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Bringing Britain back to the joy of cooking C


alling all aspiring cooks! Jamie Oliver and his team are excited to unveil a brand-new flagship


cookery school in John Lewis, on bustling Oxford Street. And according to Jamie, it’s arriving at just the right time, as a nation of food-lovers drifts further from the kitchen. “Tese days, we’ve got access to


more recipes than ever before, yet less people are choosing to cook from scratch,” says Jamie. “My cookery schools exist to inspire you to connect with your inner chef — they’re hands-on, fun, interactive classes, suitable for everyone, that will give you real confidence in the kitchen.” A 2024 Mintel study found that a


third of young adults lack confidence in the kitchen, while nearly half find prepping ingredients too time-con- suming or messy. And it’s not just younger cooks. According to Statista, only 21% of


25- to 34-year-olds cook from scratch regularly, but there’s little change for the 45 to 54 age group, who report- edly make homemade meals just once a week. It’s a curious paradox: Britain


is a nation obsessed with food, yet cooking from scratch is in decline. And while the benefits of doing so, including saving money, better nutri- tion and reduced food waste, are well known, the question remains: how do we bring people back to the utter joy of home cooking? Te answer is simpler than we think. Enter the Jamie Oliver Cookery School — Jamie’s collection of


culinary schools on a mission to unleash the inner chef in everyone, regardless of their skill set. Te first London location in Islington was such a success that the team are launching a second location in the city this spring, and it’s bigger and better than ever. Te new space on Oxford Street


features two state-of-the-art class- rooms with space for up to 48 guests, a swanky communal dining room and sister space, Cafe Jamie Oliver.


More than 35 cookery classes will be on offer, from pasta making to Tai, Vietnamese and Mexican feasts, North Indian thali to knife skills, ranging from one-hour sessions to three-hour workshops for full immersion. Each class is led by expert teaching


chefs and there’s a stellar lineup of guest chefs booked for 2025, including cookbook authors, TV chefs and top restaurateurs. London’s ‘King of Pies’ Calum Franklin will kick things off with a pie masterclass in May.


It’s the perfect place to develop


kitchen confidence, learn new recipes and make some great mates along the way. Last year, more than 16,000 cooks signed up for classes, unleashed their inner chef and developed skills they never thought possible. Join them and book your spot today.


jamieolivercookeryschool.com/contact T: 020 8103 1970 E: contact@jamiescookeryschool.com


Jean Bâton Black Truffle Mayonnaise: make it extraordinaire


Jean Bâton is a brand steeped in rich history, founded on adventure, culinary expertise and a passion for exceptional flavours


T


he story of Jean Bâton began in the 1950s when Jan Stok, a young and ambitious chef,


embarked on a voyage that would forever shape his life. While in his early 20s, Jan stepped aboard a Holland-America Line


cruise ship,


eager to explore the world. During his travels, Jan worked as


a pantry chef, overseeing the cold kitchen on multiple ships. He was responsible for


salads, desserts, appetisers and, most


importantly, French colleagues, impressed by his


crafting delicious the sauces. His


talent and dedication, began calling him ‘Jean Bâton’, a name that would later come to symbolise exceptional mayonnaises and honest, pure sauces. Jan’s time at sea laid the foundation


for the values that continue to define the Jean Bâton brand today — crea- tivity, authenticity and a dedication to the highest standards of quality. In 2013, inspired by Jan’s youngest son, Bart, the Jean Bâton brand introduced a range of mayonnaises and dressings. Today, Jean Bâton is best known for


its Black Truffle Mayonnaise 245ml, an unmatched favourite for years. Prepared with 1.5% real truffle for a truly indulgent touch, it’s the secret to taking your meals from delicious to extraordinary — because some- times it’s that special little extra that changes everything. Te range also includes luxurious


flavours like the indulgent White Truffle Recipe 135ml, as well as options such as the Organic, No Sugar Mayonnaise 245ml and the Black Truffle Dressing 145ml. Te full range is available to buy


at Ocado Retail. Whether you’re preparing a fresh salad, a delicious sandwich or a gourmet appetiser, Make it Extraordinaire and bring jeanbaton.co.uk


a whole new world of flavour to your dishes. Te essence of Jean Bâton lies in its


dedication to quality ingredients and the art of creating flavours that make every dish exceptional. Te brand’s commitment to innova-


tion and creativity continues to reso- nate with home cooks and chefs alike, making Jean Bâton a trusted name in kitchens across the globe. From the first taste of Jan’s delicious


sauces on those early voyages to the modern-day range of Jean Bâton, the brand continues to bring exceptional flavours to the table, transforming ordinary dishes into extraordinary culinary experiences. Make it Extraordinaire with


Jean Bâton and take your meals to new heights.


Available to buy at Ocado Retail. Scan the QR code


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