinets and the built in shelves. Looks like a very functional kitchen. However, I am not sure about the white marble next to the brick wall. Just doesn't seem to blend well.
In this kitchen (on the first picture) was filmed the episodes of "Cook yourself thin" (British series). At this place were taken photos for Habitat catalogue. The place is popular on TV shows. I like it.
@Tela "Cook Yourself Thin" sounds like a horrible show! D= What's the bloody point. MORE BUTTER! ;D
I freaking love Jamie Oliver. He's amazing. And his kitchens are clearly the shizz.
I think his "home" kitchen is a purpose-built set in his shed. I remember reading about it when Jamie at Home came out.
Anyone know what Jamie Oliver's Kitchen doors are made out of and where would you get something similiar?
Hi, same question: do you know the brand of the kitchen? is it "tailor-made"? Is there a site with other pictures?
Oh gawd Jamie Oliver...love that man. And I agree with a lot of the above posts, Jamie at Home was, and remains, one of the best cooking shows I ever.
I only have access to Cooking Channel when I go visit my parents, and you can bet that I make a point to catch it every time I am there!
I love those lips Mr. Oliver