Will they eat it | School Dinners | Jamie Oliver

Part 2/3: Can Jamie Oliver change what Britain's Kids eat in schools and ultimately make the nation eat better and healthier?
In this episode Jamie tries to find inspiration to cook on the smallest budget he's ever been given, but will he be able to come up with a dish that the kids want to eat?
Jamie's School Dinners originally aired on Channel 4. If you’re UK based stream Jamie programmes on All 4 www.channel4.com
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[@praeliora]

The original idea for school dinners was to make sure that children had a nutritious meal.. I was in school in the 60's and 70's when we had meat and at least 2 veg and a hot pudding every day.. Everyone got the same meal, no question of choices. It wasn't cooked on-site, the cooked ingredients were delivered daily and the dinner ladies, kept it hot and served it, and we are every morsel..

[@hectorlagos8937]

here in Chile we would eat Beans, and Lentils, Canned Fish and Rice, Beetroot Salad, Cabbage Salads, etc. Never ever we would eat French Fries or Pizza. Sometimes it wouldn't taste like home but it was hella nutritious and full of veggies

[@8darkknight472]

USA the only country where people go hunting on a full stomach

[@henkdeklapsteen6787]

You are an animal if you eat fries and burgers at school, EVERY DAY.

[@likmijnreet4542]

yes, but you're all short

[@transformerstuff7029]

@@likmijnreet4542 laughs in Dutch.

[@dfayeart]

Maybe they don't take multivitamins like we do in Western society? There's no proof its only genetic...​@likmijnreet4542

[@wilkie740]

“Look at me like that” 😂😂 Jamie’s feeling got hurt by a kid looking at him funny

[@owenriddle1572]

I went to Tallis where I literally ate pizza, turkey twizzler and chips... everyday. I'm surprised I'm still alive. Good on Jamie for coming to my school and switching up the menus. Now I live in Spain where he's nationally hated for putting chorizo in paella 😂

[@wendydawe3874]

I totally agree with the previous comment. He really cares which is very rare these days. Keep up your excellent work as there are a lot of people who appreciate what you do. Thank you.

[@CulpinKing]

Gosh I was a kid when he started this campaign. We all hated Jamie for taking away the curly fries! Now of course I'm shocked at how unhealthy the food actually was...

[@Dodgybackjack]

Bro it was the Turkey twizzlers we were gutted about

[@sr2291]

Green hot dogs?

[@SrChalice]

The food is meant to make you stupid, docile & dumb. That's what you get when you let the government raise your children. Governments have destroyed this world and convinced you that it's your neighbor. Same government that goy so many of you, to inject yourselves with a bioweapon because of a "deadly virus". The same deadily virus that's 99.7% recoverable. I have lost all respect for humanity. Such a disgrace to this beautiful planet.

[@ephe.eleutheriou]

He saved a whole generation

[@transformerstuff7029]

I just remember laughing at UK kids not knowing what a vegetable was.

[@DaBunne]

Jamie's best TV series. So respect this man for doing this

[@chrishewlet5471]

I remember this series so well and the contrast with children in Italy. I told so many people about this. I will send them this link from now on. Thank you Jamie!

[@janszlazak9495]

I remember watching this documentary with my family as a child. It was inconceivable for me even then how kids can deliberately waste food only because there are bits of vegetables. Throwing the courgette with mozzarella off focaccia is beyond me still - what were they thinking? Mozzarella is cheese! It’s just beyond me how any human being can discard perfectly edible food when it’s well made and fresh. Will never understand that

[@samsniper2000]

how many poles does it take to change a lightbulb?

[@likmijnreet4542]

you will never understand people throwing out food they don't like? Ok...

[@janszlazak9495]

@@likmijnreet4542 No, I will never understand people throwing away food.

[@likmijnreet4542]

@@janszlazak9495 it's biodegradable so what's the problem?

[@toriamigo]

To understand better, you have to look past the end of your own nose and learn that not everyone has the same likes as you :)

[@susank5218]

Thank you Jamie for trying to make the world a better place. Healthy eating habits start at home. When you feed children healthy food (and you don’t have to be wealthy) they grow up wanting healthy food. If you don’t have junk food in the house, they won’t crave it. They will crave real food. You need to teach your children to cook so they know where the food comes from. Cooking/nutrition should be a mandatory class in school at an early age. After all, proper food feeds the body, especially the brain.

[@imolaszasz2128]

Totally agree. I have never understood the stereotypical images on tv (of cartoons and movies made abroad) showing how kids hate veggies. I loved veggies and love them still! Why would you not like them? For me they were part of the food from early on. Being deliciously prepared does help of course.

[@amandamorgan3675]

Thank you so much for these episodes Jamie! As an avid fan from Naked Chef days, I loved watching this series when it first came out 2005! Now a homeschool Mum, my boys and I garner inspiration from your journey, laughs and of course amazing nutritious recipes! I wish there were more episodes of this to use as a teaching tool. My husband and I have learnt so much from you over the years and we appreciate all that you have done to make the world a healthier place :)

[@MiracleManifestor888]

You might want to start simple… make grilled cheese toasts and creamy tomato soup. You could make the tomato soup with roasted red peppers and add veggies and change it up. That is very popular in usa. You could put the Oliver Twist on it and come up with a catchy name and other ingredients. Once these kids try something that you made that they like they will be more likely to try something new that you made in the future. Also, you might want to survey the kids and find out what their favorite fruits and vegetables are and make some recipes w them instead of going in their not knowing that information. Stay strong and cook on!!

[@receivegreatest6802]

Those kids are on drugs & need to detox first. Food is drugs ‼️

[@freddiecat7241]

I loved watching this series! Jamie has done so well, such a lovely soul!

[@schadenfreude6274]

You have very poor taste in foods. :)

[@white_rabbit_foot2816]

@@schadenfreude6274 damn my man woke up and chose violence.

[@SrChalice]

@@white_rabbit_foot2816 haha, 😂😭🤣 dude comes in swinging AF.

[@JohnHausser]

I know lots of people hate Jamie but his hope for change in our food habits deserves our respect ✊ Cheers from San Diego California

[@Glaaki13]

Well I sometime dislike his cooking, but never his heart

[@thomasjryan4711]

@@bruza1980 What has he done? I'm not mocking, just genuinely curious because if this (entire) series was anything to go on, I didn't see a lot? Perhaps it was more of an effect like a slow burn?

[@umaimatherbivimeerasahib2664]

Why people must hate him? He shows his recepi and shows easy way of cooking also healthy food he doing a good work for people In this world why must hate people. We come to the this world later Rip . Why must hate each other.

[@kurluk04]

7:29 “look at me like that” 😂

[@Didibotts]

Jamie is a good man who wants to and has done good things.

[@schadenfreude6274]

Except when he violently r*ped Fried Rice. :)

[@BSimpson1998]

He reduced school dinner consumption by 300x. He's actually Ronald Mcdonald in disguise.

[@pixitales5017]

He did an honorable thing and with a limited budget too but most kids dont like the taste of vegetables.

[@SSJ2Pikachu]

I just read that three mothers carried tons of burgers, fries and sandwiches to the school to feed children that instead of Jamie's school food. That'a actually insane. One of the mothers said that no clear headed person would feed their kids junk food everyday, but then says they don't want the government to interfere in parents' affairs. Really??... You should've fed your kids better while raising them...

[@MiracleManifestor888]

I watched the American food revolution on tv years ago when he went to the schools here in usa. I am glad he is trying to make a difference with the kids this way in the UK. Getting kids to try new foods and eat healthier is always a good thing in my book. If anyone can come up with a creative menu to achieve this, I am sure he can. The lunchroom ladies are about time since they are serving the masses in a short period of time. he will need to come up with simple recipes that don’t take a long time to cook. Might be easier to get those ladies on board if he cooks for them what he is gonna serve to the kids for lunch maybe ahead of time. He might win a few of the lunch ladies that way if they like the taste of the food. I think a few of those ladies are resistant to change, this might help with that. Hard to say for sure.. I am looking forward to seeing how everything progresses each week. A few of those kids said they wanted to try some new things for lunch. If he can win a few of those kids over then more of the other kids may try some of his lunches if their friends said they were flavorful. Jamie is probably my favorite chef due to his down to earth nature. I still watch some of his old cooking shows on dabl. I am looking forward to each week and seeing how it goes.

[@NeuroSpicyNonna]

This series was in 2005, he does change things with the dinner ladies, not all. There is the recipe book to go with this series

[@LeongGunners]

This was before the US show. Just like Top Gear was before The Grand Tour.

[@alieninlettuce]

Children deserve better food! Thanks Oliver!👽

[@reshmapatel325]

I love Nora she is hilarious 🤣 😆

[@jorgemariozepeda7057]

I agree!!! she looks exactly like my grandma

[@Quincyq15]

I wish we could watch the whole series

[@itz_fireshot1013]

It’s available on DVD if you can get hold of a copy 🙂

[@thatfootguy6746]

"Have you got google on your computer?"--- Jamie Oliver. 🤔😆

[@Stettafire]

This was recorded over a decade ago when owning a computer was Kuch less common. These children are adults now. The answer was likely "what computer?"

[@leonbanks5728]

@@Stettafire*Almost 20 years ago.

[@HeSavedMe2023]

This is the first that I've seen of this series and now I will search high and low for it!

[@Obsydiak]

The death of turkey twizzlers made him an enemy. Nothing wrong with a treat but getting them banned was bs

[@perthyren601]

It's so wonderful to see the one who cares! //Love from Sweden to the wonderful Jamie

[@theafrocentricchef]

A beautiful soul indeed!🙏

[@national_bread]

Love that Irish dinner lady giving Jamie a mouthful lol

[@mikerepairsstuff]

Jamie, “I’ve turned into a dinner lady”. Love ❤️ Jamie quotes.

[@H0WIE]

jamie losing his sh*t and swearing is the greatest thing ever 😂

[@kathleenclark5877]

I remember watching this when it came out. He compared elementary kids in Italy and in Britain. All of the Italian kids could name all of the vegetables. The British kids … not!

[@SilviaZeroual]

Full of great recipes. Will definitely try some at home too

[@robking7347]

i could watch him cook all day long :)

[@oliviajayward]

as a kid she this came out, I didn’t realise how unhealthy school dinners were. jamie is doing a good job, his cooking looked so much better than those burgers they were serving

[@mihaelatudor2417]

As a mother and grandmother, I have been fighting all my life with the nefarious influence that the fast food industry has on the young……

[@burnzy3210]

keep up the good fight! i think if kids were actually taught to cook, they would eat a lot better!

[@TheDecoCottage]

@@burnzy3210 I involve my kids in the growing or selection of our produce and cooking of our meals. They’re always more willing to try something they helped pick, select or create. They may not like everything, but they’ll always take at least one bite.

[@kaferrat]

Fast food has been around for ages. I wonder if age has anything to do with it? I'm 57. Growing up, my sisters & I would rarely eat fast food. It was more like a treat of once a month. My mom did all the cooking. We never really missed fast food, because we weren't used to eating it often. Even at school, meals were balanced with fruits & vegetables. We did have a burger/fries day, but it wasn't a daily option.

[@Ah-mi1mp]

@@kaferrat of course it does, back then people didnt eat out everyday, probably too expensive? Nowadays its cheaper to eat from the dollar menu than buy groceries. Veggies and fruits are expensive, also people nowadays are super lazy compared to back then. They dont wanna go home and cook, its easy to just get in the drive through and buy something and its cheap

[@kaferrat]

@@Ah-mi1mp It wasn't the expense for us back then...my mom cooked all the meals. We had no need for fast food as a regular source of food. Like I mentioned...it was more of a treat once a month or so. I get that now-a-days it's either laziness...or I've spoken to lots of people in their 20's (M&F) that don't know how to & have no desire to learn to cook.

[@intractablemaskvpmGy]

This was a great series! I thought the children's behavioral issues resolving through decent healthy food intake instead of a steady diet of nuggets and pizza

[@Loopy_Boat_Skipper]

When I was at school years ago we only had meat & fruit pies, no chips or junk like they say is food today, I was raised in the depression so i would eat what was served

[@burnzy3210]

kids eat with their eyes, you gotta first make it look like something a kid would want

[@jgunner94]

It looked like there was only cheese and courgette on what they made. Why not just make a veggie pizza?

[@user-ks3qr5fk6m]

Very true! He could hide most of the veggies in the pizza sauce and the kids would never suspect.

[@Arif_9415]

Add those disgusting green/yellow lunch plates we used to get which did not mix well with the veggies. Felt like someone vomitted on our plates.

[@_F8.]

kids eat what the parents eat... the issue is there parents eat crap and the kids will eat what they know.

[@guilhermelucena3465]

mr. brightside playing on the background is just perfect

[@charlie891]

3:26 this is so melodramatic LMAO

[@leisasymonds2434]

None of this school lunch stuff in Australia. Mum and dad made a sandwich for all of us and gave us an apple to throw in our lunchboxes to take to school every day.

[@RipleyVs...]

If you get your kids involved and excited about cooking at home with you, they will try new things and actually avoid the crap.

[@alexfarrington]

Never understood the amount of pushback from the parents around changing the dinners from the absolute sh*t food they were served

[@zarachastellaris9016]

8 years as a lunch lady, it's whatever takes the least amount of time to prep,cook, and serve!

[@_F8.]

Then why does every other European countries school dinners not look like ours? They have the same issues of time, but seem to be able to make food that someone might want to eat. Good food can be made incredibly fast. I think the real issues are culinary skills, planning, direction, under funding, profit skimming and community demand.

[@ivan.kinoman]

In Russia we don’t have burgers. We have mashed potatoes and meatballs with gravy :)) But we had a very bad coffee with milk) which was preparing in a big VAT 😟 Of course, it depends on a school. I liked food in our school but of course we have never thought about it’s quality or healthiness… and this is bad. In schools we must have lessons about such important as good quality products

[@ivandotsenko3117]

почитай как пригожин тухлятину в детские сады и школы поставляет по завышенным ценам

[@ivan.kinoman]

@@ivandotsenko3117 да, про сейчас я слышал( Я ж и говорю, мне повезло, видимо, у нас был отличный поставщик в столовой, это был лицей в Одинцово, Московской области. Что происходит дальше от Москвы, представляю(

[@dawggonevidz9140]

Soooo ...what you're saying is, 'is not hamburger. is potato.'

[@auraluna7679]

Well, we couldn't eat crap because there was no canteen. Got home, made myself some bread and then in the evening when everyone was home the fresh cooking came to the table. (Germany)

[@MiracleManifestor888]

Love the concept and your mission of getting kids to eat healthier at school. Think outside the box.. You know with the kids you might just need to make some recipes that include veggies that are hidden in the recipe. Be creative!! What can you create in a new way that uses veggies without them knowing they are in there? If the flavor is good and the name of your dish is catchy they will try it and be sold!!

[@jasonmistretta4295]

The CONCEPT is good, but the execution/delivery of the meals is IMPOSSIBLE in real time. A school would need 10-20 cooks to deliver 500-600 lunches in the span of 2 hours. This is why Jamie failed during this documentary. He thought school kitchens worked like restaurant kitchens. You're not serving 45 tables (125 people) over 5 hours. You're serving 500 people in 2 hours....

[@stephaniepomedli194]

Oh Gosh! 😆 I work in a high school cafeteria, and even with our healthy choices, kids gravitate to the greasy stuff.

[@Lenny.Calisthenics]

It’s a cool edit. Seeing Jamie in the past. Feels like it could be a tv commercial from 2010

[@keith0005b]

2:03 Have you got Google on your computer!!! LMFAO!

[@JokeriPokeri17]

All i remember from this show from one episode was a glassed boy named Luke who puked when he tasted the food Jamie made. Wonder how the lad is doing today? 😂

[@beanbag9696]

Loving this!

[@DrBrunoRecipes]

Absolutely delicious 😋 Greetings from Scotland 😊 Have a great day everyone 🌻

[@elisanansel2977]

Thank you! There’s no way in the US s to watch school dinners, I’ve look it all up :/ please keep uploading.

[@andreamills5852]

To all of you a heartfelt sincere condolences. God bless all of you during this time of mourning for the Queen 👑. 🇬🇧🇺🇸🙏🌹❣️

[@rexregum6693]

You know things are serious when Jamie starts swearing. Shows that this isn't just for show he actually cares about this.

[@davidmyhra4931]

I’ve got a good idea, make your children’s lunch and send it.

[@lilane259]

I think the first problem is offering school kids the other junk option. I mean, c‘mon, who under the age of 18 wouldn‘t choose pizza and fries!? Also, cheap? Really!? This man did his best but even as a mom cooking at home I could never make something tasty to entice my kids most of the time, on this tight budget… I have to give massive respect to Jamie, he looks like he really cares and you can‘t really fake that when you are not a professional actor😂

[@pipertarin68]

I've Followed Jamie, for a longtime. His Food looked Fantastic & I'm sure it Tasted really good! My School Lunches, in the 1980's NEVER looked like his!! However, My Mom, made My Lunch most of the time. My Mom, always made it was Balanced & Healthy. Btw I learned so much from Watching Chefs like Jamie, Tyler Florence, Emeril & a lot of Vegetarian, Vegan & Plant Based Chefs. Blessings & Love to you ALL, Piper & Singer a.k.a My Kitty

[@LookItsJAA]

He came to our school when he was doing this. We made cupcakes that used beetroot instead of sugar. Saddest thing I’ve ever eaten. He then came to our class and we all swarmed him telling him what our favourite fruits were

[@LouiseTaylor-ub5zq]

At that age they are used to eating crap food but when they get older they’ll understand that eating healthy and will try new foods

[@whitetowergames6402]

Is there any place where I can watch this whole series? I can't seem to find it anywhere

[@majoroldladyakamom6948]

When my son was growing up, I let him pick 2 days of lunches to eat at school each week. The rest of the time? He got healthy, nutritious food that he liked.

[@Distinctions]

I am living this in real time.

[@AnyaStoreOfficial]

💯✌ Hi, there! New subscriber, here! We have been watching you on TV for many years, with great pleasure, WE LOVE YOU AND YOUR WHOLE FAMILY! SUCCESS, ALL THE BEST!! ❤🙂

[@cuteandfluffypikachu3405]

Back then I was mad he took away turkey twizlers I used to love those now I see where he’s definitely coming from

[@DP-tf7qb]

how vile those school dinners look! Also, lasagne and chips?! I've never seen such a weird combination

[@cheffesta]

بحب طريقة طبخك جدا ومتابعاك من وقت برنامجك ع قناة فتافيت

[@muhyiddin58]

Jamie can't even deal with school kitchen; let alone his restaurant

[@adelepenguin13]

I’m surprised that the school served fries, smiley fries, and potatoes on the same day

[@rom4inp]

Can one see the whole serie somewhere?

[@itz_fireshot1013]

It’s available on DVD 🙂

[@MarinkaMajdancic]

I watched this when it aired. I was so disheartened by the kitchen staff and parents not supporting him. I now work in a school kitchen and am exposed to kitchen staff who sabotage the feeding of healthy food too the kids.

[@Andrea-ys2ji]

I remember the one he did in the U.S. Finally someone brought to light the deplorable food being served to the kids. And yes, don't like it then they can bring their own. However, we pay for the food with our tax funds AND/OR there are children who unfortunately don't have food at home. So, no matter what, there is no excuse for the disgusting and unhealthy food being served in public schools.

[@likmijnreet4542]

children who don't have food at home? but they all miraculously manage to be obese, right?

[@serbowdster2311]

It’s all very well blaming the school for doing cheap bad unhealthy food and saying the kids won’t eat the healthy food because it has vegetables in it, but I can’t help but wonder what those same kids are being fed at home. Do their parents not fed them healthy food ? When I was growing up my parents always made sure there was vegetables with our meals and we had to eat them or no dessert. Sure just like anyone else I liked the unhealthy food from time to time but but that was always seen as a treat not the norm.

[@s4fy44n6]

It would've been better if they didn't serve any of the junk food instead just only the new healthy food

[@notorious5ive]

It's not the schools fault, you just don't have any food culture in general over there in UK.

[@Batjubanlmawnai]

I love you Jamie I'm a huge fan of you

[@wonderwoman5528]

Kids have more sensitive taste buds, it takes them a while to build up to vegetables that, to them, can taste quite bitter

[@wickywills]

Please…our 1 year old eats fruit and veg just fine. There shouldn’t be any “build up” if kids are brought up with good eating habits to begin with. There’s no excuses - just lazy parents.

[@wonderwoman5528]

@@wickywills not all children are the same. I used to gag as a child and retch with vegetables. I had to build up slowly as I grew older. Now I love all veg and salad but it took years

[@jujub4553]

The uk lunches looked way Unhealthier than the us lunches

[@danjackson4460]

Why were kids being given the choice between junk food and nutrient dense food? They're obviously going to choose the junk food.

[@mihaelatudor2417]

Jamie is an authentic fighter for healthier food for children. But he disturbed such a lot of people…..I wish him all the luck in the world!

[@aghatsh3478]

Good food is expensive

[@JefticYT]

You are - what you eat.

[@shinjid3705]

Lol the issue is that the school cheap out on a couple pends. Really unreasonable how they cant invest more in food despite parents paying study fees.

[@iibossmandiscord]

i would hope that my mum put me on pack ups that day

[@smirnov5795]

Song at 3:30 ?

[@MO-yi2du]

Jamie Oliiver please can you come to my school in september

[@tomchloe3208]

Doesn’t help that the healthy food looked shite. We eat with our eyes

[@Hubertoser]

Heard they get now healthy crickets. Yummy.

[@Anythingatall-vy7fd]

God I was 4 when this happened

[@Florthy]

I was a sperm cell

[@msemisch]

"Have you got Google on your computer?"

[@digs3906]

Google cheap curry recipe please

[@1996connor]

Google was still pretty niche back then. The Yahoo, Aol and Ask Jeeves days

[@Stettafire]

Most people didn't have a computer

[@doge9203]

might have been different if he served in asian schools, eating healthy starts at home

[@jonathan198627]

I'm glad to say my kids watch this and repulsed on how gross the fries and burgers looked I wanted to try the good looking food

[@Solfaur]

This was funny and sad at the same time, lmao.

[@dalebaker9109]

37p per meal. That would be about 2.75 now.

[@mikekadel8104]

Wow…I never saw this side of Jamie oliver

[@idkwhyibothered]

Hey Jamie, you ruined secondary for me.

[@INF1NI73]

No one's gonna acknowledge Mr. Brightside?

[@umamurali7872]

No olllllld videos pleeeese

[@fmackey4966]

It's funny how the worse food is the cheapest!

[@ardentdfender4116]

How does anything get cooked when they open the oven a million times a minute. School lunch would never be ready. When kids are programmed to eat junk, that’s exactly all they know how to eat. They can’t recognize anything healthier options.