Jamies's 15, Watergate Bay, Newquay, Cornwall

I must admit to having a soft spot for Jamie Oliver ever since he started his first 15. He took kids that were unemployed and offered them the opportunity to train in the catering industry. One of the lads in his first 15 had been taught (in the loosest sense) by me, and it came as no surprise that he was the first person to be kicked off the scheme, due to his inability to take constructive criticism.
Anyways, Jamie now runs an annual programme with these kids, and it was great to see them first-hand at Jamie's 15 restaurant in Watergate Bay, Newquay Cornwall. They work in the open kitchens alongside the professionals, so no space there for hissy fits and toddler tantrums!

The decor is bright and funky, with an entire glass wall overlooking a really bucket and spade beach. All the chairs face the view, which is a good idea.Anybody that has eaten at one of the chain of Jamie's Italian restaurants would recognise some of the menu ingredients, such as the amazing olives. but the food was a level up - as were the prices. We had some sharing platters to start that were mostley good - although I didn't like the beetroot in pancake - followed by fish and meat that were excellent.

Service is friendly and informal, and the place is child friendly, although why waste these prices on children too young to appreciate what the price hike is all about? No dogs. Allow extra time for parking - the car park fills up and the overspill is a ten minute walk away.

Visited - August 2014