S01E01 Chef's Night Off
Jamie makes a simple yet sophisticated meal for fellow chefs on a rare night off. Jamie prepares Fusion Broth with Seafood, Noodles and Black Beans, Lamb with Pancetta, Sage and Rosemary, Roasted Red Onions Thyme...
Jamie watches his young cousins while his Uncle Alan is out at a boat show. Jamie and the kids make Spaghetti with Chili, Anchovies and Pangrattato, Fresh Ravioli with Smashed Broad Beans, Mint and Ricotta, Ravioli with Potato, Watercress and Cheeses and Praline Semifreddo.
This show was Oliver's television debut, and was noted for its use of jumpy, close-up camera work, and the presenter's "Mockney" dialect and relaxed style—for example, Oliver would tear up herbs rather than chopping.
The programme was credited with inspiring men to cook due to Oliver's "blokey" approach.
Each episode was notionally based around a social situation or event in Oliver's life, such as a hen night or babysitting his cousins.