He announced the closure of his chain of Jamie’s Italian on Tuesday, with 1,300 workers set to lose their jobs after 22 stores closed.
And it must be a blow to Jamie Oliver, who has netted £240 million during 20 years in the public eye, and his wife Jools, who have previously shown off their wealthy lifestyle with a glimpse into their £8.9 million Grade II-listed mansion.
In snaps shared on Instagram prior to news of Jamie’s restaurant chain going into administration, the couple shared a look at their home which is complete with seven bedrooms, an open-plan kitchen and a huge garden for their five children to play in.
Home: In snaps shared on Instagram prior to news of Jamie’s restaurant chain going into administration on Tuesday , Jamie Oliver and wife Jools boasted of their wealthy lifestyle with a look at their £8.9 million mansion
The sprawling property has an open, welcoming entrance to invite guests into their home, which has a gravel entrance and luscious plant-life.
Inside, the chef has a well-fitted kitchen for all his culinary needs, and the room features a separate dining table for the family to sit and enjoy their meal in a more low-key setting.
It also doubled up as the perfect spot for Jamie’s children Poppy, River, Daisy, Petal and Buddy to celebrate the New Year as Jools shared an image of them excitedly welcoming in 2016.
Come in: The sprawling property has an open, welcoming entrance to invite guests into their home, which has a gravel entrance and luscious plant-life
Chic: Inside, the chef has a well-fitted kitchen for all his culinary needs, and the room features a separate dining table for the family to sit and enjoy their meal in a more low-key setting
Perfect for parties: It also doubled up as the perfect spot for Jamie’s children Poppy, River, Daisy, Petal and Buddy to celebrate the New Year
Spacious: While their back garden boasts plenty of space for the whole family to enjoy, as one image saw Jools having a picnic surrounded by her little ones on a stone patio
Relaxing: It also served as a good spot for some quiet relaxation, as Daisy sat on a quirky sun lounger in the garden as she studied for her GCSEs
While their back garden boasts plenty of space for the whole family to enjoy, as one image saw Jools having a picnic surrounded by her little ones on a stone patio.
It also served as a good spot for some quiet relaxation, as Daisy sat on a quirky sun lounger in the garden as she studied for her GCSEs.
The spacious abode also features plenty of room to have fun, as the children had a room specially for them to play in complete with a train set and drawing table.
And Jamie also has the chance to revel in his love of Star Wars, as one of their bathrooms is decorated with figurines of characters from the space opera franchise.
Well equipped: Jamie’s kitchen had plenty of space for his food items to be stored
Separate space: The spacious abode also features plenty of room to have fun, as the children had a room specially for them to play in complete with a train set and drawing table
Personal touch: And Jamie also has the chance to revel in his love of Star Wars, as one of their bathrooms is decorated with figurines of characters from the space opera franchise
Sweet: In their bedrooms the children have adorable treehouse-themed sleeping areas
Fun: Their living room has bookshelves with plenty o books and toys to entertain the little ones
Grand piano: There is also a room in which Jame’s children can perfect their piano playing
This comes as the chef announced yesterday the struggling eateries would close, with 1,300 workers set to lose their jobs.
The decision to put the business into administration triggered the closure of 22 restaurants, including 20 branches of Jamie’s Italian.
The latest accounts for the celebrity chef’s main restaurant business, Jamie’s Italian Limited, show the company made a loss of more than £29million on a turnover of £100million in 2017.
But in all its seven years in the black (2009 to 2015) the firm netted only £24million.
In fact, despite turning over more than three quarters of a billion pounds between 2008 and 2017, Jamie’s Italian made a net loss of £15million over the period.
Modern flair: Another room has wooden panel flooring and plenty of book space
Comfy: Another bedroom had a large king-size bed, complete with lavish velvet headboards
Time for a nap: Little River was also seen sleeping peacefully in a comfy double bed
Stylish fittings: Their home boasts chic furniture and bright, open spaces
Sophisticated: A grand, free-standing bath sits at the centre of a chic bathroom
Sweet: Jools and Jamie have decorated their home with plenty of family snaps