Compare and discuss the similarities and differences between Delia Smith and Jamie Oliver

Delia Smith and Jamie Oliver are both extremely influential television chefs, however their methods and approaches used to convey themselves and their programmes are extremely comparative. Compare and discuss.


In this essay I will be examining the similarities and differences between two influential television chefs Delia Smith and Jamie Oliver. In order to successfully complete this, I will need to observe and discuss four main points: -
· The target audience they appeal to
· How they appeal to their audiences
· Their style of cooking
· Presentation of their programme

However, before I begin, I feel it beneficial to look a little into the history previous of their fruitful careers in cookery. This will enable me to retrieve a fuller picture on how their backgrounds influenced whom and what each portray present day.

Jamie Oliver was born in South end on 27th May 1975 to Sally and Trevor Oliver. His only sibling is his little sister, Anne Marie. Wh...