Jamie Oliver and TikTok Creators Launch Jamie's Skill Series and host TikTok LIVE to teach essential cooking skills

Jamie Oliver and TikTok Creators Launch Jamie's Skill Series and host TikTok LIVE to teach essential cooking skillsTikTok has launched a ten-part content series, 'Jamie's Skill Series' presented by TikTok, alongside Jamie Oliver and eight UK foodie creators, teaching audiences the fundamental techniques for easy, healthy at-home cookingLaunching in September, the content series will culminate in a TikTok LIVE from Jamie Oliver's kitchen on Wednesday, 7 OctoberAs part of this commitment, TikTok has donated £375,000 to Trussell, the UK's largest community of food banks , helping to provide meals to those who need them mostEvery day, millions of people turn to TikTok to connect, share their passions, and find inspiration, from recipes and restaurant recommendations, to national dishes and seasonal ingredients. Today, TikTok is thrilled to announce a UK partnership with Jamie Oliver and Trussell as part of The Main Ingredient, an initiative to empower people to make healthier food choices and tackle food insecurity. As part of the programme, a selection of the UK's favourite TikTok creators will work alongside the renowned British chef, Jamie Oliver, teaching audiences to master some of the fundamentals of cooking. @jamieoliver BIG NEWS GUYS! TikTok & I teamed up to level up your kitchen skills! Let's cook! 🍳 Alongside some of your favourite creators, Jamie's Skills Series will bring cooking to life. Keep your eyes peeled for new episodes every Wednesday and Sunday throughout September. Big love, Jamie O x x #TheMainIngredient ♬ original sound - Jamie Oliver Teaching the nation to cookHome to a vibrant and diverse foodie community, TikTok is a leading source of inspiration and education when it comes to cooking. With audiences turning to the platform to discover everything from step-by-step recipe instructions, to new cuisines and unexpected flavour pairings, #FoodTok is more popular than ever, with over 9M posts globally and 40% year-on-year growth. Encouraging audiences to take part at home, try out new kitchen-hacks and experiment with unfamiliar ingredients, 2026 has seen a rise in #Recipes content, with posts using the hashtag increasing by 80% in the UK over the past six months alone.This enjoyment of cooking sits at the heart of Jamie's Skill Series presented by TikTok. The ten-part content series, developed with audiences in mind, brings together eight expert TikTok foodie creators, focusing on the essential cooking techniques needed to prepare healthy meals at home. From dicing an onion to making stock from a whole chicken, the series is designed to teach the foundational skills needed to make home cooking more accessible for everyone.Each video will act as a practical step-by-step guide, equipping TikTok's community with the confidence and know-how to create simple, nutritious meals. Beginning with Jamie Oliver's 'Chopping Skills' masterclass, upcoming tutorials will be lead by a selection of diverse TikTok creators and chefs:Plant-based superstar Alfie Steiner (@alfiecooks_) will teach 'How to make pasta from scratch'Pakistani cuisine extraordinaire Zaynah Din (@zaynahsbakes) will teach 'How to make stock from a whole chicken'Family-favourite chef Tyler Butt (@tylerbutt_eats) will teach 'How to cook steak'Fusion specialist Ameziane Aissaoui (@amezianee) will teach 'How to make an omelette'Super student creator Oliver Curcio (@oliversoxford) will teach 'How to make a salad dressing'Iconic TikTok mama Emily Gallagher (@maverickmother) will teach 'How to boil rice'Rising culinary collaborator Callum Doyle (@calcookz) will teach 'How to roast potatoes'Renowned recipe-bestseller Eloise Head (@fitwaffle) will teach 'How to cut an avocado'Going LIVE from Jamie's test kitchenThe series will culminate in a TikTok LIVE in October from Jamie Oliver's test kitchen on Wednesday, 7 October from both @jamieoliver and @TikTokLIVE_UK TikTok accounts. The "Flavours Come Alive" session will bring together Jamie and all eight participating creators, giving TikTok's community the opportunity to engage with the series' creators and ask any cooking questions in real time.Jamie Oliver said, “Knowing how to cook is a superpower I’d love everyone to have, which is why I am so proud of this Skill Series with TikTok. If you get the basics right, you are setting yourself up to fall in love with cooking. Learning to cook is as important as learning to read or write and this series is all about building confidence through these all-important foundational skills. I hope you enjoy them and start to fall in love with cooking.”Supporting communities beyond TikTokAs part of the initiative, TikTok has donated £375,000 to the Trussell, the UK's largest community of food banks , to help provide meals to people in need across the country. TikTok employees are also volunteering at food banks in the UK as part of the effort to support the Trust, extending the company's support beyond the platform.Emma Revie, co-chief executive of Trussell, said: “We are extremely grateful to TikTok for their generous donation which will go towards our mission of ending the need for food banks in the UK. At Trussell, we know that hunger isn't a food problem - it's an income problem. Every day we see people forced to turn to a food bank because they don’t have enough money to cover the essentials like food, bills and toiletries. Last year alone, food banks in the Trussell community provided 2.6 million emergency food parcels to people facing hunger and hardship.“TikTok's donation will go towards our vital work providing emergency food to people left without enough money to live on while we work towards a future where no one needs to turn to charity to get by."Dave Sergeant, Social Impact Lead at TikTok UK, commented: "Through our partnership with Jamie Oliver, we hope to supercharge discovery on TikTok, creating a series that empowers anyone to learn a few essential cooking skills, and better support their healthy food choices. Partnering with Trussell reflects that commitment, combining financial investment with the direct involvement of our people on the ground. Through The Main Ingredient we are taking concrete steps to support food security across the UK, and we look forward to building on this work in the months ahead."As the FoodTok community on TikTok continues to grow, this series demonstrates TikTok's commitment to teaching valuable skills, providing meaningful support and empowering communities to choose healthier lifestyles.ENDSNotes to EditorsAbout Trussell Trussell is an anti-poverty charity and community of food banks. We provide emergency support for people left without enough money to live on and work towards a future where no one needs a food bank to survive. Until that happens, we provide emergency food and practical support to people in their hardest moments. About Jamie OliverJamie Oliver is a global phenomenon in food and campaigning. During a 26-year television and publishing career, he has brought simple inspiration to millions of people to help them live brilliantly through food. Through his organisation, Jamie is on a mission to unleash the powerful connection between people and food and, through his Ministry of Food, to teach over 1 million people to cook. Jamie lives in Essex with his wife Jools and their children.