KPMG administrators appointed to Jamie Oliver’s restaurant group

The group includes the Jamie’s Italian chain, Barbecoa and Fifteen and puts around 1,300 jobs at risk.

In total, 25 restaurants are affected, 23 of which are from the Jamie’s Italian chain.

In statement on Twitter, Oliver said: “I’m devastated that our much-loved UK restaurants have gone into administration. I am deeply saddened by this outcome and would like to thank all of the people who have put their hearts and souls into this business over the years.”

Jamie Oliver Holdings, which operates Jamie Oliver Limited and Jamie Oliver Licensing Limited, as well as the international restaurant franchise business, Jamie’s Italian International Limited, continue to trade as normal.

Jamie Oliver’s Fifteen Cornwall at Watergate Bay, which operates under a franchise, is also unaffected.