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Jamie Oliver makes major announcement marking return to UK restaurant scene-Lucy Norris-Entertainment – Metro
Jamie’s been cooking up a surprising storm.
Jamie Oliver revealed his plans for a new London restaurant (Picture: Getty Images)
Jamie Oliver thrilled fans as he announced he would be opening up a new restaurant in London’s Covent Garden later this year.
The 48-year-old broadcaster and chef revealed his upcoming project on his social media and foodies couldn’t contain their excitement at the prospect of a Jamie revival in November.
Sharing a bright orange square to his personal account, the cook showed off his new restaurant – Catherine Street – logo with pride and penned a caption explaining what was occurring.
Alongside the neon-coloured square that featured that star’s initials in cream swirling font, the famous face said: ‘I am SO happy to announce my return to the UK restaurant industry that I love so dearly with my new place @jamieolivercatherinest!!
‘We’re creating a menu that reflects my love of Britain’s rich & diverse food culture and champions independent producers and suppliers.
‘My hope is that Catherine Street will be a wonderfully welcoming, happy place to dine, with great service, and delicious food at its heart.
Jamie was delighted to share his big news (Picture: GC Images)
‘To say I’m excited is an understatement! Hope to see you at Catherine Street later this year. Make sure you give the profile a follow!!! Big love JO x x x x #JOCATHERINEST.’
Fans and friends delighted over the news of a Jamie return and let their feelings be known in the comment section.
One said: ‘Fantastic !! Cannot wait to eat here. Congratulations.’
The Body Coach’s Joe Wicks wrote: ‘Love the branding mate congratulations. Absolutely buzzing to come along and try out the new concept.’
The star will take over a spot in Covent Garden (Picture: PA)
He shared who he would be working with in the kitchen of his new place (Picture: PA)
‘Welcome back JO loved your restaurants and was sad when they went. Congratulations and good luck!,’ a fan on social media typed underneath the announcement post.
The soon-to-be hotspot has been revealed to be set inside a Grade I-listed building that will seat 130 in the main dining room and a further 30 on the terrace – according to the Evening Standard.
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Jamie also named his long-term colleague Chris Shail – who worked next to the author for eight years – as head chef of his new venture and added that Soho Farmhouse and Petersham Nurseries’ former star Emma Jackson would lead on pastry.
Metro.co.uk contacted Jamie for comment.
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