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To be concerned about Jamie Oliver's kitchen

255 replies

soupyspoon · 02/02/2026 20:22

I love Jamie. Wont hear a word against him

But I grow more and more 'concerned' (I like this word more and more these days, everyone has 'concerns' about something and this is mine) about his kitchen and his handling

Poor Jamie does not seem to have many bowls and spoons

He mashes up things on a wooden board with his hands

He scrunches things with his hands, no spoon available

He chops and bashes things with the wrong implements, like the bottom of a glass or something

Tonight he mashed potato on a chopping board and now scrunching up mince potato and carrot with his hands.

Then with his mincey hands he moves the bowl, touches this, touches that. No tea towels either.

Here he goes again right now, layering all his chopped veg on the worktop. Directly on it

No plates available again I see Jamie.

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FuzzyWolf · 02/02/2026 20:27

Poor Jamie. He’s obviously not making enough money.

Didimum · 02/02/2026 20:27

Watching him cook recipes for TV is not supposed to pass health and safety standards for restaurant level service. This is how people cook at home.

LittleBearPad · 02/02/2026 20:30

Didimum · 02/02/2026 20:27

Watching him cook recipes for TV is not supposed to pass health and safety standards for restaurant level service. This is how people cook at home.

Is it?

I’ve never mashed potato on a chopping board?

soupyspoon · 02/02/2026 20:33

I also like it when he mashes up plum tomatoes with his hands. A good tip, often cheaper and better than chopped toms.

Although I do own a fork so Im one up on him.

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SquirrelFan · 02/02/2026 20:34

He didn't wash the beans!

soupyspoon · 02/02/2026 20:35

SquirrelFan · 02/02/2026 20:34

He didn't wash the beans!

Hasnt paid the water bill.

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LorenzoCalzone · 02/02/2026 20:37

It's ironic given he has a range of cookware. I've got a jamie pestle and mortar. He probably uses a shoe and a shuttlecock

hopefullyme · 02/02/2026 20:37

If this is a show designed to help with basic cooking it should have good hygiene practices. The ones where chefs go abroad and cook on beaches etc I’d give a lot of leeway. I’ve noticed that things like Saturday Kitchen are careful to show handwashing, changing chopping boards and knives.

EchoedSilence · 02/02/2026 20:39

Those fishcakes look rank.

soupyspoon · 02/02/2026 20:39

LorenzoCalzone · 02/02/2026 20:37

It's ironic given he has a range of cookware. I've got a jamie pestle and mortar. He probably uses a shoe and a shuttlecock

Well funny you should say that, earlier he used a plate or saucer to crush some hazelnuts.

He made no reference whatsoever to the fact that the were ricocheting across the kitchen wasting all that money he is saving.

I thought 'oh Jamie, where is your pestle and mortar'.

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ArcticBells · 02/02/2026 20:39

Poor Jamie can’t even afford a spoon! 😱

soupyspoon · 02/02/2026 20:40

hopefullyme · 02/02/2026 20:37

If this is a show designed to help with basic cooking it should have good hygiene practices. The ones where chefs go abroad and cook on beaches etc I’d give a lot of leeway. I’ve noticed that things like Saturday Kitchen are careful to show handwashing, changing chopping boards and knives.

Oh no, I give him that, he must mention washing hands and shows him washing his hands every 10 seconds or so

In fact sometimes Im not sure if Im watching 'Jamie's washing his hands again while sporadically doing a bit of cooking'

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upstairsdownstairscardboardbox · 02/02/2026 20:45

"bish bash bosh laaaavvvvveerrrley innit me old mucker. Me? I'm a geezer you know, common as muck me, look at me mashin' an' bashin' this spud on a board. Laaaavverrrrley even youse, yes youse you fackin peasant, even a pauper like you can do this shit"

😂😂

bumblebee1000 · 02/02/2026 20:47

I wouldn't give that wanker my time...it took 2 of my friends over a year to get wages etc owed when he went bust whilst he was buying a mansion in cornwall....i hope he just dissapears.

WeirdyBeardyMarrowBabyLady · 02/02/2026 20:47

I’ve absolutely no intention of watching the programme but I am very much enjoying your descriptions OP!

soupyspoon · 02/02/2026 20:47

upstairsdownstairscardboardbox · 02/02/2026 20:45

"bish bash bosh laaaavvvvveerrrley innit me old mucker. Me? I'm a geezer you know, common as muck me, look at me mashin' an' bashin' this spud on a board. Laaaavverrrrley even youse, yes youse you fackin peasant, even a pauper like you can do this shit"

😂😂

😂

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Housewife2010 · 02/02/2026 20:49

soupyspoon · 02/02/2026 20:33

I also like it when he mashes up plum tomatoes with his hands. A good tip, often cheaper and better than chopped toms.

Although I do own a fork so Im one up on him.

Jamie must have picked that tip up from Brooklyn Beckham - he does the same with his tomatoes when making Bolognese.

NormasArse · 02/02/2026 20:49

Didimum · 02/02/2026 20:27

Watching him cook recipes for TV is not supposed to pass health and safety standards for restaurant level service. This is how people cook at home.

I generally use a spoon… I don’t like my hands feeling covered or dirty.

7238SM · 02/02/2026 20:49

If you are referring to his £5 meals show, maybe he thinks people who can only afford a £5 meal don't own spoons, a masher, whisk etc ??? 🤷‍♀️

soupyspoon · 02/02/2026 20:50

Housewife2010 · 02/02/2026 20:49

Jamie must have picked that tip up from Brooklyn Beckham - he does the same with his tomatoes when making Bolognese.

I think he looks up to Brooklyn for culinary guidance. Yes.

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Booksandwine80 · 02/02/2026 20:50

LorenzoCalzone · 02/02/2026 20:37

It's ironic given he has a range of cookware. I've got a jamie pestle and mortar. He probably uses a shoe and a shuttlecock

🤣🤣🤣

soupyspoon · 02/02/2026 20:50

7238SM · 02/02/2026 20:49

If you are referring to his £5 meals show, maybe he thinks people who can only afford a £5 meal don't own spoons, a masher, whisk etc ??? 🤷‍♀️

I think so

He is quite insightful like that.

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soupyspoon · 02/02/2026 20:53

Oh god here he goes again

Grating lime and nutmeg all over the work top.

#gofundme - Jamie needs plates

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TutTutTutSigh · 02/02/2026 20:55

I need the laughing emoji react button for this thread, goddammit

ThePrecisionsifthisislove · 02/02/2026 20:56

As Uncle Rodger says..Ai Ai Jamie what you fucking doing.
You tube.