The BEST episodes of The Naked Chef
Every episode of The Naked Chef ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Naked Chef!
Sorry to disappoint you--it's not the chef that's naked, it's the food! From the producers of Two Fat Ladies comes The Naked Chef, featuring 20-something British sensation Jamie Oliver. Streetwise and passionate about food, Jamie is at the cutting edge of modern life and modern cooking. With his principle of stripping down recipes to their bare essentials, Jamie cooks for friends and family with maximum flavor and minimum effort.
#1 - A Birthday Barbecue
Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/31/2000
Jamie's throws his best buddy from Australia, Ben, a party to remember with an indoor BBQ. On the menu are Boiled Potatoes with Avocado and Watercress Salad and more.
#2 - Girlfriend
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/19/1999
Jamie cooks up a feast for his girlfriend by making Sea Bass Baked in a Bag with Herbs and Red Onion with Fennel and Radish Salad. Plus, New Potatoes Cooked with Dill and Olive Oil. For dessert, a wickedly rich Baked Chocolate Tart.
#3 - Chefs' Night Off
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/14/1999
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 and Butter and Vanilla-Baked Fruit.
#4 - Rock & Roast
Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/23/2001
Jamie is a huge fan of Jay Kay (Jamiroquai) and the singer asks him to come to his home in Princes Risborough to cook for the band. Jamie cooks Jay Kay his favorite meal - a traditional roast with all the trimmings - using produce from Jay Kay's gardens.
#5 - Neal Street Reunion
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/12/2000
Jamie plans a reunion supper for Tim, a friend from the restaurant where Jamie got his first break. He makes a Mozzarella and Leaf Salad with Peaches and Prosciutto, Roasted Sea Bream with a Salsa Verde side, and a Chocolate Nut Torte.
#6 - Picnic on the Pier
Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/17/2000
Jamie entertains his two young cousins with a day out at the British seaside. He packs a picnic basket with "Fantastic" Roast Chicken, Moroccan Chickpea Flatbread with Marinated Couscous and Grilled Vegetable Salad, and refreshing smoothies for dessert.
#7 - Moving House
Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/16/2001
After Jamie cooks his final recipes at the flat: a hearty sandwich for the movers and a picnic lunch for Jules, over at the new place, he puts together a makeshift kitchen and checks out the local shops for ingredients for a housewarming party.
#8 - Back to School
Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/20/2001
Jamie is invited back to his old school, Newport Grammar in Essex, to make a speech at the annual prize-giving ceremony. Jamie is drawn into helping several food technology pupils cook a meal for the prize-winners.
#9 - Birthday Party
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/12/1999
Jamie throws a party for his own birthday and all his friends. He makes Roast Pork and Crackling with Sweet Chili Pepper Salsa, Mozzarella and Chili Salad, Baby Spinach, Fresh Pea and Feta Cheese Salad, and the "Jungle Boogie" cocktail.
#10 - Wedding Bells
Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 6/7/2000
Before Jamie and Jules' wedding, they throw a feast for their families. Menu: Linguine with Pancetta, Clams and White Wine, Salmon Wrapped in Prosciutto, Served Lentils, Baby Spinach and Yogurt Dressing, Baked Fennel with Garlic and Vermouth, and Passion Fruit and Campari.
#11 - Hen Night
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/21/1999
Jamie's agrees to cook for sister's bachlorette night. Jamie makes Baked Salmon with Olives, Green Beans, Anchovies and Cherry Tomatoes and Basil Aioli, Foccacia with Olive Oil, Rosemary and Garlic and a dessert of Lemon and Lime Cream Tart.
#12 - The Band
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/5/1999
Jamie cooks for his reunited band after their biggest gig in weeks. He makes Vegetable Tempura with Dipping Sauce, Thai Green Chicken Curry and Tomato, Cucumber and Coconut salad.
#13 - Girls, Girls, Girls
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/26/2000
Jamie's girlfriend, Jules, has planned a girls' night out clubbing and persuades him to join them. At the night's end, Jamie makes a breakfast of Risotto with Peas, Mint and Prawns, and finishes everything off with a delicious Chocolate Pot.
#14 - A Perfect Day
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/3/2000
Jamie Oliver's idea of a perfect day is to go-carting with the lads, followed by a romantic dinner for two. Faced instead with a feast for hungry racers, Jamie makes carpaccio of beef with chili, ginger, radish, soy sauce, accompanied by a Thai noodle salad.
#15 - The Italian Job
Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/27/2001
Jamie & old friend Gennaro Contaldo head off to the New Forest to meet another enthusiastic Italian, Mauro Bregoli. Using food gathered from the wild by Gennaro and Bregoli, Jamie cooks up a fantastic Italian feast.
#16 - Curryfest
Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/13/2001
When Jules goes away for the weekend, it's the perfect opportunity for a curry with the lads. After picking up tips from Rasca chef Das Sreedharan, and shopping for fish and spices in West London, Jamie cooks the most spectacular curry.
#17 - A Bun in the Oven
Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/24/2000
Jamie's sister and her husband are popping round for a celebratory supper (Jamie is going to become an uncle). On the menu is fish pie, steamed carrots, watercress salad, and sponge cake with peaches.
#18 - Babysitting
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/28/1999
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.
#19 - Going to the Dogs
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/10/2000
Jamie and some mates head into north-east London to spend the evening greyhound racing at Walthamstow's famous dog track. Jamie makes Farfalle with Savoy Cabbage, Pancetta, Pine Nuts and Mozzarella. Plus, Tray-baked Pork Chops with Herb Potatoes and Parsnips.
#20 - Godfather
Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/30/2001
Jamie is to be godfather of a close friend, photographer David Loftus's daughter and has offered to cook the Christening dinner. Jamie will cook this special celebration meal in David's boathouse after shopping for fruit and veg in Borough market.
#21 - At The Beach
Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/4/2001
Jamie takes Australian chefs to Porth in North Cornwall; the British equivalent of Bondai, in an attempt to prove that England has decent surfing and cooks a barbie on the beach.
#22 - Highland Fling
Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/6/2001
Jamie travels to the remote Scottish isles to meet the supplier of seafood to the finest London restaurants and goes out on a trawler. After shopping from the local suppliers, Jamie cooks a meal for the fishermen and divers.