Jamie Oliver‘s son Buddy delighted fans after the celebrity chef shared a throwback video of the then-ten-year-old whipping up fajitas on Instagram on Thursday.
Buddy, now 12, proved to be a chip off the old block as he demonstrated his cooking skills while providing a series of zingy one-liners and joking that he ‘might die’ if he includes too much chilli.
He highlighted his excellent knifework while chopping up onions and peppers to go in his dish and displayed excellent food hygiene skills while separating the meat and vegetables.
Jamie, who was just 23 years old when he burst into the spotlight with The Naked Chef, showed his son is following in his footsteps as he shared the clip with his 9.3million followers.
The cookbook author, 47, captioned the video: ‘Sharing another recipe from my boy Buddy that will make a great dinner tonight for you and the family that you can never go wrong with… fajitas!!! These are always a big hit in our house!’
Chip off the old (chopping) block: Jamie Oliver’s son Buddy delighted fans after the celebrity chef shared a throwback video of the then-ten-year-old whipping up fajitas on Instagram
The video delighted his followers, including supermodel Helena Christensen, who was left in hysterics by Buddy’s joke, commenting: ‘Chili out cause might die!’
Other fans penned: ‘I love this kid! He needs his own channel. Adorable!’; ‘What a brilliant wee chef love him’; ‘Just adorable, love watching you Buddy ❤️❤️’.
‘Great job Buddy, they look delicious!’; ‘Oh, I love this chap. What a darling young man. A chip off the old block❤️’; ‘Funny to see, he has his look from his mother and body language from his dad’, others said.
‘“Gonna take the chilli out ‘cos I might die” . Bless him ❤️’; ‘I wish my parents taught me how to cook when I was young’ ; ‘Apple don t fall far away from appletree [sic],’ more added.
Jamie shares four other children with his wife Jools: Poppy, 20, Daisy, 19, Petal, 13, and River, six.
Buddy isn’t the only celebrity child to try his hand at cooking.
David and Victoria Beckham’s son Brooklyn has been cooking for Instagram videos over the past few years as he shares basic tips with his followers on meals such as burgers and sandwiches.
With Brooklyn, eyebrows have been raised over his many career paths after he jumped from photography to cooking and now trying his hand at being a fashion stylist.
Two of a kind: Jamie, who was just 23 years old when he burst into the spotlight with The Naked Chef, showed his son is following in his footsteps
Brooklyn is only 23, and some would argue he’s at an age where it’s normal to experiment with your career and hobbies.
However, most people trying to figure out their passion don’t get the opportunity to publish a photography book when they have no photography training, or create a $100,000-per-episode online cookery series when they are no more than an enthusiastic home cook.
The social media discourse surrounding ‘nepotism babies’ in Hollywood has reached fever pitch in recent months.
Sweet: Buddy, now 12, proved to be a chip off the old block as he demonstrated his cooking skills while providing a series of zingy one-liners
Delighted: The video delighted his followers, including supermodel Helena Christensen, who was left in hysterics by Buddy’s joke, commenting: ‘Chili out cause might die!’
During lockdown, Brooklyn developed a penchant for basic home cooking and decided to launch his own online Cookin’ With Brooklyn series, which saw him enlist a 62-person crew at the eye-watering cost of $100,000 to film him making a sandwich.
In one of the eight-minute episodes, Brooklyn, who has no professional training as a chef, shows his Instagram and Facebook followers how to make a bagel sandwich with a hash brown, coleslaw and fried sea bream.
According to the New York Post, the video had a team of professionals on hand including a ‘culinary producer’ who approves the recipes, five camera operators and nine other producers.
Brooklyn was also panned for another televised cooking stunt – making a simple breakfast sandwich during a food segment on The Today Show.
Brooklyn came under furious fire after landing a slot on The Late Late Show to plug his cooking career – despite having no professional training as a chef and boasting no personal claim to fame beyond his parents’ prominence.
Picking up tips: Buddy isn’t the only celebrity child to try his hand at cooking in recent weeks. David and Victoria Beckham’s son Brooklyn has been cooking for Instagram videos
Tasty: During lockdown, Brooklyn developed a penchant for basic home cooking and decided to launch his own online Cookin’ With Brooklyn series
Culinary whizz? Brooklyn’s new career path has been met with raised eyebrows before, with his segment on The Today Show being mocked by viewers when it aired back in October
An online critic mocked up a faux CV for the Beckham boy, poking fun at his brief career stints
The superstar offspring chatted to close family friend James Corden on the hit show – in a slot typically saved for esteemed stars with talents under their belt – during which he showcased his frequently ridiculed cooking skills.
His appearance on the show was also slammed by several professional chefs.
The eldest son of David and Victoria Beckham also decided to enter the Japanese booze industry, causing fans to roll their eyes.
Brooklyn, who has married into the billionaire Peltz family, co-founded a Sake brand – a day after telling his fans how to make a gin and tonic.